Mawson station news 2012
![Biologist transferring a fresh faecal sample into a specimen tube whilst behind numerous emperor penguin chicks and some adults can be seen](/site/assets/files/19794/022.600x400.jpg)
Penguin biologists collect samples at the Auster emperor penguin colony and undertake a census of Adélie penguin nests on the… Read more
![Kelvin ties the gear and the ramps onto the sled](/site/assets/files/19789/dscn7599.600x400.jpg)
Tide cracks, gaffer tape, penguins, a continuation of the summer flying programme and this week’s photos from Auster. Read more
![Seven expeditioners stadning on the verandah of the Rosella Building at the barbecue](/site/assets/files/19783/pc050404.600x514.jpeg)
At Mawson we celebrate the arrival of ten new expeditioners, Hendo cooks… Read more
![A photo from station across Horseshoe Harbour with a Twin Otter and several vehicles on the sea ice](/site/assets/files/19780/vjh_1052_2012-11-23.600x514.jpg)
Our first contact for eight months comes with the arrival of a Twin Otter… Read more
![A display of craft work surrounded by 6 expeditioners](/site/assets/files/19775/a31b0199.600x514.jpg)
A selection of hobby craft work and special projects made during the year… Read more
![An expeditioner on a rocky platform with the tooth like summit of Fang Peak and another summit behind him](/site/assets/files/19771/fang-rumdoodle-november-003.600x514.jpg)
A jolly to Fang and Rum Doodle field huts, a climbing experience on Mt… Read more
![The dinner table set up with individual places and the view through the windows showing sea-ice and icebergs](/site/assets/files/19766/2012-antarctica_-56896.600x514.jpg)
We celebrate the end of winter and the impending departure of Bron and… Read more
![The Auster emperor penguin colony on sea ice surrounded by gigantic icebergs with the ice plateau in the background and a green Hägglunds all terrain vehicle in the foreground](/site/assets/files/19763/vjh_9748.600x514.jpg)
At Auster, the emperor penguin chicks are growing fast as the intense… Read more
![Hurley’s photo of Mawson and his men at Cape Bruce on 18th February 1931, copied from page 234 of "B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Research Expedition 1929–31, Reports-Series A, Volume 1, Geographical Report", based on the "Mawson Papers" by A Grenfell Price, Adelaide (1963).](/site/assets/files/19758/h6009.600x514.jpg)
This week, Mawson expeditioners follow in the footsteps of the station’s… Read more
![Row of beer bottles with labels showing](/site/assets/files/19752/img_2005-desktop-resolution.600x514.jpg)
Oktoberfest, one penguin, one unicycle and a sunflower cake make for an… Read more
![Green curtains of light fill the sky whilst the red Sleeping and Medical Quarters and a wind turbine can be seen below](/site/assets/files/19748/an-aurora-in-august.600x514.jpg)
Spring has arrived at Mawson with sightings of snow petrels, a skua and… Read more
![Expeditioners putting on helmets and protective gear prior to riding the quad bikes](/site/assets/files/19745/vjh_9138.600x514.jpg)
Mawson expeditioners take a trip to care for Adélie penguin nest cameras… Read more
![Pete standing on frozen freshwater lake](/site/assets/files/19741/a31b6031.600x514.jpg)
Mawson expeditioners visit Chapman Ridge and photograph life at Auster… Read more
![An iceberg which has scarped across the moraine and toppled over exposing a surface with rocks and dirt](/site/assets/files/19736/l1060577.600x514.jpg)
Adventures in the Colbeck Archipelago and surrounding areas, some history… Read more
![Two oval shaped huts with a person on the ground between them](/site/assets/files/19733/icy-news-sept-7.600x514.jpg)
Over the last six months, the expeditoners of Mawson have enjoyed many… Read more
![Removing the engine from the red Hägglunds](/site/assets/files/19729/p1010845.600x514.jpg)
At Mawson, the “Red Rocket” faces an operation and we have pics of the… Read more
![Filet mignon, chips, carrots and greens in a bain marie](/site/assets/files/19725/2012-antarctica_-22916.600x514.jpg)
Birthdays celebrated in sugary style and an update on what is happening at… Read more
![Five glasses of wine arranged for tasting with a menu lying in front of them on a dinner table](/site/assets/files/19721/wine-apprec-dinner-4.600x514.jpg)
Mid-point dinner with wine tasting and Mawson’s wind turbines get a greasy… Read more
![Vicki, Officer in Charge of the Mawson Met Office](/site/assets/files/19717/vjh_ballonshedblizz_3.600x514.jpg)
At Mawson, the Meteorological Team explains weather balloons and laments… Read more
![A small orange field hut with 2 expeditioners on the verandah and a Yellow H agglunds behind the hut and the summit of Mt Henderson looming above](/site/assets/files/19713/hendo-hut.600x514.jpg)
Pete’s July report explaining jollies and the changeover at Auster with… Read more
![The silver Absolute Hut on the right and yellow Variometer Hut on the left with the ice sheet behind](/site/assets/files/19709/dscf2560.600x514.jpg)
A truly fascinating story about magnetic observations and Pete captures… Read more
![Oversnow vehicle with snow covering the roof and sides](/site/assets/files/19705/snowy-hagglunds.600x514.jpg)
A second visit to the emperor penguins at the Auster colony and not your… Read more
![The Hägglunds and people are on the sea ice with the Antarctic plateau to the left (south) with the summits of the Framnes Mountains rising above the plateau](/site/assets/files/19694/2012-antarctica_-07651.600x514.jpg)
