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LEADERS

Acting Governor Of New South Wales - Lieutenant-Governor Francis Grose

Lieutenant-Governor Of Norfolk Island - Philip Gidley King

Commanding officer of the New South Wales Corps - Francis Grose

Inspector of Public Works - John Macarthur

EVENTS

February 6 - Captain John Hunter (former commander of the HMS Sirius ) is appointed as Phillip's replacement as Governor. However, he is in England at the time and will not arrive until September, 1795.

April 1 - John Macarthur receives a further grant of 100 acres at Parramatta .

August 20 - A second attempt to cross the Blue Mountains is made, which is also unsuccessful.

December 17 - Grose leaves New South Wales for England. His positions as Acting Governor and commander of the New South Wales Corps are both filled by William Paterson .

DEATHS

June 9 - Possible death of Robert Ross (records are unclear).