William John Wills
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William John Wills
William John Wills (1834—1861)[1] was an English surveyor. He was born in Totnes, Devon. He became one of the first explorers to cross Australia from the south to the north. The expedition became known as the Burke and Wills expedition. It ended in disaster, when both Wills and the leader, Robert O'Hara Burke, died from starvation at Cooper Creek on their return journey.
William John Wills Media
Statue of William John Wills in Botanic Gardens, St Arnaud in Victoria. In 1858 Wills assisted in surveying the original streets of St Arnaud.
- Graves of Robert O'Hara Burke (1821–1861) and William John Wills (1834–1861) at Melbourne General Cemetery 2.jpg
Graves of Burke and Wills at Melbourne General Cemetery
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