Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia From Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria
CHAPTER 6.
THE EXPEDITION.
How the Expedition originated.--Appointment of the Leader, Officers, and Party.--Mr. Robert O'Hara Burke, Mr. G.J. Landells, Mr. W.J. Wills, Dr. Herman Beckler, Dr. Ludwig Becker, etc.--The Expedition starts from Melbourne on the 20th of August, 1860. --Progress to Swan Hill.--Discharge of Mr. Ferguson, the Foreman. --Advance to Menindie.--Resignation of Mr. Landells and Dr. Herman Beckler.--Mr. Wills promoted to second in command, and Mr. Wright to third.