Shackleton Story How South Georgia Was Reached
Sir Ernest Shackleton describes the boat voyage from Elephant Island to South Georgia. He details sighting cliffs during a snow storm, hurricane winds on May 9, drifting toward reefs, and beaching the boat. After a grueling crossing and 36 hours of marching, they crossed South Georgia. The narrative thanks Messrs Sorlee Hanson Bensen and Jacobs for timely whaling station support and a volunteer crew led by Captain Thom. They then faced pack ice and chose to seek help at the Falkland Islands.
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London
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Elephant Island
South Shetlands
South Georgia
Ler
King Haakon Bay
Sorlee
Hanson
Bernsen
Jacobs
Thom
Falkland Islands
King's Birthday Contained Cable From Canterbury Regiment
Canterbury's First Regiment sent a cable of congratulations to the King and wished speedy victory to his armies and allies. A reply from Stamfordham thanked all ranks for the congratulations and good wishes, noting His Majesty's appreciation.
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Christchurch
Canterbury
Phe
Stamfordham
Birthday Honours List Includes Mr Balfour
The Birthday Honours include five new peers twelve baronetcies and thirty one knights. The Order of Merit is granted to Mr Balfour in recognition of services in philosophy and literature.
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London
Balfour
Government Tightens School Exemption and Uniform Rules
Reports from the Grand Duchy of Hesse Darmstadt allow school children to miss classes from April 15 to aid harvests. Berlin plans Pantinen shoes for poor children and Vienna orders fines for wearing military uniforms, as Arbeiter Zeitung critiques draconian dress limits amid cost hardships.
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Grand Duchy of
Hesse-Darmatadt
Berlin
Vienna
Arbeiter Zeitung
Prospects of rescuing marooned men in Antarctic
London June 2 Dr Hugh Robert Mill says Shackleton's retreat compares to historic Arctic voyages. He believes relief for Wild is hopeful given Wild’s experience and equipment to find fish, beasts and birds. Mossiman from Scott's expedition is noted. approaches to Hisphant Island differ from the Far North due to wind and pack ice.
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London
Hugh Robert Mill
Sir Ernest Shackleton
William Barentz
Nova Zombia
Leigh ‘Smith
Franz Josef Land
Shackleton
Elephant Island
Wild
Mossiman
Scott
Hisphant Island
Military Lats View Bill Takes Precedence In House
Wellington June 4 The Military Lars view Bill will be resumed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday with no other business until the Bill clears Committee. The third reading will be taken as soon after wards as the House allows.
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Wellington
House of Representatives
Worewarned forearmed Baxter's Lung Pre server
Advertisement extols Baxter's Lung Prepar? as winter protection against coughs colds sore throat and bronchial complaints. Claims 50 years of public trial with bottles priced 10d and 6d available at chemists and storekeepers. Nazol inhaler noted for simple use.
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Baxter
Nazow
Jis
USA
Financial Statement Postponed Due to Ill Health
The delivery of the Financial Statement is postponed due to Sir Joseph Ward's indisposition. The statement is practically ready for delivery, but a date cannot yet be fixed.
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Wellington
Joseph Ward
Helen's Babies and The Third Commandment Headline at His Majesty's Theatre
Large Saturday night audience enjoyed two star films. Helen's Babies, a charming child story by the Whashouser Company, delighted with its entertaining performances. The Third Commandment is a clever drama about a man wrongly accused of murder, later exonerated.
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His Majesty’s ‘Theatre
Whashouser
Beadacha Remedies Sought for Relief Purchases
A fragment notes demand for a remedy called NA. 401 to ease eye strain nasal discharge and sore throat. It mentions trying one shilling sixpence for sixty doses as a prompt and certain relief option.
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