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The Flinders Ranges are named after Matthew Flinders, the explorer who first circumnavigated the Australian continent. He was the first to make detailed records and observations as he charted the coastline, particularly the relatively unknown southern coastline.
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Where is Matthew Flinders buried?
Matthew Flinders died in London, England on 19 July 1814.
How many clocks are on Flinders street station?
hi there are 14 clocks at flinders st station i know because 1ive been there and 2 at school i did a car trial
Why did Captain Flinders create Flinders Hospital?
Matthew Flinders did not create Flinders Hospital.
Matthew flinders parents names?
Matthews Dads name is Matthew (senior) and his mums name is Susannah
What is Matthew Flinders named after?
* Flinders Island in Bass Strait In South Australia: * Flinders Mountain Range * Flinders Ranges National Park * Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island * Flinders University * the suburb of Flinders Park * Flinders Highway In Queensland * also another Flinders Highway * the Ipswich suburb of Flinders View * Flinders River, the longest river in Queensland In Victoria * the Melbourne suburb of Flinders * Federal electorate of Flinders In Western Australia: * Flinders Bay In NSW: * Bass and Flinders Point Throughout Australia, there are also many streets and schools named after Matthew Flinders.
Where is the Mountain Flinders?
The Flinders Ranges are in South Australia.
What buildings are named after Matthew Flinders?
Flinders building
Who was flinders street station named after?
Matthew Flinders
Who was the Aborigine who sailed with Flinders?
No Aborigine sailed with Flinders.
What is Matthew Flinders full name?
Matthew Flinders's full name was simply Matthew Flinders.
Did Matthew Flinders discover Coochiemudlo Island?
Matthew Flinders was the first European to discover Coochiemudlo Island, in Moreton Bay. Captain Cook had previously sailed past the Bay, not realising it was there. Flinders did not name Coochiemudlo, the name for which was taken from the aboriginal word meaning "red earth". Coochie was merely noted as "island number 6" in Flinders' logs, the previous five being Mud, St. Helena, Green, King and Peel, also in Moreton Bay. Flinders landed on Coochie on 19 July 1799, an event that is re-enacted every year on the island.
When did HMAS Flinders end?
HMAS Flinders ended in 1998.
