Australiana History

European Settlement

European settlement of Australia occurred gradually throughout the colonial period. Initially, the first settlers were convicts transported from overcrowded gaols in Britain ...

Explorers

This article lists the main achievements of the key explorers of the 19th Century. It includes references to their later life pursuits,...

The Discovery of Australia

The European exploration of Australia encompasses several waves of seafarers and land explorers. This article is a summary of important dates,...