"Ludwig Leichhardt - a gifted explorer and field scientist"

"Ludwig Leichhardt - a gifted explorer and field scientist"

The mystery of Ludwig Leichhardt and his party's whereabouts has baffled people in Australia for 177 years. Clues to his actual route from Jimbour House on the Darling Downs to his planned destination at the Swan River Settlement in Western Australia are few and cannot be collaborated. A brass name plate bearing his name and the year 1848 was reported to have been found near Lake Gregory in north-eastern Western Australia. Even the actual location of this find has been disputed. This lecture will talk about the man Ludwig Leichhardt and the personalities in his party.

Our presenter:  Philip Castle is a retired print journalist who has three degrees; history and political science, journalism and research masters on PTSD and journalists. He has over 40 years in the media and most recently was a journalism lecturer at QUT. He regularly talks on a range of historical topics including many on Australia's military and historical events and their impact on our nation.

Costs: $5:00 Members   Non-members $10.00. Register and pay via the website.

Limit: 35.   Registration on the website required.

Coordinator: Len Lowry

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