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  • Lucy MColin MartinTasmania & New Zealand
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    • Day 9
    • Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 12:21 PM
    • ☀️ 25 °C
    • Altitude: 9 m
    • AustraliaMacquarie Point42°52’59” S  147°19’56” E

    Gateway to the Antarctic

    February 21, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Really interesting and thought provoking visit to Mawson’s Hut, an authentically recreated version of the real hut still in Cape Denison, Antarctica (and which is currently being restored).

    https://www.mawsons-huts.org.au/replica-museum/

    Mawson was the sole survivor of an ill fated expedition, which set off from Hobart. His two team mates perished on that expedition, but somehow Mawson survived. He was key to Australia claiming 42% of Antarctica and heralded a hero.
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