WILKINS’ POLAR EXPEDITION
CONFIDENT OF HIS SUCCESS. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Oct. 7, 5-5 p.m. Rio de Janeiro, Oct. 5. Sir Hubert Wilkins has arrived on the Southern Cross. He declared he would embark on the Norwegian whaler Hectora, at Monte Video, and proceed immediately io Deception Island to establish the first base, where he will assemble the planes for the dash to the South Pole. Sir Hubert said the expedition will be perfectly organised and he is confident of success. Powerful radio will be established at one base to keep in touch with the expedition and report to the outside world.
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Taranaki Daily News, 8 October 1928, Page 9
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