Charles Throsby Smith

Charles Throsby Smith
Born(1798-03-01)1 March 1798
Leicester, England
Died25 September 1876(1876-09-25) (aged 78)
Wollongong, New South Wales
Other namesCharley
Known forExploration in New South Wales and pioneer settlement in Wollongong
SpouseSarah Broughton

Charles Throsby Smith (1 March 1798 – 25 September 1876) was an English-born Australian explorer who led the first British expedition to what became Canberra, and a pioneer settler whose land grant became Wollongong. He played a significant role during the settlement's first few decades, making him a founding figure for the city.

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