BYRD EXPEDITION
. -V—----BROFHY r ’S RESIGNATION. (By Telegraph —Press Association.) DUNEDIN, Dec. 5. Relative to the cable about Richard Brophv, formerly second in command of the Byrd expedition, Tapley and Co., base agents for the expedition, state that there is no truth in the assertion that an intrigue with a Broadway actress caused his dismissal. Brophy was not dismissed; he suffered a severe breakdown in Dunedin and during the period of incapacity was unfit to handle the expedition’s affairs, so that his resignation was accepted. There was no question of misdemeanour —only unnecessary expenditure arising from Brophy’s illness. Commander Byrd was, and is, much concerned over Brophy’s welfare and future. In the early stages, of the expedition Brophy proved an efficient organiser, rendering inestimable service.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 5 December 1929, Page 7
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125BYRD EXPEDITION Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 5 December 1929, Page 7
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