Development of the Colony By idillon Period: Jan 1, 1823 to Dec 31, 1900 Queensland 1800's Feb 1, 1823 Sir Thomas Brisbane sent John Oxely to find new Penal Sites Feb 5, 1825 The Moreton bay covict settlement was created at Redcliff Mar 1, 1838 German Missionaries brought Christianity to the Aboriginal people in Brisbane. Mar 22, 1846 Queenslands first newspaper, the Moreton Bay Courier is published Feb 23, 1859 Queensland turns into a colony. Feb 29, 2016 The first telegraph line is established in Queensland.