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A forgotten hunter

In the early 19th century there were two German naturalists, Robert, 1804 – 1865, and Richard Schomburgk, 1811 -1891. In British service, both explored Guyana from 1835 to 1844. Robert stayed in British service and was knighted “Sir Robert” by queen Victoria. Later he served as British consul in Siam. Several plants and animals are named for him, among them the now extinct Schomburgk’s Deer. Richard returned to Germany first, but emigrated to South Australia in 1849. In 1850 he planted the first vineyard in Down Under near Gawler and founded the Gawler Museum. Later he became director of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

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Interesting. South Australia was only settled first in 1836. My ancestors arrived 1838 to 1839. 1849 was pretty early. Many of Adelaide's streets were named after pro intent German residents, Grenfell, Rundle, Grote, among others. Now anglicised pronunciation.

Schomburgk, the name I've heard of, either Australia or Africa, or both?

Gawler is between Adelaide and the Barossa.

Thanks for posting. To be confined ...