SPEEDING UP
THE ELEANOR BOLLING. TIME IMPORTANT TO BYRD. Auckland, Feb. 8. The latest report received by Mr Brophy, second in command of the Byrd "Expedition, is that the Eleanor Bolling is approaching iho New Zealand coast at top speed. "X have been in constant, touch with the vessel.” said Mr Brophy, and have issued instructions that every ounce of speed that can be got out of the ship must be obtained so that she shall reach Dunedin c-n February 14 instead of the following day. The Eleanor Bolling must be away again 36 hours after arrival, during that time the vessel will load 500 tons of gear, including an aeroplane, motor ear, 5000 gallons of benzine and 4000 gallons of other oils. Every minute counts now,” he said in conclusion.
Mr. Brophy will leave Auckland to-night or to-morrow morning for Wcllingtn and Dunedin.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIX, Issue 46, 9 February 1929, Page 7
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