The Explorers

Episode 01

The Prison Walls

May 2, 1984 · 30 min

After Matthew Flinders' circumnavigation of Australia, the next great barrier to face our expanding economy was the Blue Mountains. Bill Peach retraces the steps of Wentworth, Blaxland and Lawson on their epic journey to discover the lush pastures west of the mountains.

Episode 02

Across the Great Divide

May 9, 1984 · 30 min

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Episode 03

Overland to Port Phillip

May 16, 1984 · 30 min

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Episode 04

The Secret of the Rivers

May 23, 1984 · 30 min

The most baffling question facing the early explorers was the destination of the inland rivers of NSW. They seemed to flow into the centre of the continent, perhaps to an inland sea. Bill Peach traces the career of the Captain Charles Sturt who solved this great mystery in an epic whaleboat journey to the mouth of the Murray River and back again.

Episode 05

Australia Felix

May 30, 1984 · 30 min

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Episode 06

The Pinnacle of Fame

Jun 6, 1984 · 30 min

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Episode 07

East to West

Jun 13, 1984 · 30 min

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Episode 08

East to North

Jun 20, 1984 · 30 min

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Episode 09

South to North

Jun 27, 1984 · 30 min

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Episode 10

The Desert Explorers

Jul 4, 1984 · 30 min

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