FILMS OF THE ANTARCTIC

Press, Volume C, Issue 29502, 2 May 1961, Page 7

FILMS OF THE ANTARCTIC

Shows Given By ILS. Serviceman

One of the busiest and most popular servicemen "wintering” over at the United States Navy's Antarctic advance headquarters at Harewood is a photographer’s mate who receive’ dozens of telephone calls each week from all parts of Canterbury. He is Mr H. King, of the United States Navy, whose part-time job from straight photographic work during the operational season is to show films about American activities in the Antarctic to various groups throughout the Dominion.

Mr King has shown the films while his commanding officer. Rear Admiral D. M. Tyree, has done the talking. but with the admiral’s departure for the United States last month. Mr King is now doing it all himself.

Each week day requests flow in to the public information office at the Harewood base from parentteacher groups, women’s organisations, schools, scouts, and other groups interested in seeing one or other of the five films available on the Americans’ operations in the Antarctic.

Along with the films, the office displays static exhibitions of Antarctic clothing. Also available and eagerly sought after is a photographic display of some 60 shots depicting various aspects of life in the Antarctic. Mr King said showing the films occupied most of his week nights. The public’s choice of film was satisfied wherever possible.