The History of the East coast of Australia is amazing. It reaches from when Captain Cook sailed around the east coast to when the British colonized to form Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour). Some other events include the First Fleet arriving in Australia in 1788 and the Gold Rush that began in 1851.
History of Sydney 1788-1850: British colonisation into Australia
The history of Sydney from 1788–1850 covers the early colonies period of Australia's history, from the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Sydney to establish the penal colony of New South Wales in 1788 to the European exploration of the continent and establishment of other colonies and the beginnings of democratic government.
Where did Brisbane get its name from?
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is named after Sir Thomas Brisbane (1773–1860), British soldier and colonial administrator born in Ayrshire, Scotland. Sir Thomas Brisbane was Governor of New South Wales at the time that Brisbane was named.
