Development of the colony By aspooner Period: Jan 1, 1823 to Dec 31, 1900 Development1800s Jan 1, 1824 john oxley Jan 1, 1838 german missionaries Jan 1, 1846 QLD frist newpaper Jan 1, 1846 Morten Bay Jan 1, 1859 queensland becomes a colony Jan 1, 1861 The frist telegraph line Jan 1, 1863 The Kenakas to work in cane fielids Jan 1, 1865 QLD frist rail way line Opens between Ipswich and Grandchester.