James Francis (Frank) HurleyPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates photographer and Antarctic adventurer James Francis (Frank) Hurley OBE (1885 - 1962). It was unveiled on Tuesday 1 October 2019 marking the month Hurley joined Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition in 1914, and close to the anniversary of his birth on 15th October 1885.
Frank Hurley is recognised as one of Australia's most inspirational photographers, best known for his iconic images of Antarctica and World War One, and for his work as a documentary film maker. Hurley was photographer on the Mawson and Shackleto Antarctic expeditions, an official war photographer in World War One and World War Two, and Director of Cinematography at Cinesound Productions. He was awarded an OBE in 1941.
The Woollahra Council Plaque Scheme honours exceptional people or events associated with our local government area, that have made a significant impact on life in the area or Australia as a nation.
Location
| Address: | 55 Wunulla Road, Point Piper, 2027 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.864301 Long: 151.256301 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Arts |
| Link: | https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/Li… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 1st October, 2019 |
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Woollahra Municipal Council
James Francis (Frank) Hurley OBE
1885 - 1962
Antarctic adventurer and photographer lived here at the house Herewai (demolished)
Celebrating Our History
