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Captain Cook discovered Australia
On the 22nd of August 1770 Captain cook first discovered Australia. -
Captain Arthur Phillip Arrives with the first fleet.
In 1788 Captain Phillip arrives on the first boat in the first fleet to establish British Penal Colony. -
Matthew Flinders around the coast of Australia
Between the years of 1801 and 1803 Captain Matthew Flinders along with Bungaree circumnavigated and travelled around Australia. -
The Rum rebellion
In 1808 the ‘Rum Rebellion’ staged by New south wales corps plans to overthrows Captain William Bligh. It finished on the 1st of Jan 1810. -
Australia first bank
On the 1st of Jan 1817 the first Australian bank was established in New South Wales. -
New holland changes to Australia
New Hollands Name was changed to Australia. It is named after a hypothetical 'terra australis nondum cognita' which translates to a great unknown land. -
The Black War Begins
The black war of Tasmania begins after being prompted by the rapid spread of British settlers and agricultural livestock. -
The Black War Ends
In 1832 after 8 years the black war of Tasmania ends. -
Melbourne is Established
In 1835, what we now know as Port Phillip bay, was named Melbourne. -
Gold rush begins
The discovery of gold in 1851 began the gold rush which majorly impacted to population and popularity of Australia. -
Gold rush ends
After many years the rush people felt from the gold rush...was lost. And so was the majority of the gold. -
Right to vote
All men, including first nations peoples are given the right to vote. -
Aboriginal Protection Act
The Aboriginal protection act is enforced in Victoria. -
The Eductation Act
Australia's education act makes public education free and compulsory in Victoria. -
Right to vote
All women, including first nations peoples were able to vote.
