Burke and Wills - From the Vault
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Show Notes
It was the most expensive, ambitious — and disastrous — expedition in Australian history. And somehow, it’s also one of the most famous.
In this From the Vault Squiz Kids Shortcut, we rewind to 1860 and follow the ill-fated journey of Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills, who set out to become the first white explorers to cross Australia from south to north. What followed was a trail of poor planning, bad decisions, ignored advice — and heartbreaking consequences.
Listen carefully — there’s a Squiz at the end.