ANTARCTIC TRADE CARDS - Originally Series 2


Men of Stamina—Sir Douglas Mawson.



044. AUSTRALIAN MEN OF STAMINA -- SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON. Issued by Stamina Self-supporting Trousers. (1946-1966). Card unnumbered; from Series 8. Size: Ca. 2.4" x 3.15".
Recto: View of Mawson, David and McKay at South Magnetic Pole.
Verso: AUSTRALIAN MEN OF STAMINA | SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON | This great explorer and scientist added to the Empire over one thousand million square miles of territory. The story of his incredible courage and stamina is one of Australia's priceless possessions. With Professor David and Dr. Mackay in 1909 he located the South Magnetic South Pole. Few have done more for Australia. | ASK FOR STAMINA SELF-SUPPORTING TROUSERS TAILORED FROM CRUSADER CLOTH
Note: Image and information courtesy of Evan Jones, Wiltshire, England.



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