colonisation of capital citys By eatonc Jan 9, 1788 Botany bay landed in botany bay 7 prison hulks 2 king ships 2 suply vessels May 31, 1788 sydney landed in sydney cove Period: May 31, 1788 to May 31, 1925 jksguwe ketdnm Jun 4, 1850 nsw discover nsw Jun 4, 1880 Convicts not being taken jail stopped Jun 4, 1925 Brisbane brisbane was discovered