William John Wills (1834-1861)
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William John Wills (1834-1861)
Engraving of William John Wills, the Australian surveyor and explorer, pictured in 1860. Wills was born in England and emigrated to Australia in 1852, joining the staff of Melbournes observatory. In 1860 he joined Robert O Hara Burkes expedition to travel across the continent of Australia from South to North, by foot. Burke, Wills and John King reached the north shore of Australia, but only King survived the return journey to Melbourne
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1834 1852 1860 1862 Australian Born Burke Continent Emigrated Explorer Foot Joined Joining Journey Melbourne Observatory Pictured Reached Return Shore Staff Surveyor Survived Wills
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