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The base was originally established to support the privately run Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (TAE). It accommodated the NZ party of the TAE and a party of NZ scientists attached to the expedition who also contributed to the International Geophysical Year more...
From Everest to the South Pole - Ed HillaryAntarctica and New ZealandThe Mess (A Hut) Scott Base1957 - key events