Australian History: Journals of the early explorers
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There is much to learn from the journal keeping or Australia's early explorers and settlers. Fascinating first hand accounts of lands and people, virtually untouched by the outside world for over 60,000 years. Content warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised that these podcasts contain the names of deceased people. Please also generally be advised that these journals contain language in the vernacular of the day which listeners may find offensive; such language is not endorsed by the narrator. Note from the narrator: I have just finished reading Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe and was moved to investigate the early settler and explorer journals as a result. I hope that by releasing them in podcast form this may help others to access this information. I am an Aboriginal woman, mother of two, lover of art, music and history. Please enjoy.
Chapter 2: Ascend the Canobolas. Choose the direction of my route. Ascend the hill north of Buree. Encamp on the Mundadgery. Cross a granitic range. K...
Chapter 1: Supposed course of the Darling. Mr. Dixon's survey of the Bogan. Expedition postponed. Description of the boat carriage. Number and descrip...
Chapter Six: Proposed movements - Hot wind - Heavy rains set in - Country impassable for several days - Excursion to the plundered camp of Mr. Finch -...
Volume 1, Chapter Five: Excursion down the Karaula - Its unexpected course - Formidable insects - Junction of the Gwydir - Owls and Rats - Natives at ...
Volume 1, Chapter Four: Change the route to trace the course of the Gwydir - A native village of bowers - Effect of sudden moisture on the wheels - To...
Volume 1, Chapter 3: Fires in the Bush - Rocks of Bullabalakit - Boat launched - Bees load my rifle with honey - Embark on the Namoi in canvas boats -...
Volume 1, Chapter 2: Enter an unexplored region - Situation of Mr. Oxley's camp on the Peel - Westward course of the river, Kangaroo shot - Calcareous...
Volume 1, Chapter 1: A bushrangers story - My plan of exploration - Preparations - Departure from Sydney - A Garden - Country between Sydney and The H...