PROFESSOR DAVID
an excellent winter hut. wild'sTFarty. (Received February 26, 11 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. Professor David says that no apprehension need bo felt for Dr. Mawson's party while wintering, since they have an excellent hut. Polar expeditions of this kind always land one year's more food than they are likely to require, in order to provide for contingencies. The word "probably" in the message implies that there is still a good chance of the Aurora being able to bring Mawson and party off on her return voyage from Mr. Wild's base. Any way, the return of the Aurora to Australia will probably be a little later than was anticipated, as it may be delayed in attempting to reach land again at Dr. Mawson's winter quarters. , 1 Professor David adds : "It has not been possible to obtain any news of Wild's party. Mr. Wild is a very able leader. He was Shackleton's right-hand man during the dash for the Pole. Wild's party totals eight, MaWßOn's (including Ninnis and Mertz) eighteen. Five others remained at Macquarie Island.
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Evening Post, Volume LXXXV, Issue 48, 26 February 1913, Page 7
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