888228
- TitleFriedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt, logbook of a journey from Port Stephens to Peak Range, 1 October 1846-3 November 1847
- Creator
- Call numberSAFE/DLMS 30
- Level of descriptionfonds
- Date
1 October 1846-3 November 1847 - Type of material
- Reference code888228
- Issue CopyDigitised
- Physical Description0.03 metres of textual material (1 volume in slip case, 137 pp.)
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
Ludwig Leichhardt (1813-1848) was born in Prussia. After studying natural sciences in Germany and England he arrived in Sydney in 1842. In 1844 he led his first expedition to Port Essington, departing from the Darling Downs in October and reaching his destination in December 1845. He then planned to cross Australia from east to west. In December 1846 he set out with 7 others from the Darling Downs. Delayed by heavy rain and fever, they were forced to return after covering only 500 miles (805 km). In 1848 Leichhardt made another attempt to reach the west coast. He set out from the Condamine River and was last seen on 3 April 1848 at McPherson's Station, Coogoon, on the Darling Downs. After heading inland the expedition disappeared and its fate has never been solved. - Scope and ContentOn this second journey Leichhardt intended to cross the continent from east to west, and the original title inside front cover reads 'Log of my journey from Port Stephens to Darling Downs and Swan River'. 'Darling Downs' has been crossed out and replaced by 'Peak Range', and Swan River has been crossed out. A rough sketch map with notes and inscription 'present of Mr Ramsay Commissary General' is on the inside front cover.
Leichhardt's account of the expedition includes descriptions of botanical specimens, geological formations and meteorological observations, encounters with local Aboriginals, lists of Aboriginal words and problems with illness and the supply of provisions. The account concludes with Leichhardt's arrival at Stuart Russell's station and his resolve to go to Fitzroy Downs.
p. 24 (13th December 1846): 6 items of vocabulary which 'according to Mr Bunce' are 'in common with those of Pt Phillipp'.
p. 28 (20th December 1846): 2 place names and 16 items of vocabulary which 'Mr Bunce has collected ... from Mr Turner the blackfellow'.
pp. 40-42 (2nd January 1847): word list - 'All these words belong to Billy belonging to Korinbaboy'.
pp.132-137: comprise a calendar, tables and notes on barometric pressures and elevation.
In English with 7 pages in German - Language
- Copying ConditionsOut of copyright:
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales - Finding AidsRead the transcription here: acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2012/D12483/a2732.pdf
- General note
Notes relating to the publication of accounts of this expedition are filed at MS 30n
Microfilm copy available at CY 121, frames 1 - 141
Photocopy available at CY DLMS 30
Transferred from DLSPENCER 85
Digital order no:Album ID : 1030952 - Name
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