GOOD NEWS FROM NORTH.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 30 April 1926, Page 9

GOOD NEWS FROM NORTH.

Arctic Airmen At Barrow. BOTH PARTIES SAFE. By Cable —Press Association —Copyright. Sydney ” Sun ” Service. (Received April 30, 1.25 a.m.) VANCOUVER, April 29. Captain Wilkins and Lieutenant Eilson are safe nt Barrow, where Smith’s overland party has arrived. FAILED IN THE TEST. LIMITED SCOPE OF DETROITER. By Cable —Press Association —Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received April 29, 8.30 p.m.) VANCOUVER, April S'S. According to advices from Fairbanks, it is authoritatively s*atod that the Detroiter 3-engino airplane, of the Wilkins Arctic expedition, so far has been unable to carry a fuel load sufficient to fly to and from Point Barrow, 520 miles north of Fairbanks.

The transportation of fuel by airpiano from Fairbanks to Point Barn w has proved impracticable. It is stated that supplies will bo shipped bv steamer through Behring Strait, around the northern tip of Alaska to Point Barrow.

It is stated that this is possible only in summer.

AMUNDSEN’S EXPEDITION. DELAY CAUSING UNEASINESS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received April 29, 5.5 p.m.; OSLO, April 23. Commander Nobile is uneasy concerning the unexpected delays, and has telegraphed Captain Amundson requesting permission to resume, as soon as possible, lest tho wet snow falling in consequence of tho warm weather increase the Norge’s weight several tons, and thus compel descent under unfavourable conditions.