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Burke & Wills Film Night
"In 1860, explorers Robert O'Hara Burke (Jack Thompson) and William John Wills (Nigel Havers) lead the first colonial expedition to cross the barren centre of the Australian continent." - IMDB
Come & Watch this 1985 epic film of Burke & Wills now in the historic Royal Society of Victoria building, where the 1860 Burke & Wills Exploration Expedition
originated and where Burke & Wills were brought awaiting their State Funeral (the first in Victoria) in 1861.
What a successful night it was, thank you to all
6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Friday 27th April 2018
Phil & Susan McDonald will be your hosts, find out a bit more about Phil's Trek from the man himself. Phil's Trek starts May 6th from Royal Park Melbourne, following in Burke & Wills footsteps to The Gulf of Carpentaria.
All proceeds going to The Fred Hollows Foundation
Generously supported by The Royal Society of Victoria & 3 Princes Cinema
Time
6.30pm for 7.00pm Start
Tickets $5/$10/$25 (child/adult/family)
Popcorn for purchase + mini muffins for all + tea, herb tea & coffee
Rated PG (2.5 hours with intermission)
Bookings
Seating limited to 100 bookings, book early, don't miss out.
Location
The Royal Society of Victoria
8 La Trobe Street
Melbourne 3000
opp The Carlton Gardens South
(circa 1859)
6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Friday 27th April 2018
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