Colonial government of New South Wales (1788–1859)

1. Charter of Justice sets legal framework

   Apr 2, 1787Labels: Charter of

   • FoundingDocs

2. First Fleet establishes settlement at Sydney Cove

   Jan 26, 1788Labels: First Fleet, Sydney Cove

   • SLNSW
   • FirstFleetUOW

3. Colony of New South Wales formally proclaimed

   Feb 7, 1788Labels: Arthur Phillip, Colony proclamation

   • ColonyNSW

4. New South Wales Corps formed for colonial service

   Jan 1, 1789Labels: New South

   • Britannica
   • UKArchives

5. Castle Hill Rising challenges colonial authority

   Mar 4, 1804Labels: Castle Hill

   • Britannica
   • NSWArchives

6. Rum Rebellion deposes Governor William Bligh

   Jan 26, 1808Labels: Rum Rebellion, William Bligh

   • NMA
   • Britannica

7. Macquarie assumes office and ends military rule

   Jan 1, 1810Labels: Lachlan Macquarie

   • Britannica
   • SLNSW

8. New South Wales Act creates court and advisory council

   Jul 19, 1823Labels: New South, Supreme Court

   • FoundingDocs
   • NSWAct1823

9. Legislative Council holds its first meeting

   Aug 25, 1824Labels: Legislative Council

   • NSWParlEdu
   • NSWParliament

10. Port Phillip District established under NSW administration

    Sep 9, 1836Labels: Port Phillip

    • NMA
    • PortPhillip

11. First NSW Legislative Council election introduces representation

    Jun 15, 1843Labels: Legislative Council

    • NSWElections
    • NSWParliament

12. Victoria separates from New South Wales

    Jul 1, 1851Labels: Victoria separation

    • NMA
    • PortPhillip

13. Constitution Act enables responsible self-government in NSW

    Jul 16, 1855Labels: Constitution Act

    • FoundingDocs

14. Bicameral Parliament begins, ending colonial council era

    Jan 1, 1856Labels: Bicameral Parliament

    • NSWElections
    • NSWParliament