POLAR EXPLORATION.
PLANS BY SHACKLCTON.
LAYING FOOD DEPOTS. Br Telegraph—Press Association Copyright. London, December 31. The New Zealand section of the Shackleton expedition to the South Pole will establish depots for 300 miles, but Sir Ernest hopes to accomplish the journey without depot aid. The expedition will carry 12,000 pounds weight of food.
DOGS FOR WORK ON : CE,
PONIES LESS RELIABLE. Times-Sydney Sun Special Cablo. (Recsired January X, 8.5 p.m.)
London, January ! Scepticisn is expressed by Commander Peary, the American who discovered the North Pole, at the policy of Sir Ernest Shackleton in
using an aeroplane and aeroplane sledges. He claims there is nothing like dogs for polar work. Sir Ernest Shackleton affirms that he places his chief reliance on dogs. Ponies are less reliable, because they cannot be taken high up the glaciers.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15497, 2 January 1914, Page 5
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