Sir thomas mitchell was surveyorgeneral of new south wales 18281855 and led various expeditions into eastern australia 18311836, and tropical australia 18451846 which greatly expanded the common knowledge of the regions geographical characteristics. The map shows in red the routes taken by mitchell s expedition and camps. The books he wrote about his journeys were very popular. After returning to england and receiving a knighthood, in 1845 mitchell mounted one final expedition, discovering more valuable farming land in centralwest queensland.
Mitchell, outback, queensland, australia australian explorer. Baker thomas mitchell first arrived in australia in 1827 as deputy surveyor general. It is named after major thomas mitchell, surveyor and explorer who was the first european to explore large areas of new south wales and victoria. Australia felix sir thomas mitchell, western victoria. Thomas mitchell simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Mitchell, on the banks of the maranoa river, was named in honour of sir thomas mitchell whose exploration of southwest queensland led to the establishment of several towns in the region. The dictionary of australasian biographymitchell, sir thomas. Biography sir thomas livingstone mitchell australian. Thomas mitchell definition of thomas mitchell by the free. The journal from which this extract is taken is an account of sir thomas mitchells 184445 expedition to the north in connection with his scheme of communication with india. Mitchell was knighted in 1839 for his contribution. Sir thomas livingstone mitchell, surveyor and explorer of southeastern australia, was born at grangemouth in stirlingshire, scotland. Mr john read and mr barry spratt are both retired surveyors in new south wales. May 01, 2011 thomas mitchell was an independent, ambitious scot who was one of the most important figures shaping in australian history. View the profiles of people named thomas j mitchell. References bibliography list of plates front thomas mitchell, about 1839 i sir george murray from a. Thomas mitchell was knighted thomas came to australia 1839 thomas mitchell went on his second expedition to trace the course of darling river. In 1828, on the death of john oxley, mitchell became surveyorgeneral.
Sir thomas livingstone mitchell 17921855, surveyorgeneral, was born on 15 june 1792 at grangemouth, scotland, the son of john mitchell and his wife janet, nee wilson. The great artesian spa is the centrepiece of mitchell and the wider booringa shire. He was educated at the university of edinburgh, but the poverty of his family following his fathers death led him to join the army in 1811. Three expeditions into the interior of eastern australia, including the australia felix.
Major sir thomas livingston mitchell june 16, 17921855, surveyor and explorer of southeastern australia, was born at grangemouth in stirlingshire, scotland. It is a easy walk from our place and we used to go there a lot when we first moved to the area and while the playground at dundas park was being upgraded. After a military career, mitchell arrived in sydney, new south wales, in 1827 to take up the position of deputy surveyorgeneral. He entered the army in 1808, and served through the most stirring scenes of the peninsular war. Sir thomas livingstone mitchell, surveyor general of new south wales who explored and surveyed widely in australia. Sir thomas livingstone mitchell was born in june 1792 at grangemouth, scotland, the son of john mitchell and his wife janet, nee wilson. Daves thomas mitchell timeline timetoast timelines. Sir thomas mitchells first expedition 18311832 hunter. Surveyorgeneral of nsw for nearly thirty years, mitchell would brook no rivals and fought duels with men who have criticised him. When he was 16 he joined the army, being promoted to a second lieutenant when he was 19. Mitchell, thomas livingston sir 1792 1855 born in stirlingshire, scotland, on 15 june 1792, died in darling point, new south wales, on 5 october 1855. Sir thomas mitchell, surveyorgeneral of new south wales, discovered the lower courses of the peel namoi, gwydir, and dumaresq rivers and identified the upper darling. Thomas livingstone mitchell 1792 1855 thomas mitchell was born in scotland.
If you would like to participate, visit the project page. He also went on four main expeditions to explore south eastern australia. Sir thomas livingston mitchell and his world, 17921855. Works by this author published before january 1, 1925 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.
Mitchell, thomas livingstone biographical entry encyclopedia of australian science encyclopedia of australian science is a biographical, bibliographical and archival database of australian scientists and scientific organisations with links to related articles and images. Thomas mitchell synonyms, thomas mitchell pronunciation, thomas mitchell translation, english dictionary definition of thomas mitchell. Though poor he was sufficiently educated to read widely in several languages and be proficient in several sciences. Sir thomas mitchell was the stormy petrel of australian exploration.
The following year he became surveyor general and remained in this position until his death. Sir thomas mitchell encounters rural poverty, 184445. The course of sir thomas mitchells first expedition 18311832 drawn by mr john read 2011 photographed by emeritus professor john fryer. Major sir thomas livingston mitchell june 16, 17921855, surveyor and explorer of southeastern. Division of mitchell simple english wikipedia, the free. He served in portugal, where he met sir george murray, who would later become colonial secretary in the government in london. He studied at the university of edinburgh before joining the army in 1811. The mitchell house in stanwell park, by henry grant lloyd.
