THE SOUTH POLE.
SHACKLETON PROPOSES AN. OTHER ATTEMPT.
United Press Association —Copyright. (Received January 10, 10.40 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 10. Sir Ernest Shackleton, addressing German scientists and explorers, at Berlin, outlined 1 a ne,w Antarctic scheme for an expedition over a fresh route. He begins preparations when the book of his last expedition is ocmpleted. The German Geographical Society has awarded Sir Ernest Shackleton the Nachtigal l gold medal.
AN AMERICAN EXPEDITION
The “Daily Telegraph’s” New York correspondent reports that the American National Association is inviting its 48.000 members to contribute to a South Polar expedition. A plan has been discussed to purchase the Roosevelt, Peary’s vessel in his last Arctic voyage, and to include as leaders Captain Bartlett, Professor McMillan, and Mr. Borup, members of the Peary expedition.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2707, 11 January 1910, Page 5
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129THE SOUTH POLE. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2707, 11 January 1910, Page 5
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