Episode 2 of 2

Presentation to Governor King

When
11 March 1806
Where
Government House (Sydney), outside the allowed Kissing Point locality
Part of
James Squire cultivates hops at Kissing Point

Squire presented hop vines to Governor King in March 1806, who rewarded him for their quality.

On 11 March 1806, James Squire attended Government House with two vines of hops taken from his own grounds. Governor King was pleased with the flavour and quality, directing that a cow be given to Squire from the Government herd.

Sources

  1. James Squire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-03

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