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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13866, 31 March 1909, Page 5

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WELCOME IN SYDNEY; Prfss Association-By Telegraph-C'opyrigiii ;SYDNEY, March 30. ' Notwithstanding the early hour of the Maheno's arrival,' a large- gathering of friends and undergraduates gave Professor David a rousing welcome. An official welcome will be arranged later in the day. Received 12.30 a.m., March ,31st. Professor David, speaking; to an enthusiastic gathering at the University, paid a high tribute to Lieutenant Shackleton and Captain Evans. Ho especially praised the hitter's fine seamanship, stating that after Providence they owed their lives very largely to the captain of the ;Ninirod. NEW GROUND OF ATTACK. ■ Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, March 30. Lieutenant Shackleton says that he has made no arrangements for another expedition, but if ever' he does it will be from the other side, from the Falkland Islands and South America. About this side nearly all worth knowing is now known: It is,the other side that is unexplored. He had no intention at present of lecturing in Australia, but it was not unlikely that he would do so at Home. He intended to leave. New Zealand on April 15th. \v During the day Lieutenant Shackleton called on the premier and thanked him for the'assistance rendered by the Government. He informed him 'that the Dominion stamps presented by the Government were lodged in a cylinder, and'left-at the furthest southern point. ——an——