THE SOUTH POLE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 143648, 16 November 1911, Page 3

THE SOUTH POLE.

PREPARING THE TERRA NOVA. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 15. The preparations for the departure of the .Terrs , Nova for the Antarctic are being pushed on, arid it is anticipated that everything will be in readiness for the vessel to leave on December 15. Various stores and requisites asked for by Captain Scott are coming to hand, and they will shortly be stowed away in the vessel’s hold. It is common knowledge that the Terra Nova will take down seven Indian transport mules and fourteen sledge dogs. Mr. J. J. Kinsey, who has been anting for Captain Soott, states that in the event of the expedition not reaching the Pole this season, the mules and dogs would b© available as a reserve for an attempt next season. Even if the Pole were reached this season, a party would in all probability be left in Antarctica to carry on important scientific work. The animals would be invaluable to the party for transport work. Mr. Kinsey is also sending down twelve sledges which were required by the leader of the expedition. Six of these were presented by an Australian firm, and six were procured from Norway. Snowshoes for the mules and ponies are also being sent down. ; The mules and dogs now on Quail Island are doing splendidly, and it is expected that they will be in fine-fettle for work in the Antarctic.