Chevert Expedition of 1875

The Chevert expedition was led and financed by William Macleay. The purpose of the expedition was to collect natural history samples from New Guinea and the Torres Strait. The Chevert sailed from Sydney on May 18, 1875 and returned in September that year. Scientific specimens collected included approximately 1,000 birds, 800 fish, reptiles, insects, molluscs, plants and ethnographic objects.[1][2][3][4]

William Macleay top left and the Chevert

References

"Chevert Expedition (1875)". Australian Encyclopedia of Science. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
Fulton, Graham R. & Bialek, Peter. "The Chevert: A History". Trove, National Library of Australia. Retrieved 7 February 2020.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
"The Chevert Expedition". Trove, National Library of Australia, from The Rockhamption Bulletin 1871-1878) 29 October 1875 Page 3. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
"Departure of the Chevert for New Guinea". Trove, National Library of Australia, from The Illawarra Mercury. 21 May, 1875 Page 2. Retrieved 7 February 2020.

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[ency-1] "Chevert Expedition (1875)". Australian Encyclopedia of Science. Retrieved 7 February 2020.

[chev-2] Fulton, Graham R. & Bialek, Peter. "The Chevert: A History". Trove, National Library of Australia. Retrieved 7 February 2020.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[Rock-3] "The Chevert Expedition". Trove, National Library of Australia, from The Rockhamption Bulletin 1871-1878) 29 October 1875 Page 3. Retrieved 7 February 2020.

[Mercury-4] "Departure of the Chevert for New Guinea". Trove, National Library of Australia, from The Illawarra Mercury. 21 May, 1875 Page 2. Retrieved 7 February 2020.