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Antarctic Pioneers

Antarctic Pioneers

1963 EN 28 min

Overview

Presented by explorer Frank Hurley in his final film appearance, this documentary chronicles Australia's role in the scientific exploration of Antarctica and the hardships the pioneers endured. Using archival footage, this film spans from 1911, following Sir Douglas Mawson's first expedition, to Phillip Law establishing the continent's first permanent research station in 1954.

Release date

01/01/1963

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The story of Australia's first expeditions to Antarctica

Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

28 min

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