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Hamilton Hume was Australian-born; he was a farmer with excellent bush skills. Hume was interested in exploring south of the region of Sydney in the hope of opening up new areas of land. He was the first to explore the Lake George district, in search of mre good grazing land for sheep and cattle.
He wished to explore further, but was unable to get Government support. However, he met up with William Hovell, an English former ship's captain who was keen to assist Hume's expedition financially, and accompany him. Hume and Hovell explored the southeastern area of Australia for several reasons. The main purpose of Hume and Hovell's expedition was to explore new land with a view to expanding settlement
The primary purpose was therefore the acquisition of new land, but it was also to find an overland route to the south. Prior to Hume and Hovell's expedition, the only route to the south was by sea. Hume and Hovell discovered and mapped numerous rivers in what is now Victoria, adding to the knowledge of inland Australia.
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Is there a map of the area Hamiltion Hume explored?
A map of the area explored by Hamilton Hume in 1824 can be found at the related link below. This map also shows the major route of Sturt down the Murray in 1829-30, and Thomas Mitchell's 1836 journey.
What was Hume's first name?
The Australian explorer Hume was named Hamilton Hume.
What other jobs did Hamilton Hume do?
Hamilton Hume was a farmer, but he embarked on his firs exploration expedition at age 17.
Why did Hamilton Hume die?
Australian explorer Hamilton Hume died of natural causes when he was around 75 years old.
How did Hamilton Hume die?
Australian explorer Hamilton Hume died of natural causes when he was around 75 years old.
What is the name of the main highway between Melbourne and Sydney?
The main highway between Melbourne and Sydney is the Hume Highway, named after Australian-born explorer Hamilton Hume who, together with William Hovell, explored between the Yass Plains and Port Phillip Bay in 1824.
Is Hamilton Hume dead?
Yes. Hamilton Hume was a nineteenth century Australian explorer. He was born on 19 June 1797 and died on 19 April 1873.
What did William hovell explore in Australia?
William Hovell, together with Hamilton Hume, explored the southeastern part of Australia, in an attempt to find an overland route from Sydney to Port Phillip. During this expedition, Hume and Hovell crossed the Murrumbidgee River, discovered the Murray River (which they named the Hume), as well as rivers such as the Mitta Mitta and the Kiewa.
When did Hamilton Hume first arrive in Australia?
Hamilton Hume was born in Australia. He was a "currency lad", on 19 June 1797 near Parramatta, New South Wales.
Had anyone other than aborigines been in the area that Charles Sturt explored?
Hamilton Hume and William Hovell had first seen the Murray River back in 1824, naming it the Hume River. Sturt renamed it the Murray when he traced it to its mouth. This was the only territory other European explorers had seen prior to Sturt's exploration.
When were Hume and Hovell born?
Hamilton Hume was born on 19 June 1797. William Hovell was born on 26 April 1786.
Where did Hamilton Hume explore?
Hamilton Hume's first exploration was with James Meehan in 1818. His aim was to find an overland route from Sydney to Jervis Bay in southern NSW. They travelled upstream along the Shoalhaven Gorge, then turned southwest to Lake Bathurst, south of where Goulburn now lies. During this journey, Hume discovered the fertile Goulburn Plains. In 1824, Hume, together with William Hovell, explored southwest from Sydney, travelling overland down through the region now known as Victoria, and to Corio Bay, not far from Port Phillip Bay. Hume and Hovell discovered and mapped numerous rivers in what is now Victoria, adding to the knowledge of inland Australia.
