When was ernest giles born

Ernest Giles was born on July 7 , in England. At the age of 15, he emigrated to Australia , taking up residence in Adelaide. During the next few years, he took employment at various cattle and sheep stations, and developed a keen bush sense. He named the Gibson Desert , after his travelling companion Alfred Gibson who disappeared there.

He crossed the desert from Port Augusta to Western Australia , then back again via a different route in order to search for any trace of Gibson. On a number of occasions, he was close to death from starvation or thirst, but managed to make his way through.

Giles was born in Bristol , England. He moved to Adelaide , South Australia when he was He was one of the first Europeans to explore the empty desert of central Australia during the s. He has written works about his journeys. In , he published The Journal of a Forgotten Expedition , an account of his third expedition. Giles died of pneumonia on 13 November Mount Giles , the third highest mountain in the Northern Territory was named after him.

On January 13, , he left Perth and headed northeast before striking inland. On this occasion he crossed the desert and accomplished his goal by reaching the telegraph line on August 23, This was the peak of Giles's life. He carried out no further major explorations, though in he did carry out some investigations near the Musgrave Ranges. In the s he found employment at Coolgardie on the Western Australian goldfields as a clerk in the mines office.

Wealth eluded him, and he died a man of no material substance on November 13, He led five major expeditions in central Australia. In he was honoured on a postage stamp bearing his portrait issued by Australia Post. Quotes from others about the person. Looking for a job? Back to Profile. Photos Works. Main Photo. Ernest Giles. School period Add photo. Career Add photo.

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