The Making of Morton Bay

By jedwards21
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    Lachlan is to lenient

    Lachlan Macquarie had been too lenient in his policies towards convicts.

  • Morton Bay is discovered

    James cook discovers Morton Bay.

  • Oxley gets instructions

    Lientenat Oxley received instructions from Governor Brisbane to search for new penal establishment.

  • Oxley leaves Sydney

    Oxley left Sydney in search of new settlement and surveys Morton Bay on the 25th November.

  • Miller went North

    Miller sailed north with 50 settlers including 30 convicts.

  • Morton Bay Colonys move

    The Morton Bay Colony moves and is established on the banks of the Brisbane River under the command of Captain Miller.