On the trail of Louis James Piesse, a key figure in early South Australian settlement and exploration, who participated in Charles Sturt’s 1844 expedition and supported immigrant aid. His brother Septimus co-founded the Piesse and Lubin perfumery. Another brother, Charles Alexander John Piesse, served as Colonial Secretary of Western Australia. The family’s activities spanned London, Dublin, Australia, India, and New Zealand during the 19th century.
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