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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1930
Page
1
The Southern Cross departed for New York at 3.5 a.m. and aimed to reach Roosevelt Field, Long Island, within 12 to 14 hours after refueling at dawn. The flight covers about 1100 miles and arrives late this afternoon.
An aviation report describes a plane flying blind due to fog, with the New York Times radio operator noting navigation challenges and a plan to land at Roosevelt Field after delay. Messages indicate expected New York arrival around 6 o'clock New York Time and mention officials coordinating a visit.
Meteorologist Dr Kimball forecasts cloudy conditions for New York with westerly winds from Halifax and northerly winds from Nantucket. He notes light interference from ice cleared in Newfoundland and says a flight covering 1,200 miles should take about 12 hours.
The narrative describes a planned reception in New York for the Southern Crow personnel, with figures including the British Ambassador and Australian Commissioner. It notes hoped landings and a procession toward City Hall with possible stops at the Statue of Liberty and Broadway, under lord mayor escort. Recognition of Hoovewell, Curt Wright field, and Admiral involvement is implied.
Fragmented text notes congratulations to Emlth urging Crom to fly to San Francisco for a huge event. Mentions a flyer, machine, and arrangements with Reuters Inc. hints at information compilation and rights in Australia and New Zealand.
The Southern Cross landed at Harbor Grace Newfoundland after 31 hours 28 minutes aloft covering 2190 miles. Fog and wind challenged the flight as compass failure and radio guidance from Cape Race and ships aided the sailors to locate land and complete the leg toward New York.
Kingsford Smith narrates a challenging Atlantic leg from Port Marnock to Harbour Grace. He credits Stannage and radio crew for bearings and two way communication as fog and weak ground signals hindered navigation. Flight covered 32 hours with 40 gallons of fuel and ended near Newfoundland.
The acting Japanese Consul General announced a Japanese concern with 15 million dollars to finance a 68 hour dirigible service from Tokyo to San Francisco using three Zeppelins at about 1.5 million each. The plan includes carrying malls, baggage, crew and four passengers with a departure tomorrow, aiming to reach New York then Oakland before ending voyage. Kingsford Smith has received congratulations including a prize from Henry Ford.
The crew says only the Majestic steamer can bring them home after crossing the Atlantic by plane. Major notes east to west crossing is the era's main challenge for pilots, requiring a multi motor aircraft with proven engines and modern facilities. Van Dyk recalls flying near 1,000 feet over waves and sharks, enduring dense fox banks, fog and misread compasses, with life threatening cold and navigation difficulties.
A Canberra housing expansion is forecast for the 1931 financial year with more than £90,000 in the July 8 estimates for public servant and worker homes. Total Canberra housing expenditure is expected to exceed £200,000 to June 1931, including Manuka semi detached houses and staff transfers from Melbourne. The housing vote tops Canberra's budget but aims to be revenue producing, with road maintenance funded separately and loan money augmented by rising Canberra revenue.
In the House of Lords Lord Strickland thanked the government for suspending the constitution and elections in Malta. He said the move did not end the mission but paused elections, and the solution lay in moving toward a way out through further steps.
Sydney reports Mr C Ulm stating Kingsford Smith intends to land at Harbour Grace if fuel runs out. Calculations from Southern Cross fuel use suggest Newfoundland arrival still leaves a one hour reserve but not enough to reach New York. Ulm honors Captain Boul for steering Cape Race accurately.
Minister for Home Affairs Mr Blakeley announced a further £40,000 loan for Canberra housing, bringing total available advances to £46,337. A £50,000 potential post-December extension was discussed as demand for private home finance grows, with a swift, satisfactory deputation applauding the move.
In Parliament Mr Maxwell argued the government has no people mandate to change arbitration. He said legislation should reflect voters not Trade Union influence and noted Labour voters opposed evacuating arbitration from federal scope. Brennan pressed about differing mandates while Markes claimed the government had a mandate to improve arbitration.
Airmen Matthews and Hook arrived in Baghdad and will depart immediately for Bushire as they attempt a flight to Australia.
Anthony Fokker telegraphed to Kingsford Smith at Harbor race praising the first westward Atlantic crossing to an American airport. He extends heartiest congratulations to Kingsford Smith and all comrades for their safe passage and commendable organization and command.
Lord Strickland says he may have been tactical but not always in Malin governance. Lord Passfield and the Colonial Secretary say the government regretted having to act, insisting they won’t yield to Vatican demands to remove Strickland and his colleagues.
The Barrier Daily Truth reports a 17 percent wage reduction proposed by Broken Hill mine owners to keep Central, Proprietary and Block 14 miners employed. The union paper suggests miners may be advised to reject the plan.
The mother of Squadron Leader Kingsford Smith and Mr FR H J Smith of San Francisco describe the aviator’s route after reaching New York. He plans to fly to Oakland then return to New York by train and depart for England in a four motored 16 passenger airship type plane. From England he aims to fly to Australia in a high speed craft to lower the London to Australia record.
London officials expect government acceptance of Lords amendments abolishing the district levy and talks on spread over hours. The Prime Minister hinted at a general election in November during a Labour Party meeting in the House of Commons.
Early signals point to a hard lively wicket and strong England bowling. J A H Catton in the Evening Standard calls England’s pace superior and predicts the rubber will favor England. Plum Warner in the Morning Post backs five bowlers including Tate Rebina White Hammond and a fast bowler.
A Sydney report notes severe infant malnutrition at Balmain Hospital with nine cases in one month reflecting deep local poverty and hardship.
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