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Burke and Wills

Who were Burke and Wills?

Burke and Wills were explorers. Burke was a police inspector and Wills was a doctor and surveyor.

What did they do?

Burke and Wills died exploring.They were the first people to WALK from Melbourne to Flinders River and back to Melbourne.They also discovered new things.

Why are they important to Australia?

They discovered Simpson Desert.


Written by Annie and Jasmine 3/4D

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