Records of the Burke and Wills Expedition
Records of the Burke and Wills Expedition

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Published: 1857

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The records of the expedition, including correspondence, despatches and reports; the field notes of William John Wills (second in command); the minutes of the Royal Society (1857-1862); sketches of Ludwig Becker. Other groups relating to the various relief expeditions include the diaries of A.W. Howitt, records of W. Landsborough's contingent party, and the expeditions of Captain Norman and F. Walker. Includes a testimonial to John King from East Collingwood Municipal Council, 16th December, 1861 and a certificate presented to John King, as the only survivor of the advanced party of the Victorian Exploration Expedition, also several other certificates (MC 5, DR 2) ; Agreements, dated 1860-1861 (MC 5, DR 6). Includes a contract drawn up between the R.S.V. Exploration Committee and Huxley, Parker and Co. for work required in the erection of a monument in the Melbourne General Cemetery. Dated 22 April, 1863 (MCFB 1). Includes: A letter, sent from Burke to Messrs. Milton and Wicks, ordering trousers, a shirt and boots. Undated. Mounted on cardboard ; Testimonials presented to John King by the Chairman and members of the municipal council of Amherst ; A testimonial to John King from the Mayor, Aldermen, Councillors and citizens of the City of Melbourne, dated 9th December 1861. Mounted on wood. (MCFB 7)

The Aboriginal Story of Burke and Wills
The Aboriginal Story of Burke and Wills

Author: Ian Clark

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2013-07-22

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 0643108106

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The Aboriginal Story of Burke and Wills is the first major study of Aboriginal associations with the Burke and Wills expedition of 1860–61. A main theme of the book is the contrast between the skills, perceptions and knowledge of the Indigenous people and those of the new arrivals, and the extent to which this affected the outcome of the expedition. The book offers a reinterpretation of the literature surrounding Burke and Wills, using official correspondence, expedition journals and diaries, visual art, and archaeological and linguistic research – and then complements this with references to Aboriginal oral histories and social memory. It highlights the interaction of expedition members with Aboriginal people and their subsequent contribution to Aboriginal studies. The book also considers contemporary and multi-disciplinary critiques that the expedition members were, on the whole, deficient in bush craft, especially in light of the expedition’s failure to use Aboriginal guides in any systematic way. Generously illustrated with historical photographs and line drawings, The Aboriginal Story of Burke and Wills is an important resource for Indigenous people, Burke and Wills history enthusiasts and the wider community. This book is the outcome of an Australian Research Council project.

The A to Z of the Discovery and Exploration of Australia
The A to Z of the Discovery and Exploration of Australia

Author: Alan Day

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2009-06-19

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 081086326X

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This engaging reference examines the history of, the search for, and the discovery of Australia, taking full account of the evidence for and the speculation surrounding possible earlier contacts by the Ancient Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese seamen. Day brings the expeditions to life, expressing the desires that drove great sea captains deeper into turbulent waters searching for caches of spice, silks, and precious metals. Covers a wide variety of topics, including _ Seamen from eight nations _ The recovery of storm wrecked ships _ Diplomatic treaties _ Priority of discovery disputes _ Military and civil explorers and surveyors _ Topographical features _ Geographical terms and places _ Rivers and river system

Seeking the Centre
Seeking the Centre

Author: Roslynn Doris Haynes

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 9780521571111

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The desert has a hypnotic presence in Australian culture, simultaneously alluring and repellent. The 'Centre' is distant and unknown to most Australians, yet has become a symbol of the country. This exciting book, highly illustrated in full colour, reveals the singular impact that the desert, both geographical and metaphorical, has had on Australian culture. At the heart of the book is the profound relationship that Aboriginal Australians have with the desert, and the complex ways in which they have been seen by white people in this context.