The making of Moreton bay By hmills5 Jan 1, 1823 Governor Brisbane decided that another penal colony had to be established. Sep 1, 1824 Harry Miller sailed north with 50 settlers including 30 convicts. Jan 1, 1825 Harry Miller was replaced by captain Peter Bishop. May 1, 1825 The Moreton bay colony moves and is established on the banks of the Brisbane river under the command of captain Miller. Jan 1, 1829 The number of convicts reached 700 Oct 1, 1830 It was reported that captain Logan was killed by aboriginals while he was completing a survey of the area around Moreton Bay Mar 16, 2016 Governor Brisbane decided that another penal Bol