CHARTING COAST OF ANTARCTICA

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 85, 4 January 1930, Page 9

CHARTING COAST OF ANTARCTICA

FLIGHTS BY WILKINS UNKNOWN REGIONS ' PENETRATED London, January 2. In a copyright message from Deception Island on December 31, Sir Hubert .Wilkins says that 300 miles of coastline have been added to the map of the world on the last day of 1929. “The first attempt to penetrate the unknown regions lying to the south of us was baulked by an Impenetrable wall of falling snow. After flying for 200 miles, we came within sight of Charcot Land, when we were forced to return, with nothing accomplished. The second attempt to-day was a complete success. Charcot Land was found to be an island. We flew on westward over Hearst Land, and succeeded in charting the coastline for 300 miles along the Antarctic Continent We returned safely, but while we were lifting the aeroplane aboard the vessel the sling rope broke, and the machine crashed into the sea. The ’plane was only slightly damaged.” GOULD’S GEOLOGICAL PARTY RETURN JOURNEY (By Russell Owen.—Special to “New York Times.”) Bay of Whales, January 1. The geological party, under Dr. Gould, en route for home, has safely passed the crevassed area, and is making good progress. The party is plcki ing its way along the old trail, which •is plainly marked. [Copyright 1928 by “New fork Times” Company and “St Louis Post-Dispatch." Ail rights for. publication reserved throughout the world.] MESSAGE FROM BYRD The following message has been received by the president of the Wellington branch of the English-Speaking Union (Mr. A. L. Hunt) from Commander Richard Byrd at the Antarctic:— “Appreciate your radio. The inhabitants of Little America join me in wishing the members of the EnglishSpeaking Union a happy New Year. Please tell Mrs. Hunt we took her little American flag on the Polar flight as promised. Best personal regards. Should you be in communication with Sir Douglas Mawson please,send best wishes from Little America.”