Dictionary of Sydney

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Roe, John Septimus

Naval officer, surveyor and explorer whose circumnavigation of Australia in 1817 expanded Cook's survey. He left extensive records of his 16 journeys of exploration.

Milestone
Born
Newbury, Berkshire, England
08 May 1797
Arrived Sydney
Sep 1817
Departed Sydney
1824
Died
Western Australia
28 May 1878
Occupation
Position
1822