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Matthew Flinders charts Australia
Matthew Flinders charted all of Australia (which was previously known as New Holland). The key person that was involved was Matthew Flinders. This has a positive effect on Australia as he was able to prove that Tasmania is an island and was first to put Australia on the world map. -
Australia's first coin (the holey dollar)
The people of New South Wales had a lack of currency during its earliest years/ Governor Lachlan Macquarie thought it was a great idea to import 40,000 silver Spanish eight-reale pieces into New South Wales. This has a positive impact as this was the first-ever time a stable currency was introduced into Australia, which then helps boost the economy rapidly. -
Australia opens its first bank, the Bank of New South Wales
The first bank in Australia was opened in 1817 in Macquarie Place, Sydney, and was named the Bank of New South Wales. We now know this bank as Westpac. The key person involved in this event was Governor Lachlan Macquarie, who founded the first bank in Australia. This had a positive impact on Australia's history as it was a good start for Australia to grow economically well. -
New Holland's name officially changes to Australia
Governor Lachlan Macquarie wanted New Holland’s name to be changed to Australia, which was finally changed in 1824. The British Admiralty agreed that the continent should be officially called Australia. This had a huge impact on Australia as we wouldn't be calling Australia, Australia today. -
First Bishop of Melbourne
James Alipius Goold was appointed the first Bishop of Melbourne in 1848. He was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1812. He built schools and several churches, including St John's, and became the first and most reputable bishop in Melbourne. -
The Victorian Gold Rush
Victoria discovers gold and started a series of different rushes that transformed Australian colonies completely. The main people who discovered the gold were Cornish miners John Deason and Richard Oates, who were gold prospectors hoping to find their fortune in Victoria's mines. This had a positive impact on Australia's history as it had the biggest impact on Australia's economy ever. -
Establishment of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Australia
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a voluntary organization that was founded by Frédéric Ozanam in the Catholic Church for people who were poor. This organization is very much the same as other voluntary organizations, such as the Salvation Army or Australian Red Cross. -
Eureka Stockade
The Eureka Stockade (also known as the Eureka Rebellion), was a small war that broke out during the Victorian gold rush. It involved a series of events such as gold miners revolting against the British colonial administration during the Victorian gold rush. The final result of the war resulted in the miners' rebellion being defeated by the Victorian authorities. -
St Vincent's Hospital opens in Sydney
The first St Vincent's hospital was opened in Sydney in 1857 by five Irish Sisters of Charity. They migrated to Sydney in 1838, with the goal to help the poor and disadvantaged. This was a positive impact on Australia's history the hospital was known for helping the very many people who suffered the Influenza virus outbreak in 1853. -
First bishop of Brisbane
James Quinn, also known as James O'Quinn was appointed the first Bishop of Brisbane in 1859. He was an Irish-Australia superior of the Catholic Church and was renowned as the first Bishop of Brisbane. He founded the Queensland Immigration Society which provided ten ships with about 6000 migrants, who were mainly Irish. -
St Mary's Cathedral is destroyed by fire
The first St Mary's Cathedral in College Street, Sydney was destroyed by fire. The only things that remained were the belltower. After the cathedral was burnt down, plans for a new cathedral were drawn up and the foundation stone of the building was laid in late 1868. The new and rebuilt cathedral was finished in 1928. This is significant in Australia's history for being the first land granted to the Catholic Church in Australia. -
St. Patrick's cathedral building completion
St. Patrick's Cathedral was planned in the time period of 1809 to 1815. The cathedral was planned by the French-born architect Joseph François Mangin, who is also the same person that codesigned New York's City Hall. The building was later completed in 1878. -
First Prime Minister of Australia
Edmund Barton, born 18th of January 1849 and died on the 7th of January 1920, was an Australian politician and judge who was renowned as the first Prime Minister of Australia. This has a positive impact on Australia as this was also the year Australia became a federation. He was one of the main people who shaped Australia by developing and implementing government policies. -
White Australia policy
The White Australia policy is fundamental legislation that was created by Alfred Deakin to limit the influx of all non-European immigrants into the county which sadly contributed to the development of racism in the white society. The legislation provided a series of word tests, where foreign immigrants would need to take and pass an almost impossible word task that would allow them in Australia. This has a negative impact on Australia's history, as it changed the demographic rapidly. -
Laws in Australia based around religions
The Australian government adds a new law in the Australian Constitution which states that "no law should be written against a religion, or against the free expression of religion. This all happened because of the first British settlers in the 18th century, as they suggested this law in the first place. -
Christianity becomes the most practiced religion in Australia
Christianity is now the most followed religion, as there are a large number of European migrants wanting to re-establish their lives after World War 2. This has a positive impact on Australia's history as there won't be as many churches as there are today.