London News: King George IV Died
On this day, 26th June 1830, King George IV died…
Sydney News: Hunter Valley drought ends
In October 1829 rainfall was experienced throughout the Hunter Valley, breaking four years of drought.…
Founding of the British Police Service
The first professionally organised police service in Britain was founded on 29th September 1829, organised by Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel. Officers became known as either ‘Peelers’ or ‘Bobbies’.…
Beyond Morton Bay to Laidley, Queensland
19th June 1829 It was on this day, 19th June 1829, near Laidley, Mr Cunningham saved the lives of his men and their equipment as a result of his knowledge of back-burning. The explorers had…
Exploring and Collecting in Queensland
14th June 1829 On this day, 14th June 1829, Allan Cunningham set out on an expedition westwards along and near the Brisbane River and Lockyer Creek. Reached western extent of trip at Hay’s Peak (now…
George Caley dies in England
On this day, 23rd May 1829, George Caley explorer/botanist dies in England.…
Exploring near Toowoomba Queensland
In May, 1829, Cunningham returned to Queensland, and in a tour of six weeks’ duration carried out further explorations, travelling westward and north-westward of his former tracks. In this journey he fixed the situation of Hay’s Peak [Mount Davidson], a conical, densely wooded mountain in 27°36′ S. and 152°8′ E. (near Toowoomba)…
At home in Parramatta
2nd February 1829 Around, 2nd February 1829, Allan Cunningham had returned to his cottage in Parramatta after a trip over the Blue Mountains toward Bathurst. He stayed close to Parramatta during February and March 1829…
Charles Sturt discovers the Darling River
On this day, 2nd February 1829, Captain Charles Sturt discovered the Darling river.…
Sydney News: Robbery at the Bank of Australia
On this day, 14th September 1828, the Bank of Australia was robbed by Thomas Turner and his friends.…
Burial of Allan Cunningham’s father
On the 11th August 1828 Allan Cunningham’s father was buried at Saint Mary Abbots Church, Kensington…
Mr Cunningham climbs Mount Lindesay
On this day, 3rd August 1828, Patrick Logan, commandant of the Morton Bay colony and Allan Cunningham climbed Mount Lindesay (now Mount Barney) and sighted and named the Macpherson Range.…
24th July 1828 – Estabishing a Route to the Darling Downs
On this day, 24th July 1828, Allan Cunningham and Patrick Logan, commandant of the Moreton Bay penal colony, set out from Morton Bay (Brisbane) to establish a route to the Darling Downs.…
30th June 1828 – Census confirms Allan Cunningham living in Parramatta
During the year of 1828 a census was taken, the Parraatta Household Census 1828. Allan Cunningham was listed as living in Macquarie Street Parramatta.…
26th May 1828 – John Oxley dies
On this day 26th May 1828, John Oxley, Surveyor General of NSW and explorer, took his last breath.…
16th November 1827 – Cunningham’s house comes close to destruction
On this day, 16th November 1827, The Australian newspaper reported that the house of Allan Cunningham’s neighbour Mr Gooch, in Marsden Street, burned down. Mr Cunningham’s house, on the westside, adjoining the ruined house, was in danger but was saved by his neighbours, Messrs Walker, Moore, White and Smith. This news was also reported in The sydney Gazette on 16th November 1827.…
1st September 1827 – Robert Wardell seditious libel trial
In September 1827 Wardell who had referred to the governor in the The Australian as “an ignorant and obstinate man” was charged with libel. …
21st May 1827 – exploring the Gwydir River
On Monday 21st May 1827 Allan Cunningham and his team camped on the north bank of the Gwydir River.…
18th May 1827 – exploring Mille Creek
On Friday 18th May 1827 Allan Cunningham and his team camped near Mille Creek on the property known as “Calamoondah”.…