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The Explorers of Australia and their Life-work

CHAPTER 20
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LATER EXPLORATION IN THE WEST.
[ Illustration.

Carr-Boyd and Camel.

Photographed at Laverton, Western Australia, October, 1906.] 20.1.CAMBRIDGE GULF AND THE KIMBERLEY DISTRICT.
The futile rush for gold to the Kimberley district had one good result -- a better appreciation of its pastoral capabilities, and numerous short expeditions were made in search of grazing country.
Amongst these was one by W.J.

O'Donnell and W.Carr-Boyd, who explored an area extending from the overland line in the direction of Roebourne, and were fortunate in finding good country.


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