In the Nineteenth Century, British businessmen were interested in developing colonial resources in Australia to ensure a cheap supply of wool to fuel the growing textile factories in Britain. As such, the Van Diemen's Land Company was formed in May 1824 and the colonists William Sorell and Edward Curr were enlisted.
In the 19th century, British entrepreneurs sought to exploit colonial resources in Australia to secure a cost-effective supply of wool to fuel burgeoning textile factories in Britain. As such, the Van Diemen's Land Company was established in May 1824, and colonists William Sorell and Edward Curr were recruited.