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In 1861, Burke and Wills buried their last messages under a tree marked ‘DIG’. Now those messages and the rest of their story can be found here.

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Guide to Resources Many different institutions hold some part of the Expedition’s legacy: this guide links you to documents, artefacts and natural history specimens spread far and wide. Terra Incognita From Melbourne, Burke and Wills set out into terra incognita – the unknown land. Here is their story, told through the State Library’s collection of original documents and artefacts. Teacher Resources There is much to be learned from the mistakes of the Expedition – take these lessons into your classroom. Ask an Expert Expedition historian David Phoenix, who has walked the entire Burke and Wills trail, can answer your questions. Burke & Wills Geocaches Start your own exploration in the footsteps of Burke and Wills Image Gallery Few other Australian expeditions have left such a rich visual heritage. In an age when explorers and scientist still carried paintbrushes instead of cameras, art and science were often combined.