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Burke and Wills Monument
Slide showing a black and white photograph of the Burke and Wills Monument in the city of Melbourne in Australia. The Burke and Wills Statue by Charles Summers is located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, Melbourne. In 186061, Robert O Hara Burke and William John Wills led an expedition of 19 men with the intention of crossing Australia from Melbourne in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria in the north. Part of Box 100. Boswell Collection. Slide number 34. Date: circa 1890
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Australian Burke Collins Corner Crossing Gulf Intention Located Melbourne Summers Swanston Wills
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1. Title: "Burke and Wills Monument, Melbourne, Australia - A Tribute to the Heroes of the First Crossing Expedition" This photograph captures the Burke and Wills Monument, located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. The monument is a tribute to Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills, who led an historic expedition in 1860-61 with the ambitious goal of crossing Australia from Melbourne in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria in the north. The monument, designed by Charles Summers, stands as a testament to the courage and determination of these early Australian explorers. The statue, which depicts Burke and Wills on horseback, has become a significant landmark in Melbourne's rich history. The photograph, believed to have been taken in the late 19th century, provides a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the Australian outback was still largely unexplored and the challenges of crossing the vast and unforgiving terrain were immense. Burke and Wills set out with 19 men, and their journey was marked by hardships and tragedy. Despite their ultimate failure to reach their destination, their expedition paved the way for future explorers and helped to open up the vast and mysterious land that is Australia. This photograph is a reminder of the indomitable spirit of exploration and the enduring legacy of Burke and Wills, whose story continues to inspire and captivate generations of Australians and visitors to this great country. [Date: circa 1890, Melbourne, Australia, Burke and Wills Monument, Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills, Charles Summers, Collins and Swanston Streets, Expedition, Crossing Australia, First Explorers, Australian History, Landmark]
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