Arthur brisbane
arthur, 1864–1936, u.s. journalist.
a seaport in and the capital of queensland, in e australia.
historical examples
we were entertained at lunch by mr. arthur brisbane, a famous journalist and friend of elizabeth’s.
my impresssions of america margot asquith
noun
a port in e australia, the capital of queensland: founded in 1824 as a penal settlement; vast agricultural hinterland. pop: 1 508 161 (2001)
brisbane [(briz-bayn, briz-buhn)]
capital of queensland state and largest city in the state; located in eastern australia on the pacific ocean; the third-largest city in australia, after sydney and melbourne.
note: the british settled brisbane in the early eighteenth century as a penal colony.
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