26 January 1788 - the first British child is born on Australian soil. Father was Sgt Thomas Whittle of the marines. 25 April 1915 - White British Empire troops land at Gallipoli in first large-scale concerted military action. 9 May 1901 - Duke of Cornwall and York (later George V) opens first Australian parliament in Melbourne. 12 May 1835 - John Batman founds the most … [Read more...]