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Calliope Australian Colonisation Timeline

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    Industrial Revolution

    The industrial revolution was a difficult time for some people as the machines had taken over their jobs leaving them unemployed. Though it was a benefit for someone as the machines would make their jobs more easy and give them more family time. The industrial revolution caused many problems such as unemployment, famine and pollution
  • The Settlement In Sydney

    The Settlement In Sydney
    The settlement in Sydney was when the first fleet arrived in Botany Bay this marked the arrival of the british empire . The Botany Bay area was not suitable for settlement or crop growing as the soil around it was poor. Many convicts had arrived on these boats as part of their punishments for crime.
  • Governor Macquarie's Native Institutions Were Established

    Governor Macquarie was appointed governor or NSW taking over William Blighs Position
  • The Border Of NSW Had Been Moved West

    The Border Of NSW Had Been Moved West
    When the border of New South Wales had been moved the aborigines had to find a new home and had a o move a lot even though they do live nomadic lives some aboriginal tribes had lived there.
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    Gold Rush

    When the gold rush happened more people from different countries such as America came to dig for the gold and most people ended up staying in Australia and starting new lifes
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    American Civil War

    When the American Civil War was over America did not want any more convicts so Britain needed somewhere to put the convicts as their jails were to crowded and full. This led to more crime in Britain. Which filled British Jails and they needed more space for them.
  • Commonwealth of Australia is Declared

    Commonwealth of Australia is Declared
    Australia is now a part of the monarchy. This means that we are under the queen and do not have our own president along with many other countries.
  • Captain Cook Discovered The East Coast Of Australia

    Captain Cook Discovered The East Coast Of Australia
    When captain cook discovered the east coast of Australia he named it New Holland he then went on to discover the east coast whilst other exploreres discovered the rest