The newly formed government of Victoria, together with the public, encouraged Burke and Wills to achieve the first crossing of Australia from south to north, as it would have enhanced Victoria's position. These men led the expedition that was supposed to bring fame and prestige to Victoria: unfortunately, it ended in disaster.
No. Explorers Burke and Wills were unrelated.
Burke and Wills travelled from Melbourne, Victoria to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
The exploration of Burke and Wills took place in 1860-1861.
Australian explorers Burke and Wills spoke English.
Burke came from Ireland, Wills from England
The Burke and Wills expedition left Melbourne in 1860.
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.
The Burke and Wills expedition left Melbourne in 1860.
Thoroughly. Burke and Wills both died in June/July 1861.
During Burke and Wills' expedition, they used both horses and camels.
Burke and Wills - 2006 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:MA
Burke and Wills crossed through the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert.