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The Burke and Wills 150th Commemoration is a national program which has been endorsed by Federal, State and local government, and by community leaders. |
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Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia |
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"I would therefore encourage participation in the Society’s program and send my very best wishes to everyone involved in this significant historical commemoration." Read entire letter...
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John Brumby, Premier of Victoria |
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"The Victorian Government hopes that you can join us in supporting the Royal Society of Victoria’s efforts to commemorate the Burke and Wills expedition and the contribution of these two unique Australian pioneers." Read entire letter…
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Robert Doyle, Lord Mayor of Melbourne |
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"We welcome the commemoration of that dream with a host of special events, beginning with a reenactment of Burke and Wills’ departure from Melbourne." Read entire letter…
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Anna Bligh, Premier of Queensland |
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"Not only will commemorative events raise awareness of this important moment in our country’s history but scientific research undertaken by the RSV will aim to develop more sustainable practices for land and water use along Burke and Will’s expedition route." Read entire letter…
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Nathan Rees, Premier New South Wales |
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"It is good to know that Burke and Wills’ expedition will be suitably commemorated with special events planned in the States they visited...I commend the initiative of the Royal Society of Victoria..." Read entire letter…
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Jack Thompson, Patron Burke & Wills 150th Anniversary |
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"The Royal Society of Victoria’s 150th anniversary of history’s first heroic crossing of the continent thus provides us with a marvellous opportunity to draw popular attention to the environmental damage wrought to this tired track in the intervening 150 years..." Read entire letter…
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"I am writing to confirm my support for The Royal Society of Victoria’s plans for an Environmental Expedition to be organised to take place during the 150th anniversary of the 1860 first crossing of the continent by explorers, Burke and Wills." Read entire letter…
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Don Henry, CEO Australian Conservation Foundation |
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"The project presented to us by Dr Jonathan King on behalf of the Royal Society of Victoria is one that has great merit." Read entire letter…
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Prof Graham Burrows AO, President of the Royal Society of Victoria |
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"The Royal Society of Victoria believes that the legendary nature of the Burke and Wills story provides opportunities to focus on a number of issues critical to Australia...Once again the RSV looks forward to working with the community for the advancement of science." Read entire letter…
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