morten bay coleny By mmondolo1 Oct 16, 1823 sir thomas brisbane directs john oxley to find a new convicts settlement site Apr 23, 1824 2. Brisbane morton Bay convict settlement is transferred to further up the River.1824 Sep 23, 1824 John Oxley establishes Moreton Bay cconvict settlement as part of the New South Wales colony in Redcliffe Nov 23, 1824 Governor Brisbane visits Moreton Bay settlement. November 1824 Oct 23, 1828 .The Old Windmill is built by convicts in Brisbane. Apr 23, 1838 Christianity comes to Brisbane Jan 23, 1842 Moreton Bay is opened to free settlers. Apr 23, 1846 First newspaper is published Apr 23, 1859 Queensland’s first governor, Sir George Ferguson Bowen arrives in Brisbane.1859 Apr 23, 1860 First Queensland elections are held.1860 Apr 23, 1878 First Telegraph lines are built in Brisbane. 1878