Come with Mawson expeditioners to witness one of the most spectacular and… Read more
![An expeditioner holding a Queensland WorkCover poster signed safety ambassador Mal meninga](/site/assets/files/19687/p1020329.600x514.jpg)
A State of Origin rugby report and an amazing sea-ice trip to the Taylor… Read more
![An expeditioner checking the small pieces of ginger in a bowl in the kitchen](/site/assets/files/19681/icy120704-4.600x514.jpg)
Mawson invites you to the Antarctic Food Festival. We also have Pete’s… Read more
![An expeditioner in winter clothes holding a shovel with the outside hot tub full of snow in the evening dark](/site/assets/files/19675/vjh86754.600x514.jpg)
Mawson’s midwinter celebrations are this week’s focus with stories on the… Read more
![An expeditioner opening the sampler door to inspect the filter](/site/assets/files/19671/arpansa-4.600x514.jpg)
Mawson’s ARPANSA Radionuclide Station nearing completion, anemometer cups… Read more
![Flywheel housing and in the centre the rear main seal](/site/assets/files/19667/015.600x514.jpg)
We do some major service on one engine in the main power house and… Read more
![A quad bike prepared for sea-ice travel with a koala named Bear Grylls on the bike and an expedioner standing beside the vehicle](/site/assets/files/19661/p1010520_2012-06-02.600x514.jpg)
Bear Grylls’s adventure to Bechervaise Island, a partial eclipse of the… Read more
![A disc which rotates through the effluent and air](/site/assets/files/19657/choky-wheel.600x514.jpg)
Pete’s May Report includes a detailed explanation of waste treatment at… Read more
![Aurora with Haggulunds vehicle in foreground](/site/assets/files/19651/aurora-1.600x514.jpg)
Mawson showcases spectacular auroras (including time lapse video), hut… Read more
![View of Mawson station with sea ice in the foreground.](/site/assets/files/19647/mawson-harbour-sea-ice.600x514.jpg)
Did you know that Mawson has two mascots? Some consider them to be the… Read more
![Silver hydroponics hut in foreground with sun rise in background](/site/assets/files/19642/img_1523.600x514.jpg)
Hydroponics, blizz lines and a jolly to Hendo. Read more
![Crane Setup on Pigstying next to the new Arpansa Building which is made up of 4 20 foot containers](/site/assets/files/19639/crane-set-up-next-to-the-arpansa-containers.600x514.jpg)
The Pete Report — Issue #2 in which Pete explains ‘blizz’ and gives us an… Read more
![Featureless Ice Plateau with mountain range in distance](/site/assets/files/19635/img_0071-640x427.600x514.jpg)
Mawson highways and ANZAC Day celebrations. Read more
![A plate of toasted bacon and cheese sandwiches](/site/assets/files/19631/photo-1.600x514.jpg)
First jolly of the season and the Mawson green diamond. Read more
![Our chef showing off the hot cross buns she made.](/site/assets/files/19627/009.600x514.jpg)
Last of the field training and the Easter Bunny Read more
![The green field hut stabilised and levelled with refitted guy wires and props.](/site/assets/files/19623/img_0432.600x514.jpg)
Station leader changeover, field hut maintenance and a machine with… Read more
![Weddell Seals and , Adelie Penguins on the ice edge in East bay from Petes Window](/site/assets/files/19619/1.600x514.jpg)
An expeditioner’s summary of the first month on station plus a description… Read more
![Old table being removed](/site/assets/files/19615/photo-1.600x514.jpg)
Physician’s update and survival training. Read more
![Paul excited to be in a Hagg again](/site/assets/files/19610/1_paul.600x514.jpg)
Resupply aftermath,impromptu disaster planning, a new sparky team and some… Read more
![The ‘AA’ in harbour](/site/assets/files/19607/1-the-aa-in-harbour-by-ian-petty.600x514.jpg)
An epic resupply at Mawson. Read more
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No update at Mawson this week as they are busy with resupply. Check back… Read more
![The souvenir menu for the eight course meal](/site/assets/files/19600/mawson_menu_001.600x514.jpg)
A webcam review of the year, an end of season dinner and a bit more about… Read more
![Red and white Basler modified DC-3 parked on its skis](/site/assets/files/19594/theo-1s.600x514.jpg)
A new arrival’s first week at Mawson, a homeward-bound reminiscence and… Read more
![Killer whales in East Bay — one breaching and one fin visible](/site/assets/files/19588/photo-01s.600x514.jpg)
No ice means water brings whales around station, some plant poetry, the… Read more
![Expeditioner Lloyd standing on the ice plateau with Mt. Henderson in the background](/site/assets/files/19582/photo-1s.600x514.jpg)
Field trips a-plenty for recreation, a flight brings an overnight visitor… Read more
![All the models arranged on the workshop floor](/site/assets/files/19576/idp-01.600x514.jpg)
Aviation fun, an amazing birthday cake, aquatic finds and the Adélie… Read more
![View of new location selected for the ARPANSA building](/site/assets/files/19570/cjw_001.600x514.jpg)
The weekly update from Beche, a new beer garden, ARPANSA footings: MK-II… Read more
![Looking north from Mt Elliot towards Fang/Parsons and the Mawson coast](/site/assets/files/19563/pic-1s.600x514.jpg)
Another exhilarating field trip, a cruel blizzard at Beche, the birthday… Read more
![Expeditioner pulling a ‘pulk’ — a type of sled](/site/assets/files/19555/photo-1.600x514.jpg)
Fire alarms, fire drills, a flurry of field trips, fluffy penguin chicks… Read more