RefNo | CD/99/2 |
Level | Item |
Title | Prospectus, 'The Australasian Antarctic Expedition', by [Douglas Mawson] |
Date | 1911 [?] |
Description | Summary of the objectives, cost and personnel required to explore the areas of Antarctica due south from Australia. Noting potential scientific and economic reasons for exploration and stating that 'We desire to receive authority to raise the Union Jack and take possession of this land for the British Empire'. |
Extent | 6p. |
Format | Typescript |
PhysicalDescription | On paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA6498 | Mawson; Sir; Douglas (1882 - 1958) | 1882 - 1958 |