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| Artefact Catalogue No |
Common Name | Description | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIAS 32 | ANARE Hut | Heard Island Artefacts | |
| CDAH
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Absolute Magnetic Hut | The Absolute Magnetic Hut, erected in February 1912, is a deteriorated ruin consisting of only a complete south wall with portions of the east wall and the framing of the north and west walls. The frame was constructed of leftover Oregon timber with timber boarding and tar paper lining. The plan is 1.8 meter square, sited on a rock shelf and originally anchored to the ground. The skillion roof was removed by BANZARE expeditioners in January 1931. (Mawson's Huts Historic Site Management Plan 2007 - 2012 p. 13) | Cape Denison Artefacts |
| 89/612
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Accessory bag for AN/GRC 9 | Accessory bag for AN/GRC 9 radio. Contains the legs and seat for the AN/GRC 9 (nicknamed Angry 9). Canvas bag and metal accessories. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| MHEquip001
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Acetelyne plant | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDLHLAS 96 | Acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDLHLAS 95 | Acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDLHLAS 97 | Acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 1
|
Air tractor tail | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| 89/526
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Airbag | Navy gaberdine cloth bag, stitched along two sides, opening at narrow end, with four metal eyelets. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 89/617
|
Aktiv Snow Trac | Over-snow tracked vehicle. ST-4. Canopy roof and open back. Left hand drive. Missing headlight. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 89/616
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Aktiv Snow Trac | Over-snow tracked vehicle. ST-4. Left hand drive. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| AAW08/007
|
Album, colour photographic prints Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic artwork by Cathy Bone | Small album, ring bound, black possibly archival card, with thirty 160mm x 105mm colour prints, photographs of artworks. Specimen copies. Dimensions is Album size. | Antarctic Art Works |
| 89/300
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Alidade (Telescope Geological) in wooden box | Wooden Case built to house this Alidade with brass fittings and leather pieces inside: Alidade has metal attachments with some brass and some steel. Some glass fittings and some plastic: Also full instruction manual | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 89/575
|
All Sky Camera | Black All-sky camera, covered in clear perspex so that this camera could be viewed as a display model. Fibreglass housing for some of the components. Some of this model was cut away to show interior. Used 16mm film. Dates back to 1957. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 89/570
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All Sky mirror | All sky mirror, polished aluminium. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 89/578
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All sky camera mirror | All sky camera mirror in wooden box. Screwed to base of box, with screw on lid. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 89/429
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Altitude Meter and Box | Sextant with brass scale viewing lenses. Two volt plug. Plastic recording section for time and latitude. Contained in Mahogany dovetailed box with leather handles, leather and brass hinges. Small key attached. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 2423
|
Aluminium Pan | shallow aluminium pan with remains of newspaper stuck to surface dating from 1912. | Cape Denison Artefacts |
| ASPA 169 | Amanda Bay | Approximate area: 0.4 km2. The area consists of the whole of the northernmost rock exposure on the eastern side of Taylor Glacier. Designation on the grounds that Taylor Rookery contains a colony of emperor penguins which is one of the few, and probably the largest, of the known colonies of this species located entirely on land. (See also ASPA No.107). Proposed by Australia. Adopted at ATCM IV (Santiago, 1966). Revised management plan adopted at ATCM XVII (Venice, 1992). Designated for an indefinite period. | Antarctic Specially Protected Area |
| 89/581
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Anemometer | Anemometer in wooden box. Used for measuring wind speed. Three cup model. Domed glass face over the dials. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 04/300 | Antarctic Map, framed, Jurisdictional Boundaries | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts | |
