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Mawson, Sir Douglas (1882 - 1958)

Publication Details:
Originally published in ADB, Volume 10, MUP, 1986, pp 454-457
Author:
F. J. Jacka

Life Summary

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Born 5 May 1882
Shipley, Yorkshire, England
born around 5 May 1882 in Shipley, Yorkshire, England
Died 14 October 1958
Brighton, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
died around 14 October 1958 in Brighton, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Cultural Heritage English and Manx
Religious Influence Anglican
Occupation *

* The details in the Occupation section have been interpreted solely from the article's text. Question marks indicate that exact years were not given in the text. More about 'Occupation'

1905? - 1952?
academic, South Australia, Australia
1905? - 1952?
company director, South Australia, Australia
1905? - 1952?
geologist, South Australia, Australia
1908 - 1914
explorer, Antarctica
1915 - 1919
defence forces personnel (British), overseas
1929 - 1931
explorer, Antarctica
1931? - 1952?
farmer, South Australia, Australia
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