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The most obvious thing named after explorer Edward Eyre is Lake Eyre, Australia's lowest point. This salt lake was one of sseveral that prevented Eyre from achieving his goal of travelling through central Australia to the north. The Eyre highway, which runs east to west north of the Nullarbor Plain, is also named after Eyre. It roughly approximates the route Eyre took on his 1840-41 expedition.
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When did Edward John discover Lake Eyre?
Edward Eyre discovered lake Eyre on 27 August 1840. Lake Eyre was one of several salt lakes which blocked Eyre's attempt to cross from south to north.
Did Edward John Eyre name Lake Eyre?
Edward Eyre did not name Lake Eyre, as he would have had to name it after himself, and explorers did not seek to name things after themselves. However, the lake was later named in his honour. Lake Eyre was one of several salt lakes which blocked Eyre's attempt to cross from south to north. Other salt lakes which seemed to Eyre to form an impassable horseshoe-shaped barrier included Lake Blanche, Lake Torrens and Lake Callabonna.
Did Edward John Eyre have a family?
Yes. Edward John Eyre married Adelaide Fanny Osmond, and together they had four sons and one daughter.
When did Eyre discover lake Eyre?
Edward Eyre discovered lake Eyre on 27 August 1840. Lake Eyre was one of several salt lakes which blocked Eyre's attempt to cross from south to north.
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.
Who discovered lake Eyre in Australia?
Edward Eyre discovered Lake Eyre on 27 August 1840. Lake Eyre was one of several salt lakes which blocked Eyre's attempt to cross from south to north. Other salt lakes which seemed to Eyre to form an impassable horseshoe-shaped barrier included Lake Blanche, Lake Torrens and Lake Callabonna.
Was Edward John Eyre one of Captain Cook's crew?
Not even close. Edward John Eyre was a young explorer who, in 1840-41, made the first crossing from the east to the west of Australia. Captain James Cook died in 1779, long before Eyre was born.
What is the old name for Lake Eyre?
The original name for Lake Eyre was Lake Gregory. It was named by Babbage, the first European to recognise Lake Eyre as being a distinct lake from Lake Torrens, whereas it had been thought to be part of a huge horseshoe shaped lake. Lake Eyre was officially named after Edward John Eyre, the first European explorer to sight the Lake whilst trying to find a route to the north in 1840-41. He was the one who initially conceived the idea (incorrectly) that the salt lakes of central-northern South Australia made up one large horseshoe lake.
When did Edward John Eyre discover Lake Callabonna?
Edward Eyre discovered Lake Callabonna in July 1840. Lake Callabonna was one of several salt lakes which blocked Eyre's attempt to cross from south to north. Other salt lakes which seemed to Eyre to form an impassable horseshoe-shaped barrier included Lake Blanche, Lake Torrens and Lake Eyre.
Did Edward John Eyre discover Lake Hindmarsh?
Yes. Edward Eyre was the first European to attempt to drive cattle and sheep from New South Wales to Adelaide. It was while he was on this expedition in 1838 that he came across Lake Hindmarsh and camped there. Eyre named the lake after the Governor of South Australia, Sir John Hindmarsh.
What is the name of the stretch from Perth to Adelaide?
The stretch of road between Adelaide and Perth is the Eyre Highway, one of the longest, straightest stretches of road in the world. Named after explorer Edward Eyre, this stretch of road is flanked by the Nullarbor Plain, a huge, flat limestone plain, the name of which literally means "no tree".
What made Edward John Eyre go on his expedition?
He went because of a sence of adventure, Victorian values, pride and determination and also because no one else had done it! I retreaced some of his 1841 expedition across the Nullarbor in 2008. My name is Chris Eyre a great great grandson of Edward John Eyre.
