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William John Wills - Records

Title
William John Wills - Records
Repository
National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection
Reference
mfm G 14542
Date Range
1839 - 1863
Description

Microfilm of a diary of his journey out to Australia 1852-53; correspondence 1852-61 including references to his work at the Flagstaff Observatory, Melbourne and his expedition to central and northern Australia 1860-61; press cuttings from Melbourne and London newspapers concerning the expedition; 2 letters to his father 1839, 1840; overall dates 1839-63 [1 reel, G14,542].

Quantity
1 reel
Access
Available for reference

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