1806 in Australia

none January 2012 September 2026 1806 The following lists events that happened during 1806 in Australia. Incumbents Monarch – George III Governors Governors of the Australian colonies: Governor of New South Wales – Captain Philip King (until 12 August), then Captain William Bligh Lieutenant-Governor of Southern Van Diemen's Land – David Collins Lieutenant-Governor of Northern Van Diemen's Land – William Paterson Events 5 August – Captain William Bligh arrives in Sydney to take over the governorship.https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/bligh-william-1797 Australian Dictionary of Biography Bligh, William (1754–1817) A. G. L. Shaw 1966 Douglas Pike 1 Melbourne University Press 3 January 2022 12 August – Governor King boards HMS Buffalo for his return to England, and Bligh's commission is formally read. Exploration and settlement Governor King estimates that 280 men were employed along the Australian coast in sealing and fishing. Matthew Flinders completes the first circumnavigation of the continent. References 1806 in yes Australia Category:Years of the 19th century in Australia