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In which year did explorer Matthew Flinders name Moreton Bay?
Lieutenant James Cook named Morton Bay in 1770, but a misspelling when Cook's logs were published caused it to be changed to Moreton Bay. Cook's Moreton Bay was only the outer region, and he did not sail into the current Moreton Bay.Matthew Flinders renamed Captain Cook's Glass House Bayas Moreton Bay in 1799.
Why did they choose Moreton bay QLD for the penal settlement?
The Moreton Bay penal colony, under the leadership of Captain Patrick Logan, was a particularly brutal colony, where very harsh punishments were doled out. Captain Logan himself was murdered, and while the local Aborigines were blamed, there is every chance that he was murdered by convicts, who hated him for his cruel mistreatment.
When was Moreton Bay College created?
Moreton Bay College was created in 1901.
Who was the captain for Moreton Bay penal settlement?
The one who started the first penal settlement in Queensland's Moreton Bay was John Oxley. In September of 1824, John Oxley arrived at Redcliffe with a crew and 29 convicts on the ship Amity after sailing from Sydney. However, the Redcliffe colony was abandoned due to lack of fresh water just one year after Oxley's arrival, and relocated to the Brisbane River 30 km away.Captain Patrick Logan then became the leader of the Moreton Bay penal colony in Queensland.
Who was the captain of Moreton Bay's first penal settlement?
The one who started the first penal settlement in Queensland's Moreton Bay was John Oxley. In September of 1824, John Oxley arrived at Redcliffe with a crew and 29 convicts on the ship Amity after sailing from Sydney. However, the Redcliffe colony was abandoned due to lack of fresh water just one year after Oxley's arrival, and relocated to the Brisbane River 30 km away.Captain Patrick Logan then became the leader of the Moreton Bay penal colony in Queensland.
Why did they name Moreton Bay Moreton Bay?
Lieutenant James Cook (he was not yet a Captain) first gave the name Morton Bay to what is now Moreton Bay. He named the bay after Lord Aberdour the 14th Earl of Morton. Morton was President of the influential Royal Society back in England, and Cook wished to honour him in this way.Moreton Bay was misspelt by those who published the accounts of Cook's voyages back in England, and the name remained.
What is the area of Moreton Bay Region?
The area of Moreton Bay Region is 2,037 square kilometers.
When was Moreton Bay Pile Light created?
Moreton Bay Pile Light was created in 1952.
What is the motto of Moreton Bay College?
Moreton Bay College's motto is 'Fortitudine Et Spe'.
When was Moreton Bay Boys' College created?
Moreton Bay Boys' College was created on 2011-05-11.
When was Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra - MBSO - created?
Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra - MBSO - was created in 2012.
How did the Moreton Bay fig tree get its name?
The Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla) is endemic to the east coast of Australia within a range centred on Moreton Bay which is where it gets its common name from.See related link for more information.
