10 important events in Australian History

By busyjim

  • James Cook lands in Botany Bay

  • The first British settlement is established in Sydney Cove

  • The British settle in Van Deimen's Land

  • Moreton Bay convict settlement established

  • Swan river colony established

  • Settlement of Adelaide established

  • Australian Goldrush starts

  • Introduction of the 8 hour working day

  • Australia Federates

  • WW1 starts