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Tuesday 31st October 1911, If The Weather Holds, We Shall All Get Off To-Morrow

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Scott

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The blizzard has blown itself out this morning, and this afternoon it has cleared; the sun is shining and the wind dropping. Meares and Ponting are just off to Hut Point. Atkinson and Keohane will probably leave in an hour … Continue reading →

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Monday 30th October 1911, We Shall Now Depart On Wednesday

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Scott

We had another beautiful day yesterday, and one began to feel that the summer really had come; but to-day, after a fine morning, we have a return to blizzard conditions. It is blowing a howling gale as I write. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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Saturday 28th October 1911, I Shall Be Glad To Get Away And Put Our Fortune To The Test

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Scott

My feet sore and one ‘Tendon Achillis’ strained (synovitis); shall be right in a day or so, however. Last night tremendous row in the stables. Christopher and Chinaman discovered fighting. Gran nearly got kicked. These ponies are getting above themselves … Continue reading →

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Friday 27th October 1911, The Motors Have Already Vindicated Themselves

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Scott

[ This content is part of the previous entry but was omitted in error. Its content is important from an historical perspective so it is being added here as a stand-alone entry for visibility.] This morning we were away over … Continue reading →

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Friday 27th October 1911, The Motors Confound Us With Their Performance

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Scott

We were away by 10.30 yesterday. Walked to the Glacier Tongue with gloomy forebodings; but for one gust a beautifully bright inspiriting day. Seals were about and were frequently mistaken for the motors. As we approached the Glacier Tongue, however, … Continue reading →

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Thursday 26th October 1911, The Motors Are In Difficulties With The Surface

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Scott

Couldn’t see the motors yesterday till I walked well out on the South Bay, when I discovered them with glasses off the Glacier Tongue. There had been a strong wind in the forenoon, but it seemed to me they ought … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 24th October 1911, The Start of the Motor Sledges

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Scott

Two fine days for a wonder. Yesterday the motors seemed ready to start and we all went out on the floe to give them a ‘send off.’ But the inevitable little defects cropped up, and the machines only got as … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 22nd 1911, The Study Of Individual Character Is A Pleasant Pastime

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Scott

[This content is from Scott's journal of yesterday even tho' it is being published in the blog on the 23rd, because he has no entry for today (23rd) this content was added here, its appropriate because of its content.] I … Continue reading →

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Sunday October 22nd 1911, Final Preparations And Observations

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Scott

The motor axle case was completed by Thursday morning, and, as far as one can see, Day made a very excellent job of it. Since that the Motor Party has been steadily preparing for its departure. To-day everything is ready. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday October 18th 1911, The Southerly Blizzard Has Burst On Us

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Scott

The air is thick with snow. A close investigation of the motor axle case shows that repair is possible. It looks as though a good strong job could be made of it. Yesterday Taylor and Debenham went to Cape Royds … Continue reading →

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