ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION
THE AUSTRALIAN EXPEDITION
By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Melbourne, January 19.
Sir Ernest Shackleton has cabled ap]irovin<r Dr. Maw?on r s purely Australian Antarctic expedition. Mr. Samuel Ilordern, of Sydney, has donated £IOOO to the fund, making £OOOO in all.
Dr. Mawson and Professor Masson interviewed Mr. Pearce, and asked for Government assistance to the expedition. They urged its value to Australia in the shape of possible mineral discoveries, and the development of sealing and fishing enterprises, as well as for its scientific importance. Cabinet consideration of the request was promised.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 228, 20 January 1911, Page 5
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91ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 228, 20 January 1911, Page 5
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