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Thomas Mitchell moved to Australia with his 12 kids and wife because he was offered to be John Oxley's assistant surveyor but the job was in NSW so they moved so he could have the job.

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How did Thomas Mitchell come to Australia?

By ship.


When was Mitchell Thomas born?

Major Thomas Mitchell, explorer of Australia, was born in Craigend, Scotland, on either June 15 or 16, 1792.


How old is Thomas Livingstone Mitchell?

Thomas Mitchell was 63 years old when he died on 5 October 1855. He died in Carthona, Darling Point, Sydney, Australia due to Bronchitis.


Did aboriginals help Thomas Mitchell and his explorers?

The indigenous people of Australia did not assist Thomas Mitchell and his men. The Aborigines learnt from experience that Mitchell and his men were to be feared, and that they should stay away from them. On a number of occasions, Mitchell's men killed Aborigines, and at one stage even actively conducted an ambush, and subsequent massacre, of them.


How did Thomas Mitchell die?

Thomas Mitchell died from bone cancer


What is Thomas Mitchell's birthday?

Thomas Mitchell was born on July 11, 1892.


When was Thomas Walter Mitchell born?

Thomas Walter Mitchell was born in 1906.


When did Thomas Walter Mitchell die?

Thomas Walter Mitchell died in 1984.


When was Thomas R. Mitchell born?

Thomas R. Mitchell was born in 1783.


When was Thomas Mitchell Peirce born?

Thomas Mitchell Peirce was born in 1865.


When did Thomas B. Mitchell die?

Thomas B. Mitchell died in 1876.


Was Thomas Mitchell married?

yes to florence mitchell