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70,000 BCE
First human open ocean crossing
In 70000 BCE, the first human ocean crossing was made from Indonesia to Australia. At that time, Australia was fairly close to Indonesia. The Aboriginal people could see an island colse by and ventured towards it. That island was Australia.The Aboriginal people then settled there, making that their home. -
50,000 BCE
The Madjedbebe rock shelter in Arnhem land
The Madjedbebe rock shelter (former Malakunanja) is the oldest Aboriginal site. It is in the west of Arnhem land and was inhabited 50 to 60 thousand years ago. -
50,000 BCE
Earliest human occupation
The first human occupation was in Australia which dated back to 50000 BCE. This is also approximately 2 times older then the construction of the great pyramid of giza. -
48,000 BCE
Rock shelters made
Rock shelters were made a long time ago, providing Indigenous people with a place to live. There are also many cave artworks along the surfaces of the cave. Rock shelters are now sacred Aboriginal sites. -
42,000 BCE
Mungo man lived
Mungo man lived 42000 BCE and he seemed to be someone of great importance as he was buried in a specific position. Mungo man had worn out arms which was most likely because of spear throwing. Mungo man was also evidence of the oldest spiritual belief. -
42,000 BCE
Genyornis were extinct and painted on cave
Genyornis' were extinct 42000 years ago bu there were drawings of them on caves. This is evidence that Aboriginal people had lived longer than that. -
25,000 BCE
Rock engravings carved
Rocks were engraved a long time ago, and some are found in national parks. They are now scared objects and of importance. -
Aboriginal people started trading with other countries
Aboriginal people started trading with other countries such as Indonesia and Chins. They traded things like sea cucumbers. -
Industrial revolution
The Industrial revolution is the reason that the first fleet came to Australia. The British could no longer send their convicts to America (due to the war of independence). So they sent their convicts to the "uninhabited" land called Australia. -
Australia was discovered
Captain Cook discovered Australia and decided to claim the land for Britain. This is why Britsh people sent their convicts to Australia. -
First fleet arrived
The first fleet consisted of 11 ships. 6 to carry the people, 2 naval ships, and 3 supply ships. -
Australian Goldrush began
The goldrush began in 1851, causing around 500 thousand people to immigrate to Australia. The majority of these people came from England. -
First Australian prime minister
Edmund Barton was the first Australian Pm. On this same date, Australia was founded. -
Australia Day was founded
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Sorry speech was made
Kevin Rudd made his famous sorry speech on this day to say sorry to all the people and relatives of those who were taken away from their families.
