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  3. WITH MAWSON IN THE ANTARCTIC—FIRST PICTURES OF THE EXPEDITION'S WORK

    The inhabitants of Possession Island, in the Crozet Group, enjoying one of the rare days of sunshine. Baby penguins making their first excursion from the rookery to the seaside. Evidently the guide, standing in the centre, is telling the "flappers" to be wary of the sca-elephanta, snoring in the background These exclusive pictures were taken by Capt. Frank Hurley, official ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  4. A SUB-ANTARCTIC CABBAGE PATCH

    This vista, suggesting a glimpse into a tropical garden, shows an lsland slope overgrown with, an edible plant, known as Kerguelen Cabbage. The stalk of the plant, when boiled, has the flavour of coarse cabbage, and is of high value, as a guard against scurvy. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  5. CLASSIFYING THE TREASURES

    An evening scene in the wardroom of the Discovery, where plant and animal life are being classified and tabulated after a day's collecting ashore at the Crozet Islands. Around the table (from left) are Mr. J. W. S. Marr, Dr. W. Ingram, Sir Douglas Mawson, and Professor Harvey Johnston. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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