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The History of the Murray Darling Basin
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Where it begins & ends
It starts high up near Mt Kosciusko and winds through the saltbush and mallee plains of New South Wales and Victoria. When it reaches South Australia the river narrows and runs through high cliffs. At last it spreads itself out into Lake Alexandrina.
Important facts
The Murray River affects the livelihood and well-being of millions of Australians. As well as its economic importance to agriculture and industry, the Murray is a resource of immense environmental and social value.
The history of Murray Darling Basin
Connection's between the Aboriginal & the MDB
The Aboriginal people called the Murray river Millewa or Tongala.
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who & when was the Murray Darling found
There are 3 important names that helped in the discovery of what is known as the Murray Darling Basin today.
Charles Sturt - He discovered the connection to the Murray and Murrumbidgee on 14th January 1830.
Hamilton H. Hume and William H. Hovell – Discovered the Murray River (first named Hume) on the 16th November 1824.
Charles Throsby – Discovered the Murrumbidgee in April 1821.