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Edward Eyre was important because, like each of the explorers, he added to the knowledge of what lay in Australia's interior. So much of his exploring was done in hope of advancing the newly established colony of SouthAustralia.
Eyre wanted to be the first to drive cattle overland from Sydney to the new colony of South Australia. He first explored in 1837, when he departed from Limestone Plains (today's site of Canberra), with over a thousand sheep and cattle. He travelled first to Melbourne, then tried to head directly west to Adelaide. Conditions were difficult, as it was a drought year, so he could not get through the mallee country of western Victoria. Eyre had to retrace his steps to the Murray River, and his first explorations were not successful.
In 1839, Eyre left Adelaide to explore north. He discovered excellent countryside just north of Adelaide and around today's Hutt River. It was on this journey that he discovered and named Mount Remarkable. Eyre finally arrived at the head of Spencer Gulf on 15 May 1839, where he discovered and named Depot Creek.
Eyre left Adelaide in June 1840 to explore north towards the centre of Australia. He did not get very far as he was blocked by salt lake after salt lake: each time he attempted to go around a salt lake, he found his way barred by yet another. This led to Eyre's theory that Adelaide was surrounded by a vast horseshoe-shaped salt lake. By sheer bad luck, Eyre was unable to locate any of the breaks between the numerous salt-lakes which encircled the area. In September 1840, Eyre climbed and named "Mt Hopeless". Following this unsuccessful attempt, Eyre returned to Streaky Bay, on the western coast of the Eyre Peninsula. From there he then travelled to past where Ceduna is today, reaching Fowler's Bay on 17 November 1840. At this point, he chose to go west, which no-one had ever tried before. He finally reached Albany in June 1841 in an amazing journey of courage and endurance across the Nullarbor Plain.
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Who were edward john eyre's siblings?
Edward Eyre was the 3rd son in his family.
Where was Edward John Eyre born?
Edward John Eyre was born on 5 August 1815 in Hornsea, Yorkshire, England.
How long did Edward John Eyre live?
Edward John Eyre was 85 years old when he died. He was born on 5 August 1815 and died on 30 November 1901.
Who was Edward John Eyre's wife?
Edward Eyre's father was Anthony William Eyre (vicar of Hornsea and Long Riston). His mother was Sarah (née Mapleton). Eyre married Adelaide Fanny, daughter of Captain Osmond, and together they had four sons and one daughter.
What inspired Edward John Eyre?
He wanted to help advance the new colony in South Australia
What happened to john Eyre?
Who married Edward john eyre
What happened to edward John Eyre?
Who married Edward john eyre
What where the childrens names of Adelaide ormond and edward john Eyre called?
Adelaide Ormond and Edward John Eyre did not have children together. Edward John Eyre had a son from a previous marriage named Edward John Eyre Jr.
What was Edward John Eyre's occupation?
Edward Eyre was a farmer and a drover.
Was Edward John Eyre asked to explore by the government?
was edward john eyre asked by the government
What is Edward John Eyre's birthday?
Edward John Eyre was born on August 5, 1815.
Who were edward john eyre's siblings?
Edward Eyre was the 3rd son in his family.
How did Edward John Eyre the Australian Explorer die?
Edward John Eyre died of old age in 1901.
When was Edward John Eyre born?
Australian explorer Edward John Eyre was born on 5 August 1815.
When did Edward John Eyre die?
Edward John Eyre died on November 30, 1901 at the age of 86.
Did Edward John Eyre get sick on the boat?
What boat? Edward John Eyre was an overland explorer, not a sea explorer.
When was Edward John Eyre High School created?
Edward John Eyre High School was created in 1968.
