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John Oxley did not discover any country. He discovered good pasture land in New South Wales, he charted several rivers (but never really solved where they went) and he charted part of Queensland's coast, being credited with the discovery of the Brisbane River (which was really discovered by ticket-of-leave convicts, Pamphlett, Parsons and Finnegan).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoDifferent people accompanied John Oxley. On several occasions he was accompanied by George Evans who was his second-in-command. Other companions included (at various times):
Allan Cunningham - botanist
Charles Fraser - colonial botanist
William Parr - mineralogist
George Hubbard - boat-builder
James King - 1st boatman and sailor
James King - 2nd horse-shoer
William Meggs - butcher
Patrick Byrne - guide and horse leader
William Blake - harness-mender
George Simpson - for chaining with surveyors
William Warner - servant to Oxley
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∙ 14y agoAs Surveyor-General of New South Wales, Oxley undertook numerous expeditions. * In 1817, Governor Macquarie ordered Oxley to follow the course of the Lachlan River, to determine where it led. After following the Lachlan for three months and being continually obstructed by swampland and waterholes, Oxley concluded that the countryside was useless, though it is now valuable pasture and grazing land. * Oxley discovered and named the Bogan River, on 13 August 1817. * On 26 August 1818 Oxley and George Evans climbed a hill and saw before them rich, fertile plains which they named the Liverpool Plains after Lord Liverpool, the British Prime Minister. This countryside is now some of the richest in New South Wales. * On 23 October 1823, John Oxley sailed from Sydney to travel north along the coastline, with the aim of finding a suitable settlement for convicts in the north. * On 2 December 1823, Oxley came across the entrance to the Brisbane River, which ticket-of-leave convict timber-getters, Parsons, Pamphlett and Finnegan had already discovered by accident. Oxley was subsequently credited with the discovery of the Brisbane River.
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∙ 13y agoJohn Oxley's job was Surveyor-General of the colony of New South Wales. This meant that Oxley was required to explore in order to survey possible sites for new settlements and expansion of the colony.
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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
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.
Did John Oxley travel alone?
No. Explorer John Oxley did not travel alone. On several of his journeys he was accompanied by George Evans, while on others he was accompanied by Allan Cunningham.
When did John Oxley die?
John Oxley died on 26 May 1828.
How many expeditions did John Oxley go on?
Australian explorer John Oxley went on three major expeditions:In 1817, Oxley was sent by Governor Macquarie to follow the Lachlan River.In 1818, Oxley was then sent to follow the Macquarie River. During the course of this expedition, he discovered the rich Liverpool Plains.On 23 October 1823, Oxley departed Sydney to travel north along the coastline, for the purpose of finding a suitable settlement for a new penal (convict) colony.
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.
Does John Oxley Australian explorer have a wife?
yes.
Where did oxley die?
Explorer of Australia John Oxley died at Kirkham, Sydney in 1828. He was only 42 when he died.
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
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.
Did John Oxley travel alone?
No. Explorer John Oxley did not travel alone. On several of his journeys he was accompanied by George Evans, while on others he was accompanied by Allan Cunningham.
What does John Oxley look like?
He was a historic explorer and just google his name to see him
When did John Oxley start the first penal colony in Queensland?
The colony of the Moreton Bay District was founded in 1824 when explorer John Oxley arrived at Redcliffe with a crew and 29 convicts.
Did John Oxley discover the Bogan river?
No, John Oxley did not discover the Bogan River. The Bogan River was known to the Aboriginal people who inhabited the area long before European settlement. John Oxley was an explorer and surveyor in colonial Australia, but he did not discover the Bogan River.
What is John Oxley's full name?
John Oxley's full name was John Joseph William Molesworth Oxley.
Did John Oxley have wife and children?
John Oxley, the explorer, married Emma Norton on 31 October 1821, with whom he had two sons. Prior to this, he also had two daughters by Charlotte Thorpe and another daughter by Elizabeth Marnon.
Name is the governor of New South Wales that sent John Oxley north to find penal settlement sites?
Governor Lachlan Macquarie sent explorer John Oxley north to find possible sites for a new penal settlement.
