2011-2012 Centenary of Australian Antarctic Exploration

This guide provides a link to further information about the significance of Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition on 2 December 1911 and the ongoing explorations that have continued since that initial scientific exploration.

1980.0030.00121 King George V land, date unknown, Raymond Priestley Lantern Slides Collection (Department of Geology, University of Melbourne)
1980.0030.00121 King George V land, date unknown, Raymond Priestley Lantern Slides Collection (Department of Geology, University of Melbourne)

CENTENARY

The year 2011 to 2012, marked the Centenary of Australian Antarctic Exploration. This anniversary was established by the Australian Antarctic Division that began from Douglas Mawson's expedition 2nd of December, 1911. The Australian exploration of Antarctica has continued since that initial scientific voyage.

2017.0071.00046 Antarctica Expedition, circa 1907-1912, University of Melbourne Photographs Collection
2017.0071.00046 Antarctica Expedition, circa 1907-1912, University of Melbourne Photographs Collection