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Wednesday: Helicopter ops started 0830; mail in and SL out to brief incoming Mawson expeditioners; priority pax, food etc flown in, then ABC crew and station geologist to Ledinghams Depot and Colbeck to collect rocks, film science and scenery; further 6 loads priority #1 cargo ashore and RTA backloaded; operations ceased 1945. Fast ice edge broke away due to sunshine and swell, so ship eased further in – every little bit helps to reduce flying time of approx 1 hour RT per load. Prospects good for today, with continuing fine weather; hope to get 18 winterers, remaining priority #1 cargo and some priority #2 drum fuel ashore. All well and happy on board, though ice too unstable to allow gangway down. REGARDS Louise and Jane
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A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of one voyage that has occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.