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What is it about South Australia that generates Australia’s Antarctic leaders?

John Rymill picks up where Gino Watkins’ death left off and leads the most efficient Antarctic expedition to date.
Lots of new discoveries, competent seamanship, sledging and flying ensue.
The BGLE set the mold for safe and competent operations in the high southern latitudes.

My recounting of the first historical expedition I will put my hand up to join when I finally get my time machine up and running can be found here.

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The Fox Moth afloat off Cape Tuxen with the scow in attendance.

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