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Australian explorers by sea

English lad made history [by A. L. Brient, 31 July 1948]

17 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by A. L. Brient, about Isaac Smith (the first European to land on the east coast of the Australian continent), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 31 July 1948.] English lad made history He was the first to step ashore from Captain Cook’s … [Read more...] about English lad made history [by A. L. Brient, 31 July 1948]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Albert Lachlan Brient (1877-1955) (author), Australian explorers by sea, Isaac Smith (1752-1831) (subject), James Cook (1728-1779) (subject), SourceTrove, year1948

Abel Tasman: A sailor of the seas: His voyage of discovery [18 December 1923]

23 September 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article about Abel Tasman, the Dutch discoverer of Tasmania. Published in The World, 18 December 1923.] Abel Tasman. A sailor of the seas. His voyage of discovery. “Journal or description by me, Abel Janzs Tasman, of a voyage made from the town of … [Read more...] about Abel Tasman: A sailor of the seas: His voyage of discovery [18 December 1923]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Abel Tasman (1603-1659) (subject), Australian explorers by sea, SourceTrove, Tasmania, year1923

The discovery of Australia

8 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

Early European cartographers had long suspected that there was a “great southern land” located in the Southern Hemisphere; hypothesizing the existence of such a continent seemed to make good sense, as it would “balance out” the continents known to exist in the Northern … [Read more...] about The discovery of Australia

Filed Under: IAC articles Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea

History of Australia and Australian colonization [19 August 1840]

22 March 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article published in The Sydney Herald, 19 August 1840.] History of Australia and Australian colonization. After the visit of Tasman to Van Diemen’s Land, Australian discovery for a long period was at a stand. “The attention of European nations had been … [Read more...] about History of Australia and Australian colonization [19 August 1840]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea, Joseph Banks, Matthew Flinders, SourceTrove, William Dampier (1651-1715), year1840

An Australian Tercentenary [by Professor Ernest Scott, 21 October 1916]

14 March 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article regarding Dirk Hartog’s discovery of Australia, by Professor Ernest Scott. Published in The Argus, 21 October 1916.] An Australian Tercentenary. By Professor Scott. On October 25, 1610, a ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company, on the voyage … [Read more...] about An Australian Tercentenary [by Professor Ernest Scott, 21 October 1916]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea, Dirk Hartog (1580-1621) (subject), Ernest Scott (1867-1939) (author), SourceTrove, year1916

Discovery of Australia: The Tercentenary [1 September 1916]

14 March 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article regarding Dirk Hartog’s discovery of Australia. Published in The Western Mail, 1 September 1916.] Discovery of Australia. The Tercentenary. On the 25th of October next it will be exactly 300 years since the first white men who left a definite record … [Read more...] about Discovery of Australia: The Tercentenary [1 September 1916]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea, Dirk Hartog (1580-1621) (subject), SourceTrove, year1916

Flinders’ coastal discoveries [chapter 9 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

23 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is chapter 9 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 12 August 1934.] The story of Australia— IX. Flinders’ coastal discoveries Circumnavigation of Australia Adventurous voyages in the “Investigator” The … [Read more...] about Flinders’ coastal discoveries [chapter 9 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea, Martin Hambleton (1869-1938) (author), Matthew Flinders, SourceTrove, The story of Australia (by Martin Hambleton), year1934

Voyages of Bass and Flinders: The discovery of Bass Strait [chapter 8 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

23 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is chapter 8 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 5 August 1934.] The story of Australia — VIII. Voyages of Bass and Flinders The discovery of Bass Strait In 1785, just seven years after the foundation of the … [Read more...] about Voyages of Bass and Flinders: The discovery of Bass Strait [chapter 8 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea, George Bass, Martin Hambleton (1869-1938) (author), Matthew Flinders, SourceTrove, The story of Australia (by Martin Hambleton), year1934

Voyages of La Perouse: Lost hero all the world honoured [chapter 6 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

23 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is chapter 6 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 22 July 1934.] The story of Australia — VI Voyages of La Perouse Lost hero all the world honoured On the shores of Botany Bay there is a patch of land belonging … [Read more...] about Voyages of La Perouse: Lost hero all the world honoured [chapter 6 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea, Jean Francois de Galaup Comte de la Perouse, Martin Hambleton (1869-1938) (author), SourceTrove, The story of Australia (by Martin Hambleton), year1934

