A Desperate Fortune: Matthew Flinders' Australia
A documentary style drama depicting the life and times of one of Australia's greatest explorers. Matthew Flinders was the first man to circumnavigate the vast island continent known in the 18th century as New Holland. However few people are aware that he was also the first person to formally name it Australia.
- Overview
- Cast
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A Desperate Fortune: Matthew Flinders' Australia
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1988
Runtime
0h 45m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
A Desperate Fortune: Matthew Flinders' Australia
Director
Antony J. Bowman
Description
A documentary style drama depicting the life and times of one of Australia's greatest explorers. Matthew Flinders was the first man to circumnavigate the vast island continent known in the 18th century as New Holland. However few people are aware that he was also the first person to formally name it Australia.
