[Editor: This is chapter 33 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 10 February 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXIII Last scenes of Burke and Wills tragedy Burke and Wills had not gone far towards Mount Hopeless, however, before … [Read more...] about Last scenes of Burke and Wills tragedy [chapter 33 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
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A grim fight for life [chapter 32 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 32 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 3 February 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXII A grim fight for life On February 9, 1861, Burke and Wills had reached the coast, having accomplished the task of … [Read more...] about A grim fight for life [chapter 32 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Burke and Wills expedition [chapter 31 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 31 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 27 January 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXI Burke and Wills expedition In September, 1858, Mr. Ambrose Kyle, of Melbourne, offered £1000 towards equipping an … [Read more...] about Burke and Wills expedition [chapter 31 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Stuart’s journey across Australia [chapter 30 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 30 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 20 January 1935.] The story of Australia — XXX Stuart’s journey across Australia In the year 1861 Stuart endeavoured to cross the continent from South to North, … [Read more...] about Stuart’s journey across Australia [chapter 30 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Stuart reaches the centre of Australia [chapter 29 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 29 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 13 January 1935.] The story of Australia — XXIX Stuart reaches the centre of Australia In the history of Australian exploration the name of John McDouall Stuart … [Read more...] about Stuart reaches the centre of Australia [chapter 29 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Leichhardt’s journey to death [chapter 28 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 28 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 6 January 1935.] The story of Australia — XXVIII. Leichhardt’s journey to death Encouraged by the success of his first expedition, Leichhardt had no difficulty in … [Read more...] about Leichhardt’s journey to death [chapter 28 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Leichhardt’s expedition to Port Essington [chapter 27 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 27 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 30 December 1934.] The story of Australia. — xxvii Leichhardt’s expedition to Port Essington Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt was born at Beshur, near Berlin, on October 23, … [Read more...] about Leichhardt’s expedition to Port Essington [chapter 27 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Sturt’s attempt to reach the centre of the continent [chapter 26 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 26 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 9 December 1934.] The story of Australia — XXVI Sturt’s attempt to reach the centre of the continent After fourteen years of retirement Captain Sturt again … [Read more...] about Sturt’s attempt to reach the centre of the continent [chapter 26 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Kennedy’s ill-fated expedition [chapter 25 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 25 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 2 December 1934.] The story of Australia — XXV. Kennedy’s ill-fated expedition Edmund B. Kennedy, explorer, came to Australia early in life, and was appointed … [Read more...] about Kennedy’s ill-fated expedition [chapter 25 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Edward John Eyre: Daring Australian explorer [chapter 24 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 24 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 25 November 1934.] The story of Australia — XXIV Edward John Eyre Daring Australian explorer A certain day of July, 1841 — the seventh to be exact — was a day … [Read more...] about Edward John Eyre: Daring Australian explorer [chapter 24 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]