History of Australia (1788–1850)

("Settlement of Australia" redirects here. For the initial settlement of Australia by indigenous Australians, see History of Australian Aboriginals § Origins.) The history of Australia from 1788–1850 covers the early colonial period of Australia's history, from the arrival in 1788 of the First Fleet of British ships at Sydney, New South Wales, who established the penal colony, the scientific exploration of the continent and later, establishment of other Australian colonies and the beginnings of representative democratic government.

History of Australia (1788–1850)

("Settlement of Australia" redirects here. For the initial settlement of Australia by indigenous Australians, see History of Australian Aboriginals § Origins.) The history of Australia from 1788–1850 covers the early colonial period of Australia's history, from the arrival in 1788 of the First Fleet of British ships at Sydney, New South Wales, who established the penal colony, the scientific exploration of the continent and later, establishment of other Australian colonies and the beginnings of representative democratic government.