Yes. William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, discovered Uluru by accident during an exploration expedition through Australia's interior. The need to find water for his camels forced him to take a more southerly course than he had originally planned. On 18 July 1873 he sighted the natural landform and named it Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time. The feature is now known as Uluru.
Uluru has always been called Uluru. This is its original, indigenous name. However, when European explorer William Gosse "discovered" it in 1873, he named it Ayers Rock, after Sir Henry Ayers, the Premier of South Australia. This was the name by which it became known until formal recognition of its original, indigenous name, Uluru, was given.
The Aborigines have known about Uluru for thousands of years. Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, is believed to have been the first European explorer to see Ayers Rock. Gosse discovered the rock (now known by its native name of Uluru) by accident during an expedition through Australia's interior. The need to find water for his camels forced him to take a more southerly course than he had originally planned. On 18 July 1873 he sighted Ayers Rock, recording that, "This rock is certainly the most wonderful natural feature I have ever seen". Known to the indigenous Australians as Uluru, the rock was named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time.
Ernest Giles did not discover Uluru. Giles discovered the Olgas, now known as Kata Tjuta, but Uluru was discovered by William Gosse of the South Australia Survey Department. Gosse initially named it Ayers Rock, after the Premier of South Australia at the time.
Indigenous Australians call the monolith Uluru. It was named "Ayers Rock" by William Gosse in 1873 in honor of the Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. The dual naming policy of 1993 allowed the name to reflect both the traditional, Aboriginal name and the name given it by the English settlers - Uluru/Ayers Rock.
The Aborigines have known about Uluru (Ayers Rock) for thousands of years. The monolith (or inselberg) is considered a sacred site by the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara people, and ancient paintings can be seen in caves, cliff overhangs and other surfaces of Uluru. For this reason, it is clear that the first people to discover Uluru were the Australian indigenous people.Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, is believed to have been the first European explorer to see Ayers Rock. Gosse discovered the rock (now known by its native name of Uluru) by accident during an expedition through Australia's interior. The need to find water for his camels forced him to take a more southerly course than he had originally planned. On 18 July 1873 he sighted Ayers Rock, recording that, "This rock is certainly the most wonderful natural feature I have ever seen".Gosse named the feature Ayers Rock in honour of the then-Chief Secretary of South Australia, or Premier, Sir Henry Ayers.
Billy Ayers's birth name is William Charles Ayers.
No, he did not. Ayers Rock was named after the former Premier of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, became the first European explorer to see Ayers Rock. His expedition into the central interior departed Alice Springs in April 1873, heading in a northwesterly direction. Gosse discovered the rock (now known by its native name of Uluru) by accident during an expedition through Australia's interior. The need to find water for his camels forced him to take a more southerly course than he had originally planned. It was on 18 July 1873 that he sighted Ayers Rock, recording that, "This rock is certainly the most wonderful natural feature I have ever seen". (source: today.wmit.net - July 18)
The Aboriginal name for the rock in central Australia is Uluru. It was given the European name of Ayers Rock, being named after the former Premier of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers, after William Gosse's expedition into the interior in 1873.
Uluru has always been called Uluru. This is its original, indigenous name. However, when European explorer William Gosse "discovered" it in 1873, he named it Ayers Rock, after Sir Henry Ayers, the Premier of South Australia. This was the name by which it became known until formal recognition of its original, indigenous name, Uluru, was given.
Well, we could look forward to Secretary of Education William Ayers Well, we could look forward to Secretary of Education William Ayers
Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, is credited as the European explorer who discovered Ayers Rock, now known by its native name of Uluru. Gosse discovered the landform by accident during an expedition through Australia's interior. The need to find water for his camels forced him to take a more southerly course than he had originally planned. On 18 July 1873 he sighted Ayers Rock, recording that, "This rock is certainly the most wonderful natural feature I have ever seen". Known to the indigenous Australians as Uluru, the rock was named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time.
The Aborigines have known about Uluru for thousands of years. Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, is believed to have been the first European explorer to see Ayers Rock. Gosse discovered the rock (now known by its native name of Uluru) by accident during an expedition through Australia's interior. The need to find water for his camels forced him to take a more southerly course than he had originally planned. On 18 July 1873 he sighted Ayers Rock, recording that, "This rock is certainly the most wonderful natural feature I have ever seen". Known to the indigenous Australians as Uluru, the rock was named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time.
Ernest Giles did not discover Uluru. Giles discovered the Olgas, now known as Kata Tjuta, but Uluru was discovered by William Gosse of the South Australia Survey Department. Gosse initially named it Ayers Rock, after the Premier of South Australia at the time.
Well Ernest Giles did not actually discover AYERS ROCK !! .
No. Ayers Rock was named by explorer William Gosse in 1873, after the former Premier of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers.
Uluru was not found by anyone named Ayer. Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, is believed to have been the first European explorer to see Ayers Rock. Gosse discovered the rock (now known by its native name of Uluru) by accident during an expedition through Australia's interior. Known to the indigenous Australians as Uluru, the rock was named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time.
William Ayers is most known for his activism in the 1960's. He opposed the United States involvement in Vietnam. He currently is using his skills for education reform.