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Captain Charles Sturt explored along the river systems of New South Wales in an attempt to solve the mystery of where the inland rivers of NSW flowed. Sturt first traced the Macquarie River as far as the Darling, which he named after Governor Darling.
Pleased with Sturt's discoveries, Governor Darling sent Sturt to trace the course of the Murrumbidgee River, and to see whether it joined to the Darling. On this expedition, Sturt discovered that the Murrumbidgee River flowed into the Murray (previously named the Hume), as did the Darling. By following the Murray in a collapsible whaleboat, Sturt found that it flowed to the southern ocean, emptying out at Lake Alexandrina on the south coast. The expedition was valuable for opening up Australia's inland waterways to the transportation of people and goods.
Sturt led further expeditions into Australia's interior to determine conclusively whether there was an inland sea, but found only the desert and harsh conditions, completely unsuitable for settlement.
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Did Charles Sturt discover the Simpson Desert?
No, he did not discover the desert but did explore it.
Who influenced Edward John Eyre to explore?
Eyre was strongly influenced by the explorations of Charles Sturt.
Did the government ask Charles Sturt to explore?
The colonial government, represented by Governor Ralph Darling, asked Charles Sturt to explore.Later on, in the 1840s, Sturt undertook an expedition of his own initiative, to explore the deserts in northern South Australia. He was obsessed with the idea of an inland sea in central Australia. However, he failed to find any evidence of such a sea.
What was Charles Sturt's middle name?
Charles Napier Sturt.
What sort of person was Charles Sturt?
charles sturt was a explorer
When did Charles Sturt explore New South Wales?
Charles Sturt's explorations of New South Wales mainly took place between 1828 and 1830. He spent much of this time exploring the river systems of the area.
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.
Where did Charles Sturt die?
Charles Sturt died of natural causes in England in 1869.
Was Charles Sturt A governor?
No, Charles Sturt was never a Governor of Australia. He was an inland explorer.
What is Charles Sturt University's motto?
The motto of Charles Sturt University is 'For the public good'.
