ANTARCTIC LANDS

Stratford Evening Post, Volume II, Issue 177, 22 February 1933, Page 5

ANTARCTIC LANDS

AUSTRALIA'S CLAIM Norwegian Opinion IMPORTANCE TO WHALERS Press Association.—Copyright. Received To-day, 8.50 a.m. Oslo, Feb. 20. —Australia's Antarctic claim is arousing keen interest in Norway. The Antarctic expert, Bjai'ne Aagaard;., states the Government will probably acquiesce with reservations, but decision is withheld ■ until the whole problem is considered, v. ■«■• .> With Britain already possessing theFalkland and Ross .sectors, i lunaversal recognition of Australia's claim would mean the Empire will have..taken a ■step towards making the Antarctic continent British. Aagaard contends Norwegian whalers in January, 1931, discovered part of the territory claimed by Australia. Sir Douglas Mawson's claim that he discovered Queen Maud's Land a few hours before Riiser Larsen is erronccous. It will be an important question to Norwegian whalers if Australia tries to institute a system of licenses. Press Association —Copyright Received To-day, 1 p.m. London, Feb. 21.—Sir Douglas Mawson, commenting on Aagaard's remarks in relation to priority, said . when the full facts are published in the near future in detailed scientific reports the position will be plainer: than ever.