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  2. ATLANTIC FLIERS RESCUED.

    The captain of the steamer Samnagar says he saw an aeroplane's red Verey light in the same position in which it was seen from the cable ship Faraday (in lat. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  3. AMERICAN DETERMINATION.

    TREPASSEY (Newfoundland), May 16, A third American seaplane has arrived from Halifax. ...

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  4. —Royal Messages.—

    His Majesty the King forwarded the following message to Mrs. Hawker—"I rejoice with you in the happy rescue of your gallant husband, and trost that he will ...

    Article : 90 words
  5. DIRIGIBLE FLIGHTS.

    The New York Times correspondent at Atlantic City, New Jersey, states that the War Department has notified the officials of the Pan-American Aeronautic Congress ...

    Article : 122 words
  6. PREPARING FOR ADVENT.

    London is becoming wildly excited as Mr. Hawker approaches. The enthusiasm of the Australian troops is contagious, and there is much speculation and some ...

    Article : 254 words
  7. HOME REACHED.

    When the aviators and Mrs. Hawker appeared at the windows of the club they were wildly cheered. Commander Grieve, on being interviewed, recalled that he had ...

    Article : 223 words
  8. WELCOMES ARRANGED.

    Elaborate arrangements have been made in London for a public reception to the trana-Atlantic aviators, Mr. Harry G. Hawker and Commander McKenzie Grieve. ...

    Article : 228 words
  9. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION.

    Major-Gen. Seely (Under Secretary of State for the Air) celebrated the inauguration of the international aeronautic convention for civilian flying by banquetting ...

    Article : 68 words
  10. BRITAIN TO AUSTRALIA' FLIGHT.

    The Martynside Company has entered an aeroplane for the flight to Australia in competition for the prize of £10,000 offered by the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 101 words
  11. READY TO TRY AGAIN.

    Mr. Hawker stated what it is a hundred to one that some one will fly across the Atlantic this summer. He is willing and eager to attempt the feat again, but that ...

    Article : 151 words
  12. AUSTRALIANS TAKE CHARGE.

    There was a tremendous concourse of people at Kings Cross Station, including several thousands of Australians. The two aviators were astonished at the ...

    Article : 262 words
  13. RED LIGHT MEANT "ALL WELL."

    Mr. Hawker carried a red Verey light to signal "all well," and ask his position from time to time. ...

    Article : 29 words
  14. AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS ENGAGED.

    An Australian military band bas been ordered from Salisbury Plain to play in the procession which will escort the aviators to the Aero Club, and some ...

    Article : 48 words
  15. PILOT AND COMPANION SAFE

    The Admiralty has issued an official statement that the steamer Marie has transferred Messrs. Hawker and Grieve to the destroyer Woolston, which was ...

    Article : 94 words
  16. SYDNEY PILOT'S ENTRY.

    A Sopwith Dove aeroplane of 80 horsepower, has been entered for the Australian flight, Mr. Bert Sinkler, an Australian pilot, hopes to make his final landing at ...

    Article : 39 words
  17. TURNED BACK TO TRADE ROUTE.

    The London newspapers tins morning publish an account by Mr. Harry Hawker of the Atlantic flight. It is a straightforward story, destitute of incident or ...

    Article : 177 words
  18. THE TWO ROUTES.

    It will be observed from the above interesting diagram that the American aviators, in their successful flight across the Atlantic, followed the course actually suggested by the British Air Ministry, namely, from St. John's to the Azores, and from the Azores to Lisbon. The route partly traversed by Mr. Hawker is also indicated. It will be observed that the most direct track is considerably shorter than the two others, but it was thought that the advantages to be gained by following the direction of -the prevailing 'winds would compensate for the extra mileage. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 96 words
  19. HAWKER'S 'PLANE PARTLY RECOVERED.

    A despatch from St. Johns states that the steamer Lake Charlottesville picked up parts of Hawker's airplane, and the mail which he was carrying. ...

    Article : 75 words
  20. AUSTRALIAN PASSENGER SERVICE.

    The British steamship companies hope to resume a modified but regular passenger service to Australia in September. ...

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  21. RESCUED NEAR TRADE TRACK.

    An official message issued by the British Admiralty states that Hawker and Grieve are both in good health. They were picked up in lat. 50.20 N., long. 29.30 W., ...

    Article : 128 words
  22. NURSE CAVELL.

    Nurse Cavell's funeral service at Westminster Abbey to-day was the outstanding women's demonstration of the war period; in fact, there has been nothing; like it ...

    Article : 306 words
  23. AMERICAN DIRIGIBLE LOST.

    An American dirigible airship, which arrived at St. John's, Newfoundland, for a trans-Atlantic flight, to-day broke loose from its moorings and was blown out to ...

    Article : 42 words
  24. POLICE HORSE COMMANDEERED.

    An extraordinary episode occurred during the procession to the Aero Club. Australians were carrying Hawker on their shoulders when a bright spirit in the ...

    Article : 405 words
  25. INVITATION TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

    His Majesty the King sent a telegram to Mr. Hawker at Thurso, inviting him to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. Messrs. Hawker and Grieve were accorded ...

    Article : 197 words
  26. ATTEMPTS TO PROCEED.

    All the other Arms competing in the Transatlantic flight intend to proceed with their plans. A substitute pilot will be found to replace Capt. Pickles, the ...

    Article : 32 words
  27. CONSOLATION PRIZE.

    The Daily Mail has awarded Commander Grieve a consolation prize of £5,000. ...

    Article : 19 words
  28. TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS PRIZE.

    The Ardath Tobacco Company has offered 2,000 guineas as a prize in connection with the Trans-Atlantic flight. ...

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  29. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PREMIER.

    During the luncheon to Admiral Jellicoe at Parliament House on Monday, the Premier (Hon. A. H. Peake) announced that news of the safety of Major Hawker had ...

    Article : 73 words
  30. ANOTHER AMERICAN COMPETITOR.

    An American dirigible airship baa left Montauk Point for St. John's, Newfoundland, with the object of making a transAtlantic flight. Bad weather continues. ...

    Article : 33 words
  31. ARRIVED AT LISBON.

    The United States navel seaplane NC4 which has been entered for The London Daily Mail's trans-Atlantic flying competition for a prize of £10,000, started this ...

    Article : 149 words
  32. INVITED TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

    The Provost of Thurs welcomed Mr. Harry Hawker and Commander McKenzie Grieve when they landed at that portHe said that throughout Great Britain and ...

    Article : 148 words
  33. HAWKER IN LONDON.

    An immense crowd accorded an ovation to Mr. Hawker and Capt. Grieve at Edinburgh. Mr. Hawker was quickly seized and carried shoulder high to his hotel. ...

    Article : 110 words
  34. A FRENCH DECORATION.

    President Poincare has presented to Nurse Cavall posthumously the Order of Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. ...

    Article : 21 words
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