Settlement and colonization of Van Diemen's Land/Tasmania (1803–1853)

1. Bowen establishes Risdon Cove outpost

   Sep 12, 1803Labels: John Bowen, Risdon Cove

   • John Bowen
   • Risdon Cove

2. Collins founds Hobart at Sullivans Cove

   Feb 21, 1804Labels: David Collins, Sullivans Cove

   • Sullivans Cove
   • Risdon Cove

3. Violence at the Risdon Cove encounter

   May 3, 1804Labels: Risdon Cove, Aboriginal Tasmanians

   • Risdon Cove
   • Hobart History

4. Paterson takes possession at Port Dalrymple

   Nov 26, 1804Labels: William Paterson, Port Dalrymple

   • Aboriginal Launceston
   • George Town Council

5. First major Hobart newspaper begins publication

   May 11, 1816Labels: Hobart Town, Hobart

   • Hobart Gazette
   • NMA Press

6. Macquarie Harbour penal station begins operations

   Jan 23, 1822Labels: Macquarie Harbour, Sarah Island

   • Macquarie Harbour

7. Van Diemen’s Land becomes a separate colony

   Jun 14, 1825Labels: Van Diemen's, Legislative Council

   • Tas Legislation
   • UTAS Heritage

8. Demarcation proclamation restricts Aboriginal movement

   Jan 1, 1828Labels: Proclamation of, George Arthur

   • Demarcation

9. Port Arthur settlement established on Tasman Peninsula

   Sep 1, 1830Labels: Port Arthur, Tasman Peninsula

   • Port Arthur

10. The “Black Line” campaign is launched

    Oct 7, 1830Labels: Black Line, settler militia

    • NMA Black Line

11. Martial law is revoked as conflict subsides

    Jan 1, 1832Labels: martial law, colonial authorities

    • Black War

12. Wybalenna opens on Flinders Island for exiles

    Jan 1, 1833Labels: Wybalenna, Flinders Island

    • Wybalenna
    • Black Line

13. Last convict ship arrives; transportation ends

    May 26, 1853Labels: St Vincent, transportation end

    • Convict ships
    • Founders Survivors