While figures like Captain Cook and Governor Phillip are well-known in Australian history, Matthew Flinders' younger brother, Samuel Ward Flinders, played a pivotal yet underappreciated role in shaping early New South Wales. This talk delves into his contributions, including perilous voyages that expanded the colony's livestock, the discovery of Bass Strait and Tasmania as an island, and the identification of coal deposits near the Hunter River. Join maritime historian Richard de Grijs as he explores these maritime adventures and their lasting impact on Australia's development.​

History

AH-11-05: Analyses different types of sources for evidence to support a historical account or argument. AH-11-06: Explains differing interpretations and representations of the past. AH-11-07: Communicates historical understanding, applying historical knowledge, terms, and concepts. AH-11-08: Plans and conducts historical investigations and presents conclusions, using evidence from a range of sources.

LIverpool Regional Museum