1823 in Australia
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Incumbents
Governors
Governors of the Australian colonies:
Events
- The British Government, with the New South Wales Judicature Act, establishes the first Legislative Council in Australia, an advisory body of five appointed citizens. The Governor, Thomas Brisbane, has power of veto.[1][2]
- 15 February - Surveyor James McBrien at the Fish River near Bathurst discovers gold. It is the first known report of gold, though it is not made public, the Australian gold rushes do not begin until 1851.
- 11 December - Richmond Bridge, the oldest bridge in Australia still in use, was first opened.
Exploration and settlement
- 5 June - A path through the Liverpool Range, now known as Pandora’s Pass, is found by Allan Cunningham.
- 31 October - John Oxley explores the Tweed River.
- 2 December - John Oxley become the first European to navigate the Brisbane River.[1]
Arts and literature
- William Charles Wentworth publishes the first book of Australian verse, Australasia: A Poem, in London.[1]
