Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:challenges |
harsh weather conditions
lack of food hostile encounters with Indigenous people |
| gptkbp:contribution |
discovery of new species
geological surveys conducted botanical collections made ethnographic observations recorded |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired songs and poems
depicted in art and media celebrated in local folklore recognized in historical commemorations influenced Australian literature |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 2 years
|
| gptkbp:finale_date |
gptkb:Shark_Bay
|
| gptkbp:funding |
private donations
supported by the South Australian government |
| gptkbp:has_documentation |
maps created during the expedition
reports submitted to the government Eyre's journal |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
influenced future expeditions
part of the exploration era in Australia reflected colonial interests in Australia |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Eyre's expedition
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_indigenous_people |
cultural misunderstandings
displacement of communities conflicts over land recorded interactions in journals |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Australia
|
| gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:Edward_John_Eyre
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
documented Indigenous cultures
inspired later explorers Eyre Highway named after Edward John Eyre contributed to the understanding of Australian flora and fauna increased mapping of Australia |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
first crossing of the Nullarbor Plain
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
discovery of new land
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
gptkb:exploration
|
| gptkbp:route |
crossed the Nullarbor Plain
from Adelaide to Albany traveled along the southern coast of Australia |
| gptkbp:significance |
contributed to Australian geography
increased European interest in Australia |
| gptkbp:starts_at |
gptkb:Adelaide
|
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:George_W._Eyre
gptkb:James_Eyre gptkb:William_Wills gptkb:John_Baxter Thomas Eyre |
| gptkbp:year |
1840
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Edward_John_Eyre
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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