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The Brisbane Development in the 1800's

  • Taking Charge

    Taking Charge
    In 1826, Captain Patrick Logan took charge of the convicts, and decided that they will be very harshly deciplined. And indeed they were....
  • Developing the Colony

    Developing the Colony
    Logan took a look around the place, and noticed that there was very little work being put into this colony. So, he planted cornfields and crops to make sure everyone had enough food.
  • The Building Starts..

    The Building Starts..
    Logan also noticed that there was very little buildings, so he made the prisoners, as punishments, build shops and houses for him. The buildings still stand today, and you can visit them in Brisbane.
  • Windmills are added.

    Windmills are added.
    In 1828, Logan built a windmill to assist in this farming for the colony. The windmill can also be viewed in Brisbane today. I don't know the date.
  • A Death.

    A Death.
    On October the 17th 1830, Captain Logan decided to explore further inland. On his journeys, he encounters some Aboriginal people which don't seem very happy with him adventuring on their land! As a result of Captains Patrick Logan's discoveries, The Local Aboriginals got a spear and killed Logan. When the prisoners heard the good news, they went mad with excitement!
  • The Population

    The Population
    By 1832 the convict population had expanded to over 1000 convicts.
    No idea what the date is.
  • The convicts leave.

    Loads of the convicts completed their sentences so they return to Sydney. No idea what the date is.