ANTARCTIC RELIEF

Marlborough Express, Volume L, Issue 155, 3 July 1916, Page 7

ANTARCTIC RELIEF

TABRANGiaiENT|^ ANO^HiEB

SHACIOiETON'S INTENTIONS

/ [PRBBB Ai3BOOIATIOW.I ; (Received July 2, 5.5 p.m.) .. LONDON/ July 1. Sir Douglas Mawson states that arrangements are being made for another attempt to rescue* the party on Elephant Island by a steel vessel j which is the only type available itotil the Aurora can be repaired. llie chanco of success is small. •. Sir Douglasi adds thai everytfemg depends on the rapid refitting of tho Aurora and despatching her to Punta Arenas, where the will pick up bir, Jiirnest Shackleton. .t. In that case^a rescue is practically -ertam. Jne Aurora could continue her voyage and pick up the Ross! Sea party m January^ ~ t > Sir Ernest Shackleton announces liis intention of personally proceeding to Ross Sea. It is understood that*a! suitable wooden whaler, apart' from the Avirora, cannot be obtained. It would cost £35,000 to purclxase and refit a wooden vessel in England, but, the Aurora could be fitfed out. much earlier. The Aurora may 'be the means of saving tho castaways.