#burke and wills

[tenth-sentence]

The local people soaked the seeds overnight to leach a toxin, but Burke and Wills ignored this process and suffered because of it.

"Country: Future Fire, Future Farming" - Bill Gammage and Bruce Pascoe

[melbmemories]

Wednesday, 21 January, 1863. Victoria's first ever state funeral is held, in honour of explorers Burke and Wills.

In Melbourne it was decided that Burke and Wills should be reburied with full honours, and Howitt was sent to retrieve their remains. In January 1863 the remains lay in state in the hall of the Royal Society of Victoria for two weeks, where they were viewed by more than 100,000 people. The funeral was held on 21 January 1863, and was Australia’s first state funeral. It was reported that the procession lasted for four city blocks and that 40,000 people attended, the largest crowd ever seen in Melbourne.

[alexanderpearce]

wait i just remembered The Arse End of the World by Juan Davila which i'm obviously not posting the full thing of but can we fucking talk about this

[contremineur]

After rain, the light is soft and the land green and smothered in wildflowers. But in the dry season, the sun is blindingly intense. It scorches away the deeper tones to leave behind earth that is not black and brown, but orange and yellow. The grass withers to a jaundiced beige and even the sky is bleached white around the edges. As the summer heat melts the landscape into a quivering canvas of deception, the only solid point of reference is found around the riverbank, where lines of river red gums stand like sentinels guarding the precious water of the Darling.

Sarah Murgatroyd, from The dig tree (Bloomsbury 2002)

[spiritsafaris]

Burke and Wills Dig Tree Tours

Burke and Wills Dig Tree Tours from Spirit Safaris are available from 4 to 10 or  more days, each with unique attractions and itineraries. Some include Lake Eyre and Flinders Ranges, others the Eromanga dinosaurs of southern Queensland, and Macquarie Marshes and Warrumbungles. These Burke and Wills Dig Tree Tours are available from different locations ie Sydney, Broken Hill, Alice Springs and…

[doreymifasolo]

Just mulling over the parallels between Dementus and Praetorian Jack, and their roles as Furiosa's mentors. "Make yourself valuable to Dementus, and he'll take care of you," is one of the first things Furiosa learns. So Furiosa adopts her role as Dementus' daughter figure. But as soon as "Little D" makes the choice to leave him, he disowns her. She then goes on to earn her place on Jack's crew as the driver of the rig. But once she becomes the most valuable person to Jack, he tells her that he will give her everything she needs to return home, knowing that she will never come back.

Dementus wanted to make Furiosa an appendage to him, but Jack made damn sure to teach her road war so that one day, she would not need him anymore.

[distracted-obsessions]

Harvey Specter is the father figure that Neal Caffrey wishes Peter was and Neal is the surrogate son that Harvey wishes Mike was send post.

[widowshill]

rvb is actually canon they just don’t say that the reason vicki and burke were gonna move into the west wing is to stay close to their boyfriend

[kwebtv]

The Over the Hill Gang Rides Again  -  ABC  -  November 7, 1970

Made for TV movie

Western (ABC Movie of the Week)

Running Time:  72 minutes

Stars:

Walter Brennan as Nash Crawford

Fred Astaire as the Baltimore Kid

Edgar Buchanan as Jason Fitch

Andy Devine as Amos Polk

Chill Wills as Gentleman George Asque

Paul Richards as Sam Braham

Lana Wood as Katie Flavin

Parley Baer as Waco Mayor

Walter Burke as Mac a.k.a. Tom (Waco Stableman)

Lillian Bronson as Mrs. Louise Murphy

Jonathan Hole as Parson

Burt Mustin as Best Man

Don Wilbanks as Bar X Cowboy

Pepper Martin as Drifter

Eddie Quillan as Silver Dollar Bartender (uncredited)

[tenth-sentence]

He knew the country from an expedition he led searching out there for Burke and Wills.

"Killing for Country: A Family History" - David Marr

[melbmemories]

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝟒𝐩𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎, 𝟏𝟖𝟔𝟎 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝟐𝟑 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝟐𝟕 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐬 , 𝟔 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐫-𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐚𝐤 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬, 𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬, 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐭𝐮𝐛 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠; 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝟐𝟎 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞��. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠, 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟑 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝-𝐢𝐧-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝-𝐢𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝. 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲.

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧, 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞, 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐨𝐧 𝟗 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖𝟔𝟏. 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧. 𝐀𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟏 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟖𝟔𝟏, 𝟗 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐞.

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞, 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤. 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞. 𝐇𝐞 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐡��𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚. 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐝. 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭.

Tony Beyers

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i was talking about The Terror to my friend who is currently reading a great book about the burke-wills expedition and somehow we agreed to swap Doomed Voyage Yaoi novels

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The Ozploit Cast - Episode 18: '1986 -1987' Wills & Burke, Windrider, Frog Dreaming, Fair Game and Frenchman's Farm

The Ozploit Cast - Episode 18: '1986 -1987' Wills & Burke, Windrider, Frog Dreaming, Fair Game and Frenchman's Farm

The Ozploit Cast – Episode 18: ‘1986 – 1987’ Wills and Burke, Windrider, Frog Dreaming, Fair Game and Frenchman’s Farm Download HERE https://supermarcey.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/the-ozploit-cast-episode-18-1986-1987-wills-burke-windrider-frog-dreaming-fair-game-and-frenchmans-farm.mp3 Welcome to our Podcast series from The Super Network with The Ozploit Cast! This podcast series is all…

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A while ago I had the idea to write descriptions of Holmeses (detectives) and Watsons (biographers) from across various adaptations, as though you're adopting them from an animal shelter.

