1805 in Australia
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The following lists events that happened during 1805 in Australia.
Incumbents
- Monarch - George III
Governors
Governors of the Australian colonies:
- Governor of New South Wales – Captain Philip King
- Lieutenant-Governor of Southern Van Diemen's Land – David Collins
- Lieutenant-Governor of Northern Van Diemen's Land – William Paterson
Events
- 24 May – William Bligh is appointed the fourth Governor of New South Wales for the salary of £2000 per year and £1000 pension. He arrives at Port Jackson to replace King on 6 August 1806.[1]
- 8 June – John Macarthur returned to New South Wales as a civilian settler; the British Government accepted his resignation from the New South Wales Corps and approved his return.
Exploration and settlement
- 15 February – Camden Parkin honour of his sponsor.
References
- ISBN 1862877432.