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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.
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.
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Was Burke wills brother?
No. Explorers Burke and Wills were unrelated.
Where did Burke and Wills travel from?
Burke and Wills travelled from Melbourne, Victoria to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
What year were Burke and wills?
The exploration of Burke and Wills took place in 1860-1861.
What language did Burke and Wills speak?
Australian explorers Burke and Wills spoke English.
What was the name of the country that Burke and wills came from?
Burke came from Ireland, Wills from England
What year did Burke and wills explore?
The Burke and Wills expedition left Melbourne in 1860.
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 sources say Burke fired Landells), Wills was then appointed second-in-command.
What year did Burke and Wills explore Australia?
The Burke and Wills expedition left Melbourne in 1860.
Is Burke and Wills dead?
Thoroughly. Burke and Wills both died in June/July 1861.
What transport did Burke and wills come on?
During Burke and Wills' expedition, they used both horses and camels.
What are the ratings and certificates for Burke and Wills - 2006?
Burke and Wills - 2006 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:MA
Did Burke and Wills cross Simpson Desert?
Burke and Wills crossed through the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert.
