What Happened This Year 1873
People Who Died in 1873
Hamilton Hume
Australian explorer and surveyor
Born
June 19th, 1797 227 years ago
Died
1873 152 years ago — 76 years old
An Australian explorer and surveyor contributed significantly to the exploration of southeastern Australia. In 1824, led an expedition from the settlement of Sydney to the distant new territory of Port Phillip, achieving a noteworthy overland crossing of Australia. Hume's explorations aided in the expansion of settlement areas and improved knowledge of the geography of the region. Additionally, conducted surveys that established several land routes, including the Hume Highway, which honors him.
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