Van Diemens Land becomes a semi-autonomous colony, instead of being administered from Sydney. Gold discovered in the eastern part of the island. Transportation of convicts to Van Diemens Land ceases. Van Diemens Land is renamed to the present-day Tasmania and given permission to form an elected government. Port Arthur closes.
Women become eligible to vote.
Roald Amundsen telegraphs from Hobart the news that he successfully reached the south pole. World War I. 1939-1945.