Ernest Giles, an Australian explorer, undertook several expeditions into the central Australian interior during the 19th century. On his journeys, he typically brought essential supplies such as food, water, camping equipment, and maps. He also carried tools for navigation and communication, as well as firearms for protection and hunting. His expeditions were notable for their focus on exploring and documenting uncharted territories in Australia.
Giles Playfair's birth name is Giles William Playfair.
Calvin Giles was born in 1962.
Giles Mebane died in 1899.
Giles Reynolds was born in 1967.
Giles Brearley was born in 1955.
Ernest Giles was born in England on 20 July 1835.
Ernest Giles died on the 13 November 1897
Well Ernest Giles did not actually discover AYERS ROCK !! .
Ernest Giles
Ernest Giles
Ernest Giles was born in 1835, and his first expedition was in 1872. He was just short of his 37th birthday when his party departed from central Australia.
Ernest Giles has written: 'Australia twice traversed' -- subject(s): Discovery and exploration 'The journal of a forgotten expedition in 1875' -- subject(s): Discovery and exploration
Ernest Giles did not discover Uluru. Giles discovered the Olgas, now known as Kata Tjuta, but Uluru was discovered by William Gosse of the South Australia Survey Department. Gosse initially named it Ayers Rock, after the Premier of South Australia at the time.
Ernest J. Wright has written: 'St. Giles' St. Working Men's Club Jubilee 1863-1913'
After a short illness Giles died of pneumonia at his nephew's house in Coolgardie, Western Australia, on 13 November 1897 and was buried at the Coolgardie Cemetery.
Ernest Giles made several expeditions in the Australian desert. While most of them were around central Australia, in many of them he branched off to Western Australia. His expeditions did much to unravel the mysteries of central Western Australia and the deserts, and he was instrumental in clearing some of the mystery surrounding the inland of Australia.
The crown needed money and wanted him to bring back gold and a trade route they could control. They would be very wealthy.