A.J. Sawyer, 1885 - 1932
Biographical notes

Wireless Operator - Aurora 1911-1913


A. J. Sawyer

Single, was born in New Zealand. Having had considerable experience in wireless telegraphy, he joined the Expedition as an operator from the Australasian Wireless Company. At the Macquarie Island Station he was chief wireless until August 1913, when on account of illness he returned to New Zealand.
From Appendix 1, Mawson - Heart of the Antarctic



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