In June 1840, Eyre left Adelaide with the aim of leading an expedition to the ‘centre’ of the Australian continent – the first colonist to make such an attempt. But in early September he was in despair.
Eyre's ambition to reach the Australian continent's center in June 1840 was initially driven by a desire for exploration and colonization. However, by early September, he faced significant challenges and felt overwhelmed by the difficulties of his endeavor.