Colonial Site

The Colonial period refers to time spanning from 1788 when the First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay to establish a British colony, and 1901 when the six colonies became the federation known as Australia. At this time European countries were establishing colonies, overseas empires and trading networks, and rivalry between nations was intense.

Plans of the Female Factory

Plan of the Female Factory: Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay 1837

The Old Windmill, c1840

The Old Windmill, Wickham Terrace, Brisbane c1840

Andrew Petrie's Residence, 1859

Andrew Petrie's Residence, Queen and Wharf Streets, Brisbane, c 1859

Predecessor to Lang Park, 1870

Milton looking across the former Paddington Cemetery, c. 1870

Brisbane military barracks, c. 1870

Archer Household outside Brisbane military barracks, c. 1870