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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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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.
Where did john oxley grow up?
John Oxley was born in Yorkshire, England in 1784 and spent his early years there. He later moved to Australia where he became a renowned explorer and surveyor.
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.
When did john oxley get married?
John Oxley married Elizabeth Anne Dumaresq on March 9, 1820. Their marriage took place in Sydney, Australia. Oxley was a prominent explorer and surveyor known for his expeditions in New South Wales and Queensland.
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.
