Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia From Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria
CHAPTER 11.
Proceedings in Melbourne.--Meeting of the Exploration Committee. --Tardy Resolutions.--Departure of Mr. Howitt.--Patriotic Effort of Mr. Orkney.--South Australian Expedition under Mr. McKinlay.--News of White Men and Camels having been seen by Natives in the Interior.--Certain Intelligence of the Fate of the Explorers reaches Melbourne.