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Hume, Hamilton (1797 - 1873) |
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| Born: 19 June 1797 Paramatta, New South Wales, Australia. Died: 19 April 1873 Yass, New South Wales. | ||
| Hamilton Hume began his exploration of New South Wales in 1814 when he reached the Berrima-Bong bong district. In 1824-5 he teamed up with W.H. Hovell for the famous and fruitful journey to Port Phillip. |
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