Episode 5 of 6
Relocation to Brisbane River
- When
- May 1825
- Where
- Brisbane River
In May 1825, the settlement moved from Redcliffe to the Brisbane River due to water supply issues, establishing the modern city site.
The commandant Lieutenant Henry Miller decided to relocate the settlement to the current Brisbane CBD in May 1825. The original inhabitants had named the Redcliffe area 'Humpybong' when the strangers decamped to a more suitable place on the north bank of the Brisbane River.
Sources
- Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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