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Robert O’Hara Burke

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December 16, 1860 – Burke and Wills make the fateful decision to push on to the Gulf from Cooper Creek

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Robert O’Hara Burke and William Wills led the expedition that was intended to bring fame and prestige to Victoria: being the first Europeans to cross Australia from south to north and back again. They set out on Monday, 20 August 1860, leaving from Royal Park, Melbourne, and farewelled by around 15,000 people. The exploration party … Continue reading →

November 20, 1860 – Burke and Wills first reach Cooper Creek

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Robert O’Hara Burke and William Wills led the expedition that was intended to bring fame and prestige to Victoria: being the first white people to cross Australia from south to north and back again. They set out on Monday, 20 August 1860, leaving from Royal Park, Melbourne, and farewelled by around 15,000 people. The exploration … Continue reading →

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