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Which parts of Australia did Kennedy explore?
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Kennedy explored the interior of Queensland and northern New South Wales, including the Thomson River, the Barcoo River, Cooper Creek, and Cape York Peninsula.
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What was the purpose of Kennedy's 1845 expedition, led by thomas Mitchell?
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To discover a land route to the Gulf of Carpentaria from Sydney
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What was discovered on the 1845 expedition?
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The Victoria Stream
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What was the purpose of Kennedy's 1847 expedition?
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To determine whether the Victoria Stream connected to the Gulf of Carpentaria
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Was Kennedy's 1847 expedition successful?
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No. They discovered that Victoria Stream did not connect to the gulf
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What did Kennedy change the Victoria Stream's name to?
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The Barcoo River
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What was the purpose of Kennedy's final expedition?
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To explore Cape York to its northern most point.
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On Kennedy's last expedition, the land was rough and many men had to stay behind. Who continued on with Kennedy?
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Jackey Jackey
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Who killed Kennedy, and where was he killed?
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Aborigines, near Cape York
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