JOURNAL ARTICLE

Sunburnt Santa.

  • Published In: Australian Geographic, 2024, n. 183. P. 18 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MATHIS, ESME 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from Australian Geographic titled "Sunburnt Santa" explores the tradition of Father Christmas visiting children along the Trans-Australian Railway each December. The festive visit, initiated in 1957, was organized by the Commonwealth Railways Welfare Officer to bring joy to the isolated communities along the railway line. The role of Father Christmas was taken on by railway employees like W. J. Crowe and Alf Harris, who delivered gifts to children for over 30 years, earning Harris the nickname "Sunburnt Santa." An exhibition at the State Library of South Australia, curated by the National Archives of Australia, showcases the history of the Trans-Australian Railway until January 26, 2025. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Australian Geographic. 2024/11, Issue 183, p18
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0816-1658
  • Accession Number:181216298
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