States
What was Tasmania’s original name?
Van Deimens Land
When did Australia become a federation?
January 1st 1901
Where was the Australian gold rush?
Ballarat
What was The Emu War?
The attempted eradication of emus fought by the Australian Army
When did the first fleet arrive?
26th January 1788
Which city was Australia’s capital before Canberra?
Melbourne
Who gave The Tenterfield Oration?
Henry Parkes
When did The Eureaka Stockade take place?
December 3rd 1854
Who won The Battle of Vinegar Hill?
The British
What does Terra Australis mean?
The Unknown Southern land
Which state was the was the biggest producer of natural gas, sugar and wool in 1900’s?
Queensland
When did Australia first (unsuccessfully) vote to federate?
1898
From which 3 country’s did the most people come from to the Gold Rush?
Ireland, China and America
What was The Rum Rebellion?
An armed take over of the government
What is a free settlement?
A convict free settlement
When was Queensland’s separation from New South Wales granted?
1950’s
Where was federation declared?
Centennial Park
How many people came to Victoria for the gold rush in the first year?
500,000
What was the largest convict uprising in New South Wales since The Castle Hill Uprising?
The Ribbon Gang Outbrake
Who founded Melbourne?
John Batman
Why was South Australia established?
To home skilled workers and build a hardworking colony.
What were the driving points in instigating federation?
The Tenterfield Oration and The Eureaka Stockade
What was on the Eureka Flag?
Blue with white southern cross
Where were the Irish imprisoned after the Castle Hill Uprising?
Castle Hill
James Stirling was which colony’s govenor?
Western Australia