Australians in Antarctica: ANARE, AAP
ANARE Club 75th Anniversary Display – Australian Antarctic Festival
Image: Trunk belonging to Phil Law which will feature at the display
(and will transport some of it down to Hobart!)
As part of our 75th Anniversary events, the ANARE Club stand at this year’s Australian Antarctic Festival will feature a display on the theme of ‘Australians in Antarctica: ANARE / AAD’, covering the ANARE / AAD period of Antarctic expedition and scientific endeavour from the late 1940s onwards.
The display will communicate the huge range of work roles ANARE / AAD personnel perform in Antarctica through a review of personal clothing and equipment and the stories behind them. We are hoping to have at least one item to represent every decade from the 1950s to the present day, and also represent different work roles and environments.
Some decades have already been covered by current Club holdings or generous loans and donations. However we are still seeking some/more items for the 1940s/1950s, 1970s, 1990s and 2000s/2010s. Anyone is welcome to loan their gear for display: tradies and scientists are particularly welcome.
To help visitors connect with the items and their history, ideally they will be accompanied by at least one photo of the wearer / owner in Antarctica, also ideally wearing that item, plus 50-100 words on the context of the item. Was the item worn while travelling to Antarctica? Was it worn for work? Did it go on traverse or spend a season in an unusual location? How much did you rely on it for warmth or work or comfort? Why have you kept it all these years? The human story behind a humble set of gloves or a jacket or a set of boots is what makes them interesting, and that’s the story we are hoping to tell.
These photos and stories will be printed onto display boards which will also form part of the exhibition for visitors to read and appreciate.
The Festival begins on Thursday 20 August and all display signage needs to be completed at least a fortnight prior so time is of the essence! We will need all items, photos and words received no later than Friday 31 July to complete artwork and display planning.
If you have, or you know someone who has, an item(s) that might tell a great story, please let display organiser Mel Van Twest know via email msvantwest@gmail.com. Mel will work with you to arrange to borrow the item(s) and collect your words and photo(s).
And if you’ll be in Hobart 20-23 August, please make sure you come past the ANARE Club stand, have a look and say hello!
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Brisbane Midwinter Dinner 2020
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have had to cancel our Mid-Winter dinner this year. We trust everyone is safe and we’ll see you next year.
- Date: Cancelled
- Price: $95
- Venue: Tattersall’s Club, 215 Queen Street, Brisbane
Program:
- 6:00 PM AGM
- 6:30 PM Pre-Dinner Drinks
- 7:00 PM Dinner
Mail:
- ANARE Club (Qld), PO Box 80 Tewantin QLD 4565
Guest Speakers:
- Dean Campbell: National Council Representative
- Victor Watt: ANARE Club Berth Representative recently returned from RT to Casey
Reunions:
- Mawson 1970 (50 Years)
- Casey 1980 (40 Years)
Car Parking
Parking is available at the Queens Plaza Car Park, where the entry is off Edward St (a one-way street). Parking is also available at the Winter Garden Car Park, off Elizabeth St, next to the Hilton Brisbane (also a one-way street). Regarding both car parks, take your car park entry ticket and present it to the Concierge in reception at Tattersall’s for validation. This will give you a discount when departing the car park.
Members in North Queensland should contact:
- Andrew Hucker
- 2 Musa Court, Annandale, Townsville, Queensland 4814
- Phone number
- Andrew
Recent News
ANARE Club Phil Law Medal 2020 Recipient – Sydney (Syd) Lorrimar Kirkby
In recognition of his outstanding Contribution to Antarctic affairs and the Antarctic Community, particularly for his Leadership and Achievement in the field of Exploration Surveying and Mapping of Australian Antarctic Territory.
To be presented at the AGM
Brisbane 15 August 2020
Antarctic Explorer, Syd Kirkby, Receives Queens Birthday Honours
Veteran Antarctic explorer and surveyor, and Queensland resident, Syd Kirkby, has been honoured with an Order of Australia medal in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours. The award is in recognition of his service particularly to Antarctic surveying, mapping, and polar exploration.
The ANARE Club Queensland congratulates Syd for this well-deserved recognition. His outstanding achievements are an inspiration to all. (19/8/18)
ANARE Club Spring Gathering 2018 at Noosaville QLD
We regret to advise that there will be no Queensland ANARE Club Spring Gathering organised for September 2018. Watch this space for a possible Spring Gathering next year.
Queensland ANARE Club Newsletter – May 2018
BRISBANE MIDWINTER DINNER 2017. Last year’s Midwinter Dinner was very successful with the attendance by some of our more senior members of ANARE. At 97 years old John Russell attended, along with his daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Keith Morgan. John first wintered at Macquarie Island in 1949 and continued with Heard Island 1952, Mawson 1954, and just to finish he spent a year with the Americans on the IGY (International Geophysical Year) in 1957. Also in attendance was Judith Burnett, wife of the late Hedley Burnett.
ANARE QLD SPRING BBQ 2017. David and Kathryn Carstens ran the regular Noosa River BBQ in September with a good roll up, including many interstate members to swell the numbers. Keen interest is always shown in the memorabilia on display, along with the many stories told each year.
70th HEARD ISLAND ANNIVERSARY. A very successful 70th Heard Island Anniversary Commemoration was held in Melbourne on 13th December 2017, attended by Trevor Luff, as well as our guests Sue Morgan and Judith Burnett. We could not persuade John Russell, who will be 98 on 20th June this year (2018) to make the journey to Melbourne. 120 people attended the celebrations.
BRISBANE MIDWINTER DINNER 2018. This year’s Midwinter Dinner is being held at Tattersall’s Club, 215 Queen St (Cnr Queen & Edward St), Brisbane City Mall. We are there as a guest of a Tattersall’s member, Mr Richard Unwin, who is also our Qld ANARE Club President. Please note, the entry is via the inside of Tattersall’s Arcade. Accommodation is also available at the club. Dress code is Jacket and tie.
Car Parking. Parking is available at the Queens Plaza Car Park, where the entry is off Edward St (one-way street). Parking is also available at The Winter Garden Car Park, off Elizabeth St next to the Hilton Brisbane, also a one-way street. Regarding both car parks, take your car park entry ticket and present it to the Concierge in reception at Tattersall’s for validation. This will give you a discount when departing the car park.
70th MACQUARIE ISLAND ANNIVERSARY. There will be another 70th milestone anniversary this year for Macquarie Island, which is being celebrated in Hobart on August 6th 2018. This event ties in with the ANARE AGM, along with the Australian Antarctic Festival, which runs from 2nd to 5th August. All are welcome to attend, and details can be found on the National ANARE Club website. Trevor Luff will be attending the festival, where he will also be working on the ANARE Club stand.
Brisbane Midwinter Dinner 2020 Is Cancelled. Keep up to date on the next years event.
