The 1820s saw further exploration in the Canberra area associated with the construction of a road from Sydney to the Goulburn plains. While working on the project, Charles Throsby learned of a nearby lake and river from the local Indigenous peoples and he accordingly sent Wild to lead a small party to investigate the site.
The 1820s witnessed further exploration in the Canberra area related to the construction of a road from Sydney to the Goulburn plains. During the project, Charles Throsby learned about a nearby lake and river from local Indigenous people, prompting him to send Wild on a small expedition to investigate the site.