A RACE FOR THE POLE.
GERMAN ENTERPRISE
Berlin, March 6,
First Lieutenant Filchner, of the German General Staff, who explored Tibet, the Pamirs and Tukestan, leads a German Antarctic expedition, hoping to start in October 1910, for a base on Weddel Sea. He crosses the Continent and ou reaching the Pole, instead of turning back follows Sir Ernest Shackleton’s route to Ross Sea, meeting midway a provision depot established by a subsidiary expedition from Ross Sea. If two ships participate the expedition will cost £IOO,OOO sterling. If one £60,000. A high personage has anonymously contributed £15,000 and others £3OOO. Lieut. Filchner explained his plans at a meeting of the Geographical Society at Berlin. Professor Nordenskjold, the explorer, was present and expressed approval of theischeme-
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 811, 8 March 1910, Page 3
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124A RACE FOR THE POLE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 811, 8 March 1910, Page 3
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