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First Penal Colony
The first fleet of the British had arrived to establish a Penal Colony. The fleet included 9 transport ships and alongside had 2 smaller warships. This was the first colony on the Australian mainland. -
Western Colony Development
A new colony of Western Australia was established at Perth by famous Captain James Stirling. This colony became the capital city of Western Australia. -
Establishment of South Australia
South Australia was established with Adelaide as it's capital. It was named after Queen Adelaide. Multiple ships carried the British down to South Australia. -
Gold rush frenzy
Gold is very commonly found and an influx of Chinese to restrictions on their entry. The Aborigines get treated very poorly. -
Australian Ballot
Australia becomes the first country to introduce the secret ballot. They become very popular with elections due to the male suffrage universally. -
Country Unification / Immigration rules
The Country becomes unified. Australia's commonwealth comes into play on the 1st of January. The Immigration Restriction Act puts a brake on non-white immigration. -
Great Depression of Australia
The Great Depression hits Australia very hard. The recovery process is tough especially since the Labor government was defeated. -
Australia turns to US to help in Japan war.
The US declared war on Japan. Australia allows the US to base it's supreme command for the Pacific war on it's territory. -
Australian scheme immigration
Australia begins a scheme for immigration from Europe. Over the next 30 years more than 2 million people arrive. -
Australia introduces new immigration laws
They restrict the number of unskilled workers allowed into the country.