Unofficial founder of Melbourne, John Batman, is born.
1863 -
Victoria's first ever state funeral is held, in honour of Burke and Wills.
1863 -
Stuart receives a huge public welcome in Adelaide after his successful crossing of the Australian continent.
1815 -
The first road is completed over the Blue Mountains in NSW, under the direction of William Cox.
Cheers - John
GaryKelly said
09:27 AM Jan 22, 2014
I've travelled over the Blue Mountains a few times and always been impressed by the great western plains that unfold before me. It must have been quite a remarkable sight for those early explorers, especially since they weren't sure what to expect.
Gday...
1801 -
Unofficial founder of Melbourne, John Batman, is born.
1863 -
Victoria's first ever state funeral is held, in honour of Burke and Wills.
1863 -
Stuart receives a huge public welcome in Adelaide after his successful crossing of the Australian continent.
1815 -
The first road is completed over the Blue Mountains in NSW, under the direction of William Cox.
Cheers - John