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relatively large areas in which the buildings themselves are visually dominant landscape elements.

Technical/Creative Value (Exceptional Value)
Mawson is the only Australian Antarctic station where, with the exception of the polygonal Heard Island buildings, all of the main station building designs employed by ANARE are represented. Similarly, examples of most of the recognised traverse van and field refuge types are present, as are an assortment of vehicle and equipment types dating back to the earliest days of operation. Thus, Mawson uniquely demonstrates the evolution of Antarctic building, vehicle and equipment designs and allows comparisons to be made between the relative success of each design and materials used.

Social Value (Little Significance)
Although a close social attachment is not generally exhibited for the built environment of the station as a whole, individual structures are held in high regard by many expeditioners. A number of the old station "streets", open spaces and buildings (such as the donga-style accommodation) symbolise the traditionally held perception of Antarctic life as spartan and communal. The ramshackle appearance of the old station buildings reinforces the sense of a frontier existence. The same associations do not apply to the new buildings which are modern structures designed to maximise efficiency, comfort and privacy.
In the minds of many expeditioners the station is closely associated with three features - huskies, sea ice and mountains. As such, the numerous artefacts on-station associated with the sledge dogs hold special nostalgic value for many people.

Historical Value (Exceptional Value)
The three BANZARE proclamation sites in the Mawson hinterland are the only physical evidence in the region of Australia's involvement in early ship-based Antarctic exploration. They are also the only direct links in the area with Australia's most famous Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson. The sites represent the foundations of Australia's claim of sovereignty over the AAT, the protection of which ultimately led to the establishment of Mawson station.
Mawson is the oldest continuously occupied scientific station on the Antarctic continent. Many of the important early ANARE figures including Law, Dovers and Béchervaise are closely associated with the place. The earliest buildings erected on the site survive and represent the commencement of a permanent Australian presence in Antarctica.

Appendix III. ATCM Resolution 5 – Guidelines for handling pre-1958 historic remains whose existence or present location is not known

1. These guidelines apply to pre-1958 historic artefacts/sites whose existence or location is not known.
2. These guidelines should be applied, as far as possible, to provide interim protection of pre-1958 historic artefacts/sites until the Parties have had due time to consider their inclusion into the protection system under Annex V to the Protocol on Environmental Protection. This interim protection should not extend beyond three years