THE ITALIA’S CREW

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 19 June 1928, Page 11

THE ITALIA’S CREW

LATE EDITION

RESCUE EXPEDITION.

FAST DOG TEAM SENT. AVIATORS HELD UP. (United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Copyright.) (Australian Press Association —United Service.) Received 1.40 p.m., to-day. LONDON, June 18. A message from- King’s Bay states that Holm and Larsen are immediately making another flight, seeking General Nobile’s new position. General Nobile wirelessed that atmospheric conditions. were favourable and asking for intormation as to treatment for a fractured tibia. A copyright message states.- The Branganja’s rescue expedition, consisting of Captain Sora and two Norwegian sleigh drivers is starting immediately from Castren Bay, hear where the Braganja is anchored, using a large sleigh and a nine-dog team. They will proceed to Score shy Island and Cape Brunn from which they will head straight for General Nobile’s party, It is most difficult to forecast the speed, which depends on the conditions or the pack ice. If they are favourable, General Nobile’s little red-dyed tent ought to be sighted on the fifth day. Tire decision to send a light rapid convoy was made because the weather was unduly delaying aerial searchers. The Bsraganja’s sleigh carries sufficient supplies to enable General Nobile’s party to reach the nearest land and there await, without immediate danger, the larger expedition which will transport them back to civilisation.