[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]
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]
Mitchell’s last expedition: Discovery of rich pastoral country [chapter 23 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 23 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 18 November 1934.] The story of Australia — XXIII Mitchell’s last expedition Discovery of rich pastoral country In 1845 Mitchell was again ordered by Sir … [Read more...] about Mitchell’s last expedition: Discovery of rich pastoral country [chapter 23 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Mitchell’s third journey: The Darling joins the Murray [chapter 22 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 22 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 11 November 1934.] The story of Australia — XXII Mitchell’s third journey The Darling joins the Murray We have already seen that Mitchell was now fully … [Read more...] about Mitchell’s third journey: The Darling joins the Murray [chapter 22 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Mitchell’s second journey: Exploration of the Darling River [chapter 21 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 21 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 4 November 1934.] The story of Australia — XXI Mitchell’s second journey Exploration of the Darling River Mitchell did not discover the mythical Kindur, but … [Read more...] about Mitchell’s second journey: Exploration of the Darling River [chapter 21 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Sir Thomas Mitchell: Search for a mythical river [chapter 20 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[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]
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]
Foundation of Tasmania: First settled by convicts and soldiers [chapter 11 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 11 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 26 August 1934.] The story of Australia — XI. Foundation of Tasmania First settled by convicts and soldiers For some years after the arrival of the First … [Read more...] about Foundation of Tasmania: First settled by convicts and soldiers [chapter 11 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Rise of the wool industry: John Macarthur’s work for Australia [chapter 10 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 10 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 19 August 1934.] The story of Australia — X. Rise of the wool industry John Macarthur’s work for Australia The wool industry of Australia may be said to have … [Read more...] about Rise of the wool industry: John Macarthur’s work for Australia [chapter 10 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Flinders’ coastal discoveries [chapter 9 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[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]
Voyages of Bass and Flinders: The discovery of Bass Strait [chapter 8 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[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]
Food shortage worries the colony: Agricultural settlement at Parramatta [chapter 7 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 7 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 29 July 1934.] The story of Australia — VII. Food shortage worries the colony Agricultural settlement at Parramatta At first it was thought by the British … [Read more...] about Food shortage worries the colony: Agricultural settlement at Parramatta [chapter 7 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Voyages of La Perouse: Lost hero all the world honoured [chapter 6 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[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]
Arrival of the first fleet: Convict settlement at Sydney Cove [chapter 5 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 5 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 15 July 1934.] The story of Australia — V. Arrival of the first fleet Convict settlement at Sydney Cove Very little importance was attached to the eastern coast … [Read more...] about Arrival of the first fleet: Convict settlement at Sydney Cove [chapter 5 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Captain James Cook: The real discoverer of Australia [chapter 4 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[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]