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

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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 language did Burke and Wills speak?

Australian explorers Burke and Wills spoke English.


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 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 are the ratings and certificates for Burke and Wills - 2006?

Burke and Wills - 2006 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:MA


What transport did Burke and wills come on?

During Burke and Wills' expedition, they used both horses and camels.