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Who was Edmund Burke?

Edmund Burke was a statesman and political theorist who served for many years in the House of Commons of Great Britain as a member of the Whig party. Burke is remembered f… (MORE)

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On the Wallaby

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One of my favourite past-times is driving and exploring with my husband (and my dog). In WikiAnswers, I am constantly "On the wallaby". Passionate about all things Australian, I roam all over WikiAnswers, answering questions that have the remotest connection to Australiana ... and some that don't ... as my interests are far and wide.

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Who went on the exploration of Burke and Wills?

This exploration was led by Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills. Accompanying them on their trek to the Gulf was John King and Charlie Gray. Other members… (MORE)

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On the Wallaby

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One of my favourite past-times is driving and exploring with my husband (and my dog). In WikiAnswers, I am constantly "On the wallaby". Passionate about all things Australian, I roam all over WikiAnswers, answering questions that have the remotest connection to Australiana ... and some that don't ... as my interests are far and wide.

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In Explorers and Expeditions

Why did Burke and Wills explore?

When the South Australian government offered a reward of two thousand pounds to the first expedition to reach the northern coast, it started a chain of events that affected a …Scottish explorer by the name of John McDowall/McDougall Stuart, a young Englishman by the name of William Wills, and an Irishman named Robert O'Hara Burke. Due to the South Australian challenge, the Victorian Government decided to sponsor its own extremely well-funded and well-equipped expedition from south to north. The proposed expedition was widely publicised, and confidence in its success rode on the back of the new wealth being enjoyed by the young colony of Victoria in the wake of the goldrushes. Wills had more bush experience than Burke. He was apparently a likeable young man with leadership potential. Originally, he was third in command, but because Burke (a rather fiery tempered chap who did not like his judgments being questioned) had a run-in with his original second-in-command, Landells, he was fired - and Wills was promoted to second-in-command. 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 telegraph line from the southern regions of Australia to the north. A telegraph link to the rest of the world was available off Java, but it had to be linked to a centre in the north, then an overland telegraph line constructed to carry messages down to the main cities in the south. This would provide a very important link for Australia to the rest of the world, and Victoria wanted to be the first state to receive overseas news, as this would be a psychological advantage for the state. It also could have been the winning card to tip the authorities in favour of making Melbourne Australia's national capital in the future, over the larger and older Sydney (as it was, neither Melbourne nor Sydney was chosen). Both South Australia and Victoria were vying to be the first to make a successful crossing of the continent, and both states offered sizable rewards. Burke and Wills represented the Victorian bid to cross the continent. In the end, due to their premature deaths, the Burke and Wills expedition sadly had no lasting importance or significance for Australia, except in history books. (MORE)

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In Newspapers and Magazines

How can I search for an article in the East Liverpool Review newspaper about the murder of Kevin Burke ofEast Liverpool Ohio in 1988?

Kevin's name is Burks and he was killed November 16, 1987. He was found on November 27, 1987 in brush creek park. He was shot and had his throat slashed. His murderers are Pet… (MORE)

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How do you get the Burke Williams room smell?

The woman at the desk of the spa said it is a small crock pot filled with water and drops of essential oil - Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Geranium and Lavander.

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In Actors & Actresses

Is Billie Burke actress related to Billy Burke?

No... they are NOT related. Billy Burke from twilight (bellas dad)..and the good witch from wizard of oz are not related.

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Giago Walles-Munhoz

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What did Burke and Wills do?

Robert O'Hara Burke and William Wills were Australian explorers. They led the expedition that was supposed to bring fame and prestige to Victoria: being the first to cross Aus… (MORE)

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What is better the you phone 5c or 5s?

the 5s because it has better service but it dosent have diffrent colrs just silver gold and black

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Anand Mehta

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Statistician / Economist formerly employed in various Government Departments in the UK, freelance mathematics and statistics tutor since retiring in 2008, Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society.

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In Math and Arithmetic

What is the answer to 20c plus 5 equals 5c plus 65?

20c + 5 = 5c + 65 Divide through by 5: 4c + 1 = c + 13 Subtract c from both sides: 3c + 1 = 13 Subtract 1 from both sides: 3c = 12 Divide both sides by 3: c = 4

Don Dfoofnik

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There are three kinds of answers: ones that are mostly right, ones that are mostly wrong, and those that once were right but now are wrong.

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In Literature & Language

Who is Leslie Burke?

The fictional character Leslie Burke is the girl who becomes Jess Aarons' best friend and confidante in Bridge to Terabithia. In the 2007 movie adaptation, she was portray… (MORE)