Biographical entry: Wills, William John (1834 - 1861)
- Born
- 1834
- Died
- 1861
Summary
Papers 1839-1863. Diary of Wills' journey to Australia, 1 October 1852-3 January 1853. Letters to members of his family 1852-1861, describing his journey to Australia, also descriptions of Melbourne, the Australian countryside, shepherding work on a station near Deniliquin, his work at the observatory on Flagstaff Hill, Melbourne, his life in Melbourne and the expedition to northern Australia, 1860-1861.
Extracts from Melbourne and London newspapers, concerning the expedition, and the deaths and funerals of Burke and Wills.
Letters to Wills' father, William Wills, 1839, 1840, two items. LA TROBE: [Reference NLA].