Settlement and contacts explorers aboriginal guides. The sir thomas mitchell reserve is not far from the popular dundas park with the water playground. The explorers diaries 9,10 geography,history abc education. When sir thomas mitchell and sir george grey explored unknown regions of australia in the 19th century, they found sophisticated examples of agriculture. Major sir thomas livingston mitchell june 16, 1792 1855, surveyor and explorer of southeastern.
In 1827 he took up an appointment as assistant surveyor general of new south wales. He was a firstgeneration american of irish immigrants who settled in new jersey. As a soldier in the peninsular war in spain 181114, mitchell worked in topographical intelligence. Mitchell, thomas livingstone, sir 17921855 people and. His aggressive military style expeditions created havoc amongst the aborigines. Thomas livingstone mitchell june 15, 1792 october 5, 1855 became surveyorgeneral of new south wales and laid out many australian towns and roads. Property data for 30 sir thomas mitchell road, bondi beach, nsw 2026. Lieutenant colonel sir thomas livingstone mitchell 15 june 1792 5 october 1855, surveyor and explorer of southeastern australia. Sir thomas mitchell reserve neighbourhood playground. Be sure to check the laws for your country before downloading or. He was a talented artist and writer, and was also a geologist and botanist. Thomas mitchell explorer bio, facts, family famous.
Sir thomas livingstone mitchell british explorer britannica. Sir thomas mitchell 17921855 served as a volunteer in the peninsular war and in 1814 was selected to produce plans of the major battlefields. Journal of an expedition into the interior of tropical australia, by. Jun 06, 2018 mitchell, thomas livingstone, in dictionary of national biography, london. Genealogy profile for sir thomas livingstone mitchell thomas livingstone mitchell 1792 1855 genealogy genealogy for thomas livingstone mitchell 1792 1855 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Major thomas mitchell 17921855 was an explorer and a surveyor.
Thomas mitchell explorer 17921855, scottish explorer of australia thomas mitchell medal of honor 18571942, united states navy sailor and medal of honor recipient tom m. The mitchell house in stanwell park, by henry grant lloyd, 1860. He was also responsible for surveying much of the eastern part of australia. He became a major in 1826 but was placed on half pay. The plaque at the gravesite, commemorates sir thomas mitchell, the explorer and surveyorgeneral of new south wales. Lieutenant colonel sir thomas livingstone mitchell 15 june 1792 5 october 1855, surveyor and explorer of southeastern australia, was born at grangemouth in stirlingshire, scotland. Major thomas mitchell, explorer of australia, was born in craigend, scotland, on either june 15 or 16, 1792. Most of his work in the army was surveying and map making. Join facebook to connect with thomas j mitchell and others you may know. He was skilful and experienced having served as a military surveyor in wellingtons army in portugal and spain and having spent five years after the war making surveys and plans.
Thomas mitchell explorer is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics. Sir thomas mitchell is credited with the discovery of the glenelg river in victoria, in 1836. Sir thomas livingstone mitchell was born on 15 june 1792 at grangemouth in stirlingshire, scotland. Sir thomas livingstone mitchell 15 june 1792 5 october 1855, surveyor and explorer of southeastern australia, was born at grangemouth in stirlingshire. Sir thomas livingstone mitchell, explorer and surveyor general. Thomas mitchell explorer interesting stories about. Mitchell, sir thomas livingstone, explorer, 17921855.
The division of mitchell is an australian electoral division in the state of new south wales. The division covers the northwest suburbs of sydney. Thomas mitchell was born at grangemouth, a port on the south bank of the river forth. Thomas mitchell was a fiery character who upset many and fought one of the last duels in australia, in 1851. Certainly there have been many phrases coined about thomas mitchell as one of the most recognizable and exemplary character actors of hollywoods golden years, but behind that elfish demeanor was a talent to fit many hats. He arrived with his wife and family on the prince regent on 27 september 1827. Sir thomas livingstone mitchell 15 june 1792 5 october 1855, surveyor and explorer of southeastern australia, was born at grangemouth in stirlingshire, scotland.
Thomas mitchell australias great explorer benjamin wilkie. He joined the army and learned how to be a surveyor. Studio portrait of sir thomas livingstone mitchell, explorer and surveyor general. The plaque also commemorates the centenary year of the new south wales division of the institute of syrveyors. When did thomas mitchell explore australia answers. Mitchell was a senior figure in the colonial administration, serving as surveyorgeneral from 1828 to 1856. Thomas mitchell was born in craigend, now part of glasgow, scotland on june 15. He was promoted major in 1826 and appointed surveyorgeneral of new south wales in 1828. He was surveyorgeneral of the colony and as such, was responsible for laying out roads, bridges and towns. Major thomas mitchell, explorer of australia, was born in craigend, scotland, on either june 15 or.