"They have just succeeded in raising the two thousand pounds here, by subscription, that was wanted towards an exploration fund, for fitting out an expedition, that will probably start for the interior of our continent next March"

This quote is describing a fundraising effort to finance an exploration into the interior of the continent. The exploration is most likely to start in March of the list below year. The fundraising effort was successful, as the 2 thousand pounds needed for the exploration fund was raised through membership. This suggests that a number of people contributed to the fund, likely out of a shared interest in the exploration of the continent. The exploration is most likely to be a significant undertaking, and the effective fundraising effort is a testimony to the enthusiasm of those included. The expedition will likely offer valuable insight into the interior of the continent, and the results of the expedition could have significant ramifications.