The city is named for astronomer Sir Thomas Brisbane, a colonial governor who founded the first astronomical observatory in Australia.
The combined light infantry force formed part of a brigade under Major General Thomas Brisbane during the Battle of Plattsburgh, where the British army retreated after its supporting naval squadron was destroyed.
In 1814, it was used as the headquarters for Major-General Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane during the Battle of Plattsburgh.
Prévost had also made himself unpopular among some of the Army officers under his command who were veterans of the Peninsular War (such as Manley Power, Thomas Brisbane, and Frederick Philipse Robinson) by his perceived over-caution, and his niggling insistence on correct dress and uniform.
In 1824, Governor Brisbane reserved 600 acres (2.4 km²) for the present Gerringong township.
In August 1824, the colonial Governor Thomas Brisbane instructed surveyor James McBrien to survey the land surrounding "Long Nose Point", now known as Black Head Point at Gerroa.
In 1824, Governor Sir Thomas Brisbane suggested his name for appointment to the new Legislative Council.
They travelled south along the river and named the area now known as Tuggeranong Isabella's Plain in honour of Governor Brisbane's infant daughter.
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Although North Quay is most likely not the exact location selected by John Oxley and Sir Thomas Brisbane during scouting expeditions in November 1824, the high banks at North Quay proved to be highly suitable, well above the flood levels that plagued Brisbane in subsequent years.