SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON'S REPORT
GOVERNMENT GRANT WANTED. By Telegraph—Preas ( Association. Christohuroh, April 5. Drs. Chilton and Fariyof Canterbury; College, waited on Sir Joseph ..Ward today and asked that the' Government give £500 to help to publish Sir Douglas Mawson's reports of his Antarctic expedition..' Dr. Chilton said most of the expense was borne by Australia, but a little more help was needed. Scientifically, Mawson's was the most successful of the Antarctic expeditions. It would i suit, him to have the grant extend over several years. . , Sir Joseph Ward said the request called for fair consideration. The Government should recognise its responsibi. lity by doing a little to help Sir Doug* las Mawson. He would mention the request when the Government was consid* . ering .the votes for the financial year.
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2739, 6 April 1916, Page 6
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129SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON'S REPORT Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2739, 6 April 1916, Page 6
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