🦘🐨 #OnThisDay in #AustralianHistory #Queensland officially became a separate colony from #NewSouthWales.

📜 The letters patent was signed on 6 June 1859 by Queen Victoria and came into effect on 10 December 1859 (Proclamation Day).

ℹ️ Further Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_Queensland