| 05/002 | Antarctic expeditioner clothing (coat & pants) | One ventile jacket with fur on hood, (army green colour), leather reinforcing on some seams & button holes, multiple pockets & tie cords. One pair of Ventile overpants to match jacket, (Compass Brand), several pockets, with zips, tie cord on waist. Jacket & pants probably ex army issue. The clothing was used on a dog sled trip excursion from Mawson Station in 1958. Donated by Peter W King. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 05/003 | Antarctic expeditioner clothing (mitts & liners) | One pair of leather mitts & felt liners. Mitts have cotton tightening straps with brass buckles. Used on dog sledging excursion from Amundsen Bay to Mawson Station in 1958/59. Donated by Peter W. King | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 05/004 | Antarctic expeditioner clothing (mitts & liners) | One pair of cotton mitts with fur on backs & leather on fronts plus one pair of green felt liners. Mitts have cotton straps with metal buckles. Mitts are sewn teogether with canvas webbing. Used on a dog sled excursion from Amundsen Bay to Mawson Station in 1958/59. Donated by Peter W. King | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| CDLHMC 44 | Apparatus, scientific | Unidentified scientific apparatus. It consists of an apparently hollow white glazed ceramic rod, which is either filled or sealed with a red substance. 40 mm of copper alloy wire protrudes from one end. It has been insulated with an unidentified red material (either plastic or rubber). A similarly insulated copper alloy wire protrudes about 250 mm from the other end of the rod. The wire is about 2 mm thick. There are two rubber rings, possibly seals, at the end with the longer length of wire. One is red and is 10mm wide with a 30 mm diameter. The other is made of black rubber and is 40 mm long with a 25 mm diameter. The rod is 230 mm long and has a diameter of 20 mm. | Cape Denison Artefacts |
| 89/244
|
Apple Shelter and Helicopter (Models) | Model of the Malcolm Wallhead igloo "apple shelter" suspended from red model 'Hughes' helicopter. The models were originally displayed with the 'Apple' hanging from the helicopter, demonstrating the ease with which they could be transported to base camps in Antarctica. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 2420
|
Apple in paper | dried apple wrapped in paper | Cape Denison Artefacts |
| ASPA 103 | Ardery and Odbert Islands | Approximate area: 0.4 km2. The area consists of the whole of the northernmost rock exposure on the eastern side of Taylor Glacier. Designation on the grounds that Taylor Rookery contains a colony of emperor penguins which is one of the few, and probably the largest, of the known colonies of this species located entirely on land. (See also ASPA No.107). Proposed by Australia. Adopted at ATCM IV (Santiago, 1966). Revised management plan adopted at ATCM XVII (Venice, 1992). Designated for an indefinite period. | Antarctic Specially Protected Area |
| 89/357
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Astro Compass | Black metal Astro Compass, Foot part broken off | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 89/358
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Astro Compass | Black metal Astro Compass | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| 89/477
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Astro Compass Mk ii | Black metal Astro Compass Mk ii. In wooden box with canvas strap. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| HIAS 01 | Atlas Cove ANARE Station | Heard Island Artefacts | |
| DSB 07
|
Auroral Hut | This is a PTB Mark III type building made from insulated plywood panels. This building was erected in 1957 and was originally located to the east of the main line of buildings. During 1961 it was used as a paint and ether store and in 1962 as a store for meteorological records. it was replaced in 1964 by the new Auroral/Glaciology Hut. The function of the building after it was re-opened, reference is made to an Astrodome Shelter. This would concur with the identification in a 1970 map of the 'Theodolite Dome'. In 1976, the structure was used to house obsolete radio equipment. | Davis Station Artefacts |
| DSB 24 | Auroral and Glaciology Hut | This hut replaced the original Auroral Hut and was located some distance to the south of the main station complex. It served its original function throughout the life of the old station. A description of the old station in 1984 refers to the Upper Atmospherics Physics (UAP) Building being housed in an old style container. This is almost certainly the Auroral-Glaciology Hut. In 1985, there was a reference to the placement and fitting of a UAP container (this is likely to be a second structure, as two such containers were in existence in 1987). An urgent replacement for the UAP building was recomended in the same year, yet by 1992, one of the these containers was transferred to Casey station, while a second was moved down the hill to near the site of the new water tanks where it is used to house the hydroponics unit. | Davis Station Artefacts |
| CHVA 006
|
Australian Antarctic Division Headquaters | The Antarctic Division Headquarters occupy 10.5 hectares at 203 Channel Highway, Kingston, Tasmania, 13 km south of Hobart. The site is bounded by the Channel Highway to the northwest, Algona Road to the southwest, and vacant land to the northeast and southeast. Approximately three hectares of the site are undeveloped.
