Australia, contact and intercourse of Javanese people with northern Australia since at least 10th century AD until its discontinuation in early 1600s. Makassan contact with Australia, contact and intercourse of Makassar people with northern Australia since at least 17th century AD until its discontinuation in early 1900s. See also Science and technology in Indonesia Indonesian Institute of Sciences Culture of Indonesia Notes References Inventions and discoveries Lists of inventions or discoveries Inventions and discoveries