The town was conceived initially as a penal colony for British convicts sent from Sydney. Its suitability for fishing, farming, timbering, and other occupations, however, caused it to be opened to free settlement in 1838. The town became a municipality in 1859 and a consolidated metropolitan area in 1924.rior to European colonisation, the Brisbane region was occupied by aboriginal tribes, notably the Yuggera and Turrbal aboriginal clans. Before European settlement, the land, the river and its tributaries were the source and support of life in all its dimensions.
Mickey Mantle played from 1951 to 1968 for the NY Yankees. Mickey Mantle played from 1951 to 1968 for the NY Yankees.
On April 17, 1953, Mickey Mantle is said to have hit the longest HR in baseball history. According to estimates he hit a 656 foot home run at Washington's Griffith Stadium off â¦ Senator's pitcher Chuck Stobbs.Mickey Mantle at Yankee Stadium on 2-3 occasions hit 550-560'  and one occasion 570'-620'. Mick has the record. In an exhibition  game, Mickey Mantle hit a ball 660 feet. He was also known for  hitting home run's over 600 feet on more than one occasion.