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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 was named after Blaxland?
Explorer Gregory Blaxland was honoured by these places being named after him: * the town of Blaxland in the Blue Mountains * Mount Blaxland and later: * the Australian Electoral Division of Blaxland * Blaxland, a small Queensland railway siding on the Darling Downs, between Oakey and Dalby
When did Gregory Blaxland finish his expedition?
The end point of the expedition of Gregory Blaxland occurred when he and his companions, Wentworth and Lawson, reached what they named Mount Blaxland. This was on 31 May 1813. From here, they could see the plains and the extensive grasslands to the west.
How long did it take for Gregory Blaxland William Wentworth and Lieutenant Lawson to cross the Blue Mountains?
Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth departed South Creek, Sydney Cove, on 11 May 1813. On 31 May they reached Mount Blaxland, from where they could see the plains to the west. The journey took 21 days, not counting their return.
When did Blaxland Wentworth and Lawson come back from the blue mountains?
Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth reached Mount Blaxland from where they could see the plains to the west, on 31 May 1813. The party then crossed the River Lett on 1 June, allowing the horses to graze. They then made the return journey in just a matter of a few days, but records do not offer an exact date.
When did Blaxland Lawson and Wentworth finish their expedition of crossing the Blue mountains?
Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth reached Mount Blaxland from where they could see the plains to the west, on 31 May 1813. The party then crossed the River Lett on 1 June, allowing the horses to graze. They then made the return journey in just a matter of a few days, but records do not offer an exact date.
When was Division of Blaxland created?
Division of Blaxland was created in 1949.
When was Helen Blaxland born?
Helen Blaxland was born in 1907.
When did Helen Blaxland die?
Helen Blaxland died in 1989.
When was John Blaxland born?
John Blaxland was born in 1769.
When did John Blaxland die?
John Blaxland died in 1845.
When was Gregory Blaxland born?
Gregory Blaxland was born on 17 June 1778.
