"A LONG STORY."

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 24, 5 March 1914, Page 7

"A LONG STORY."

MAWSON'S EXPEDITION. IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright. (Received March 5, 9.15 a.in.) " '" SYDNEY, March v 5. Dr M'Lean, the bacteriologist, a.nd Mr Hurley, the photographer, who were with Dr Mawson's expedition, have returned to Sydney. ' .

Dr M'Lean added a few details to what is already known, and 'said the story/was, a long one, and not for him to tell. When Dr Mawsonfs book came out the people would read the whole thing. , Amongst . other important discoveries were the nesfs . of Antarctic Vpeftrels, ; never beforp found, and- six -Rossseals of a very rare species; while by dredging, many rarie and new specimens were obtained. MAWSON TO MARRY. (Received March 5, 10 a.m.) , ADELAIDE; March 5. The Aurora, returns' to Hobart to await orders,' Dr Mawson will visit England shortfy in connection with the expedition. His forthcoming marriage with Miss Delprat, daughter of fhe general manager of the Broken Hill Proprietary, is announced. „ . . , .