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Burke and Wills

Burke and Wills. Victorian Exploring Expedition. Melbourne in 1860 rich and confident era of establishment: museum, university, gardens, library, gaslight, trains, telegraph Royal Society building where to next? A scientific expedition A search for new grazing land and water

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Burke and Wills

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  1. Burke and Wills

  2. Victorian Exploring Expedition • Melbourne in 1860 • rich and confident • era of establishment: museum, university, gardens, library, gaslight, trains, telegraph • Royal Society building • where to next? • A scientific expedition • A search for new grazing land and water • A race across the continent

  3. Departure 20 August 1860

  4. Departure from Royal Park

  5. First to cross South to North

  6. Despair at the Dig Tree

  7. All hope gone

  8. Tragic endings

  9. First State Funeral

  10. Legacy of the 150th • Memorabilia – stamps, coins, clothing • Environmental audit along the track • New art, writing, music • New historical research, discovery of more artefacts • Define THE Burke and Wills Track • publish electronic and paper guides • erect signage • geocaching

  11. Commemorative Events – Melbourne based, 2010 • Re-launch of the film Burke and Wills 2010 • Signing-up re-enactment August 2010 • Departure re-enactment August 2010 • Writers festival 2010 • State Library of Victoria display

  12. Commemorative Events – Melbourne based, 2011-3 • Art exhibition 2011 • Opera premiere 2011 • Melbourne Cup 2011 • Mock coronial enquiry Nov-Dec 2011 • Funeral re-enactment Jan 2013 • Statue relocation 2013-5

  13. Commemorative Events –Regional • ‘Olympic torch’ style event sequence along the track on the 150th anniversary dates • Typical activities – • Science lectures/school involvement • Commemorative dinner/procession • Concert/Film show/Art exhibition/Debate • Sporting events • Historical tours/displays • Celebration of specific local connections

  14. Rotary brings: Community reputation local, state and national (and international) Community activities Community contact Access to local facilities and resources The Royal Society of Victoria brings: The Burke and Wills connection Commemoration Program already launched Heritage Scientific reputation Access to scientists Collaboration between Rotary and RSV

  15. Possible collaboration – Rotary’s role • Organise signage and installation • Encourage and organise community events along track • Facilitate the mounting of science and educational events • Support the introduction of science education programs in schools along the track • Facilitate the travelling exhibit from State Library – e.g. secure storage in a bank or police station • Departure – participate in organisation of re-enactment

  16. National heroesFirst across the continent

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