The bookshelves, Mawson's Hut

When we visited Mawson's Hut, we had with us a team of four from the Mawson's Hut Foundation. We left them at the site for several days (there are other new huts nearby for workers) to do their work of clearing out some of the snow, to allow access. Their main task was examining and measuring the roof, to assess what was needed to add a false over-roof to protect the building (that has since been done). On our return, we were allowed inside in groups of three for just a few valuable minutes (they didn't want excess body heat thawing things unnecessarily for conservation reasons). As someone remarked, there have been fewer people here than to the top of Everest!

Taken with the main stove/heater directly behind me. Originally there was a long table where I was standing - this was the only 'social/recreation' area indoors. Apart from the old tins and jars, it was fascinating to see the old paperback books and magazines on the shelf.

Clickable links to further photos in the notes.

Here is a link to a Mawson's Hut Foundation video on the restoration programme, showing quite a bit of original movie and stills from 1911-12 by Frank Hurley. www.youtube.com/watch?v=72sgyZpHGq8 I am amazed though, that in their film they have totally misplaced Mawson's Hut on the map! The correct address is in the link at right on this page (change to satellite view).