[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]
Australian explorers by sea
The dawn of discovery [chapter 1 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[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]
Matthew Flinders: His achievements and tragedy [by Professor Ernest Scott, 20 May 1939]
[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]
Relation of a Memorial [Captain de Quiros reports on Australia Incognita, ca.1607-1614, reprinted 1770]
[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]
[William Dampier’s account of his experiences of New Holland in 1688] [published 1697]
[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]
Australian explorers
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