The Dig Tree

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1. The expedition of 1860-1861 was the idea of what society in Victoria? Royal Society of Victoria Victorian Government Scientific Society of Victoria Explorers Society of Victoria

2. Before being chosen to lead the expedition to the Gulf of Carpentaria, Robert O'Hara Burke was employed as what? Accountant Teacher Stockman Police Officer

3. Williams Wills official job during the exploration was? Camel Wrangler Doctor Chef Surveyor

4. Who was not in the expedition party when it left Melbourne? William Wright Ludwig Becker George Landells Hermann Beckler

5. After tireless preparation, on what date did the Burke and Wills Expedition (although not titled that then) leave Melbourne? September 20 1860 May 20 1860 August 20 1861 August 20 1860

6. Who was the first man to leave the expedition voluntarily? Samla George Landells Ludwig Becker Charles Ferguson

7. When the convoy arrived in Swan Hill, what did Burke find waiting for him in an urgent telegram? Marriage proposal from Julia Matthews Instructions to turn the convoy around and head home to Melbourne A Knighthood Warrant for his arrest

8. On October 1, as Burke was on his way to Menindee, he ordered that each man could only carry how many kilograms of personal equipment? 20kg 15kg 10kg 25kg

9. When did Burke and Wills arrive in Menindee? November 10 October 21 October 30 October 15

10. In direct contravention of orders, Burke first split-up of his party occurred at Menindee. Who did Burke choose NOT to take with him on the trek of some 600 kilometres to Coopers Creek? Dost Mohomet William Brahe Hermann Beckler Charley Gray

11. On October 30 at Torowoto, Burke once again changed his plans by sending a member back to Menindee with Aboriginal trackers to pick up the remainder of the stores and take them to Coopers Creek. Who was chosen? William Brahe William Wills Charley Gray William Wright

12. When did Burke and Wills arrive on the red-clay shores of Coopers Creek? November 11 December 1 November 5 December 25

13. At Coopers Creek, Burke split his party again. In his race for the top end, Burke thought it best to have only four men in total for the 3000 kilometre round-trip. Who was NOT chosen to go along? William Brahe John King Charley Gray William Wills

14. On December 27, Burke and Wills hit the jackpot when they came across a river, part of the Georgina River system, that would take them almost directly north to the coast. What was the name of this river? Albany River Murray River Diamantina River Flinders River

15. True or False: On January 30, 1861, Burke and Wills reached the east-west track crossed by August Gregory in 1856, thereby fulfilling the official responsibility of the expedition. True False

16. Burke and Wills reached the Gulf of Carpentaria, and gazed upon the ocean and swim in its water. True False

17. Tragedy begins: Out of the four men who had travelled north, who did not make it back to Coopers? Answer: (Surname or both names)

18. On April 21, 1861, the northern group of the Burke and Wills expedition arrived back in Coopers/Camp 65 to find the campsite empty. By how much had the men missed Brahe and company? Brahe left April 20 Brahe left on April 1 Brahe had left after the three months had expired Brahe left the same day

19. Although under instructions to head to Coopers as soon as possible, when did William Wright finally leave for Coopers Creek? January 26, 1861 February 26, 1861 December 26, 1860 November 25, 1860

20. Wright's trip north soon turned into one filled with no end of horrors. By the time they reach Bulloo Lakes, approx. 150 kilometres short of their destination, no man was in condition to carry on. Who was one of the few men not to die at Bulloo or on the journey back? Stone Beckler Purcell Becker

21. Seeing the Brahe had left, and with next to no supplies left, Burke decided to head for where? Went cross-country to Brisbane Followed Coopers Creek to reach Mt. Hopeless and Adelaide Went via Broken Hill to Sydney Followed original plan, trying to catch Brahe and head home to Melbourne

22. When did Wright's party of stragglers finally arrive back at Menindee? July 19 June 19 May 19 August 19

23. Stuck on the shores of the Cooper with no supplies, Burke, Wills and King relied on the help of Aboriginal tribes. Which tribe supplied the three men with food and shelter? Karennggapa Wilyakali Wiljali Yandruwandha

24. On what date died Robert O'Hara Burke pass away? June 28, 1861 June 30, 1861 Date unknown July 21, 1861

25. On what date was King discovered? September 15, 1861 September 22, 1861 September 30, 1861 September 11, 1861