moreton bay development colony

when was Captain Patrick Logan born?

Nov 15, 1791

Captain Patrick Logan was born 1791 15th of November

Arriving in Australia

Apr 22, 1825

in 1825 22nd of April Captain Patrick Logan was ordered to go to New South Wales. Captain Patrick Logan Arrived in Sydney. Next November he was appointed by Governor sir Thomas Brisbane to command of the convict settlement at Moreton Bay.

The beginning

Mar 1, 1826

Little had been done when Logan arrived in March 1826. So he immediately started to develop the station. By planting lots of crops for the convicts to eat.

discoveries

Aug 24, 1826

Logan led several expedition which added to geographical knowledge. In August 1826 he discovered the Logan River and the Albert river

Tribute

Sep 17, 1830

Captain Patrick Logan is known by many explores as a true founder of Queensland. British Government respected him. they said Captain Patrick Logan was determined worker who stand up anyone or anything

When did Captain Patrick Logan die?

Oct 17, 1830

On 17th October 1830, Captain Patrick Logan was exploring the Brisbane river when the Aboriginals spotted him trespassing their land. The Aboriginals decided to kill him for his action.