IMPORTANT DATES

sail from Portsmouth

May 13, 1787

The first fleet sailed from Portsmouth, England

Arrive in port Jackson

Jan 26, 1788

The first fleet arrived in port Jackson

Free settlers were allowed in Moreton Bay

Mar 20, 1849

Free settlers were allowed in the Moreton bay district

Moreton bay became a seperate colony from NSW

Mar 20, 1859

Moreton bay is now part of QLD ( or Brisbane to be more precise)

St Helena island prison opened

Mar 20, 1867

The St helena island prison opened famous for it's punishments and award winning olives. Picture is of the butcher and bakery shops on the island

St Helena prison closed down

Mar 20, 1932

St helena island prison closed