1. 1606-Willem Janszoon makes the first European discovery of Australia
2. 1725-Captain cook arrives on the west coast of Australia. James was an outstanding sea man coming from a poor family who lived in Yorkshire England he joined the nave at the age of 27 and rose to the rank of a captain.
3. 1788-The first fleet arrives in Australia on Bondi bay captain Phillip went ashore to find a safe place to make a home.
4. 1788-British colonisers invaded and took possession.
5. 1829-British settlement in Western Australia.
6. 1848-In February Ludwig Leichhardt set off with several other men to attempt to cross Australia from the east cost to the west.
7. 1868-the last convicts are transported to Australia.
8. 1890-The federal council of Australia is form.
9. 1899-Australian volunteers fight for the Bourwar.
10. 1901-Edward Barton is first prime minster.
11. 1901-lord Hopetoun proclaims the commonwealth of Australia.
12. 1903-Alfred Deakin is elected prime minster.
13. 1908-Fisher becomes prime minister .
14. 1910-Fisher becomes prime minister again .
15. 1911-The first Australian territory.
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