John McDouall Stuart and the crossing of Australia - Part 3
The Explorers Podcast
The Rivalry, Controversy, and Plans for a Fifth Expedition
This chapter explores the intense competition between Victoria and Adelaide to establish a route across Australia, highlighted by the Stewart vs. Birken race. It delves into the media frenzy surrounding the race, accusations against Stewart, and his determination to complete the crossing in a new government-funded expedition.
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