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| Website Name | In the footsteps of Douglas Mawson |
| Website Address | http://www.mawson.sa.gov.au |
| Organisation | South Australian Museum |
| Description |
Douglas Mawson was a scientist, an explorer and an adventurer. As an explorer and adventurer his contribution to the understanding of the Antarctic continent is well known. This web site seeks to show Mawson's life - his adventures, his success in taking science to extreme environments and the scope of his achievements. It also attempts to show how Mawson's achievements are part of an ever-evolving scientific endeavour. |
| Location |
South Australian Museum North Terrace |
| City |
Adelaide |
| State |
South Australia (More websites in the same location)
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| Country |
Australia |
| Category | Galleries and Museums; museums - state and territory: Government Organisations and Services; museums: History; australian history (More websites in same category) |
| Index Frequency |
Monthly |
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