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Robert O'Hara Burke and William Wills led the 1860-61 expedition to try to cross the continent of Australia, from Melbourne in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria in the north.

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What year did Burke and wills explore?

The Burke and Wills expedition left Melbourne in 1860.


What year did Burke and Wills explore Australia?

The Burke and Wills expedition left Melbourne in 1860.


Where were Burke and Wills told to explore?

They sought the prize offered by South Australia to be the first to cross the continent from south to north.


When did Burke and Wills cross Australia?

Burke and Wills made their ill-fated expedition to cross the Australian continent in 1860-1861.


Who Was the man that was racing with Burke And wills?

Burke and Wills were in an unofficial race with John MacDouall Stuart to cross the continent from south to north and back again.


Were Burke and Wills friends before the journey?

No. Burke and Wills did not know each other before being appointed their positions in the exploration to cross the continent.


When did Burke and Wills explore?

Robert O'Hara Burke and William Wills led the 1860-61expedition to try to cross Australia from Melbourne in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria in the north.


What did Burke and Wills do in 1860?

In 1860, Burke and Wills departed Melbourne to become the first explorers to attempt to cross the continent of Australia from south to north. Their journey was unsuccessful, and both Burke and Wills (and another man, Grey) died out in the Australian desert.


Was Burke wills brother?

No. Explorers Burke and Wills were unrelated.


What was the name of the country that Burke and wills came from?

Burke came from Ireland, Wills from England


What language did Burke and Wills speak?

Australian explorers Burke and Wills spoke English.


What year were Burke and wills?

The exploration of Burke and Wills took place in 1860-1861.