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Sidney
Nolan (19171992)
Burke and Wills Expedition 1948 (detail)
synthetic
polymer paint on composition board
91.3 x 122.2 cm
Collection
Nolan Gallery, Cultural Facilities Corporation Canberra
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Through
works of art, scientific specimens, letters and journals, the exhibition
Burke & Wills: From Melbourne to Myth stretches across
time to reveal one of Australias most enduring stories. An
exhibition curated by Dr Tim Bonyhady.
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ALSO,
DON'T MISS
The
Diary of William John Wills
and
Burke
and Wills: Terra Incognita
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Free
admission
Exhibition Gallery and Bookshop open 9 am 5pm daily, Closed
Good Friday
Burke
& Wills: From Melbourne to Myth will be showing at the National
Library of Australia from Wednesday 27 March until Sunday 2 June
2002
Art
Gallery of South Australia 22 June 18 August 2002
State Library of Victoria 13 September 24 November 2002
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LUNCHTIME
TALKS
Burke and Wills
with artists Jon Rhodes and Peter Harris
Wednesday 27 March, 12.30 pm
Exhibition Gallery, free
The
Wealth of Burke & Wills
with Exhibition Curator Tim Bonyhady
Wednesday 3 April, 12.30 pm
Exhibition Gallery, Free
Living
for Science, Dying for Art
with Art Historian Mary Eagle
Wednesday 17 April, 12.30pm
Exhibition Gallery, free
Burke
and Wills
Lunchtime Talk
Wednesday 8 May, 12.30pm
Exhibition Gallery, free
Myth
and Fame: Sidney Nolan, Burke and Wills
with National Library Curator, Tim Fisher.
Wednesday 29 May, 12.30pm
Exhibition Gallery, free
FILMS
Burke and Wills: The Explorers (1975)
Lunchtime Film, 50 min
Tuesday 16 April, 12.30pm
Theatre, free
BBC production recreates the extraordinary events of the Burke and
Wills expedition.
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WORKSHOPS
Navigation: Use compasses and other equipment to explore
the mysteries of navigation. Linked to the exhibition Burke &
Wills: From Melbourne to Myth
Wednesday 17 & 24 April, 10 am 12 pm
Thursday 18 & Monday 22 April, 10 am 12 pm
7 to 11 year olds. Cost $4 per child
Map
Making: Discover the wonders of Map Making
Tuesday 16 & 23 April, 10 am 12 pm
4 to 6 year olds. Cost $4 per child
Storytelling:
Stories linked to the Burke and Wills: From Melbourne to Myth
exhibition.
Friday 19 & 26 April, 10am
Preschool to 6 year olds
FREE
Bookings
ESSENTIAL
Ph: (02) 6262 1271
Email: bookings@nla.gov.au
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Burke
& Wills: From Melbourne to Myth
By Tim Bonyhady
Few colonial events have inspired as many artistic responses as
the expedidtion led by Burke & Wills in 1860 to cross the Australian
continent from south to north. This publication, produced in connection
with the travelling exhibition of the same name, explores the myths
that surround the ill-fated explorers and reveals the creativity
Burke and Wills have inspired.
RRP Australia: $A19.95
RRP Overseas: $A18.14
ORDER THIS
PUBLICATION
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Principal
Sponsor:

Supported
in the ACT by:


A
National Library of Australia travelling exhibition in association
with the State Library of Victoria
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