These explorations, while adding to our knowledge of the interior of Australia, have only confirmed the impression that it was not worth knowing. [_Authorities:_ Rev.G.Grimm, _Discovsry and Exploration of Australia_ (Melbourne, 1888); A.F.Calvert, _Discovery of Australia_, 1893; _Exploration of Australia_, 1895; _Early Voyages to Australia_, Hakluyt Society.].