The name of a German scientist who explored a part of inland australia.
Who is Ludwig Leichhardt?
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The starting point in Ludwig Leichhardt's First Expedition
What is Moreton Bay?
100
The approximate length of the entire journey from Moreton Bay to Port Essington (in years)
What is one year?
100
The approximate number of kilometers of the entire first expedition.
What is 5,000 kilometers?
200
One member of the crew who felt some jealousy towards Leichhardt, and gained considerable leadership before he was killed by the aborigines.
Who is John Gilbert?
200
The name of the destination point in Ludwig Leichhardt's first expedition.
What is Port Essington?
200
The date the first expedition set off.
What is September 18, 1844.
200
The number of horses taken on the expedition.
What is 17.
300
One of the crew members who lost an eye after an aboriginal attack, but continued the voyage for five months.
Who is John Roper?
300
The city where the initial portion of the expedition took place. Six crew members were added here.
What is Sydney.
300
The date of the first expedition arrival to Port Essington.
What is December 17, 1845.
300
The number of bullocks taken on the journey.
What is 16.
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The name of the aboriginal person who accompanied Leichhardt's crew on the First Expedition
What is Henry Brown?
400
Where Charlie Fisher (native policeman) and Caleb (American cook) were added to the crew.
What is Brisbane?
400
The date the party arrived back in Sydney after the first expedition was over.
What is March 28, 1846.
400
The number of dogs taken on the voyage.
What is 12.
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Name of the youngest crew member (15 years old) on the first expedition.
Who is John Murphy?
500
Where Pemberton Hodgson and John Gilbert were added to the crew.
What is Darling Downs?
500
The date Ludwig Leichhardt was born.
What is October 23, 1813.
500
Name of book that Leichhardt wrote after completing the first expedition.
What is "Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a Distance of Upwards of 3,000 Miles, During the Years 1844-1845."