Moreton Bay Timeline By harriethud Apr 23, 1820 1820 the windmill built ny convicts Oct 16, 1823 1823 october 16 Moreton bay convict settelment established by John oxley. Nov 10, 1824 1824 november 10 Governor brisbane went to go and visit Moreton Bay. Apr 23, 1842 1842 Moreton Bay was open to free setterlers. Apr 23, 1846 1846 there was no other date Qeenslands first newspapper