THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.
A'UIBOD INSPECTED BY THEIR MAJESTIES. OOMMAUDEK SHACKLETON DECORATED. Bcccived sth, 0.40 p.m. London. August .3. The King and Queen, the J'rinct- I'l Wales and the Duke oft ounaught vi-ii-ed the Antarctic expeditionary ship Kunrod at Cowcs. The party were greatly interested in the equipment. Tlie King decorated Lieutenant Shackletun a Commander with the Victorian order, as an incentive to scientific research and exploration? He hoped the intrepid and difficult enterprise would be suece--!nl. The Queen presented lier portrait. al-o a silk t'nion .lack, remarking: "Mar this lead you safely to the South Pole."' William A. Hell, a Surrey gentleman. iaa presented £4ot»o towards the expedition.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 6 August 1907, Page 3
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108THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 6 August 1907, Page 3
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