It was part of the exploration of the Australian continent, and has no effect on us today, except perhaps as an inspiration.
Despite enduring incredibly gruelling conditions on their expedition, it cannot be said that Burke and Wills benefit modern Australians today. The Burke and Wills expedition did not bring any notable benefits to Australia. It could be said that their expedition added to the knowledge of the Australian interior, but more knowledge was gained by the many search parties sent out to find them. It was, unfortunately, a large and expensive expedition that, in the end, proved quite futile.
From Adelaide, Burke and Wills travelled north to just west of today's Balranald, north to Menindee, Torowoto, Bulloo and reached their camp at Cooper Creek. From here they made their way to the corner where Queensland and South Australia meet (but do not meet any other state), then north to the Gulf of Carpentaria. A map of Burke and Wills' route can be found at the related link below.
he found America so be glad Americans!
We still pay taxes,still hace olympic games,quarters are still the same.
Alexandra Burke
Bob Wills was born on March 6, 1905 and died on May 13, 1975. Bob Wills would have been 70 years old at the time of death or 110 years old today.
Chill Wills died on December 15, 1978 at the age of 75.
Arleigh Burke was born on October 19, 1901 and died on January 1, 1996. Arleigh Burke would have been 94 years old at the time of death or 113 years old today.
Frank Burke was born on February 16, 1880 and died on September 17, 1946. Frank Burke would have been 66 years old at the time of death or 135 years old today.
Johnny Burke was born on October 3, 1908 and died on February 25, 1964. Johnny Burke would have been 55 years old at the time of death or 106 years old today.
Jimmy Burke was born on October 12, 1874 and died on March 26, 1942. Jimmy Burke would have been 67 years old at the time of death or 140 years old today.
Edmund Burke was born on January 12, 1729 and died on July 9, 1797. Edmund Burke would have been 68 years old at the time of death or 286 years old today.