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Why is Sir Douglas Mawson on the Australian One Hundred Dollar note?
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Sir Douglas Mawson was a famous English born, Australian Antarctic explorer, geologist and academic.
The original paper Australian One Hundred Dollar note issued between 1984 and 1996, had Sir Douglas Mawson on the front, and John Tebbutt on the back. They were progressively withdrawn from circulation in favour of the polymer notes from 1996.
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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 was Sir Douglas Mawson's nationality?
Sir Douglas Mawson was Australian.
What Australian banknote did Douglas Mawson appear on?
The original paper Australian One Hundred Dollar note released between 1984 and 1996, had Sir Douglas Mawson (Antarctic Explorer and Professor of Geology) on the front, and John Tebbutt (Astronomer) on the back. They were progressively withdrawn from circulation in favour of the polymer notes from 1996.
Which country is Douglas Mawson belong to?
Sir Douglas Mawson, OBE FRS[FAA, was an Australian citizen.
What was Douglas mawsons nationality?
Douglas Mawson's nationality is Australian.
Are the Australian Mawson One Hundred Dollar notes still used and worth the same?
The grey paper Australian One Hundred Dollar note featuring Sir Douglas Mawson were progressively withdrawn from circulation in 1996 after the introduction of the new polymer notes. Although no longer in use, the old notes are still legal tender and can be deposited into a bank account. Shop keepers and businesses may be reluctant to accept them.
Was Douglas Mawson American?
No, Douglas Mawson was Australian. However, he was born in Yorkshire, England, and moved to Australia at the age of two.
Name one Australian Geologist?
Sir Douglas Mawson
Where did Douglas Mawson come from?
Douglas Mawson was considered to be an Australian, having been educated in Australia, but he was born on a farm at Shipley, Yorkshire, England in 1882.
When and where was Sir Douglas Mawson born?
Australian Antarctic explorer, Douglas Mawson, was born on 5 May 1882, in Yorkshire, but his family emigrated to Australia in 1884.
Who owns the Mawson Station?
I don't know but it was named after Douglas Mawson. Owned, run and maintained by the Australian Antarctic Division.
Was Douglas Mawson the first Australian to explore Antarctica?
Mawson reached the South Magnetic Pole in 1909, and was the first Australian listed to be included in lists of Antarctic Explorers.
