Thursday Explorer Question
Submitted: Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 at 20:03
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Here is tonight's Australian Explorer Question:
The explorer pictured had a hard time getting to the area depicted. What were the names of his two murderous travelling companions?
Both Names: 4 points
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Bonus 1 point:
What is the immediate area in the picture now known as?
Reply By: Gramps - Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 at 20:24
Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 at 20:24
Joey and Yarry were
Eyre's murderous companions. Probably Mississippi Point (
Rossiter Bay ).
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Follow Up By: equinox - Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 at 20:36
Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 at 20:36
Well done Al, 5 Points straight up!!!
Joey and Yarry murdered John Baxter. Later
Eyre and Wylie met Captain Rossiter with his whaler, Mississippi, on their journey west to
Albany in 1841.
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If anyone has pictures of Rossister Bay or the memorials, please put them up.
Points List So-far:
5. Bushtrek
5. Gramps
4. Ed. C. (QLD)
1. Brian P (SA)
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Follow Up By: Gramps - Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 at 21:02
Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 at 21:02
Thanks Al. Had a vague recollection of the picture and
Eyre.
Regards
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