Coming solar eclipse to be observed by Dominion astronomers on an isolated Pacific Island
- Description:
- Scenes at Niuafoou Island, situated about half-way between Fiji and Samoa, where a party of New Zealand astronomers will co-operate with a United States expedition in investigations of the solar eclipse next October. Upper left: The S.S. Tofua calling at the island with the monthly mail. Lower left: Natives swimming ashore from the steamer with a mail in a sealed petrol tin. From this practice the popular name of 'Tin-can' mail is derived. Right: A smoking thermal crater on Niuafoou, where earthquake shocks are often felt. Many natives left the island following a recent serious eruption.
- Display date:
- 1930-08-20
- Location:
- Samoa
- Collections:
- Auckland Weekly News
- Content partner:
- Auckland Libraries
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- Not specified
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