Timeline of Aboriginal Resistance and Colonisation in Australia

1788

First Fleet arrives in Sydney Cove, beginning British colonisation.

1792

Pemulwuy begins resistance against British colonists.

1802

Pemulwuy is killed and his head sent to England.

1816

Appin Massacre ordered by Governor Macquarie.

1824-31

Black War in Tasmania; intense frontier conflict.

1833

Yagan declared outlaw and later killed in WA.

1835

John Batman's treaty with Aboriginal people declared invalid.

1837

Aboriginal Protectorate established in Port Phillip District (VIC).

1838

Myall Creek Massacre; 7 settlers hanged for killing 28 Aboriginal people.

1853

80% decline in Aboriginal population in Victoria.

1860

Central Board for Aboriginals set up in Victoria.

1869

Aborigines Protection Act passed in Victoria.

1886

Aboriginal people could be removed from reserves (NSW & WA laws).

1901

Constitution excludes Aboriginals from census and federal law-making.

1902

Aboriginal people denied the right to vote federally.

1911

Commonwealth takes more control over Aboriginal affairs in NT.