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Richard Walter Richards - Records

Title
Richard Walter Richards - Records
Repository
National Library of Australia Oral History Collection
Reference
TRC 495
Date Range
1914 - 1960
Description

Oral history interview c1914-60 [TRC 495]. Richards talks about the 1914-1917 British Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, in particular, the difficulties faced by him and his companions such as reliance on seal meat for food and fuel, symptoms of scurvy, blizzard conditions and the death of some of the members of the expedition. He also talks about the dogs used to pull their sleds and life generally during this time as well as his opinion of Shackelton as a leader.

Formats
Audio
Quantity
1 reel
Access
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This Edition: 2026 February - 1926 Centenaries
Kooyang - Gariwerd calendar - Late summer: late January to late March - season of eels
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