Parmentier second in Centenary Air Race at Flemington
Melbourne Wednesday reports Parmentier finished second in the Centenary Air Race, 19 hours behind winner C W A Scott and Campbell Black. Roscoe Turner battled for second as Dutch pilot’s plane bogged in mud at Flemington after a rough journey from Albury. Large crowds helped free the downed aircraft amid renewed rain.
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Melbourne
Parmentier
C. W. A. Scott
Campbell Black
Flemington Racecourse
Knighthood for Scott discussed in aviation circles
Melbourne report says the possibility of a knighthood for Mr. C. W. A. Scott is freely discussed among aviation circles. If adopted, some recognition would likely be accorded to the ser pilot Captain Campbell Jack.
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Melbourne
C. W. A. Scott
Campbell Jack
Dutchmen Race Ends In Melbourne Flight Trouble
The Douglas crew broke from mud and started a rapid dash to Melbourne as Roscoe Turner and Clyde Pangborn faced engine troubles on the last lap to Bourke. An oil pipe failure forced Turner's request to remove cowling. permission granted with warning not to break the engine nest. Turner resumed the journey with cowling in place, pushing for Melbourne after long delays and anxious hours awaiting the final leg to Charleville.
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Roscoe Turner
Clyde Pangborn
Melbourne
Bourke
Turner
Air Hace Committee
Reeses Co
Charneville
Charleville
Ieee
Dew
Parmentier
Todnon
Alburys Efforts Appreciated in Mass Landing Support
Melbourne reports praise for Albury residents who aided a mass landing operation early this morning. The airliner crew commented fog and weather prevented a further run to Melbourne, thanking local help and noting no anger or dispute over the forced landing.
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Melbourne
Albury
KLM
Gillman and Baines Killed in Turbulent Incident
Fragmented OCR indicates Gillman and Baines killed during a chaotic event. Names such as Pallazeo Ban Gervasio and Tye Ti appear garbled, with references to a machine and a fractured section. Readable terms suggest a violent incident with fatalities and unclear details.
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Pallazeo
Ban
Gervasio
Tye
Gilmas
Bainen Ware
Tm Sures
Ruytalond
Parmentier Sees Melbourne Landing After Storms
Parmentier's long flight ended with a weather ridden approach to Albury at twelve thousand feet and a rough landing in Melbourne with wheels bogged. He praised crew and locals for freeing the plane from mud, noted near-miss risk if continuing, and spoke of Melbourne speed hopes and future regular service.
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Parmentier
Moll
Roscoe Turner
Charleville
Active
Melbourne
Atur
Pamentier
Albury
Australia
Clyde Tang- Jorn
Femins
Laverton
Scott and
Cany
Hed Tlick
Turner
Panghorn
London
L. Brook
Athans
Rome
Pronestor
Karachi
Moltisons
Allatiabad
Jodhpur
Melrose
Singapore
Batavia
Pam
Hansen
Bamroull
Stodart
Baghdad
Allahabad
Howitt
Galt
Hewitt
Carey
The
Indian Aero Club
Weather and pilot scene wind and rain described
A windy rain scene describes sand blown from the northeast as a pilot cycles out to observe weather. The machine, engines, and grind line appear in the muddled text, with attempts to remove parts hampered by unclear details and a mention of Jornish occurring at a place denoted as ant.
Touching tribute by Dutch people observed in London
A garbled English fragment describes a tribute by Dutch visitors in London with scattered references to a British representative, a cheering crowd, and a machine, followed by disjointed names and places including Gillman and Burwus. The text is fragmented and nonsensical.
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London
Thi
Sivas
Rhousinis
Huughis
Gillman
Burwus
Sal Ng
Resting at MT Isa MT Isa Wednesday Englishmen at Comet lane
In a rough report from MT Isa editors describe the Englishmen Cathcart suites aut Ken Water lying a Comet machine about 7 50 eastern standard time tonight. They plan to remit for the might past fox toward Melieirnie byetmoreaw morn ing. The account notes a comfortable might from Darwin taking some minutes for the journey.
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Mt, Isa
Cathcart
Water
Fox
Melieirnie
Darwin
First Handicap Flyers Arrive in Singapore
In Singapore on Wednesday, MacGregor and Walker arrived at 2 with Jim Rangoon, becoming the first handicap flyers to reach the city. The journey included a stop at Vice Wild Paint and Aloe Stat, with an uneventful Hight front Rangoon segment.
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Singapore
MacGregor
Walker
Puterlay Jim Rangoon
Rangoon
Vice Wild Paint
Aloe Stat
Progress of the air race recce near Australia
The Centenary Air Recce is updated on airmen yet to sight the Australian coast. Cathcart Jones leaves Batavia Te Weaopang. Macgregor heads to Batayle. Hewith is near Allahallnd Hanwen, while Mollisona runs to Adana with engine trouble. Shaw leaves Hagia, Brook at Rome. Withdrawals include Wouls, Doohran, Geysendorfer, Tres, Gils qian, Stucke.
