What happened at Moreton Bay?

Only hardened criminals, and recidivist prisoners were sent to the Moreton Bay Convict Settlement. It acquired a reputation for violence, and death from disease. In 1831, convict numbers peaked at 947 but fell away to 374 in 1835 as the convict settlement closed.

How did Moreton Bay get its name?

In 1770 the British navigator Captain James Cook sailed through South Passage between the main offshore islands leading to the bay, which he named after James Douglas, 14th earl of Morton. The name, misspelled, was also originally applied to the mainland area that eventually became Queensland.

Who are the traditional owners of Moreton Bay?

The Quandamooka People are the Traditional Owners of Land and Sea Country within the world-renowned pristine waters of Queensland’s, Moreton Bay.

Is Moreton Bay going into lockdown?

24-Hour Lockdown Extension Moreton Bay Region and Brisbane City Council areas will remain in lockdown for a further 24 hours, with five new cases overnight. Three of these are in quarantine, but two cases present a risk of community transmission.

Why was Moreton Bay so attractive to free settlers?

The area offered fertile soil and good grazing pastures, and was very attractive to free settlers and colonists from New South Wales. The area remained part of New South Wales until the colony of Queensland was officially proclaimed in 1859.

What is the Aboriginal name for Moreton Bay?

Mulgumpin
The Aboriginal name for Moreton Island is Mulgumpin (also known as Moolgumpin or Moorgumpin) meaning “place of sandhills”.

Why do people migrate to Moreton Bay?

The local business areas are hubs of innovation and industry, with major regional infrastructure projects such as The Mill at Moreton Bay underpin new, exciting opportunities for continued economic development, employment growth and business confidence into the future. …

How do you say hello in Quandamooka?

Quandamooka Bajara

1. “Yurra, bunji” which means hello friend.
2. “Gawunga” which means very good.
3. “Ngariba Dada” which means talk strong.
4. “Dege Quandamooka” which means Elders of Moreton Bay.
5. “Wanya nginda balga -jen” which means where you come from.
6. “Dada jarjums” which means strong children.

Why was Moreton Bay important to Aboriginal people?

Sheltered from a large ocean swell, Moreton Bay also has a long history of human occupation and use that stretches well back before Europeans arrived to the local Quandamooka people who worked alongside resident dolphins to catch fish. A sea spirit that manifests as a dolphin, Quandamook is an important creator spirit for Aboriginal people here.

What kind of fish are in Moreton Bay?

This docile fish is often seen by divers in the bay alongside filter-feeding manta rays arriving from the north. Sheltered from a large ocean swell, Moreton Bay also has a long history of human occupation and use that stretches well back before Europeans arrived to the local Quandamooka people who worked alongside resident dolphins to catch fish.

Where does the water from Moreton Bay come from?

Like a natural lung, Moreton Bay draws in salt water rich in oxygen as well as nutrients from the Pacific Ocean and discharges fresh water from the upper reaches of the catchment on the outgoing tide.

Where are the indigenous libraries in Moreton Bay?

Discover Council’s Welcoming Places in Bribie Island, Caboolture, Deception Bay and Redcliffe Libraries. These dedicated library spaces welcome people to find and share information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.