Hamilton Hume
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Hamilton Hume was an early explorer of the present-day Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria. In 1824, along with William Hovell, Hume participated in an expedition that first took an over
Studio portrait of Hamilton Andrew Hume, ca. 1869
His father – Andrew Hamilton Hume, painted by Joseph Backler
Hume's home: Cooma Cottage at Yass
Hume in later life
Hume and Hovell expedition
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The Hume and Hovell expedition was a journey of exploration undertaken in eastern Australia. In 1824 the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Thomas Brisbane, commissioned Hamilton Hume and former Royal N
Hamilton Hume
…Hovell was issued by Australia Post. The Hume and Hovell Track, a 440-kilometre (270 mi) trail between Yass and Albury, also bears their joint names. Hume and Hovell expedition The Story of John Byrne, Freeman's Journal Thursday 11 June 1908, p. 32…
Hume and Hovells 1824 expedition is shown by the broken line
The Plaque
The Sign
Ebden Hume & Hovell Memorial