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John Oxley was hoping to find some land but during the journey he came to swampy waters and couldn't get passed it.

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How did john oxley explore?

by foot or with horses


What is John Oxley's full name?

John Oxley's full name was John Joseph William Molesworth Oxley.


Who were John Oxley's parents?

If you are asking about John Joseph Oxley, the British and Australian explorer, he was the eldest son of John Oxley and his wife Isabella.


What month in 1817 did john oxley explore the lachlan river?

John Oxley explored the Lachlan River in May 1817. It was on 17 May that he discovered the Lachlan River overflowed its banks and he could no longer determine where the main channel was, in order to follow it.


When was SS John Oxley created?

SS John Oxley was created in 1927.


When did John Oxley die?

John Oxley died on 26 May 1828.


When did SS John Oxley end?

SS John Oxley ended in 1968.


Is anything named after John Oxley?

Many places have been named after explorer John Oxley. They include: * The Oxley Highway in New South Wales * The town of Oxley, NSW * Oxley Island on the NSW north coast * The Federal electorate of Oxley (Queensland) * NSW Electoral district of Oxley * Oxley Wild Rivers National Park * Oxley Creek (Qld) * Suburbs of Oxley, Qld and Oxley, Australian Capital Territory * The John Oxley Library, which is part of the State Library of Queensland


When was John C. Oxley born?

John C. Oxley was born on 1937-01-24.


What equipment did john oxley take on his explordison?

what equipment did oxley use


Why did John Oxley explore the Macquarie River?

John Oxley explored the Macquarie River in 1817 as part of a wider expedition to discover more fertile land for potential settlement in New South Wales. He was seeking to find a route for transportation and further explore the interior of the colony. Oxley's exploration of the Macquarie River contributed to the expansion of European settlement in Australia.


Where did John Oxley pass away?

John Oxley died on 26 May 1828 at Kirkham. He was buried in the Devonshire Street cemetery in Sydney.