Relics from the Calvert Expedition in Central and Northern WA, 1896-97

Come to hear 3 stories in one - First the story of courage, duress and death of 2 explorers in 1896!  Secondly hear about an amazing journey 100 years later. Thirdly in 2024 the RELICS team come to life!

First the story of courage, duress and death of 2 explorers in 1896! 

Larry Wells led the Calvert Exploring Expedition to map the remaining unknown desert regions of WA. Seven men and 20 camels set out – only 5 men returned. They offloaded equipment to lighten their load as water was scarce and camels dying. Two men perished, the Expedition ceased and it took 5 search expeditions to locate the mummified corpses 7 months later. 

Secondly hear about an amazing journey 100 years later

These relics and those also found over the preceding 10 years have been donated to the RGSSA and are a wonderful insight into the past.

Thirdly in 2024 the RELICS team come to life! 

We 4 “Relics” – Liz, George, Peter and Dymphna are currently recording, photographing & digitizing the relics for display and storage. You will hear some special stories and see some relics. What was left behind? It is intriguing!