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Edward John Eyre was born in Whipsnade, Bedfordshire in England. His father was Anthony William Eyre and his mother was Sarah, née Mapleton.
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Edward had originally intended to join the army, but he later decided to move to Australia, at his father's suggestion.
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On his 24th birthday, Edward, Baxter and two native boys to try to find an overland route to the West. He named Gawler Range and Lake Torrens. This trip was a failure though, they never once found a single body of water.
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Edward met WYlie, an Aboriginal young man, on a return trip from trading some livestock. Wylie would become a trusted companion.
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Edward and Wylie came across a group dedicated to exploring an overland route to the West. Edward funded a large quantity of this project and even suggested that they try heading North, instead of West. The trip was not a success, unfortunately.
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John Baxter was killed in te silent of the night by two Aborigines, who then stole most of the supplies and left Edward and Wylie.
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He had a salary of £800 and a living allowance of £400. He had many fightswith George Grey, so Edward returned to ENgland in 1853.
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Edward was given this medal and had three of his papers published.
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He was said to be a 'capable and humane administrator'.
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Although he was a good governor, he was unpopular.
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Edward declared martial law. A total of 608 deaths, 600 floggings and over 1,000 burnt-down houses.
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Edward and many others arrested George William Gordon, major suspect for the riots, and had him hung. This was seen as a cruel and monstrous act in Europe, so Edward was sent home.
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His expenses were paid by the British Goverment.
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Edward John Eyre was burried in Whitechurch, near Tavistock. His remaining family was his wife sinse 1850, Adelaide Fanny, and his five children.
