[Michael Terry special collection of maps relating to North and Central Australia]. [ca. 1892 - ca. 1934]

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[Michael Terry special collection of maps relating to North and Central Australia]. [ca. 1892 - ca. 1934]

Printed and ms. maps showing routes of Michael Terry's expeditions across North and Central Australia in 1923, 1928, 1930, 1932 and 1933.

15 maps.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7040600

Libraries Australia

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Terry, Michael, 1899-1981

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Michael 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 Austra...