Exploration of the Australian interior: Flinders, Mitchell, Sturt, Burke and Wills (1798–1861)

1. Bass attempts inland route beyond Blue Mountains

   Jun 1, 1796Labels: George Bass, Blue Mountains

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2. Flinders and Bass sail to confirm Bass Strait

   Oct 7, 1798Labels: Matthew Flinders, George Bass, Norfolk sloop

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3. Oxley departs to trace the Lachlan River

   Apr 6, 1817Labels: John Oxley, Lachlan River

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4. Oxley turns back in flooded Lachlan country

   Jul 7, 1817Labels: John Oxley, Booligal

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5. Hume and Hovell begin overland expedition south

   Oct 2, 1824Labels: Hamilton Hume, William Hovell

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6. Hume and Hovell reach Corio Bay

   Dec 16, 1824Labels: Hume and, Corio Bay

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7. Sturt’s river party departs on Murrumbidgee

   Jan 7, 1830Labels: Charles Sturt, Murrumbidgee River

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8. Sturt reaches Murray Mouth and the sea

   Feb 1, 1830Labels: Charles Sturt, Murray Mouth

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9. Mitchell begins expedition seeking “Kindur” river

   Nov 24, 1831Labels: Thomas Mitchell, Kindur claimed

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10. Mitchell reaches the Darling near Menindee

    Jul 9, 1835Labels: Thomas Mitchell, Menindee

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11. Mitchell enters Victoria and names “Australia Felix”

    Jun 20, 1836Labels: Thomas Mitchell, Australia Felix

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12. Sturt departs Adelaide for central Australia expedition

    Aug 12, 1844Labels: Charles Sturt, Central Australia

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13. Mitchell begins fourth expedition toward Port Essington

    Dec 1, 1845Labels: Thomas Mitchell, Port Essington

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14. Sturt returns to Adelaide after harsh inland journey

    Jan 19, 1846Labels: Charles Sturt, Sturt Stony

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15. Mitchell turns back near Isisford on “Victoria” (Barcoo)

    Sep 25, 1846Labels: Thomas Mitchell, Isisford

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16. Victorian Exploring Expedition reaches Cooper Creek depot

    Nov 11, 1860Labels: Victorian Exploring, Cooper Creek

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17. Burke, Wills, King and Gray depart for Gulf

    Dec 16, 1860Labels: Robert O'Hara, William Wills, John King

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18. Burke and Wills party reaches Gulf region

    Feb 9, 1861Labels: Burke and, Bynoe River

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19. Depot party leaves Cooper Creek on same day

    Apr 21, 1861Labels: William Brahe, Dig Tree

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20. Burke and Wills die near Cooper Creek

    Jun 30, 1861Labels: Burke and, Cooper Creek

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