On behalf of the Burke and Wills Historical Society and the University of Ballarat, we are pleased to invite you to Ballarat in October 2013 for the 5th Biennial Burke and Wills Conference.

THE BURKE AND WILLS EXPEDITION 1860-61
The 150th Anniversary Commemorations in Retrospect

This Conference will take a retrospective look at the 150th anniversary of the Burke and Wills Expedition. Part of the anniversary commemorations included the publication of two remarkable books which took an innovative approach to rewriting the history of the expedition.

• Burke and Wills: The Scientific Legacy of the Victorian Exploring Expedition
  Edited by Associate Professor Bernie Joyce and Dr Doug McCann of the University of Melbourne was released in November 2011. It has been the CSIRO's best selling book and has been nominated for numerous awards.


• The Aboriginal Story of Burke and Wills: Forgotten Narratives
  Edited by Professor Ian Clark and Dr Fred Cahir of the University of Ballarat is due for release in July 2013.

The editors and selected authors from these two books will discuss their experiences in researching the Burke and Wills Expedition along with contributions by members of the Burke and Wills Historical Society. There will also be keynote presentation by notable Australian historians.

Registration is now open, with generous discounts for early bird registrations.

In addition, Abstracts are now invited for oral presentations, posters or display presentations from any interested parties.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ballarat in October 2013.