[Editor: This is chapter 20 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 28 October 1934.] The story of Australia — XX Sir Thomas Mitchell Search for a mythical river Sir Thomas Mitchell was born at Craigend, Stirlingshire, in 1792. … [Read more...] about Sir Thomas Mitchell: Search for a mythical river [chapter 20 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Australian explorers on land
Allan Cunningham discovers the Darling Downs [chapter 19 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 19 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 21 October 1934.] The story of Australia — XIX. Allan Cunningham discovers the Darling Downs Allan Cunningham arrived at Port Jackson on December 21, 1816, and … [Read more...] about Allan Cunningham discovers the Darling Downs [chapter 19 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Discovery of the Murray: Sturt’s heroic achievement [chapter 18 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 18 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 14 October 1934.] The story of Australia — XVIII Discovery of the Murray Sturt’s heroic achievement It was in September, 1829, that Sturt was ordered to get … [Read more...] about Discovery of the Murray: Sturt’s heroic achievement [chapter 18 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Captain Charles Sturt: Discovery of the Darling River [chapter 17 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 17 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 7 October 1934.] The story of Australia — XVII Captain Charles Sturt Discovery of the Darling River As we have already seen, Oxley, in 1816, had made an heroic … [Read more...] about Captain Charles Sturt: Discovery of the Darling River [chapter 17 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Discoveries of Hume and Hovell [chapter 16 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 16 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 30 September 1934.] The story of Australia — XVI Discoveries of Hume and Hovell Governor Brisbane, like his predecessor, Macquarie, was keenly interested in the … [Read more...] about Discoveries of Hume and Hovell [chapter 16 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Search for new penal settlement: Oxley discovers the Brisbane River [chapter 15 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 15 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 23 September 1934.] The story of Australia — XV. Search for new penal settlement Oxley discovers the Brisbane River Matthew Flinders, in 1799, sailed out of … [Read more...] about Search for new penal settlement: Oxley discovers the Brisbane River [chapter 15 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Expeditions of John Oxley: Discovery of Liverpool Plains [chapter 14 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 14 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 16 September 1934.] The Story of Australia — XIV. Expeditions of John Oxley Discovery of Liverpool Plains The discovery of the Bathurst plains with two … [Read more...] about Expeditions of John Oxley: Discovery of Liverpool Plains [chapter 14 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
George William Evans: Discovers the Lachlan and Macquarie [chapter 13 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 13 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 9 September 1934.] The story of Australia — XIII George William Evans Discovers the Lachlan and Macquarie In the annals of Australian exploration the name of … [Read more...] about George William Evans: Discovers the Lachlan and Macquarie [chapter 13 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Blaxland’s journeys of exploration: Blue Mountains conquered [chapter 12 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 12 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 2 September 1934.] The story of Australia — XII. Blue Mountains conquered Blaxland’s journeys of exploration It is a remarkable fact that for a period of 25 … [Read more...] about Blaxland’s journeys of exploration: Blue Mountains conquered [chapter 12 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Australia’s greatest explorer and his work [re. Charles Sturt, 16 December 1926]
[Editor: An appraisal of the explorations of Charles Sturt.] Australia’s greatest explorer and his work. By E. Waterman. The name of Captain Charles Sturt is one which will live for ever in the glorious list of heroic and daring Australian explorers. Sturt wrote that … [Read more...] about Australia’s greatest explorer and his work [re. Charles Sturt, 16 December 1926]
In the footsteps of the explorers: Hume and Hovell [24 September 1904]
[Editor: Some details of the explorations of Hamilton Hume and William Hovell. Published in The Argus, 24 September 1904.] In the footsteps of the explorers. Hume and Hovell. By Goulburnian. The journey undertaken in 1824 by Hamilton Hume (the first native born … [Read more...] about In the footsteps of the explorers: Hume and Hovell [24 September 1904]
Adventures and tragedy of the mysterious Leichhardt [by Professor Ernest Scott, 15 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part nine of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 9 Adventures and tragedy of the mysterious Leichhardt No light is thrown upon the great enigma of Central Australia — the fate of Ludwig … [Read more...] about Adventures and tragedy of the mysterious Leichhardt [by Professor Ernest Scott, 15 July 1939]
Strzelecki, who first found gold in the continent [by Professor Ernest Scott, 24 June 1939]
[Editor: This is part six of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 6 Strzelecki, who first found gold in the continent By Professor Sir Ernest Scott A Polish nobleman who was unjustly “identified” as the … [Read more...] about Strzelecki, who first found gold in the continent [by Professor Ernest Scott, 24 June 1939]
Sturt and the great river system: “Greatest Australian Explorer” [by Professor Ernest Scott, 17 June 1939]
[Editor: This is part five of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott. Published in The Advertiser (Adelaide), 17 June 1939.] Men who made Australia — No. 5 Sturt and the great river system “Greatest Australian explorer” In the fifth … [Read more...] about Sturt and the great river system: “Greatest Australian Explorer” [by Professor Ernest Scott, 17 June 1939]
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