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Scientific and Navigational Notes

Meteorological and astronomical observations and maps.

 


Black notebook

William John Wills' field books

Read transcripts of 9 field books>

Blue notebook with calculations

Wills' meteorological observations

20 March 1861
Australian Manuscripts Collection, MS 13071

A page of Wills' meteorological observations which include readings for temperature, humidity and wind. 

Open book

Dead reckoning

5 November 1860
Australian Manuscripts Collection, MS 13071

A page of Wills' 'dead reckoning' field book.

Open notebook with calculations

Wills' astronomical observations

18 February 1861
Australian Manuscripts Collection, MS 13071

A page of Wills' astronomical observations for calculating latitude and longitude. 

Watercolour study

Ludwig Becker's sketchbook

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Sketch of route from Balranald to Scot's station

Maps

View maps created and used during the expedition>
  
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