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... named by Charles and William Archer in 1753 after Governor Fitzroy . Also named after Governor Fitzroy . Fitzroy River V 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 . Also named after Governor Fitzroy . Fitzroy River V Fitzroy River WA The river was explored by J. L. Stokes of the Beagle . In February 1838 he wrote : ' Our success ...
Page 179
... 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 Aboriginal word Adelaide Bass Bathurst birthplace Brisbane called Camp Captain Cook coast Colonial command corruption Cove Creek d'Entrecasteaux Dalrymple Discovered and named discovery district Duke Duyfken E. J. Eyre Earl early settler Ernest Giles expedition explorer Fitzroy George gold Goulburn Governor Macquarie Harbour Henry Hill Island Q James John Oxley Kangaroo known Lady Nelson Lake later Leichhardt Lieut Lieut-Governor Lord Matthew Flinders McDouall Stuart meaning Moreton Mount NSW Mount Q Murray River name was given Named by Captain Named by Flinders Named by Governor Nicolas Baudin NSW Aboriginal NSW Named NT Named origin P. P. King Peak Peninsula Plains probably Q Aboriginal Q Discovered Queensland River NSW River Q Named river was discovered rock Scotland settlement South Australia South Wales station Strait survey surveyor Surveyor-General Swamp Sydney T. L. Mitchell Tasman Tasmania Thomas town township tree vessel Victoria water hole Western Australia William wrote