Captain James Cook: The real discoverer of Australia [chapter 4 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

23 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is chapter 4 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 8 July 1934.] The story of Australia — IV. Captain James Cook The real discoverer of Australia The next Englishman to come to Australia was Captain Cook. This … [Read more...] about Captain James Cook: The real discoverer of Australia [chapter 4 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea, James Cook (1728-1779) (subject), Martin Hambleton (1869-1938) (author), SourceTrove, The story of Australia (by Martin Hambleton), year1934

Captain William Dampier: First Englishman to visit Australia [chapter 3 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

23 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is chapter 3 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 1 July 1934.] The story of Australia — III. Captain William Dampier First Englishman to visit Australia We have seen how Spaniards and Dutchmen in their little … [Read more...] about Captain William Dampier: First Englishman to visit Australia [chapter 3 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea, Martin Hambleton (1869-1938) (author), SourceTrove, The story of Australia (by Martin Hambleton), William Dampier, year1934

Coming of the Dutch [chapter 2 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

23 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is chapter 2 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 24 June 1934.] The Story of Australia — II Coming of the Dutch It was on November 28, 1605, that the Dutch ship, the “Duyfhen” (or the “Dove”), sailed away from … [Read more...] about Coming of the Dutch [chapter 2 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Abel Tasman (1603-1659) (subject), Australian explorers by sea, Dirk Hartog (1580-1621) (subject), Martin Hambleton (1869-1938) (author), SourceTrove, The story of Australia (by Martin Hambleton), year1934

The dawn of discovery [chapter 1 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

23 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is chapter 1 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 17 June 1934.] The story of Australia Chapter I. — The dawn of discovery Once upon a time, as all good fairy stories begin, there were wise men in the world who … [Read more...] about The dawn of discovery [chapter 1 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea, Martin Hambleton (1869-1938) (author), Pedro Fernandez de Quiros (1563-1615) (subject), SourceTrove, The story of Australia (by Martin Hambleton), year1934

Matthew Flinders: His achievements and tragedy [by Professor Ernest Scott, 20 May 1939]

3 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is part one of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia By Professor Ernest Scott No. 1 Matthew Flinders His achievements and tragedy The series of articles of which “The Advertiser” begins … [Read more...] about Matthew Flinders: His achievements and tragedy [by Professor Ernest Scott, 20 May 1939]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea, Ernest Scott (1867-1939) (author), Matthew Flinders, Men who made Australia [articles by Professor Ernest Scott], SourceTrove, year1939

Relation of a Memorial [Captain de Quiros reports on Australia Incognita, ca.1607-1614, reprinted 1770]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is a presentation made to King Phillip II of Spain by Captain Pedro Fernandez de Quiros (a Portugese explorer working for the Spanish monarchy). It mentions “Australia del Espiritu Santo”, although Captain de Quiros was actually referring to the New Hebrides, which … [Read more...] about Relation of a Memorial [Captain de Quiros reports on Australia Incognita, ca.1607-1614, reprinted 1770]

Filed Under: book extracts Tagged With: Alexander Dalrymple (translator) (1737-1808), Australian explorers by sea, Editor’s notes additional, Pedro Fernandez de Quiros (1563-1615) (author), SourceArchiveOrg, word Australia, year1607, year1770, yearsX2

[William Dampier’s account of his experiences of New Holland in 1688] [published 1697]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: William Dampier gives an account of his exploration on the coast of Western Australia (although Australia was then known as New Holland); being an extract from chapter XVI of A New Voyage Round the World (1697). Explanations for some abbreviations and archaic words have … [Read more...] about [William Dampier’s account of his experiences of New Holland in 1688] [published 1697]

Filed Under: book extracts Tagged With: Australian explorers by sea, SourceArchiveOrg, William Dampier, year1688, year1697, yearsX2

Australian explorers

9 January 2012 · Leave a Comment

A list of explorers who searched for Australia Incognita, mapped the coastline, or explored the inland country of Australia. Articles are listed under the name of the relevant explorer. (Names are arranged chronologically by year of birth). Pedro Fernandes de Quiros … [Read more...] about Australian explorers

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