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John Oxley

English explorer · Australia · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1784 to 1828 · aged 43

John Joseph William Molesworth Oxley was an English explorer and surveyor of Australia in the early period of British colonisation. He served as Surveyor General of New South Wales and is perhaps best known for his exploration of the Tweed River and the Brisbane River in what is now the state of Queensland.

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Australia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1784 to 1828 · aged 43