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1901
In 1901 there were only 4 million people. Now we have more than 19 million. -
1912
Migrant arrivals for the year, number 92000. 50 maltese avrived in sydeny. -
1916
The Australians voted against conscription. German language was banned in Australian schools. -
1925
The Australian government saw British people as immigrants and wanted to bring them to Australia. -
1938
The Austailan governemt tried to bring 15000 people to Australia but only 7,500 made it because of war. -
1945
World War 2 ended. -
1955
The one millionth post war immigrant arived in Australia.. -
1959
The popualtion got bigger (341423) The princess of Tasmania did a roll on and roll off for the ferry servers. -
1970
32,314 people are employed and daylight savings came to Tasmania. -
1979
The South West conservation area is extended to cover more than 20% or Tasmania. -
1984
The Bowen bridge opens. The Tasmanian government receives 270million dollars from the federal government. -
1990
The population of Tasmania was 461,800.Lots of people lost their jobs because of the Schellite mine of KIng island closes. -
1996
Just under 11% of people living in Tasmania are from somewhere overseas. -
2000
Over 100 skilled workers and business people imigrate to Tasmania.