[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]
Robert O’Hara Burke (1821-1861) (subject)
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]
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’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]
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]
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]