European Exploration of Australia - Indigenous Australians Participating in European Exploration

Indigenous Australians Participating in European Exploration

A number of Indigenous Australians participated in the European exploration of Australia. They include:

  • Jackey Jackey (aka Galmahra), who accompanied Kennedy's expedition.
  • Tommy Windich, who joined John Forrest in his search for Ludwig Leichhardt
  • Wylie, who accompanied Eyre's expedition across the Nullarbor

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