Australia Post is releasing the final stamp issue in a 4 year series commemorating the centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) of 1911-14.
“This remarkable human achievement took immense courage, skill and determination and Australia Post is pleased to recognise the centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition with this release.” Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Michael Zsolt.
Mr Zsolt explained that The AAE left Hobart in December 1911 under the command of Douglas Mawson and returned to Adelaide in February 1914. Mawson was knighted for his expedition achievements and is regarded as one of the greatest figures of Antarctic exploration. The AAE extensively explored the Antarctic coast and conducted scientific and meteorological observations. Zsolt added that the final issue focuses on the activities of the members of the Expedition and their triumphant return to Adelaide in February 1914.