Historical information
The fontain was once lit with gas and stocked with goldfish and tortoises.
Physical description
Colour photographs of the Burke and Wills Fountain in Sturt Street Balllarat.
Inscriptions & markings
Plaque
"Robert O'hara Burke, Leader.
Died 30th June, 1861.
William John Wills, Second.
Died 30th June, 1861.
Ludwig Becker, Naturalist.
Died 29th April, 1861.
Charles Grey, Assistant.
Sied 17th April, 1861."