Pony Transport South
Travels south with responsibility for the expedition ponies.
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November
South Pole Expedition
Sets out from Cape Evans on the main southern journey toward the South Pole
South Pole March Starts
Motor, pony, dog and man-hauling groups support the advance.
Southern Journey Animal Management
Oates monitors the animals as conditions become increasingly difficult.
Southern Journey Begins
The march south begins on 1 November 1911 with motor, dog and pony groups hauling loaded sledges at different rates along the planned route.
Southern Journey Begins
Begins the main journey toward the South Pole.
Southern Journey Begins
Begins the main southern journey toward the South Pole.
Southern Journey Pony Convoy
Oates travels south with the pony teams, taking responsibility for animal welfare as conditions become increasingly difficult.
Southern Journey Pony Management
Manages expedition ponies during the main march south.
Southern Journey Support Plan
Scott's transport groups are arranged to provide staged support for the smaller party that will eventually continue toward the South Pole.
Terra Nova Transport Support
Advises Scott on animal condition and transport limitations.
Balfour Party Leadership
Ends nine years leading the Conservative opposition.
Conservative Leadership Resignation
Resigns as Conservative Party leader after mounting internal criticism.
Irish Home Rule
Resigns as Conservative Party leader over Irish Home Rule
Resignation of Arthur James Balfour
Resigns as Conservative Party leader over Irish Home Rule
Greater Birmingham Extension
Oversees major expansion of Birmingham's municipal boundaries.
Municipal Boundary Expansion
Incorporates Aston Manor, Erdington, Handsworth and surrounding districts.
Carlton Club Selection
Succeeds Arthur Balfour as leader of the parliamentary party.
Conservative Leadership Election
Is unanimously chosen Conservative leader at the Carlton Club.
One Ton Depot Reached on Southern Journey
Scott's southbound party reaches One Ton Depot and rests the ponies before continuing.
Pony Condition at One Ton Depot
Oates assesses the ponies at One Ton Depot as the southern party prepares to continue.
Launch
Launches the Centurion
Launch
Attends the launch of the HMS Centurion
Motor Party Rejoined
The motor party maintains its pace after the breakdowns and reaches the rendezvous six days early, where the main party catches up on 21 November.
Rendezvous with Scott
Motor party meets Scott's main party ahead of schedule.
First Supporting Men Turn Back
Day is ordered back toward Cape Evans after the motor party has completed its supporting role.
Jehu Pony Put Down
Oates's transport group loses the weakened pony Jehu as the southward journey continues.
Cape Evans Meteorological Observations
Simpson recorded the temperature and wind observations at the base camp at Cape Evans.
Cape Evans Weather Station
Given the nickname Sunny Jim by the other expedition members, George Simpson constructed one of the continent's first weather stations, conducting balloon experiments to test the atmosphere and determine how altitude affects temperature.
Dog Team Support
Drives dog teams in support of Scott's southern journey.
Dog Teams
Drives dog teams in support of the southern journey.
Motor Party Manhauling
After motor failures, Hooper continues south with the party by manhauling supplies across the Ross Ice Shelf.
Pony Management
Manages ponies during the early southern journey.
Pony Support
Assists with expedition ponies during depot work.
Pony Transport
Uses ponies to move supplies during the southern journey.
Southern Journey Dog Transport
The dog parties transport supplies before returning north.
Weather Station Command
Simpson is given command of the Cape Evans weather station for several months when Scott and the southern parties leave in November 1911.
December
Man-Hauling Party
Leads a man-hauling party after the motor sledge failure.
Motor Party Blizzard
The Motor Party becomes the Man-hauling Party under Evans with Lashly, Atkinson and Wright. On 5 December a four-day blizzard halts their progress.
Southern Journey Blizzard Begins
A prolonged blizzard halts the southbound parties and consumes precious time and supplies.
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