John Ovens | |
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| Born | 1788 |
| Died | 7 December 1825 (aged 36–37) |
| Burial place | Devonshire Street Cemetery Garden Island St Thomas Rest Park |
John Ovens (1788 – 7 December 1825) was an Irish-born soldier, civil engineer and explorer of Australia. He was aide-de-camp to Sir Thomas Brisbane, governor of New South Wales and explored the Murrumbidgee River and Monaro (New South Wales) district with Capt. Mark Currie.[1]