History (1768-1850)

From Iscoun

Discovery

Iscoun was discovered by Captain James Cook during his first voyage on March 5, 1768. Upon his return to Britain he reported the discovery of Iscoun to King George III where he is noted as claiming "the land looks fertile but lacks human life". It was agreed that at the time that Iscoun would not be settled as the British were more interested in setting up colonies on Terra Australis.

Settlement

With new colonies in the Pacific, on August 18, 1806 King George III called upon General Michael Swanston to govern a small settlement in southern Iscoun. Swanston reluctantly accepted the post on the condition that the King allow a mix of both free settlers and convicts. Swanston first arrived on Iscoun on November 27, 1806 and declared the colony of Georgesland for the King. The first town to be built would be Charlotte (named after the King's consort) at the mouth of the Huntsdale River.

New Settlements

Wemberley and Montdale in 1835, Bruswick named for King George IV's consort Caroline of Brunswick and St James for the birthplace of the King.

Prosperia and Chinlest in 1849 (splitting Georgesland vertically)