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Australia First Discovered
Australia Was first discoverd by Dutch explorers in 1906 -
Second Major Settlement at Van Diemen's Land
A second major settlement is established at Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania). This is where convicts were taken when they arrived in Australia to serve their transportation sentence (i.e. when they had committed a crime in the United Kingdom, they were sent to Australia for a certain number of years.) -
Wool Export Begins
The first commercial batch of wool is shipped from Sydney to England. By the year 2000, 80% of the world's supply of merino wool will come from 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. -
Aborigines Taken into Captivity
Between 1830 and 1834, many Aborigines are persuaded to come into captivity in exchange for food, clothing and protection. They are placed on Flinders Island, in Bass Strait, where disease and isolation quickly take their toll. -
Gold Strikes!
Gold is discovered in Australia, with major strikes near Bathurst in NSW and Ballarat in Victoria (although the town itself did not exist yet). People flock to the goldfields in search of a fortune, including many migrants from Europe, the UK and Asia. -
Gold is discovered in Australia, with major strikes near Bathurst in NSW and Ballarat in Victoria (although the town itself did not exist yet). People flock to the goldfields in search of a fortune, including many migrants from Europe, the UK and Asia.
The first recorded game of AFL takes place. -
Federation
Federation creates the nation of Australia. -
Canberra Becomes Capital
Canberra becomes the nation's capital. -
Sydney Harbour Bridge
onstruction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge begins. -
World War Two
Australia's involvement in World War Two begins. -
Darwin Bombed
The first major attack on Australian soil occurs when Darwin is bombed as part of a Japanese air raid. -
World War Two Ends
World War Two officially ends on 14 August 1949. -
Opera House Opened
The Opera House is opened by Queen Elizabeth II. -
Olympic Games
Australia holds olympic games in Sydney 200 -
First female prime minister
Julia Gillard becomes the first australian prime minister.
