#OnThisDay 2 December 1816 the first land grants were issued in the Illawarra region, on Dharawal country. The first Colonial settlers in the district were cedar cutters followed by graziers.
Related
- See entry in Colonial Secretary's Papers under Illawarra
- See entry in Colonial Secretary's Papers under Richard Brooks
- Browse our collection for images of the Illawarra area using keywords such as Wollongong, Kiama, Stanwell Park and other locations.
