21 Oct 1930
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1930
Page
1
At Armidale Police Court on Monday Leopold Comerford faced several charges from a recent political meeting disturbance. Fines totaling £25 were imposed for language, resistance to police, and assault.
The Manilla district golf season closes with reports of strong player turnout and record social growth. Key events included the A Grade Championship won by R. Chapman and the B Grade by J. Clifton, plus the ALF Cup won by R. Lance. Associates boast over 50 new members and mixed foursomes are planned for the 29th.
An attempted one hop Sourabaya to Darwin flight by Kingsford-Smith ended with a return to Atamboa due to darkness. He reached Darwin at 1:45 p.m. clipping Hinkler’s record by about four and a half days. His England to Australia run occupied about 22 days, with minor stoppages attributed to prior aviators. A forced landing at Atamboca damaged the machine but left him unhurt. The Daily Express calls for a knighthood for Kingsford-Smith as a Royal tribute amid Empire cheers. He departed Darwin for Cloncurry next morning, aiming for Brisbane soon after.
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