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The expedition of Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson and William Charles Wentworth was unusual because it was the first successful European expedition to find a route across the Blue Mountains.
Instead of following the river gullies as all previous expeditions had done, the explorers sought a route over the ridges, and this was why they succeeded where all previous expeditions had failed. The route they traversed is essentially still the one used by travellers driving over the mountains today. Their exploration was significant because the discovery of a traversible route over the Blue Mountains meant that the colony of Sydney could now expand to the rich grasslands on the other side.
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∙ 15y agoNeed. As more and more free settlers began to arrive in Australia, this placed considerable strain on New South Wales's resources, and farmers began to see the need to expand beyond the Blue Mountains, which had provided an impassable barrier to the west. Lawson, Wentworth and particularly Blaxland, a wealthy grazier who had come to Australia in 1806, stood to gain much by finding a route to new grasslands.
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∙ 14y agoGregory Blaxland, William Lawson and William Charles Wentworth were the first Europeans to cross the Blue Mountains in 1813. They departed South Creek, Sydney Cove, on 11 May 1813 with four servants, five dogs and four horses. The route they traversed is essentially still the one used by travellers driving over the mountains today.
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∙ 11y agoThat was at the end of the Southern Hemisphere autumn and the weather was favourable.
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Why did William Lawson explore the Blue Mountains?
William Lawson explored the Blue Mountains largely due to the influence of Gregory Blaxland. Blaxland was a wealthy grazier who had come to Australia in 1806. He stood to gain much by finding a route to new grasslands. Blaxland approached Governor Macquarie about funding an expedition to cross the Blue Mountains. Blaxland took along two other men: William Lawson, who was also a landholder, and magistrate with surveying experience; and William Wentworth, the first Australian-born explorer.
What did William Charles Wentworth explore?
William Charles Wentworth was one of first three Europeans to cross the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. He achieved this with William Lawson and Gregory Blaxland in 1813.
Did Blaxland Wentworth and Lawson go to school?
Yes. Gregory Blaxland and William Lawson were both born and educated in England. Blaxland attended The King's School, Canterbury, while Lawson was known to have been educated in London. William Wentworth, despite being the son of a convict woman, received a good education, being sent back to England to attend school, firstly in Bletchley, then later the Greenwich school of Dr Alexander Crombie.
Full names of explorers Lawson Wentworth and Blaxland who discovered the Blue Mountains in Australia?
William LawsonWilliam Charles WentworthGregory BlaxlandIncidentally, they did not discover the Blue Mountains. From the time of European settlement in 1788, everyone knew the Blue Mountains were there - that was the problem. No-one had found a way to cross them. Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth were the ones who found a route over the mountains, to the valuable pasture lands to the west.
How are Blaxland Wentworth and Lawson remembered?
Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson and William Charles Wentworth are remembered for being the first Europeans to cross the Blue Mountains in 1813. They departed South Creek, Sydney Cove, on 11 May 1813 with four servants, five dogs and four horses. Their exploration was significant because the discovery of a traversible route over the Blue Mountains meant that the colony of Sydney could now expand to the rich grasslands on the other side. There are various ways in which they are remembered for their feat. there are numerous towns named with Lawson, Blaxland or Wentworth scattered around Australia. At Mt Blaxland, the farthest point of their journey, there is a cairn marking the most westerly point of their journey. There are also markers on the slopes of Mt Blaxland which indicate points along their journey.
How long were Blaxland Wentworth and Lawson out at sea for?
They weren't sea explorers. Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth were explorers who crossed the Blue Mountains for the first time.
When did Blaxland Lawson and Wentworth leave?
Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth set off to find a way through the impassable Blue Mountains on 11 May 1813.
What did Blaxland Lawson and Wentworth face?
thick bushlands
What did Blaxland Wentworth and Lawson finish on 31 May 1813?
31 May 1813 Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth completed the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains.
Who did blaxland travel with?
Gregory Blaxland travelled with William Charles Wentworth and William Lawson.
Did Gregory Blaxland discover Mount Blaxland?
Yes. It was on the expedition of Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson that Mt Blaxland was discovered and named.
What did William wentworth explore?
William Charles Wentworth was one of first three Europeans to cross the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. He achieved this with William Lawson and Gregory Blaxland in 1813.
Who was in Wentworth Blaxland and Lawson's party?
3 convicts and an aboriginal guide.
How many expeditions did wentworth blaxland and lawson go on?
i aint know this
Who were Gregory Blaxland William Lawson and WC Wentworth?
Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth were the first Europeans to cross the Blue Mountains (incidentally, Wentworth was Australian-born). This was significant because it enabled the expansion of the colony of Sydney to new and better pasturelands.
Why did Wentworth Blaxland and Lawson take dogs with them?
The dogs in this exploration party were for hunting.
Why did Blaxland take Lawson and Wentworth on his trip?
Blaxland approached lawson and wentworth to go on the expedition with him because they were both graziers who needed new land. The purpose of the expedition was to find new land to suit the needs of the growing colony.
