RICHARD BROPHY
CABLED REPORT DENIED [ Per Press Association. ] DUNEDIN, Dec. 5. Relative to the cable about Richard Brophy, formerly second in command of the Byrd Expedition, Tapley and Co., base agents for the expedition, state that, there is no truth in the assertion that intrigue with a Broadway actress cause his dismissal. Brophy was not dismissed. He suffered a severe breakdown in Dunedin and during the period of incapacity was unfit to handle the expedition’s affairs so that his resignation*was accepted. There was no question of misdemeanour, only unnecessary expenditure arising from Brophy’s illness. Commander Byrd was and is much concerned over Brophy’s welfare in the future. In the early stages of the expedition Brophy proved an efficient organiser, rendering inestimable service.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 290, 6 December 1929, Page 10
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122RICHARD BROPHY Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 290, 6 December 1929, Page 10
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