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John Oxley was one of Australia's early explorers and a Surveyor-General at the time he explored. John Oxley contributed a great deal to the exploration of Australia, and his achievements are his many great discoveries..
In 1817, Governor Macquarie ordered Oxley to follow the course of the Lachlan River, to determine where it led. Oxley followed and mapped much of the course of the Lachlan, although he was thwarted by marshes, and could not complete the expedition to its conclusion. However, he discovered and named the Bogan River, on 13 August 1817.
On 26 August 1818 Oxley and George Evans climbed a hill and saw before them rich, fertile plains which they named the Liverpool Plains after Lord Liverpool, the British Prime Minister. This countryside is now some of the richest in New South Wales.
On 23 October 1823, John Oxley sailed from Sydney to travel north along the coastline, with the aim of finding a suitable settlement for convicts in the north. Less than two months later, on 2 December 1823, Oxley came across the entrance to the Brisbane River, which ticket-of-leave convict timber-getters, Parsons, Pamphlett and Finnegan had already discovered by accident. Oxley was subsequently credited with the discovery of the Brisbane River.
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When did John Oxley die?
John Oxley died on 26 May 1828.
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.
When was John Oxley Born?
It remains uncertain when John Oxley was born. Biographies written about him variously list him as being born in 1783 or 1785.
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.
What is John Oxley's full name?
John Oxley's full name was John Joseph William Molesworth Oxley.
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.
When was SS John Oxley created?
SS John Oxley was created in 1927.
When did John Oxley die?
John Oxley died on 26 May 1828.
When did SS John Oxley end?
SS John Oxley ended in 1968.
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
When was John C. Oxley born?
John C. Oxley was born on 1937-01-24.
What equipment did john oxley take on his explordison?
what equipment did oxley use
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.
When was John Oxley Born?
It remains uncertain when John Oxley was born. Biographies written about him variously list him as being born in 1783 or 1785.
How many children did john oxley?
On 31st of October, John Oxley married Emma Norton at St Philip's Church. They had two sons, John and Henry, but earlier Oxley had two daughters by Charlotte Thorpe and one by Elizabeth Marnon. He kept a little town house in Sydney, opposite St James's Church.
How did john oxley explore?
by foot or with horses
