BYRD EXPEDITION
DOCTORS OFFER SERVICES I Per Press Association. ) WELLINGTON, Feb. S. The local agent - 1 the Byrd Antarc tie Expedition. Air. T. J. Gardiner, to- . - l Dr. Pot ah » of Nelson, to serve as medical officer at Little America in place of Dr. Shirey, who is returning sick. It is understood that a young Christchurch surgeon has also offered his services. The que.-tion of transporting a doctor south is causing some concern. Mr. Lincoln Ellsworth informed Mr. Gardiner to-day that he would gladly place the Wyatt Earp at his disposal, but she wps undergoing extensive repairs at Dunedin and cannot be got ready for sea before the end of the month. It is doubtful whether the Jacob Kuppert will be able to make a second voyage and get clear of the Antarctic before the. sea freezes over again.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 34, 9 February 1934, Page 6
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