1809 in Australia

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The following lists events that happened during 1809 in Australia.

Incumbents

Events

  • 25 April – First post office in Sydney established. Ex-convict Isaac Nichols is the first postmaster.[1]
  • 8 May – Lachlan Macquarie is officially appointed Governor of New South Wales, caretaker William Patterson governs until his appointment begins on 1 January 1810.
  • 24 May – Lachlan Macquarie receives his commission as next governor of New South Wales, including instructions to reinstate Bligh temporarily on his arrival.

Exploration and settlement

  • Settlement began at O'Brien's bridge near the centre of present-day Glenorchy, Tasmania.


Births


References

  1. ^ "Australia Post: Our History". Archived from the original on 6 April 2008. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
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