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Australasian Antarctic Expedition
The Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) was an Australasian scientific team that explored part of Antarctica between 1911 and 1914. It was led by the Australian geologist Douglas Mawson, who was knighted for his achievements in leading the expedition. In 1910 he began to plan an expedition to chart the coastline of Antarctica to the south of Australia. The Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science approved of his plans and contributed substantial funds for the expedition.
Accomplishments were made in geology, glaciology and terrestrial biology, unlike
John Hamilton Blair
John Hamilton Blair (29 July 1889 - Sep 1972) was a Scottish mariner, who was first officer aboard the SY "Aurora" during the Australasian Antarctic Expedition in 1913-14. He later served in the Royal Navy during the First World War, where he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, as the head of Pangbourne Nautical College, and returned to the Navy during the Second World War.
During his early career, he worked aboard the Loch Line, which operated between Britain and Australia