Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Oceania > Australia > Melbourne

Burke & Wills / The Start

Burke & Wills  /  The Start


We accept all major credit cards


Framed Photos
Photo Prints
Jigsaw Puzzles
Poster Prints
Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Home Decor


Mary Evans Prints Online

Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library

Burke & Wills / The Start

Robert O Hara Burke and W. J. Wills were the first men to cross Australia from south to north. The start of the expedition from the Royal Park, Melbourne

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 619577

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10070490

1860 Burke Melbourne Start Wills


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of departure for the historic expedition led by Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills, the first men to cross Australia from south to north. Taken in Royal Park, Melbourne in 1860, the image shows the intrepid explorers, Burke on the left and Wills on the right, standing before their team and supplies. The sense of anticipation and determination is palpable as they prepare to embark on the arduous journey that would test their endurance and challenge the limits of human exploration. The Victorian era backdrop of the photograph adds to the sense of historical significance, with the men dressed in their explorer's attire and the horses and carts loaded with provisions. The lush greenery of the park contrasts sharply with the harsh and unforgiving terrain they were about to face. Burke and Wills set out on their expedition on August 20, 1860, with a team of 19 men and 27 camels. Their goal was to reach the Gulf of Carpentaria in the northern part of the continent, a distance of over 1,700 miles (2,700 kilometers). However, the journey was fraught with difficulties, including extreme weather conditions, limited supplies, and misunderstandings among the team members. Despite these challenges, the expedition made significant contributions to the exploration and mapping of Australia, paving the way for future expeditions and opening up new territories for settlement. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of Burke and Wills and their team, and the important role they played in the history of Australia. It is a testament to the human spirit of adventure and the enduring allure of the unknown.

MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



globe_uk
Made in UK
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Gold Escort leaving for Melbourne, Australia
Gold Escort leaving for Melbourne, Australia
Australia / Melbourne
Australia / Melbourne
Moonee Ponds, Australia
Moonee Ponds, Australia
AUSTRALIA: GOLD RUSH, 1852. A sly-grog shop, or unlicensed liquor store, in the goldfields of Victoria, Australia, during the gold rush of the early 1850s. Contemporary English wood engraving
AUSTRALIA: GOLD RUSH, 1852. A sly-grog shop, or unlicensed liquor store, in the goldfields of Victoria, Australia, during the gold rush of the early 1850s. Contemporary English wood engraving
Australia Bound
Australia Bound
Indian Durbar
Indian Durbar
AUSTRALIA: GOLD RUSH, 1852. Forest Creek. Mount Alexander. From Adelaide Hill
AUSTRALIA: GOLD RUSH, 1852. Forest Creek. Mount Alexander. From Adelaide Hill
An exploring party in search of suitable land for a sheep-run, c. 1847 (engraving)
An exploring party in search of suitable land for a sheep-run, c. 1847 (engraving)
Native Princes Arriving in Camp for the Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877
Native Princes Arriving in Camp for the Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877
Melbourne
Melbourne
Soldiers from 3 Para Parachute from a Hercules Aircraft
Soldiers from 3 Para Parachute from a Hercules Aircraft
Staffordshire ST7 4 Map
Staffordshire ST7 4 Map

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed