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Australasian Antarctic Expedition

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The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/May 27, 2020 by Ealdgyth (talk) 16:26, 30 April 2020 (UTC)



The Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911–1914), headed by Douglas Mawson, explored the largely uncharted coast of Antarctica due south of Australia. Mawson was inspired to lead his own venture by his experiences on Ernest Shackleton's Nimrod expedition in 1907–1909. During its time in Antarctica, the Australasian Antarctic Expedition's sledging parties covered around 2600 mi of unexplored territory. Its ship, SY Aurora (pictured), navigated 1800 mi of unmapped coastline. Scientific activities included meteorological measurements, magnetic observations, an expansive oceanographic program, and the collection of many biological and geological samples, including the discovery of the first meteorite found in Antarctica. The expedition was the first to establish and maintain wireless contact between Antarctica and Australia. Its broad exploration program laid the groundwork for Australia's later territorial claims in Antarctica.
 * Most recent similar article(s): nothing similar
 * Main editors: Brianboulton
 * Promoted: Feb 2020
 * Reasons for nomination: As a tribute to Brian, Yomangani nomited this for FA. No specific date in sight. Dank proposed the blurb. I just bring it to scheduler's attention.
 * Support as nominator. Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:54, 2 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Support in general, although I'm torn about spreading Brian's work out over time. Sandy Georgia  (Talk)  20:41, 21 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Thank you, and I'm not worried now that we my repeat after 5 years, and many of his works appeared long ago, and could be shown again. All exemplary. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:48, 21 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Support Gog the Mild (talk) 23:28, 21 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Support satis. – John M Wolfson (talk • contribs) 20:47, 22 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Support detailed and interesting article. L293D (☎ • ✎) 14:23, 30 March 2020 (UTC)