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Lachlan Macquarie was Governor of the New South Wales colony in Australia from 1810 to 1821. He helped to develop the New South Wales colony, extending from Sydney to Parramatta, from penal colony to free settlement. He was the one to introduce the first building code into the colony; requirements of the building code included that all buildings must be constructed of timber or brick; they must have a shingle tile roof; and they must have a proper chimney, to minimise fire risk. He also ordered that roads, bridges, wharves, churches and public buildings be constructed. Because he was a man with a plan and a vision, Parramatta developed into a business centre with a life of its own, not just an outpost for Sydney.
Macquarie promoted exploration in order to facilitate the spread of settlement. In 1813 he sponsored Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson on their journey across the Blue Mountains, where they found the grazing plains of the interior.
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What type of person was Lachlan Macquarie when he was governor?
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When did Lachlan Macquarie sail to India?
Lachlan Macquarie sailed to India on 25 April 1805.
Where and when was Lachlan Macquarie born?
Lachlan Macquarie was born on 31 January 1762 on the Isle of Mull in the Hebrides islands of Scotland.
What was the christian name of Governor Macquarie?
Lachlan was Governor Macquarie's Christian name.
How old was Lachlan Macquarie?
Lachlan Macquarie was born on 31 January 1762 and died in 1824.
Did lachlan macquarie die famous?
yep
What was the first or given name of governor macquarie?
Governor Macquarie's first name was Lachlan.
What has the author Lachlan Macquarie written?
Lachlan Macquarie has written: 'Manuscripts in the Mitchell Library' -- subject- s -: Archives, Australian Manuscripts, Governors, Manuscripts, Australian
What is governor macquaries full name?
Lachlan Macquarie
Where did Governor Lachlan Macquarie live in Australia?
Governor Macquarie lived in Government House in Sydney.
Which bank did Lachlan Macquarie begin?
Governor Lachlan Macquarie founded the Bank of New South Wales as the first bank in Australia, establishing it in Sydney on 8 April 1817.
Name 4 rivers in New South Wales?
* Lachlan River * Darling River * Bogan River * Murrumbidgee River * Macquarie River * Namoi River (not Naomi River) * Hunter River * Parramatta River * Gwydir River
