Historical information

This photograph is of Robert O'Hara Burke (6 May 1821 – c. 28 June 1861) who was an Irish soldier and police officer who achieved fame as an Australian explorer. He was the leader of the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition, which was the first expedition to cross Australia from south to north, finding a route across the continent from the settled areas of Victoria to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Prior to leading this expedition, Burke was the superintendent of Police in Beechworth from 1858-1860. The Robert O’Hara Burke Memorial Museum was named in honour of Robert O’Hara Burke after his death at Coopers Creek in 1861 during expedition.

This particular image of Robert O'Hara Burke features on the 'Pioneer Board' which is currently on display in the Museum.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular copy of a photograph. Image is printed on gloss photographic paper and has a white unprinted boarder.

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse:
34 /
Photo credit: Burke Museum /
BEECHWORTH /
46% /