The Making of Moreton Bay

By hquinn2

  • Captain James Cook

    On the 17 May 1770 Captain James Cook discovers moreton Bay.
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    The Making of Morton bay

  • Another Penal Establishment

    In 1823 Govner Brisbane decided that another penal establishment would need to be astablished.

  • New Settlement

    On the 23 October 1823 Oxley left Sydney in search of new settlement and surveys Moreton Bay on the 25 November 1823.

  • John Oxley

    December 2 1823 John Oxley descovers Brisane River.

  • Humpybong

    On the12 of September 1824 Moreton Bay settlement was established and the location of Humpybong, Redcliffe had been chosen as the site.