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Captain James Cook
Captain James Cook discoverd Australia. -
First Fleet
The First Fleet is the name given to the eleven ships that left Great Britain, bound for Australia -
'Australia' is Named
Governor Macquarie suggests that the name 'Australia' is used to describe the continent, rather than 'New Holland' as it has previously been known. 'Australia' becomes the name used by everyone. -
Eureka Stockade
In protest of unfair treatment by the Government, gold miners at Ballarat erect a wooden stockade and vow to fight to protect each other from the Government. They are swiftly crushed, but juries refuse to convict the men who are arrested because they are seen as incredibly brave. -
Legislation in Australia
referendum acsepted the Australian consitution -
Sir henry parks speech
Premier, Henry parks Makes famous speech Called the Tenterfield Speech -
First referendum
The first Referendum was held -
WA votes yes
The result of western Australia's referendum is yes -
Referendum Accepted
Referendum Accepted the Australian Constitution -
First World War Begins
World War 1 begins. Australia immediately declares allegiance with the British Empire. -
World War One Ends
World War One Ends. -
World War Two
Australia's involvement in World War Two begins. -
World War Two Ends
World War Two officially ends on 14 August 1949.