NORTH STAR ON HER WAY TO BAY OF WHALES
(By Telegraph—Press Association) WELLINGTON, Dec. 27. Loaded to capacity with equipment of every sort, including a snow cruiser and army tanks converted for use as snow and ice tractors, the North Star called at Wellington en route to the Bay of Whales, where she meets the rest of the expedition. The expedition has been sent by the United States Government, which made available two ships and the gear. The ship had 74 huskies aboard on deck when she set out from America, but 12 puppies have since made their appearance. It is not stated when the vessel leaves.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 306, 28 December 1939, Page 10
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