Douglas Mawson By caitfit8 May 5, 1882 Douglas Mawson was born Jan 1, 1903 Douglas was appointed geologist to an expedition to Vanuatu Jan 1, 1905 He became a lecturer in petrology and minerology. At the University of Adelaide. Jul 15, 1905 Douglas became a teacher Dec 14, 1912 Death of first crew member Jan 7, 1913 Douglas lost his second crew member Dec 24, 1913 End of Journey Oct 20, 1914 Douglas married Francisca Paquita Delprat Oct 14, 1958 Sir Douglas Mawson died