| Bib ID |
1762284 |
| Format |
Audio, Online [sound recording] , Online - Google Books |
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| Online Versions |
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| Access Conditions |
Access open for research, personal copies and public use. |
| Description |
1975
3 sound cassettes.
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| Summary |
Webb, an Antarctic explorer, talks about awards he won during WWI and then gives some background information about the Shackleton Expedition to the Antarctic in 1907-1909, Sir Douglas Mawson's part in that expedition and his preparations to lead an Australian expedition to the Antarctic in 1912. Webb gives his view of Mawson as a man and a leader; difficulties involved during the expedition in particular the trip to and from the south magnetic pole; comparisons between Mawson and Scott and their respective expeditions and the lack of public recognition for Mawson and his expeditions.
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| Biography/History |
Eric Webb was one of a party including R. Bage and F. Hurley who visited the south magnetic polar region 301 miles from the base camp at Cape Denison.
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| Notes |
Recorded in 1975 at Llendidenow, North Wales.
Also available online via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.oh-vn1762284
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| Index/Finding Aid Note |
Detailed summary available (typescript, ca. 2 leaves) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 132 leaves) |
| Subjects |
Mawson, Douglas, - Sir, - 1882-1958. | Webb, Eric Norman, - 1889- - Interviews. | Australasian Antarctic Expedition, - (1911-1914) | Antarctica. | South Pole.
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| Other authors/contributors |
Bickel, Lennard, 1913-2002, Interviewer
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