BOUVET ISLAND
AS NEW METEOROLOGICAL STATION. (United Press Association—By Cable— Copyright.) (Australian Press A «su.—United Service.) (Received 5 9.5 a.m.) Oslo, Sept. 4. The Government is despatching in October a whaler to convey materials for a modern meteorological station and also a residence for three officials for erection at Capo Valdivia, Bouvet Island The station will work all the year round. It will be equipped with wireless. Both Britain and Norway maintain their claim to sovereignty over Bouvet Island.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 225, 5 September 1928, Page 5
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79BOUVET ISLAND Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 225, 5 September 1928, Page 5
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