[Editor: This poem, written by Laura Wilson, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in “The Little Laureate’s Corner” section of the The Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 17 February 1909.] Burke and Wills. By Laura Wilson (Ringwood, … [Read more...] about Burke and Wills [poem by Laura Wilson, 17 February 1909]
Burke and Wills (subject)
The Burke and Wills expedition (1860-1861)
The Burke and Wills expedition was created with the aim of exploring the Australian interior and finding a suitable path for the Australian Overland Telegraph Line (which would connect Australia with the rest of the world, in terms of fast communication, by linking up with the … [Read more...] about The Burke and Wills expedition (1860-1861)
Who was to blame for the tragedy of Burke and Wills? [25 April 1937]
[Editor: This article, critical of Robert O’Hara Burke’s leadership during the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in the “Out of the Library” section of The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 25 April 1937.] Who was to blame for the tragedy of Burke and Wills? There … [Read more...] about Who was to blame for the tragedy of Burke and Wills? [25 April 1937]
Perished in desert: Story of Burke and Wills’ fatal exploring expedition recalled [19 June 1913]
[Editor: This article, critical of Robert O’Hara Burke’s leadership during the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in The Rigby Star (Rigby, Idaho, USA), 19 June 1913.] Perished in desert Story of Burke and Wills’ fatal exploring expedition recalled. Disaster … [Read more...] about Perished in desert: Story of Burke and Wills’ fatal exploring expedition recalled [19 June 1913]
Burke and Wills [25 May 1875]
[Editor: This untitled article, written in response to some rumours about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in The Gipsland Times (Sale, Vic.), 25 May 1875.] [Burke and Wills] We are not sorry that Mr A. W. Howitt, of Bairnsdale, has given the finishing stroke … [Read more...] about Burke and Wills [25 May 1875]
King and the death of O’Hara Burke [letter from A. W. Howitt, 24 May 1875]
[Editor: This letter from Alfred William Howitt (1830-1908), who led a rescue party in search of the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in The Mount Alexander Mail (Castlemaine, Vic.), 24 May 1875. The letter, written in response to some rumours about the Burke and Wills … [Read more...] about King and the death of O’Hara Burke [letter from A. W. Howitt, 24 May 1875]
The fate of O’Hara Burke [1 May 1875]
[Editor: This article, written in response to some rumours about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in The Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic.), 1 May 1875. The article was originally published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney).] The fate of O’Hara … [Read more...] about The fate of O’Hara Burke [1 May 1875]
Burke and Wills [book review, 12 June 1937]
[Editor: This book review of Dig, by Frank Clune, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in the “Current Literature” section of The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 12 June 1937.] Burke and Wills. Mr. Frank Clune has chosen a fascinating subject; the … [Read more...] about Burke and Wills [book review, 12 June 1937]
Burke and Wills [16 February 1910]
[Editor: This article about the Burke and Wills expedition was published in the Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (Newcastle, NSW), 16 February 1910.] Burke and Wills. This year brings the jubilee of the departure of the Burke and Wills expedition. With it … [Read more...] about Burke and Wills [16 February 1910]
The Explorer’s Grave [poem by J. Sheridan Moore, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This poem by J. Sheridan Moore, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] The Explorer’s Grave. By J. Sheridan Moore. “While rolling rivers into seas shall run, “And round the space … [Read more...] about The Explorer’s Grave [poem by J. Sheridan Moore, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
Chronology of the expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This article about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Chronology of the expedition. 1860 August 20. — The Expedition started from Melbourne. December 16. — Burke, Wills, King, and … [Read more...] about Chronology of the expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
Burke’s last letter [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: These extracts from the journal of Robert O’Hara Burke, of the Burke and Wills expedition, were published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Burke’s last letter. “I hope we shall be done justice to. We fulfilled our task, but were … [Read more...] about Burke’s last letter [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
Central Australia: Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This article, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Central Australia. Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition. Nothing could be more uncertain, not even the … [Read more...] about Central Australia: Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
William John Wills [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This article about William John Wills, of the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] William John Wills. It was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Burke, on his undertaking the leadership of the … [Read more...] about William John Wills [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
Robert O’Hara Burke [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This article about Robert O’Hara Burke, of the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Robert O’Hara Burke. While we are yet, in reverential and grateful sorrow, meditating on the sad end of one … [Read more...] about Robert O’Hara Burke [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
The Fate of the Explorers [poem by Henry Kendall, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] The Fate of the Explorers. By Henry Kendall. Set your face towards the darkness, tell of deserts weird and … [Read more...] about The Fate of the Explorers [poem by Henry Kendall, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills [broadsheet, 1862]
[Editor: This broadsheet about the Burke and Wills expedition was published in 1862. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills. The Fate … [Read more...] about A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills [broadsheet, 1862]
The Burke and Wills expedition [list of articles]
The Burke and Wills expedition was created with the aim of exploring the Australian interior and finding a suitable path for the Australian Overland Telegraph Line. The expedition of nineteen men departed from Royal Park, Melbourne, on 20 August 1860, led by Robert O’Hara Burke. … [Read more...] about The Burke and Wills expedition [list of articles]
Chapter 20 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939). It includes a section about the Burke and Wills expedition.] Chapter XX The heart of the continent Flinders’s plan — George Grey’s journeys — Eyre’s journey to … [Read more...] about Chapter 20 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
The Burke and Wills Expedition: One of a Series of Poems [poem, by a Native of Australia, 1863]
[Editor: An eight-page booklet of an anonymously-authored poem regarding the Burke and Wills expedition.] The Burke and Wills Expedition. One of a Series of Poems, by A Native of Australia. Melbourne: Printed and published by Henry S. Ward, 89, Little … [Read more...] about The Burke and Wills Expedition: One of a Series of Poems [poem, by a Native of Australia, 1863]
Further efforts to find Burke and Wills [chapter 34 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This article, about attempts made to find and rescue the Burke and Wills expedition, is chapter 34 of “The story of Australia”, by Martin Hambleton, published in The Sunday Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 17 February 1935.] The story of Australia. — XXXIV. Further efforts … [Read more...] about Further efforts to find Burke and Wills [chapter 34 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Last scenes of Burke and Wills tragedy [chapter 33 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This article, about the Burke and Wills expedition, is chapter 33 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton, published in The Sunday Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 10 February 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXIII Last scenes of Burke and Wills tragedy Burke … [Read more...] about Last scenes of Burke and Wills tragedy [chapter 33 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
A grim fight for life [chapter 32 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This article, about the Burke and Wills expedition, is chapter 32 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton, published in The Sunday Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 3 February 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXII A grim fight for life On February 9, 1861, Burke … [Read more...] about A grim fight for life [chapter 32 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Burke and Wills expedition [chapter 31 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This article, about the Burke and Wills expedition, is chapter 31 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton, published in The Sunday Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 27 January 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXI Burke and Wills expedition In September, 1858, Mr. … [Read more...] about Burke and Wills expedition [chapter 31 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The Fate of the Explorers [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] The Fate of the Explorers. (A Fragment) Set your face toward the darkness — tell of Deserts weird and wide, Where unshaken woods are huddled, and low, … [Read more...] about The Fate of the Explorers [poem by Henry Kendall]