Episode 2 of 3
Proclamation of Separation
- When
- 10 December 1859
- Where
- Colony of Queensland
George Bowen read a proclamation on 10 December 1859, formally establishing Queensland as a separate colony from New South Wales.
On 10 December 1859, George Bowen, the first Governor of Queensland, read a proclamation that formally established the colony as separate from New South Wales. This event marked the practical commencement of Queensland's independent administration following the earlier signing of letters patent.
Sources
- History of Queensland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16
- Queensland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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