Augustus Charles Gregory - diary of the Leichhardt Search Expedition, 11 Sept. 1857-5 April 1858, and accounts, 18 Dec. 1857-22 Dec. 1858

11 Sept. 1857-5 Apr. 1858;  A fair copy in Gregory's hand (41 pages). The diary describes Gregory's preparations and the first part of the journey. He recruited expedition members and organised some of the equipment in Sydney where he was joined by his brother Charles who was appointed assistant commander. Gregory and five expedition members left Sydney on 12 January 1858, reaching Brisbane on 16 January. From there they proceeded to Ipswich to make further arrangements. On 24 March the party of 9 men left Juanda station and travelled by way of Euroomba station to the Maranoa River which they reached on 5 April, the last date of this diary.
18 Dec. 1857-22 Dec. 1858;  Accounts for the expedition (38 pages)

Augustus Charles Gregory - diary of the Leichhardt Search Expedition, 11 Sept. 1857-5 April 1858, an...

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