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Sturts Explorations in Australia - At Depot Creek
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Sturts Explorations in Australia - At Depot Creek
Captain Charles Sturt (1795 - 1869) - English explorer of Australia, part of the European Exploration of Australia. He led several expeditions into the interior of the continent, starting from both Sydney and later from Adelaide. In August 1844 (the expedition pictured here) Sturt and a party of 15 men, 200 sheep, six drays and a boat set out to explore north-western New South Wales and to advance into central Australia. The extreme summer heat made progress slow, but Sturt moved north and established a depot at Fort Grey in todays Sturt National Park
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This evocative image captures the spirit of exploration as English pioneer, Captain Charles Sturt (1795-1869), and his party of 15 men, 200 sheep, six drays, and a boat embark on their journey into the vast and uncharted interior of Australia in August 1844. Setting out from New South Wales, their mission was to advance into central Australia and establish a depot, which they named Fort Grey, at Depot Creek in today's Sturt National Park. The extreme summer heat made progress slow, yet Sturt pressed on, determined to expand European knowledge of the Australian continent. The party faced numerous challenges, from harsh terrain and scorching temperatures to dwindling water supplies. Despite these hardships, they persevered, leaving a trailblazing legacy in the annals of Australian exploration history. Charles Sturt, an English explorer, is renowned for his numerous expeditions into the Australian interior, starting from both Sydney and later from Adelaide. His 1844 expedition, depicted in this photograph, represents a pivotal moment in the European exploration of Australia, as Sturt and his team ventured into the uncharted territories of north-western New South Wales. This historical image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past and the courageous spirit of exploration that shaped the Australian continent. The photograph is not to be used for commercial purposes and is protected by rights managed licensing.
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