Papers [manuscript]. 1985-1989.

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Papers [manuscript]. 1985-1989.

I. Correspondence, 1987-1989 relating to the naming of geographic features after Michael Terry and the depiction of Michael Terry on the $10 commemorative note. II. Typescript notes on an interview about Ben Nicker, an Aborigine who accompanied Michael Terry on expeditions through Western Australia in 1931-1932. III. Article "When the sun was young" by Lennard Bickel, referring to Michael Terry.

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Claribel, 1830-1869

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Sister of the explorer Michael Terry. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1985-1989. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225846213 ...

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...

Bickel, Lennard, 1913-2002

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Journalist. Science writer for the ABC and the "Australian". Author of numerous books including "Rise up to life" (1972), "This accursed land" (1977) and "The deadly element" (1979). From the description of Papers, 1909-1984 [manuscript]. 1909-1984. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225849664 Bickel as science writer for The Australian, was the only reporter from Australia to be officially invited to the moon launching in July 1969. From the description ...

Nicker, Ben, 1908-1941

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