Sir Donald Bradman And Sir Howard Florey: The Historical Background Of Australia

Australia’s historical background was a very interesting timeline and background. Australia was officially explored by Captain James Cook in 1770 while he explored the east coast, he claimed it for Britain and called it New South Wales. Australia was then considered a pearl colony because the first settlers were criminals (Ducksters.com 1). In 1803 Matthew Flinders sails around Australia and proves its an island. In 1824 Australia is named from “New Holland” to “Australia.” “In 1829 The settlement of Perth is founded on the southwest coast and England lays claim on the entire continent of Australia (Ducksters.com 1).” In 1851 Victoria was known to gold, which then made prospectors flood into Victoria in the gold rush (Ducksters.com 1). On January 1, 1901, the commonwealth of Australia is created, later the Northern Territory is added to the commonwealth. In May 1901, Melbourne opened the first federal parliament, later in 1927, Canberra was the new home to the government and the parliament (Dusksters.com 4). Two Key Figures from Australia are Sir Donald Bradman and Sir Howard Florey. Sir Howard Florey saved many people with his medicine. Howard was born in Adelaide in …show more content…
The Sydney Opera House is a beautiful landmark in Sydney, Australia. Since 1973 people worldwide have come to Australia to see the Sydney Opera House with an extremely beautiful setting and excellent design (Australia.gov.au 1). “The Sydney Opera House is Australia’s most recognizable building and is an icon of Australia’s creative and technical achievement (Australia.gov.au 1).” Between 1957 And 1973 the Sydney Opera House was built, it was a masterpiece to architectural designs. A great public debate broke out because of problems that happened on the Sydney Opera House (Australia.gov.au 1). The Sydney Opera House is recognized because it is a cultural center and has many interesting, pretty, and cool features