Terry, Michael, 1899-1981
Variant namesMichael Terry was an inland explorer, and in addition a freelance journalist and broadcaster. He led fourteen expeditions (using both automobiles and camels) to central, northern and Western Australia between 1923 and 1938 mainly for mining companies seeking minerals. Terry was the author of books and numerous magazine articles; these were mostly related to inland Australia.
From the description of Papers, cuttings, books and photographs of Michael Terry. 1884-1978. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 221584590
Archival Resources
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| creatorOf | Terry, Michael, 1899-1981. Jervois Range silver-lead field : sketch shewing relative plan of leases as at September 28th 1929 / Michael Terry. | Libraries Australia | |
| referencedIn | [Michael Terry special collection of maps relating to North and Central Australia]. | Libraries Australia | |
| creatorOf | Terry, Michael, 1899-1981. Across Australia (from Winton Qld. to Broome, W.A.) : an account of a trip by car in 1923-4 / by Michael Terry. | University of Queensland, UQ Library | |
| referencedIn | Barnard, Charlotte. Papers [manuscript]. | Libraries Australia | |
| referencedIn | [Terry Michael : photography related ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia]. | Libraries Australia | |
| creatorOf | Terry, Michael, 1899-1981. Papers, cuttings, books and photographs of Michael Terry. | Libraries Australia | |
| referencedIn | Wells, L. A. (Lawrence Allen), 1860-1938. Letter, 1931 Oct. 25 [manuscript]. | Libraries Australia |
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| associatedWith | Barnard, Charlotte. | person |
| associatedWith | Lasseter, Harold Bell, d. 1931. | person |
| associatedWith | Wells, L. A. (Lawrence Allen), 1860-1938. | person |
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Birth 1899
Death 1981
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