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Which was the first Australian base in Antarctica?
Mawson was the first Australian base in Antarctica. It was established on 13 February 1954 when Phillip Law raised the Australian flag at Horseshoe Harbour and named the new station in honour of Sir Douglas Mawson, the famous Antarctic explorer who was the sole survivor of his 1911 expedition.
How long have Australians been associated with Antarctica?
Australia's association with Antarctica began when Australian explorer Douglas Mawson led an expedition of Australians and New Zealanders in 1911 - the Australasian Antarctic Expedition.
What are the Australian landmarks of antarctica?
The Australian landmarks (bases) of Antarctica are called: Davis, Mawson & Casey.
How is the Australian One Hundred Dollar note associated with Antarctica?
The old Australian paper One Hundred Dollar note has the image of Sir Douglas Mawson on one side wearing his woollen balaclava. He was a famous Australian Antarctic explorer in the early 20th Century.
What year did Douglas Mawson climb mount erebes?
Douglas Mawson did not climb Mount Erebus. Mount Erebus is an active volcano in Antarctica. Mawson was an Australian geologist and explorer who is known for leading the first Australian Antarctic Expedition from 1911-1914, during which he explored parts of Antarctica but did not climb Mount Erebus.
Why does an explorer go to Antarctica?
Explorers to go to Antarctica to explore: this is their work.
What are the Australian landmarks in Antarctica I'm doing a project?
The Australian landmarks (bases) of Antarctica are called: Davis, Mawson & Casey.
What was sir ernest shackleton famous for?
Ernest Shackleton was an explorer of Antarctica.
Why is Abel Tasman significant to Australian history?
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania which, at the time, he named Van Diemen's land. His voyages also confirmed the fact that the southern coast of Australia did not join on to Antarctica (which was not yet known as Antarctica).
Who is Australia's most famous Antarctica explorer?
I'm hoping you want to know who the Australian bases are named after. While it is possible that some people were named after the bases, I'm not sure how to find that out.Mawson Station was named after Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson.Davis Station was named after Captain John King Davis, a famous Antarctic navigator and captain.Casey Station was named after Richard Gavin Gardiner Casey, Baron Casey, an Australian politician and diplomat.
Who is James Weddell?
He was an early Antarctica explorer
Was Abel Tasman an Australian explorer?
No. Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer.
