BYRD EXPEDITION.
MOVEMENTS OF ELEANOR BOLLING. HER ITINERARY EXPEDITED. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, February 8. The latest report received by Mr R. G. Brophy, second in command of the Byrd expedition, is that the Eleanor Bolling is approaching the New Zealand coast at top speed. “ I -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 on February 14 instead of the following day. The Eleanor Bolling must be away again 3G hours after her arrival. During that time the vessel will load 500 tons of gear, including an aeroplane, a motor car, 5000 gallons of benzine, and 4000 gallons of other oils. Every minute counts now,” he said in conclusion. Mr Brophy will leave Auckland tonight or to-morrow morning for Wellington and Dunedin.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20638, 9 February 1929, Page 20
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