Ernest Giles has written: 'Australia twice traversed' -- subject(s): Discovery and exploration 'The journal of a forgotten expedition in 1875' -- subject(s): Discovery and exploration
Ernest Giles made several expeditions into the Australian desert interior. His first expedition left from Chambers Pillar on 22 August 1872 and resulted in the discovery of an unusual oasis in the desert, the Glen of Palms, now called Palm Valley. Also on this journey, Giles named Gosse's Range, now called Gosse's Bluff. He discovered Lake Amadeus, a huge saltpan in central Australia, which he named after the King of Spain, and he first sighted Mount Olga, which he named after the king's wife. Giles arrived back at Charlotte Waters from his first expedition on 1 December 1872.
Ernest Giles was born in England on 20 July 1835.
Ernest Giles died on the 13 November 1897
Well Ernest Giles did not actually discover AYERS ROCK !! .
Australian explorer Ernest Giles sought an overland route from Alice Springs to Perth.
Ernest Giles
Ernest Giles, an Australian explorer, undertook several expeditions into the central Australian interior during the 19th century. On his journeys, he typically brought essential supplies such as food, water, camping equipment, and maps. He also carried tools for navigation and communication, as well as firearms for protection and hunting. His expeditions were notable for their focus on exploring and documenting uncharted territories in Australia.
Ernest Giles
Ernest Giles made several expeditions in the Australian desert. While most of them were around central Australia, in many of them he branched off to Western Australia. His expeditions did much to unravel the mysteries of central Western Australia and the deserts, and he was instrumental in clearing some of the mystery surrounding the inland of Australia.
The Gibson Desert was named by explorer Ernest Giles after a member of his party, Alfred Gibson, who became lost and presumably died in this desert during an expedition in 1874.
The Gibson Desert was named by explorer Ernest Giles after a member of his party, Alfred Gibson, who became lost and presumably died in this desert during an expedition in 1874.