Shackleton's Nimrod Antarctic Expedition Reaches Southern Pole
The Nimrod expedition under Lieutenant Shackleton departed from Lyttelton on January 1 1908 and, by March 25 1909, reached lat 88 23 min south long 162 east, the farthest yet. It pursued scientific work on a continental high plateau from Ross Sea toward the Magnetic Pole and near the Pole, contributing geology, coal and limestone finds, and propelling future polar certainty.
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Shackleton
Jyttelton
Lyttelton Harbour
Arsa
James Ross
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Antarctic
South Manetic Pole
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Temple
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Cape North
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South America
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Magnetic Poles differ from Geographic Poles in Earth’s Rotation
The article explains that geographic and magnetic poles do not coincide. It notes Nimrod Antarctic expedition placing a pole near thirty miles from previous records and introduces the pole of verticity for the magnetic needle. It also mentions gradual movement of both pole types and that changes are tracked in compass variation records.
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Nimrod Antarctie
Five old age pensioners granted certificates at Magistrate’s Court
The Magistrate’s Court granted certificates to five applicants for old age pensions. Rev J H Rogers MLA of St Matthew’s Christchurch is appointed to the Parochial District of Hinds replacing Rev H G Blackburn who leaves for St Peter’s Wellington in April. River reports list Ashburton Rangitata clear and Rakaia dirty. Canterbury freezing works run full with a shortage of butchers. Belfast plant reports 10 000 sheep waiting to be slaughtered. Centenary celebrations of Primitive Methodism in Ashburton include a debt clearing fair at Oddfellows’ Hall next Thursday opened by the Mayor at 2:30 pm featuring stalls. Pest talk in Christchurch argues for a dedicated moth capture machine to control caterpillar damage. 270,000 acres under turnips and rape with potential £58,750 loss estimates. An advertisement for English Bicycle by R D Johnston offers price £10 with features and inspection.
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Captain Cook memorial committee formed in London
A general Captain Cook memorial committee is established by the English League with the Prince of Wales as chairman and Lord Brassey as treasurer. Ex-governors and Agents-General from Australia join, and portraits are presented to the battleship New Zealand amid speeches and cheers.
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Asquith
Lord Rothschild
Walfour
Australasia
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Troon
Polar Exploration King Edward Congratulates Shackleton Team
King Edward sent congratulations to Lieutenant Shackleton and his crew for their polar expedition achievements. The Sydney Herald comments the experience gained may enable success on a future pole voyage via the same route.
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Per Press Association
London
King Edward
Lieutenant Shackleton
Sydney
the Herald
Shackleton
Pole
Scientist discusses Antarctic geology and earth's axis shifts
In Auckland Clement Wragge cites Professor David's Antarctic report noting coal measures and limestone on the high plateau near the pole. He argues axis inclination varied greatly in ancient times, suggesting tropical zones near both poles and extreme seasons when axis was perpendicular or horizontal to the orbit.
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Auckland
David
Clement Wragge
South Pole
Tam
Antarctic Circle
Arctic Circle
King Edward Hails Shackleton Polar Victory Anew
The King congratulates Shackleton and comrades on hoisting the Union Jack near the South Pole and the new Queen Alexandra range. The International Polar Commission sends enthusiastic congratulations. Members Cagni Nordensfjold Lecointe note polar exploration milestones and Brussels formation in 1904.
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Shackleton
South Pole
South Magnetic Pole
Queen Alexandra
Edward
International Polar Commission
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Nordensfjold
Lecointe
Brusselles
Brussels
M. Cagie
Duke of Abruzzi
Peary
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South America
M. Lecointe
Maheno Held Responsible for Collision with Matariki
The Nautical Court in Dunedin rules the Maheno liable for the collision with the Matariki near Rattray Street Wharf and orders the Maheno crew to pay 2b guineas in costs.
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Nautical Court
Rattray Street
Fire at Whitecliffs destroys block of business premises
Fire at Whitecliffs, received March 27, destroys a block of business premises while inmates were asleep. Several narrow escapes reported.
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Whitecliffs
Earthquake Felt in Levin and Wellington
A shock of earthquake was felt in Levin at 1.25 p.m. and was also reported in Wellington, marking a notable tremor across the region.
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British naval affairs briefing on German shipbuilding
In the House of Commons Mr Asquith said Germany planned 14 Dreadnoughts by end of 1912, a claim not detailing cruisers. Admiral Tirpitz later showed two ships ordered under the 1909-10 programme, while Britain was told this would not affect the stated rate of construction.
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Gretton
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Britain
Germany
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Tirpitz
Motion of censure debate set in British session
London report notes an arrangement for a motion of censure identical to one by Mr Balfour. Mr Balfour will reserve his speech until the debate closes, hoping the government's final pronouncement prevents a party line division.
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A. H. Leo Shali
Balfour
Labour MPs push censure vote over worship construction
March 27 report notes Labour members plan censure if Cabinet delays beyond Mr Aaquith stance. Navy League rally at Playhouse Charing Cross urged eight Dreadnoughts be hurriedly ordered. Lieutenant Bellairs regrets New Zealand offer not accepted to cut 1910 costs.
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King’s Lynn
New Zealand
German Reichstag Naval Estimates vote seen as warning
Berlin March 21 German papers note that Reichstaff abstaining from debate on Naval Estimates served as a warning to foreign powers signaling Germany's inflexibility.
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Asquith’s Handling of New Zealand Offer Sparks Suspicion
The Pall Mall Gazette argues Mr Asquith’s fencing with New Zealand’s offer signals mockery of its aim. It suggests New Zealand did not intend to replace a vessel funded by British taxpayers and warns that using generosity to advance the Little Navy agenda could provoke bitter indignation.
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British naval agitation contrast in Novos Vremya
The Novos Vremya in St Petersburg on March 26 contrasts Germany's professed friendship with Britain with Germany's secretive militant preparations and rising naval tensions.
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Keir Hardie Denounces Colonial Navy Offers in South Norwood
March 27 speech by Mr Keir Hardie in South Norwood attacked colonial offers to assist the navy as an insult to the Mother-Country and dismissed the scare as baseless.
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Lord Mayor appeals for Dreadnought funds in Sydney
Sydney officials urge a quarter of a million pounds from the people to back a Dreadnought plan with State government support. Premier Wade questions the scheme and proposes a naval subsidy cut. In Perth a public meeting backs Britain’s sea supremacy amid clashes over defence spending. Brisbane records heated exchanges over a Dreadnought meeting and local civic action.
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New Zealand Offer Praised by United Kingdom Figures
The Premier relays a cable from Mr Henniker Heaton M P praising New Zealand's patriotic offer and its large moral effect in the United Kingdom and other countries, as posters in major British cities hailed New Zealand as generous and patriotic.
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United Kingdom
Navy League Receives New Zealand Gift Appreciation
A London dated cablegram from the Wellington branch secretary of the Navy League thanks New Zealand countrymen for their splendid gift.
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Navy League
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New Zealand
Sheep-Shearing Rates Raised in Otago Conference
A meeting of Otago and Southland Sheepowners Unions agreed to raise shearing rates from 16s 8d to 18s per 100. Experimental clauses cover shearers who proceed to sheds but fail to appear. The agreement was sent to Commissioner Trigg for formal approval.
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