Charles Sturt began his explorations in Australia in 1828, setting out to find the inland sea that was believed to exist in the middle of the continent. Over the course of several expeditions, Sturt made significant contributions to the mapping and understanding of central Australia.
charles sturt was a explorer
Charles Napier Sturt.
Charles Sturt's second journey was sponsored by Governor Darling who commissioned Sturt to trace the course of the Murrumbidgee River, and to see whether it joined to the Darling. This was in December 1829- February 1830. On this expedition, Sturt discovered that the Murrumbidgee River flowed into the Murray (previously named the Hume), as did the Darling.
Charles Sturt's occupation was Surveyor-General.
City of Charles Sturt was created in 1997.
Charles Sturt University was created in 1989.
Sturt Plain is named after the English explorer, Captain Charles Sturt, who led expeditions into the Australian interior in the 19th century, including the area where the plain is located.
Charles Sturt died of natural causes in England in 1869.
The motto of Charles Sturt University is 'For the public good'.
The names of Charles Sturt's parents were Thomas Lennox Napier Sturt and Jeanette Sturt.
Charles Sturt was Surveyor-General in South Australia.