City history
From its origins as a convict settlement to a modern capital, discover the history and timekeeping evolution of Brisbane, Australia.
Chapter one
Indigenous name
"Place of many kangaroos"
The Turrbal people are the traditional custodians of the land where Brisbane now stands, referring to the area as Meanjin.
Refers to the geographic region of the bay used for convict confinement.
The initial settlement established by the British as a penal colony.
Named in honor of Sir Thomas Brisbane.
Named after the former Governor of New South Wales.
Chapter two
Queensland ceased the practice of observing daylight saving time, choosing to remain on AEST year-round.
With the separation of Queensland from New South Wales, the region began defining its own administrative and temporal identity.
Chapter three
The British officially established a penal settlement at Moreton Bay, marking the start of European settlement in the area.
Queensland officially separated from New South Wales, establishing Brisbane as a colonial capital.
Early astronomical observations and timekeeping efforts were crucial for maritime navigation and regional time synchronization.
The completion of the Brisbane City Hall provided the city with an iconic and central timekeeping landmark.