The complex was purpose built for the Antarctic Division and a regional laboratory of the Australian Government Analytical Laboratories. Its two-storey flat-roofed rectangular buildings with strong horizontality, mainly constructed with concrete post and beam or steel, are clad in aluminium sheeting and feature large walled areas of frameless glazed glass. Between them, transparent enclosed walkways of aluminium framed float glass are suspended at the first floor and supported by tubular steel columns with arched acrylic roofs. These uninsulated passages produced dramatic temperature changes, which led to the painting of the roofs in 2007. The six main buildings are set back from the Channel Highway by a parking lot (seven sections for staff, one for visitors) and bounded by open space at the rear with a dam, hard stands for general storage, helicopter pads, tracks for mechanical testing, and storage for hazardous flammable goods. Several demountable buildings, notably adjacent to the northwest boundary (next to a plant quarantine station belonging to the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water, and an overflow car park) remain from various attempts to address accommodation problems. The public entrance is through the Frank Hurley Building, which contains display, library and conference areas. It leads to the main administration office block (Sir Douglas Mawson Building), which is closed to the public and houses policy, operations and corporate support functions, including communications facilities. An enclosed walkway links this building to three science wings (the 1981 John King Davis and Frank Wild buildings and the 2002 Charles Harrisson Building) with offices and laboratories, including the Australian Antarctic Data Centre, the polar medical unit, a krill aquarium, cold stores, electronics and electron microscopy. In 2007 an additional wing (the Edgar Waite building) to house the National Oceans Office was built between the Davis and Harrisson wings. The Hurley Building is also linked by enclosed walkway to the stores and workshop building (Walter Hannam Building), which houses equipment stores and mechanical and instrument workshops. White railing is used extensively, in the approaches to the buildings, stairs and walkways. Outside, mainly in the vicinity of the Frank Hurley Building, are sculptures, rocks brought back from the Antarctic, and flagpoles. Courtyards are created between buildings, including the `Jubilee Antarctic Garden¿ behind the display area with plant species illustrating the Gondwana connection between the Tasmanian highlands and Antarctica. Some of the gardens are landscaped, with largely native species. Inside, natural light features extensively, in the transparent walkways, large glass walled areas, and through skylights in the entrance foyer. Glass doors make long views possible down corridors and connecting areas. Offices, laboratories and other spaces have been frequently altered to meet changing needs and administrative restructures. The original white partitioning has been largely replaced by other colour schemes (notably blues). However, the logic of clean lines, flush finishes and the absence of architraves has been maintained. |
Commonwealth Heritage Values Assessment |
| 08/008
|
Axle and wheel hubbs, blubber cart, Heard Island. | Axle and wheel hubbs retrieved from Heard Island. Ferrous metal axle, wooden wheel hubbs. TL 1660mm including hubbs, L of Axle 1020mm x 35mm thick ferrous, MDiam of wheel hubbs 185mm. Axle is part of a Blubber Cart from the sealing days on Heard Island. | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
| CDLHSBP 6 | acetylene plant | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 9 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDLHLAS 94 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDLHLAS 28 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 10 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDLHLAS 93 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 11 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 12 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 13 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 15 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 16 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 17 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 18 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 19 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 20 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 14 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 21 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| CDWS 22 | acetylene tubing | Cape Denison Artefacts | |
| 89/235
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anchor | Anchor: Iron - Four prongs: Eye with round link | Antarctic Division Library Artefacts |
