Soldier and engineer who became Colonial Engineer under Governor Bourke.
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Milestone
Born
Wolverhampton, England
19 May 1792
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Arrived Sydney
11 Dec 1835
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As the first Colonial Engineer, Captain George Barney aimed to strengthen Sydney's harbour defences, overseeing the design and construction of many major infrastructure projects, some of which still stand today, including Circular Quay and Fort Denison.
