Matthew Flinders and the North Coast of New South Wales, 1799.

Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society | December 1, 1999| | Copyright

Matthew Flinders stands second only to James Cook in our celebration of the nation's maritime exploration. Statues of him are to be found in several cities, and his name is still used for many topographic features, institutions and businesses. As the first circumnavigator, and as the originator of the name `Australia', he is certainly worthy of such national recognition and stature, and this is likely to increase with the added interest of his current and forthcoming bicentenary anniversaries or specific commemorations.(1) Perhaps undercutting any over-serious heroic ...

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