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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 220 words
  3. THE WORLD'S GREATEST AIR RACE COMMENCES

    After twelve months of organisation, of meticulous preparation (including the construction of special planes), of hopes, fears and disappointments, the eagerly anticipated MacRobertson International Air Race was commenced yesterday morning, when the competing planes, piloted by flyers from all over the world, took off from the Mildenhall (Suffolk) aerodrome. When entries closed 64 machines were Listed, representing ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 203 words
  4. PILOT J. WOODS

    The only Western Australian pilot in the event, and last remaining entrant from Australia in the speed race. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 22 words
  5. Air Armada On the Way

    The excitement aroused among other competitors by the dramatic last-minute withdrawal of Colonel Fitzmaurice soon become forgotten in the final rush to complete preparations. In the hangars tired-eyed mechanics worked feverishly on the machines, giving them a last rapid overhaul before sending them off on the biggest air race in history. These hurried touches ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,280 words
  6. A Theatrical Wine and Spirit Man

    Here is Fremantle's "Uncle" Du Rieu, Experience much he's been through, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 178 words
  7. European Situation

    LONDON, Saturday. The Foreign Secretary, John Simon, in a speech at Northampton, made a short reference to the horrible event ...

    Article : 879 words
  8. THE HANDICAPS

    The official handicaps for the race were calculated on the Great Circle, or shortest possible distance between each of the checking, points. ...

    Article : 342 words
  9. FORCED DOWN

    The following planes made forced landings:— At Abbevilles (France): T. N.Stack (Airspeed Viceroy), forced landing ...

    Article : 58 words
  10. Flyers' Progress

    The prospects of the favorable weather at Mildenhatt continuing over the Continent were quickly dispelled when the machines ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 370 words
  11. A ROYAL VISIT

    A surprise visit was paid to Mildenhall yesterday afternoon by the King and Queen, who inspected the machines entered for the great air race. ...

    Article : 350 words
  12. IRISH ACE RETIRES

    A sensational development occurred late last night when the committee announced its refusal to allow the Bellanca, piloted by the ...

    Article : 268 words
  13. GENERAL SMUTS

    Tbe Freedom of Dandee was conferred upon General Smuts, and in the course of an address in reply he said the best hope for the world was that ...

    Article : 125 words
  14. DUTCH BOY STOWAWAY

    The police are searching for a youth named Johannes Vanlee, who arrived at Croydon saying he wanted to see the start of the Air Race. He failed ...

    Article : 129 words
  15. STROCK BY TRAM

    Walter McAdam (about 70), of 2 Chelmsford-road, North Perth, received fatal injuries early last evening when he was run over by ...

    Article : 225 words
  16. Great Enthusiasm

    The pre-start enthusiasm ran high, the crowded outskirts of Mildenhall being reminiscent of a Test match, except that officials ...

    Article : 303 words
  17. BROADCASTING ARRANGEMENTS

    The manager of national station 6WF (Mr. B. W. Kirke) announced yesterday that special arrangements had been made to keep the public of ...

    Article : 156 words
  18. THE FIRST HOPS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 60 words
  19. N.S.W. BY-ELECTION

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 78 words
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    Any later news received of the progress of the competitors will appear on Page 5. ...

    Article : 16 words
  21. WEATHER FORECAST

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 43 words
  22. Yesterday's Temperatures

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 27 words
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