Leslie, Patrick—
Considered the father of settlement on the Darling Downs. Settled on the
Condamine, 1840.
"L'Esperance" (The) and "Recherche"— With Admiral Bruni D'Entrecasteaux, to seek La Perouse. Anchored on the south coast. 1792
Lewis, J.W.— Took charge of an expedition, sent by the Governor of South Australia, to determine the channels, directions and size of the many rivers that flowed from Queensland through South Australia into Lake Eyre. 1875.
Light, Colonel— Surveyed the shores of St. Vincent's Gulf and site of the present town of Adelaide. 1836.
"Limmen" (The) "Zeemeuw," and "De Brak"—
Under command of Abel Janz Tasman. 1644.
Lindsay, David—
Sent by the South Australian Government to complete the exploration of
Arnheim's Land. On the whole the country passed over was favourable for
settlement some of it being first class sugar country. 1883.
Lockyer, Major—
Made a boat excursion up the Brisbane River. 1825.
Founded King George's Sound, which was abandoned in 1830 in favour of the
Swan River colony. 1826
Macdonald, J. G.— With a small party, visited the Plains of Promise. Discovered a more practicable route for cattle and sheep to the magnificent western pastoral lands on the Flinders. 1865.
Macfarlane, Thomas— Attempted to get inland north of the Bight, but was forced to turn back after suffering great hardship. He found fairly-grassed country, but waterless. 1863.