Arrival of Cutty Sark Flying Boat in Port Philip Bay
The twin engined Cutty Sark Amphibian Flying Boat purchased by Matthews Aviation Pty. Ltd. arrived by ship on the 5s and was accompanied by expert aircraft engineer Mr. Boxhall from Saunders Roe Ltd. It will undertake experimental overseas flights to assess a Tasmanian mainland air service. The craft, named after the famed clipper, has an all metal hull and watertight wings and holds British Certificate of air-worthiness for sea and land operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews Aviation Pty. Ltd
Ballarat
Boxhall
Messrs
Saunders Roe Ltd
Cowes
Lo.w
England
Matthews
Tasmania
Essendon
Port Phillip Bay
Amphibian Cutty Sark To Fly From Land Or Sea
The Cutty Sark flying boat features retractable amphibian landing gear and Heywood self starting system. Powered by two 115 hp Cirrus Hermes engines, it carries four passengers and mails with a 105 top speed and 400 mile range. Landing grounds are prepared at Wilsons Promontory and Bridport, Launceston terminal site chosen. Shell refueling agreement in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson's Promontory
Shell Company
Bridgport
Launceston
Buckle breaks Sydney to Melbourne car record in Triumph
W G Buckle set new distances for under 1000 c c and Open classes on the Sydney to Melbourne run in a standard Triumph 822 c c. The journey started at 5 am and ended at 6 16 pm in Melbourne. Buckle’s time beat the old records by 1 h 31 m and 29 m respectively. Shell fuels were used. The previous holder was A R Dickason in an 18 hp Austin.
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Sydney
Melbourne
W. G. Buckle
G.P.O
J. H. Rhodes
Shell Motor Spirit
Shell Motor Oil
A. R. Dickason
Austin
Drake
Richmond
H.p. Fiat
Visiting, Professions and Business Cards at Areas Er. Yresa
Card printing services offered by Areas Er. Yresa office include visiting, professions and business cards with contact via Phone 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yresa
Gladstone School Committee Reports Woodwork Plan Delayed
The Gladstone School Committee in a biennial meeting reports two years of work including the completion of the new school. They note funds raised by residents over £70 and a current bank balance of £71 5 10. The plan for a woodwork room awaits Education Department subsidy, with funds remaining after partial planting and fencing, and thanks are extended to helpers and Head Teacher Mr Chick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank
Chick
R. EB. Lin
Central Council of Co operative Wheat Pool Meets in Adelaide
The annual Central Council meeting of the Co operative Wheat Pool in Adelaide, March 18–19, drew 27 growers representing over 6,100 members. Delegates backed Federal proposals for state and federal wheat marketing boards under growers control and urged action on a guaranteed price and legislative measures. The meeting planned to present requests to the Premier and to seek support from political leaders for forthcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Council of the
A. Cooperative Wheat Pool
Adelaide
J. M. McDonald
S.A. Farmers’ Co-operative Union
McDonald
Farmers’ Union
H. G. Hawkins
Australia
Gladstone Library Boosts Stock and Seeks Members
Gladstone Institute reports the library now well stocked with 160 new books acquired in six months, including juvenile titles. Subscriptions are low and more members are wanted. Librarian L Evans urges public support.
Jamestown Football Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Jamestown Football Club held its annual meeting on March 19 with President H. L. Berridge presiding. The financial statement showed a healthy position. New officers elected include Patron J.S. Stephens, President H. L. Berridge, and secretary W. Walker. Membership fixed at 5 shillings plus tax, ladies 3 shillings plus tax, admission to matches including tax. A letter of sympathy was sent to the relatives of late patron W. Stacey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Football Club
H. L. Berridge
J.S. Stephens
Messrs
B. T. Daly
Dr. Prest
W. Baynes
C. Kelly
A. Deering
Watters
Pelton
Judell
Goldsack
Sanders
Walker and Sandow
W. Walker
H. G. Preat
J. Stephens
S. C. Kelly
H. Pascoe
Prest
J. 8. Stephens
J. Sandow
C. W. Pinnell
Fawcett
Messrs. G. Finn
E. L. Fosdike
J. Walker
W. Stacey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cutty Sark
Shell
Sncandee Nstralia
Darwin
Piper
Kay
Motor Spirit
Gladstone School Committee
A. Co-Operative Wheat Pools Limited
Central Council
Texaco
the Texas Company
Australasia
Limited
Gladstone Institute
L, Evans
Uts
Bulletin
Mary Lip
Bya
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