THE EXPEDITION TO THE ANTARCTIC.
By Telegraph.— Association.—Copyright. London, Jane 27. In connection "with the voyage of i the exploring ship Discovery to the ! Antarctic, ■ Mr. George Murray, director and scientist of the expedition, does not proceed beyond Mel- . bourne. Mr. Murray and Captain Scott "will there appoint the principal members of the staff, who will conduct the scientific work on Mr. J Murray's lines, Mr. Murray afterj wards editing it. The commander j has been instructed to explore the Ross Ice Barrier to discover the I land which it is believed flanks the ! Barrier to the eastward, and solve I physical geographical questions rej lating to ice formation.. Captain ; Scott has discretionary power either ! to winter on the ice or land a party I between Capes Johnson and Cro- ; zier after consulting the director as j to a suitable spot.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11692, 29 June 1901, Page 5
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