Miscellaneous


Plant matter

Nardoo seeds from Cooper's Creek

Pictures Collection, H5180

Found in John King's possession.

Two smooth stones

Nardoo grinding stones

Pictures Collection, H5103

These stones were used by Burke, Wills and King at Cooper's Creek.

Whip detail

Whip belonging to R O'H Burke

Pictures Collection, H6416

This whip was left behind at Castlemaine.

Brass buckle

Buckle from camel pack surcingle

Pictures Collection, H14159

Buckle was dug up at the site of the second camp.

Hair

Lock of Burke's hair

Australian Manuscripts Collection, MS 13071

Hair

Lock of Wills' hair

Australian Manuscripts Collection, MS 13071

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