Charles Hoadley
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Charles Archibald Brookes Hoadley (born March 1, 1887 in Burwood , Melbourne , † February 27, 1947 in Footscray , Victoria) was an Australian geologist and Antarctic explorer .
Life
The son of jam maker Abel Hoadley was a member of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition under Douglas Mawson from 1911 to 1914.
He previously obtained a degree in mining engineering from Melbourne University .
After the expedition, where he was part of the West Base crew and undertook several sleigh trips, he obtained a Master of Science degree from Melbourne University. He then went on to teach at the School of Mining and Industry in Ballarat , Victoria, Australia. From 1917 until his death in 1947 he was principal of the Technical School in Footscray , Victoria.
Awards
- 1915 polar medal
- 1931 Silver Wolf Order
- 1936 Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Kingdom
In his honor, this is Cape Hoadley named in Antarctica.
Web links
- Charles Hoadley. Entry in the Australian Dictionary of Biography (English)
- Charles Hoadley. Information and photos on coolantarctica.com (English)
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| SURNAME | Hoadley, Charles |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hoadley, Charles Archibald Brookes (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian geologist and polar explorer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 1, 1887 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Burwood , Victoria , Australia |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 27, 1947 |
| Place of death | Footscray , Victoria, Australia |