Timeline of major crimes in Australia - Wikipedia
19th century 1800s. 26 January 1808 – George Johnston played a key role in the only successful armed takeover of government in Australia's recorded history, the Rum Rebellion.Johnston later sailed for England and was found guilty of mutiny. 1820s. 1821 - Bank of New South Wales Cashier Francis Williams embezzled £12,000 from Australia's first bank. 20 September 1822 – …