Individual descriptions under the cut. Enjoy!

Holmeses:

Mr Brett

Mr Brett is very close to Canon and might throw some things around after being separated. With the right companion, though, he’ll thrive! Would prefer a single occupant home with lots of climbing space.

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Rathbone

An elegant detective, Rathbone does have a silly side! He loves to play tricks and mess around with rope toys. You will have to watch him while he plays because he will tie himself up more often than not.

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Howard

A fun-loving, giggly detective, Howard is a softy and very tactile. You will need at least two capes and deerstalkers available to allow for washing time, as he will insist on wearing one wherever he goes.

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RDJ

RDJ is a very messy detective and goes through terrible moods when he’s on his own. He’s a sweetheart and very heroic, but he will probably follow you into places you don’t want him to be! Buy some locks.

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Benedict

Benedict is a solitary creature, and has trouble making friends. He can be rude and off-putting but he is fiercely protective of the few people he likes. Might be willing to kill for you - try not to let him.

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Herlock Sholmes

Herlock Sholmes is very outgoing and enthusiastic! He is constantly seeking companionship and may end up adopting you instead. Will need lots of space for flailing and dancing.

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Merrison

A very talkative detective, Merrison can appear petulant at times - and he is! Once he knows you well enough he’ll become extremely devoted to you, even if he doesn’t show it very often.

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Canon

Canon is our most senior detective! He’s been adopted many times but unfortunately keeps returning to us. He may seem cold and aloof, but he's really very friendly and loves to curl up in a comfy chair!

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22nd Century (22C)

Something of a fish out of water, 22C will appreciate a home with lots of familiar elements he can use to ground himself. Suitable for someone with a regular routine and a space that he can claim as a retreat when he feels lost.

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Jonny Lee

Jonny Lee is a lap detective, but only once he is comfortable. You will need to let him come to you for affection, as he won’t accept it when offered. Get used to him bringing you “gifts”, even unpleasant ones; it means he likes you!

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Basil

Our smallest detective is nevertheless a big character! Animated and very quick, Basil would suit a small home as he doesn’t need a lot of space. Give him a few cheese crumpets and he’ll become your best friend.

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господин Livanov

господин Livanov will come and go as he pleases, but likes to be warm and cosy when he’s at home. He also loves to tease, and enjoys the occasional round of boxing! He would prefer a companion who can speak Russian.

Watsons

Burke & Hardwicke

Our bonded pair of biographers, Burke and Hardwicke are both sweethearts. You’ll rarely find one without the other. Both are very loyal and have a mischievous side. Don’t wake them up too early!

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Bruce

Bruce is perhaps not our smartest biographer, but he has a wicked sense of humour and is a friend to all. While occasionally clumsy and gruff, he will charge into danger to save you without a second thought.

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Crawford

Crawford rather enjoys getting into scrapes - though he’d never admit it! He tries to be the responsible one but never really puts his foot down. Make sure to have plenty of arnica on hand for his next black eye.

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Jude

One of our most independent biographers, Jude is still very loyal and willing to take up arms when asked, even if he seems a bit reluctant. Has a powerful side-eye and a bit of a gambling streak.

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Martin

Martin has a temper, especially when patronised or underestimated. Needs an experienced companion who can keep him occupied and challenge him. Make sure he feels appreciated or he may wander off.

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Iris Wilson

Iris is our youngest biographer and extremely intelligent for her age. She is still a child though, and can be a bit selfish and emotional. You will need to be encouraging and help her learn from her mistakes.

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Williams

Williams is a biographer seeking balance in his life. He is loving and fiercely loyal to Merrison, but he also has a strong independent streak. Usually a very affable character, but if he gets angry, you will know about it!

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Old Unreliable

Another of our seniors, this biographer can sometimes get confused about dates and the order of events. Just be patient with him and let him write in his own way. You’ll see how much of a conductor of light he can be!

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Robotson

Robotson didn’t have the best start in life - his previous owners didn’t realise he was a biographer! Thankfully he’s recovered and is now ready to make a home with a new companion. Will need someone dedicated to his routine maintenance.

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Lucy

Our only other female biographer, Lucy is very intelligent and has a wide range of skills, including hand to hand combat. She is also bilingual! She makes an ideal companion, but watch out for signs of distress e.g. dyeing her hair blonde.

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David Q. Dawson

This decorated and distinguished pocket-sized biographer would be perfect for a smaller home. David is very polite and will do whatever you ask of him, but he doesn’t respond well to being shouted at. Cat-free household preferred.

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господин Solomin

Though quite taciturn, господин Solomin is a sweetheart and quick to forgive. He’s very curious - try dropping hints about what you do for a living, and see if he guesses correctly! Provide lots of paper for his notes and doodles.

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Dig Tree Dinosaurs Cameron Corner Tour Intro

Dig Tree Dinosaurs Cameron Corner Tour Intro Dig Tree Dinosaurs Cameron Corner Tour Intro video is here – check it out for this amazing tour from Sydney with a small group by GXL 4WD.  Join us on this amazing 10 day tour, that includes Cameron’s Corner, the dinosaurs in Southern Queensland, and the Dig tree with Innamincka the Cooper Creek and, Outback New South Wales, including the Macquarie…

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