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Which explorer first crossed the Nullarbor Plain?
The first explorer to cross the Nullarbor Plain was Edward John Eyre.
Did Edward John Eyre walk on Australia?
Yes, Edward John Eyre was an English explorer who traversed the Australian continent on various expeditions during the 19th century. Eyre is known for his journey from Adelaide to Albany in 1840-1841, during which he became the first European to cross the Nullarbor Plain.
Was Edward John Eyre rich?
No, Edward Eyre was not rich. In fact, he had to sell most of his own stock animals in order to fund his expedition across the Nullarbor.
What was Edward John Eyre most known for?
Australian explorer Edward Eyre was arguably best known for his incredible feat of crossing the Nullarbor Plain from Streaky Bay, on the western coast of the Eyre Peninsula, to Albany, or King George's Sound, in Western Australia. Eyre was the first to travel across the Nullarbor Plain.
Who did Edward John Eyre employ?
Edward Eyre had a loyal overseer named John Baxter, who accompanied him on all of his expeditions until Baxter was killed in April 1841, whilst the men were crossing the Nullarbor. During Eyre's crossing of the Nullarbor, he also had three aboriginal helpers. Wylie was an Aborigine from the west coast, whilst Joey and Yarry were from eastern Australia.
Does Edward John Eyre have a diary I can read?
No. It was with great regret that, due to the theft of two of his horses, Eyre was forced to bury treasured journals and diaries out on the edge of the Nullarbor.
Where did Edward John Eyre travel to and from?
Eyre's major journey was between Streaky Bay, on the western coast of the Eyre Peninsula, and Albany, or King George's Sound, in Western Australia. Eyre was the first to travel across the Nullarbor Plain.
What is Name of Aboriginal who accompanied Edward John Eyre to cross the Nullabar Plain?
Edward Eyre was initially accompanied by three Aborigines, but only one stayed loyal to him and made the complete crossing with him over the Nullarbor Plain. This was Wylie, who was from Albany in Western Australia. The other two Aborigines, who killed Eyre's white overseer, John Baxter, and made off with most of the supplies, were Joey and Yarry.
What made Edward John Eyre go on his expedition?
He went because of a sence of adventure, Victorian values, pride and determination and also because no one else had done it! I retreaced some of his 1841 expedition across the Nullarbor in 2008. My name is Chris Eyre a great great grandson of Edward John Eyre.
Who went with Edward John Eyre?
When Edward Eyre travelled from Streaky Bay on the west coast of what is now the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, over the Nullarbor Plain to Albany, Western Australia, he was accompanied by his overseer John Baxter, two NSW aboriginal men, Joey and Yarrie, and a Western Australian Aborigine, Wylie. While on the Nullarbor, Joey and Yarrie shot and killed Baxter and ran away with guns and food, leaving Eyre and Wylie to carry on alone.
What happened to john Eyre?
Who married Edward john eyre
Did anyone travel with Edward John Eyre?
Yes. When Edward Eyre travelled from Streaky Bay on the west coast of what is now the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, over the Nullarbor Plain to Albany, Western Australia, he was accompanied by his overseer John Baxter, two NSW aboriginal men, Joey and Yarrie, and a Western Australian Aborigine, Wylie. While on the Nullarbor, Joey and Yarrie shot and killed Baxter and ran away with guns and food, leaving Eyre and Wylie to carry on alone.
