This volume is an overview by Sir Douglas Mawson, the leader of the expedition.

The documents include some maps embedded in the text. This is an instance of a map that appears opposite p. 8 in this part.

Notice the water damage in the top right corner, but as indicated above this does not reach into the page content.

This is a close up of the damage to the page pictured above.

There is a fairly sharp demarcation of damage in this volume between the text pages, which largely are in good condition, and the plates, which have suffered more damage. (Page 364)

This is a close up of the area that is sometimes damaged, showing the excellent condition of this page.

                                          A sample of a damaged plate from this volume. (Plate 54).

Plate 82.

This is a close up of part of the damage to the page pictured above.

Overview of the damage to this volume, showing that despite significant damage to the plates, text from page 47 to page 360 are undamaged.