Historedia
Person

George Bowen

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1859–1860

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George Bowen, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Brisbane declared capital of the new colony of Queensland

    1859

    Role: First Governor of Queensland

    1. 1859 · BrisbaneBrisbane Chosen as Capital

      Brisbane was selected as the capital of Queensland in 1859, coinciding with the colony's separation from New South Wales.

    2. 10 December 1859 · BrisbaneProclamation of Queensland

      George Bowen read the proclamation formally establishing Queensland as a separate colony from New South Wales on 10 December 1859.

  2. Crown colony of Queensland created

    1859–1860

    Role: First Governor

    1. 6 June 1859 · Colony of QueenslandSigning of Letters Patent

      Queen Victoria signed letters patent on 6 June 1859, establishing Queensland as a self-governing Crown colony separated from New South Wales.

    2. 10 December 1859 · Colony of QueenslandProclamation of Separation

      George Bowen read a proclamation on 10 December 1859, formally establishing Queensland as a separate colony from New South Wales.

    3. 22 May 1860 · Colony of QueenslandAppointment of First Premier

      Robert Herbert was appointed as the first Premier of Queensland following the first election held on 22 May 1860.

Sources

  1. Queensland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
  2. History of Queensland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16