Samuel Marsden sends the first commercial wool shipment from New South Wales
- When
- 1811
- Where
- New South Wales
- Episodes
- 1
Reverend Samuel Marsden, a prominent figure in early New South Wales, facilitated the first commercial export of wool from Australia to England in 1811. As the colony's senior Anglican cleric and a landholder, Marsden played a key role in establishing the Australian wool industry. This event marks a significant economic development in the colony, distinct from his later missionary work in New Zealand.
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Background and detail
Economic Context. Marsden is recognized as a pioneer of the Australian wool industry. In 1811, he became the first colonist to export wool from Australia to England for commercial use. This shipment marked a significant economic development for the colony, distinct from Marsden's later missionary work in New Zealand, which lies outside the scope of this event.
Legacy and Significance. The 1811 shipment is historically significant as the first commercial wool export from Australia. While Marsden's later life involved missionary work in New Zealand, this event specifically highlights his economic contributions to New South Wales. His influence as a senior cleric and landholder facilitated these commercial activities, marking a key moment in the development of the colony's pastoral economy.
People involved
- Samuel Marsden · Senior Chaplain and Wool Exporter
Sources
- Samuel Marsden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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