SOUTH POLAR EXPLORATION
u::. iluvson'.s expedition. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright London, April 10. The- Royal Geographical Society lias given Dr. Mawson £SOO, this being the same amount as was given to Captain Scott. Received 12, 12.20 a.m. London, April 11. Before the Royal Geographical Society, Dr. Mawson unfolded the geological aspects of his Antarctic scheme. He emphasised the eagerness of Australia and New Zealand for knowledge of the frozen continent, and their active support and \ participation. CAPTAIN AMUNDSEN'S PLANS. Christiana, April 10. Captain Amundsen, in a letter to his committee, states that, after landing the expedition in the Antarctic, the Fram will make Atlantic oceanographic observations. Captain Amundsen, on his return, will call at New Zealand, proceedI ing thence to vSan Francisco.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 276, 12 April 1911, Page 5
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