Tens of thousands of people waited on the tip toe of expectancy on Tuesday, March 23, for the coming, over the Mount Lofty Ranges, of the wonderful Vickers-Vimy aeroplane and her gallant crew, who have become famous to the uttermost ends of the earth by reason of their marvellous achievement. The events connected with the world fliers' last lap from Melbourne to Adelaide, and the tumultuous welcome accorded Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith and their mechanics, are described in the letterpress. Our photographs show:— Sir Ross Smith. Photo. Smith. The landing at Northfield. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Observer (Adelaide, SA : 1905 - 1931), Sat 27 Mar 1920, Page 24
It's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail!
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