John George Hunter (1888 - 1964)
Biographical Notes
Biologist - Aurora 1911-1913
Single, a graduate in Science of Sydney University, New South
Wales. A member of the Main Base Party (Adélie Land) he carried
on the work of Biologist during two summers and one winter;
and in the same capacity accompanied the `Aurora' in her final
summer cruise l911-1914.
From Appendix 1, Mawson - Heart
of the Antarctic
Landmarks named after John George Hunter
Feature Name: Cape Hunter
Feature Type: cape
Latitude: 6657S
Longitude:
14221E
Description: A rocky promontory
on the W shore of Commonwealth Bay, 8 mi W of Cape Denison.
Discovered in 1912 and explored the following year by the AAE
under Douglas Mawson.
Hunter taken on ship on return voyage
Hunter
Laseron and Hunter with a hand cart containing dredging gear, off Cape Denison, Sept 1912
Southern Supporting Party at the Southern Cross Depot, Hunter, Murphy and Laseron
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