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Welcome to Amy Johnson’s Toowoomba Welcome
Correspondent recalls the unsteady reception in Toowoomba for Amy Johnson after her Long Reach arrival. The crowd of about ten thousand clapped unevenly while the aviatrix landed in a paddock and was whisked away amid chatter, jokes, and photo-seeking locals.
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Tongreach
Leader
Queensland
Longreach
Amy Johnson
Charleville
Smithy
Qantas
Toowoomba
Amy
Toowoomba Racecourse
Darling Downs
Jason
Daty
Cald
Dale
Aldermen
Wimmin's Knitting Club
Girl Friend's League
Ladies' Lap Dog Legion
Tea Tipplers’ Association
Welkin
Vide Press
Picnic Point
Rufus Baggs