WE Cutler off to Africa, 1924

The Gazette, 5 February 1924

Canadian Scientist to Search for 8,000,000 Year Old Fossil

New York – February 4 – The steamship Cameronia departed yesterday, bearing WE Cutler of the University of Manitoba at Winnipeg, who goes to East Africa in search of fossil, known to scientists as the Gigantisaurus Africanus.  The specimen is said to be at least eight million years old.  The scientist will take with him into the jungle more than 100 native carriers.  The heat in the section of the fossil bed ranges from 130 to 140 degrees.

Unearthed Dinosaur Skeleton

Calgary – February 4- Prof WE Cutler, who sailed Sunday from New York to East Africa on a scientific expedition, worked in the fossil beds of the Alberta badlands for the University of Alberta and for a Calgary syndicate, while a resident of Calgary.  He unearthed one of the finest specimens of dinosaur skeletons ever brought to light, his discovery being housed later in the British Museum.  This brought Professor Cutler international recognition.