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What are some important moments in Australian history?
13 Historical Moments That Shaped Australia
- Archaeological Discovery.
- Willem Janszoon.
- Arrival of the First Fleet.
- Gold Rush.
- Eureka Stockade.
- Federation of Australia.
- Australian Woman Suffrage.
- Gallipoli Landing.
What is the brief history of Australia?
The Dutch first sighted Australia in 1606 before Captain Cook claimed the land for Great Britain in 1770. The First Fleet of 11 boats arrived at Botany Bay in 1788 to establish New South Wales as a penal colony (receiving convicts until 1848).
What happened 1901 Australia?
Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901, when the British Parliament passed legislation enabling the six Australian colonies to collectively govern in their own right as the Commonwealth of Australia. It was a remarkable political accomplishment that had taken many years and several referenda to achieve.
What significant Australian events in recent years do you think should be included in the defining moments of history list?
Defining Moments in Australian History
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- 2013 National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- 2010 Ken Wyatt’s election to parliament.
- 2000 Cathy Freeman.
- 2005 Cronulla race riots.
- -30000 First rock art.
- 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Why is green and gold Australian Colours?
Gold conjures images of Australia’s beaches, mineral wealth, grain harvests and the fleece of Australian wool. Green evokes the forests, eucalyptus trees and pastures of the Australian landscape. Green and gold are also the colours of Australia’s national floral emblem – the golden wattle.
Why is Don Bradman famous?
Sir Donald George Bradman, AC (27 August 1908 – 25 February 2001), nicknamed “The Don”, was an Australian international cricketer, widely acknowledged as the greatest batsman of all time. Bradman’s career Test batting average of 99.94 has been cited as the greatest achievement by any sportsman in any major sport.
What are the big ideas about ancient Australia?
The Big Ideas are: Scientists believe that the First Australians came from somewhere else. We can learn about Aboriginal culture in ancient Australia from archaeology. Students explore the ideas through one or two case studies for each idea.
How are students learning about twentieth century Australia?
They include contextual information, documents, images, scaffolded comprehension, analytical and extension questions, and individual, group and class activities. Using these materials and activities, students can explore aspects of twentieth century Australian history through text, images and objects.
Why do we need the National Museum of Australia?
Come-on NMA! The public and primary and secondary educators across the country need and want to recognise the power of active citizenship, pressure groups, and have quality resources for Civics and Citizenship units in the Australian Curriculum.