Scientific Party.
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To Visit New Hebrides.
FOUR members of a scientific expedi tion en route to the New Hebrides arrived in Sydney from England by the “Bendigo” on August 16. The expedition has been arranged by the Oxford University Exploration Club and the Royal Geographical Society.
Dr. J. R. Baker, who visited New Hebrides in 1927, is the leader of the party. The object of the
expedition, stated Dr.
Baker, is to study the breeding seasons and conditions of the birds, animals and reptiles.
New Hebrides was chosen because the cli matic conditions vary very little throughout the year.
A large meteorological station will be erected at Hog Harbour, Espi ritu Santo, to note the effect of the climate on animal life. In addition, the party will explore and survey the moun tain range on the island, particularly the higher peak, about 6,700 feet in neight.
Other members of the expedition are: Mrs. J.
R. Baker, an anthro pologist; Mr. T. F. Bird, a zoologist: and Mr. T.
H. Harrison, an orni thologist The party will
return to Oxford in May, next year.