The following lists events that happened during 1807 in Australia. Incumbents Monarch - George III Governors Governors of the Australian colonies: Governor of New South Wales – Captain William Bligh Lieutenant-Governor of Southern Van Diemen's Land – David Collins Lieutenant-Governor of Northern Van Diemen's Land – William Paterson Events 23 August – The first dry cleaning business opened in Sydney by Englishman Robert Davidson. Exploration and settlement 8 February – Lieutenant Thomas Laycock explores Van Diemen's Land, finding the Clyde River References Australia Years of the 19th century in Australia