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Robert O'Hara Burke (1821–1861), Australian explorer

Robert O'Hara Burke (6 May 1821– c. 28 June 1861) was an Irish soldier and police officer, who achieved fame as an Australian explorer. He was the leader of the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition, which was the first expedition to cross Australia from south to north, finding a route across the continent from the settled areas of Victoria to the Gulf of Carpentaria.

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Title: Robert O'Hara Burke (1821–1861), Australian explorer

Caption: Robert O'Hara Burke (6 May 1821– c. 28 June 1861) was an Irish soldier and police officer, who achieved fame as an Australian explorer. He was the leader of the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition, which was the first expedition to cross Australia from south to north, finding a route across the continent from the settled areas of Victoria to the Gulf of Carpentaria

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Print size: 32.9 × 45.7 cm | 1531.5 × 2122.8 in (300 dpi)

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