Australian History: Journals of the early explorers Podcast
1) Sir Thomas Mitchell: Journal of an expedition sent to explore the course of the River Darling
Chapter 2: Ascend the Canobolas. Choose the direction of my route. Ascend the hill north of Buree. Encamp on the Mundadgery. Cross a granitic range. King's Creek. Cross Hervey's range. First view of t...Show More
2) Sir Thomas Mitchell: Journal of an expedition sent to explore the course of the River Darling
Chapter 1: Supposed course of the Darling. Mr. Dixon's survey of the Bogan. Expedition postponed. Description of the boat carriage. Number and description of the party. Expedition leaves Parramatta. M...Show More
3) Sir Thomas Mitchell: Journey in search of The Kindur in 1831 - 1832
Chapter Six: Proposed movements - Hot wind - Heavy rains set in - Country impassable for several days - Excursion to the plundered camp of Mr. Finch - Recover the cart and trunks - Bury the bodies - C...Show More
4) Sir Thomas Mitchell: Journey in search of The Kindur in 1831 - 1832
Volume 1, Chapter Five: Excursion down the Karaula - Its unexpected course - Formidable insects - Junction of the Gwydir - Owls and Rats - Natives at the camp during my absence - Their attempts to ste...Show More
5) Sir Thomas Mitchell: Journey in search of The Kindur in 1831 - 1832
Volume 1, Chapter Four: Change the route to trace the course of the Gwydir - A native village of bowers - Effect of sudden moisture on the wheels - Tortuous course of the Gwydir - Lines of irrigation ...Show More
6) Sir Thomas Mitchell - Journey in search of The Kindur in 1831-1832
Volume 1, Chapter 3: Fires in the Bush - Rocks of Bullabalakit - Boat launched - Bees load my rifle with honey - Embark on the Namoi in canvas boats - Impediments to the navigation - Boat staked, and ...Show More
7) Sir Thomas Mitchell - Journey in search of The Kindur in 1831-1832
Volume 1, Chapter 2: Enter an unexplored region - Situation of Mr. Oxley's camp on the Peel - Westward course of the river, Kangaroo shot - Calcareous rocks - Acacia pendula first seen - Other trees n...Show More
8) Sir Thomas Mitchell - Journey in search of The Kindur in 1831-1832
Volume 1, Chapter 1: A bushrangers story - My plan of exploration - Preparations - Departure from Sydney - A Garden - Country between Sydney and The Hawkesbury - Summit of Warrawolong - Natives of Bri...Show More