Major Edmund Lockyer – Moreton Bay and More

“Eels very large.” Major Lockyer arrives in Moreton Bay – 06 September 1825

THE BRISBANE RIVER. Major Lockyer returned to Headquarters, on the Mermaid cutter, on Sunday last, from his arduous survey of the above valuable River at Moreton bay. This Gentleman very kindly put into our hands an Extract of his Official Report that evening, after our Paper was completed, but a detention of course took place,Continue reading ““Eels very large.” Major Lockyer arrives in Moreton Bay – 06 September 1825″

Lockyer’s expedition – 01 September 1825

1825: Major Lockyer leaves Sydney in the Mermaid for Moreton Bay. 1873: Importation of first hares into the Colony (well, that went well) 1885: Formation of the Trades and Labour Council, Brisbane 1887: Heads of Government departments, under pain of suspension, instructed to keep expenditure within estimates (the more things change….) 1825: Major EdmundContinue reading “Lockyer’s expedition – 01 September 1825”