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Establishment of Penal Settlement
- When
- September 1824
- Where
- Redcliffe Peninsula
The Moreton Bay Penal Settlement was established on the Redcliffe Peninsula in September 1824.
Oxley recommended Redcliffe for its accessibility, defensibility, and fresh water. The settlement was founded under his instructions, marking the beginning of the penal colony's operations.
Sources
- Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
- Amity (brig) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-13
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