Leichhardt

/ ˈlaiçhart; ˈlaɪkˌhɑːt /

noun

LeichhardtFriedrich Wilhelm Ludwig18131848MAustralianPrussianTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig (ˈfriːdrɪç ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈluːtvɪç). 1813–48, Australian explorer, born in Prussia. He disappeared during an attempt to cross Australia from East to West

Leichhardt started on his last sad venture with a party of eight, including one or two native black-boys.

In 1848 Leichhardt set out upon his last journey, from which he never returned.

Rockingham Bay is situated due east from the position of Dr. Leichhardt's party.

The immediate design was to commence a detailed exploration of the country reported on by Dr. Leichhardt.

Dr. Leichhardt does not expect to be able to accomplish this overland journey to Swan River, in less than two years and a half.

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