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2010 is the 150th anniversary of the Burke & Wills Expedition. The expedition was originally called the Victorian Exploring Expedition and its aim was to cross the continent of Australia from Melbourne on the south coast to the north coast, which at the time was uninhabited by the migaloo (white-fella). No one had done this before, and to the Victorian colonists the centre of the continent was unknown, unmapped and unexplored.
The expedition was organised by the Royal Society of Victoria and it became the first to cross the continent. Three men traveled 5,000 kilometres from Melbourne to the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria and then back to the Depôt Camp at Cooper Creek. Seven men died in the attempt, including the leader, Robert O'Hara Burke and the third in command William John Wills. Only one man, John King, survived to return to Melbourne.
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Burke & Wills 150th Anniversary
Limited edition Commemorative Medallion Box Set
This wonderful limited edition commemorative medallion box set is available for just AUD $34.95.
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Burke & Wills 150th Anniversary Events
Burke & Wills Exhibitions on this month
Terra Incognita |
Muslim Cameleers |
Early Melbourne |
Last Days of Burke & Wills |
Castlemaine Connections |
Horsham Library |
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Cowan Gallery, State Library of Victoria. On until 3 October 2010.
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Immigration Museum, Melbourne. On until 19 Sept 2010.
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Old Treasury Building, Melbourne. Sun & Wed, 10.00-16.00.
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Queensland Museum, Brisbane. 4 Aug-5 Dec 2010.
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Castlemaine ArtGallery and Museum. 7 Aug-31 Oct 2010.
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Horsham Library, Victoria. Opens 3 August 2010.
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