May 7, 2021 |
Surfing
The revival of surfing, which took place at the beginning of the 20th century, coincided with the revival of swimming.
Although swimming can be traced back to antiquity and numbers Caesar and Charlemagne among its more famous exponents, the sport had fallen into disrepute during the Middle Ages, as it was thought to be the cause of smallpox epidemics.
When taken up again in the last century, swimming out of doors had transgressed Victorian ideas of morality, and there were many complaints about mixed bathing and the flagrant exposure of naked flesh on the beaches (such as fingers, toes, and necks!)
Douglas Mawson in the desert
The famed Antarctic explorer’s journeys through Australia.
Outback track at Arkaroola, Flinders Ranges, South Australia. Credit: John White Photos / Getty Images.
Today, 5 May, is the birthday of Sir Douglas Mawson, the Australian geologist best known for his Antarctic explorations. He undertook multiple expeditions to the frozen south, including leading the Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911–14, which was not just geared towards exploration but also scientific research.
But Mawson’s long career wasn’t entirely focused on the polar regions.
Cosmos chatted to Mark Pharoah, Senior Collections Manager at the South Australian Museum, to find out what we know about Mawson’s research closer to home.
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From mid-century fashion and flying saucer societies to early satellites and rocket playgrounds … how did the space age capture the imagination of a nation and its people?
Join us to find out the answer to this question and learn more about the dawn of the space age in Australia with National Archives of Australia curator, Catriona Donnelly.
From the 1950s through to the 1970s, Australia was gripped with excitement as humanity made its first forays beyond Earth’s atmosphere. From cutting edge scientific research to architecture, design, television and more,
Out of This World explores Australia’s role in the space race.
Sir Donald Bradman s first baggy green cap bought by businessman after failing to sell at auction
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Sir Donald Bradman s first baggy green cap was put up for auction earlier this month.
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It was purchased by Australian businessman Peter Freedman
He has said he intends to tour it around the country
The 1928 cap was put up for sale online just under a fortnight ago and, despite predictions it could fetch more than $1 million, only attracted a top bid of $391,500.
But auction house Pickles today confirmed it had sold for a record-breaking figure, and had been purchased by businessman Peter Freedman, founder and chairman of Sydney electronics company Rode.
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