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Because Robert O'Hara Burke and William Wills were the first to travel through western and northern Queensland, there are several places named after them in that part of Queensland.
- Burketown
- Burke River
- O'Hara's Gap in the Selwyn Ranges
Burke and Wills were both from Victoria, so there are numerous sites around the state commemorating the two men.
- Burke Museum, Beechworth (where Burke was Superintendent of Police for some time) and a minument to Burke in Castlemaine, where he was also Superintendent
- A monumental bronze statue, currently in the centre of Melbourne, but which has previously been in various other locations around Melbourne
- A memorial cairn in Melbourne's Royal Park, the point of Burke and Wills' departure
- A Burke & Wills memorial fountain in Ballarat's main street
- A monument in the main Bendigo Cemetery
- The Dig Tree, the Burke Tree and other monuments at Cooper Creek, where the men spent their final weeks awaiting rescue
- A huge memorial in Melbourne General Cemetery
- The Victorian electorate of Wills is named after William Wills.
In addition:
The Haast Pass area of New Zealand was being explored about the time of the searches for Burke and Wills. Julius von Haast named several features after them, There is the Burke River, and the Wills River, both extraordinarily different from the country of their patronym's exploration country.
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Who had the horse Burke or Wills?
Burke had a horse named Billy. Billy was one of the last horses to die, surviving most of the way to the Gulf and back.
How did Burke and wills marry?
They didn't.
When did Burke and wills arrive at the Gulf of Carpentaria?
Burke and Wills reached the tidal flats of the Gulf of Carpentaria on 11 February 1861.
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.
Did Burke and Wills meet aborigines?
Yes. Explorers Burke and Wills did meet Aborigines. Initially,the indigenous people tried to assist the explorers by feeding them. However, Burke became suspicious of the Aborigines and fearful that they were stealing supplies, so he frightened them off with gunshots. As a result, the indigenous people abandoned Burke and Wills, although they did keep John King alive.
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.
Who had the horse Burke or Wills?
Burke had a horse named Billy. Billy was one of the last horses to die, surviving most of the way to the Gulf and back.
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
