Which explorers died during an expedition across Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf in 1860-61?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Burke and Wills
- Step 1: Robert O'Hara Burke and William Wills died on their return journey. Answer: Burke and Wills. Why not the others: Sturt and Mitchell, Hume and Hovell and Eyre and Leichhardt don't fit.
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