FROM THE SOUTH POLE.
Captain Raold Amundsen, the intrepid explorer who hoisted the flag of Norway at tho South Polo a few weeks ago, will arrivo in Wellington on Wednesday next, and tho same evening will tell the thrilling story of his great achievement in tho big Town Hall. Captain Amundsen, who bears his honours meokly, tells a good coherent story of his adventures from tho timo that his party reached tho ieo barrier of the south until they reached tli« Pole, and in picturesque language will tell of tlie wonders of the great continent t.hat lies around the southernmost point in the world. The lecturo will bo illustrated by over 100 pictures, by which weans Ilia audienco will be transport for tho nonce (o Antarctica. There has becu somo mention of a civic reception to. Captain Amundsen, but tho explorer, with characteristic modest}-, has conveyed to tho Norwegian Consul (Mr. A. W. Jiowton) his intention of declining the hopour, owing, it is understood, to tho limited time at his disposal in Wcllingloh.
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1418, 19 April 1912, Page 6
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173FROM THE SOUTH POLE. Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1418, 19 April 1912, Page 6
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