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Edward Eyre was the first European to travel from the eastern half of Australian to the west on foot. His route took him across the Nullarbor Plain, and in doing so, he was able to clarify what lay inland of the Great Australian Bight.
Just prior to this journey, Eyre attempted to be the first explorer to travel from the South to the north, but he was blocked by the numerous salt pans of central South Australia. He did not identify any of the breaks between the salt pans, which were quite impassable, and because of this, he believed that the interior of the continent held a large horseshoe-shaped lake. His maps indicated that it was impossible to get through to the north through the centre of Australia, and unfortunately, this held back exploration of the inland by about fifteen years.
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What was the language that Edward John Eyre spoke when he came to Australia?
Edward John Eyre was English, so he spoke English when he arrived in Australia.
When did Edward John Eyre arrive in Australia?
Explorer of Australia Edward Eyre arrived in Sydney, Australia on 20 March 1833.
How did Edward John Eyre get to Australia?
by boat
Where did Edward John Eyre live for most of his life?
Edward John Eyre spent most of his life in either England or Australia.
Where did edward john Eyre explore for kids?
Edward John Eyre was a man from England. He explored the continent of Australia. Kids often learn about Edward John Eyre in their history classes throughout the world.
Is there a river named after Edward John Eyre?
Yes. There is an Eyre River in Western Australia.
Are there any places named after Edward John Eyre?
Yes:Lake Eyre (South Australia)Eyre Peninsula (South Australia)Eyre River (Western Australia)Eyre (small settlement in South Australia)Eyre Highway
When did edward john Eyre come to Australia?
When he was 17 (he was born in 1815)
What happened to john Eyre?
Who married Edward john eyre
When did Edward John Eyre discover the Broughton River?
Explorer Edward Eyre discovered the Broughton River in South Australia in 1839. Eyre named it after after William Grant Broughton, the first Anglican Archbishop of Australia.
What happened to edward John Eyre?
Who married Edward john eyre
Did Edward John Eyre walk on Australia?
Edward Eyre was the first European to walk from Adelaide to Albany (King George's Sound) in Western Australia, crossing the great Nullarbor Plain overland.
