Morton Bay

  • John oxley

    John oxley
    John Oxley explored more than 80 kilometres of the Brisbane river.
  • From redcliff to brisbane city

    From redcliff to brisbane city
    redcliffe was abandoned in favour of what is now known as Brisbane city
  • captin Patric logan

    captin Patric logan
    captain Patrick Logan took charge of the Morton bay colony.
  • Captain patric Logan a good side

    Captain patric Logan  a good side
    Logan started to develop the colony by planting many cornfields and other crops.
  • captain patric logan died

    captain patric logan died
    Logan was killed by a indigenous Australian while exploring the upper end of the Brisbane river.
  • Morten bay penal colony was closed

    Morten bay penal colony was closed
    Morten bay penal colony was closed in 1839 and Brisbane became a free settlement.