POLAR EXPLORATION.
ANOTHER ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. A NEW THEORY. By Cable. —Press Association. —Copyrige Received September 20, 5.5 pan. London, September 25. Dr. Bruce is preparing a Scottish expedition for the South Pole. If £50,000 is forthcoming he will start before 1011. Tlie expedition will eons'ist of 30, including six scientists, and carry an weanographical equipment for 3000 fathoms. A wintering station will lie established on the coasllaml, whence a dash across continent will be made, finally emerging-in Ross Sea. Bruce's theory regarding the mountain ranges suggests' that the easier going liv this route will compensate for the greater distance compared with Captain and Lieutenant Shackleton's expeditions.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 199, 27 September 1909, Page 2
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106POLAR EXPLORATION. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 199, 27 September 1909, Page 2
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