ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The expedition is grateful for the financial assistance provided by the University Grants Committee for equipment and supplies and by the University Council for grants to students.

We thank the pilots and crews of the U.S. Navy VXE-6 Squadron who willingly and cheerfully provided air support.

The assistance and co-operation given by Harry Jones, Shaun Norman and the Scott Base staff was much appreciated.

We thank Antarctic Division, Christchurch, for all the work that goes into supporting such an expedition.

The Weather Office, Wellington, kindly lent the expedition meteorological instruments.

Our thanks as always to Professor Clark, Department of Geology, V.U.W., for his interest and enthusiastic support, and to Dr. Peter Barrett, Director, Antarctic Research Centre, V.U.W. for his help.