Events tagged with "letters patent"

Historical Events tagged with "letters patent"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Politics & Government

Establishment of the Province of South Australia

February 19th, 1836 189 years ago

King William IV signed Letters Patent to form South Australia, aimed at creating a free settlement without convicts. The establishment was part of colonial expansion strategies to foster economic growth and provide new opportunities for settlers. The legislation laid the groundwork for a self-sufficient province, contributing to the British Empire's development in the region.