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What role did Wills have in the Burke and Wills expedition?
On the Burke and Wills expedition, Wills was initially appointed as third-in-command, surveyor, astronomical and meteorological observer.When George Landells resigned after a dispute with Burke (some...
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How important was Burke and Wills expedition?
The Burke and Wills expedition had the potential to be very important to the state of Victoria. Burke and Wills, like John McDouall Stuart in South Australia, were seeking a suitable route for a...
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What year was the Burke and Wills expedition?
The ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition across Australia was in 1860-1861.
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Why did Burke and Wills go on an expedition?
The Burke and Wills expedition had the potential to be very important to the state of Victoria. Burke and Wills, like John McDouall Stuart in South Australia, were seeking a suitable route for a...
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Where did Burke and Wills start their expedition?
The expedition of Burke and Wills set out on Monday, 20 August 1860, leaving from Royal Park, Melbourne, Victoria and was farewelled by around 15,000 people lining the streets of the city.