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... named by Charles and William Archer in 1753 after Governor Fitzroy . Fitzroy River V Also named after Governor Fitzroy . Fitzroy River WA The river was explored by J. L. Stokes of the Beagle . In February 1838 he wrote : ' Our success ...
... named by Charles and William Archer in 1753 after Governor Fitzroy . Fitzroy River V Also named after Governor Fitzroy . Fitzroy River WA The river was explored by J. L. Stokes of the Beagle . In February 1838 he wrote : ' Our success ...
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... Named by Governor Young in 1850 after Sir Charles Elliot , Governor of Bermuda . A. E. Martin says that Sir Charles was Protector of Slaves in Guinea , Plenipotentiary in China , Charge d'Affaires in Texas , and successively Governor of ...
... Named by Governor Young in 1850 after Sir Charles Elliot , Governor of Bermuda . A. E. Martin says that Sir Charles was Protector of Slaves in Guinea , Plenipotentiary in China , Charge d'Affaires in Texas , and successively Governor of ...
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... named by Governor Macquarie . Richmond T Named by Governor Sorell in 1824 when he purchased part of David Long's estate , Richmond Downs . In 1803 Lieut John Bowen explored the district , and discovered coal , which led to its being ...
... named by Governor Macquarie . Richmond T Named by Governor Sorell in 1824 when he purchased part of David Long's estate , Richmond Downs . In 1803 Lieut John Bowen explored the district , and discovered coal , which led to its being ...
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Aboriginal name Alexander arrived Banks became Black Blue British called Camp Cape Captain Captain Cook changed Charles coast Colonial command corruption Creek crossed discovered discovery district Duke Earl earlier early Edward England English established expedition explorer Eyre February Flinders gave George given gold Governor Grant Gulf Gulf of Carpentaria Harbour Head Henry Hill honour Island James John Joseph Journal June Kangaroo King known Lady Lake land later Lieut Lord Macquarie Matthew Flinders meaning miles Mount mountain Murray NSW Aboriginal officer origin Pass Peak Peninsula Phillip Plains Point Port present probably Q Aboriginal Q Named Range reached recorded River Q Robert rock Secretary settlement settler ship sighted South Australia South Wales Springs station Strait Stuart survey surveyor Sydney T. L. Mitchell Thomas took town township tree vessel village visited Western wife William wrote Young