Episode 2 of 2
Proclamation of Queensland
- When
- 10 December 1859
- Where
- Brisbane
George Bowen read the proclamation formally establishing Queensland as a separate colony from New South Wales on 10 December 1859.
On 10 December 1859, a proclamation was read by George Bowen, the first Governor of Queensland. This act formally established Queensland as a separate colony from New South Wales, marking the operational start of the new government with Brisbane as its capital.
Sources
- Colony of Queensland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
- Queensland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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