Australia is in the southern hemisphere, surrounded by Indian Ocean and the Pacific. Australia has been inhabited for at least 40,000 years before being discovered by Dutch explorers in 1606. The eastern half was claimed by Great Britain in 1770 which established the penal colony of New South Wales. The population grew steadily in subsequent decades, the continent was explored and five self-governing Crown Colonies were established. On 1 January 1901, the six colonies federated, forming the Commonwealth of Australia.
1953
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation
On 2nd June 1953 Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon, thus assuming the role of Head of the Commonwealth. Elizabeth ascended to the throne of these countries following the death of his father, King George VI. During the coronation ceremony, Queen Elizabeth swore an oath to uphold the law in his kingdom and take over the government of the Church of England.
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