1829 First Chinese publican
Mak Sai Ying (who became known as John Shying) was the first documented Chinese landholder in New South Wales. He… Read More
1820s
1829 First WA settlers required to farm
Although a small military contingent set up camp at Albany in 1826, the first permanent colonists did not settle there… Read More
1826 Pineapples first brought to Australia
Although some reports indicate that the first pineapples were brought to Australia by German missionaries who had travelled to Australia… Read More
1826 Rankin’s cheese in Bathurst
Dairy Australia asserts that the first commercial cheese factory in Australia was that of the Van Diemen's Land (VDL) Company… Read More
1825 Australian ‘damper’ first mentioned
Damper, the traditional bushman's bread originally made from flour, water and salt and cooked in the campfire, was first mentioned… Read More
1825 Van Diemen’s Land Company chartered
The Van Diemen's Land Company, one of the oldest companies in Australia, was created by Royal Charter in 1825. It… Read More
1824 Mud crabs at Moreton Bay
The mud crab is one of Queensland's most famous delicacies, currently (2023) selling at the Sydney fish market for more… Read More
1824 Clydesdale horse imported to Van Diemen’s Land
Along with other heavy breeds, the Clydesdale horse has played a significant role in Australia's development, particularly in agriculture and… Read More
1824 Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) founded
The Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (AACo) has many claims to fame. It's Australia's oldest continuously operating company, Australia's largest cattle… Read More
1823 Tasmania’s first commercial vineyard
Around 1823, ex-convict Bartholomew Broughton planted vines and fruit trees at Prospect creating what became Tasmania's first commercial vineyard. By… Read More
1822 First Australian wine exports
Although vines arrived with the First Fleet, Gregory Blaxland (one of the conquerors of the Blue Mountains) made the first… Read More
1822 European honey bees introduced
Although there were earlier attempts to import European honey bees to Australia, most sources agree that the first successful introduction… Read More
1822 Agricultural Society of NSW formed
The Agricultural Society of NSW was formed in 1822, holding its first Show the following year. The Shows, known originally… Read More
1822 First legal Australian whisky produced
Australian whisky has had a patchy history. In the colony's early years, distilling spirits was strictly forbidden. In 1807, Governor… Read More
1820 Kangaroo steamer first described
In her book Bold Palates, Barbara Santich writes that Kangaroo Steamer was first described by naval officer and author Charles… Read More