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Did Charles Sturt get any assistance from the aboriginal people?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, he did. When Sturt explored the Murray River, an Aborigine he befriended one day was able to prevent hostilities with a larger group of Aborigines which Sturt encountered near the junction with the Darling River. Sturt's party continued on their way unharmed.
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What was the attitude of Charles Sturt towards the Aboriginal people?
Charles Sturt held a great deal of respect for the Aborigines. He admired their skill and intelligence, and did not wish to interfere with their culture and traditions. It was because he made the effort to cultivate good relations with the Aborigines that his expedition party came out unscathed from a potential aboriginal attack when he was exploring the Murray River.
Detail an incident that occurred between Charles Sturt and his colleagues and the Aboriginal people?
Charles Sturt narrowly avoided a potentially hostile confrontation with the Aborigines when he traced the Murray River to its source. Generally, Sturt upheld a policy of kindness towards the many Aboriginal tribes he encountered, readily sharing food and gifts with them. On 23 January 1830, whilst travelling down the Murray, Sturt's party encountered a group of about six hundred hostile Aborigines on sandbanks of the river. His men loaded their guns and prepared for battle, but disaster was averted when an Aborigine whom Sturt had befriended days earlier appeared from the bushes and intervened. Sturt's party was able to continue on without problems.
What sort of person was Charles Sturt?
charles sturt was a explorer
What was Charles Sturt's middle name?
Charles Napier Sturt.
What does aboriginal meaning for Canberra?
The name "Canberra" comes from an aboriginal word for "meeting place".
What was Charles Sturt's occupation?
Charles Sturt's occupation was Surveyor-General.
When was City of Charles Sturt created?
City of Charles Sturt was created in 1997.
When was Charles Sturt University created?
Charles Sturt University was created in 1989.
Who is Sturt plain named after?
Sturt Plain is named after explorer Charles Sturt.
Was Charles Sturt A governor?
No, Charles Sturt was never a Governor of Australia. He was an inland explorer.
Where did Charles Sturt die?
Charles Sturt died of natural causes in England in 1869.
What is Charles Sturt University's motto?
The motto of Charles Sturt University is 'For the public good'.
