Before the sails of European explorers dotted the horizon, Australia was a land of ancient stories and vibrant cultures, where Indigenous peoples …
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Colonial Australia: The complete history
From the moment the First Fleet arrived in Australia in 1788, massive changes swept across the continent. In just over 100 years, things were very different indeed...
Captain James Cook embarked on a series of voyages that would forever change the course of history. Born into humble beginnings in 18th-century …
Did you know that the very first convicts to land in Australia did so in 1788? This was part of a transportation system that was put into place in …
In 1788, the British sent a fleet of ships to establish a penal colony in Sydney Australia. The man chosen to lead this expedition was Arthur Phillip, …
As European colonists began expanding across Australia, they came into constant conflict with the First Nations people. There were various approaches …
The arrival of British settlers in Tasmania, known as Van Diemen's Land, in the early 1800s led to a conflict between two very different cultures. The …
The European settlement of Australia is often portrayed as a benign and peaceful process. But the reality was anything but. From 1788 to 1901, …
Aboriginal reserves, missions, and stations were an important part of Australian history. They were established to help Indigenous people transition …
The discovery of gold in Australia in 1851 started one of the biggest gold rushes in history. At its peak, over 100,000 people were digging for gold …
In 1851, gold was discovered near Ballarat, Australia, and the resulting gold rush brought thousands of prospectors to the area. The miners were …
After the British colonists arrived in Australia in 1788, they gradually increased their control over large sections of land as their colonies …
Ned Kelly is one of the most infamous criminals in Australian history. His life has been made into movies, books, and even a TV show. But why is Ned …
Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901 when 6 British colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. This process is known as Federation. …