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Centenary Air Recce
Cathcart Jones
Batavia Te Weaopang
Macgregor
Batayle
Hewith
Allahallnd
Hanwen
Kauae
Adana
Stuartie i Karavh
Melrosett
Wright
Baghdad
Shaw
Hagia
Batavia Brook
Rome
Ares Wouls
Miss Doohran
Geysendorfer
Tres
Gils Qian
Stucke
Lelter Winlon
Phawe
Awastratia
Tare Scott
Parmentier
Turner
Fir
Effect on mail service amid empire air route debate
A London report from Tuesday notes government talks on royal air mail subsidies and routes. The Imperial Airways network faces costs of about £965,000, with subsidies already paid for trans continental services via Africa and Singapore to Britain.
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London
Tuesas
Empire Air Mail
Ternte” Uyiction
Beyont Batavik Oe Austeath
Hetyweurr Amsterlan
Australi
Iid
Afric
Singapore
Britain
Advances in flight stir public imagination and progress
The fragment reflects on authority to stunt flying as a test, noting the muted advances and needed improvements since Lindbergh's era. It hints that public appetite has grown, while implying the performance will leave lasting implications and symbolize a combined adventure of speed and progress worldwide.
Tribute laden headlines laud Scott and British press
The British papers. Daily Telegraph and Daily Express. Uproar over aviation advances and the Dusty event. Mentions of Brisbane, Mulbourne, Dadam, and Australia. References to poets, designers, and a forthcoming race.
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Daily
Teetragh
Brisbane
Mulbourne
Dadam
Daily Telegraph
D.cty Express
Australia
Dutch flyers congratulate winners after war
Melbourne report notes congratulatory messages from War ministers and Moll to Lieuwinners on success after the war. It mentions Scott and Blacke awake at seven, with no clear future plans and a possible return to England in the Dutch plane.
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Melbourne
Weimentay
Nim Lark
Scott
War
Mentier
Moll
Blacke
De Havilland Shar Captain Report From London
Fragmentary notes mention Shar captain and De Havilland in London with cryptic phrases about a Comet and pilots. It references a unitary system and a pilot aptitude remark, but the readable facts are limited and garbled.
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London
Hoyland
Ate
Suoke
Mack Sennett Feature Hint Sparks American Film News
Fragmentary note praises Mack Sennett and hints at an American film feature. Mentions welcoming or congratulatory tone and possible plot details, though text is garbled and names are uncertain. Contains scattered references to film magnate and Seattle.
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London
Mack Sennett
America
Sennett
IDEA FOR FILM ABOUT PROPAGANDA FOR AIR HACE
London reports Sennett proposed a film tied to Scott's Right and Black's quality to boost propaganda value for an Australia mission. He claimed high entertainment appeal for millions of sportsmen. If airmen consent, production would start immediately and roll out worldwide.
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London
Sennett
Australia
Scott
Indenhutl
Tike
Black
Record Air Speed Set By Warrant Officer Hullo Mew
Warrant Officer Hullo Mew flew a seaplane at 4411 miles per hour on Lake Carde, setting a new speed record and surpassing his prior 423 mph mark.
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Romf
Hullo
Lake Carde
Vee Race and Committee Decision in Landmark Test
A chaotic scene unfolds as officials discuss a contested race entry and the committee's decision to bar a competitor from starting. Amid unclear notes, the draft hints at pressure to delay, objections about fairness, and the imperative to carry out the test before a legal deadline. The article references names and places in a tense, period newsroom voice.
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Pabijsty
Ventaal
Pilzminarien
Mast
Waston Sari
Test Flight Report From Croydon Air Race Observed
An official note describes a test flight in Croydon with Maurice Pitzmaurice present. The aircraft carried a combined load of 8,370 pounds during the event, detailing a prior air race involvement.
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Croydon
Colomel Wita Maurice
Iveh
Dizzy Height Reported Flight Loss Near Detvolte
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a flight incident near Detvolte with mentions of Mrs Moyen and Ganiz. Details are unclear, but the text references landing attempts and authorities in Ohio and New York amid a reported rescue or failure.
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New York
Tues
Ind
King's Message to Solar Adventurer in Melbourne
A cable from the King at Sandringham, received by Me Gow, A Scott in Melbourne, congratulates you on your wonderful feat. The Queen and court warmly praise the achievement and express gladness for meeting you at Mildenhall before your great adventure, noting you are not unduly hired despite recent strain.
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Sandringhar
Gow. A. Scott
Melbourne
de Clared
Mildenhall
Prince of Wales praises British air race winners
In Birmingham the Prince of Wales paid tribute to two very gallant men after Scott and Black won the epoch making air race. He said it was fitting that two Britains should be the winners of this historic event.
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London
Birmingham
Prince of Wales
Scott Nd Black
Scott's New National Victory Draws Wide Commentary
New York Post and other papers praise Scott's victory, deeming record-breaking times likely to accelerate regular air travel linking Europe and Australia. The issue features maps tracing progress and notes on the race's influence on international routes.
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New York
Scott
Europe
Australia
New York Post
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Uribuke
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