DISCOVERY GETS OUT
CAPETOWN’S FAREWELL. (United Press Association. —By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) CAPETOWN, October 19. The “Discovery” sailed for the south at" ten o’clock on featuiday morning. Every steamer in dock heie blew three blasts as she went out, hauled by a tug, and the “Discovery” responded. A crowd on the quay side cheered and sang “ Aukl Lang Syne.” Sir Douglas Mawson appeared on the bridge, and led responding cheers. A group of the Australians on the forecastle cooed. The breeze was light, and the “ Discovery ” used her engines as she staited on her long voyage. Sir Douglas Mawson gave a message to Australia to the effect that lie started out with the highest hopes and that he was pleased with the reception of Premier Bruce’s message conveying the best wishes of the Commonwealth, and looking forward to welcoming the expedition in Australia in 1930. Sir Douglas Mawson replied that the entire personnel deeply appreciated the inspiring message, and that they hope to maintain the best traditions of Polar exploration. Lord Atlilone (Governor-General) telegraphed his good wishes. „•
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Hokitika Guardian, 21 October 1929, Page 6
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