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  2. "Southern Cross" Battles through Tasman Storm

    The latest message received from the Southern Cross, winging its way over the treacherous Tasman to New Zealand was as follows:--5.2 a.m.--Have sighted land. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,115 words
  3. "GOOD-BYE, MUM DON'T WORRY"

    A FEATURE of the take-off was the short runway. The giant plane, gathering speed with her nose held down, lifted after under 400 yards, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 315 words
  4. HOW 'PLANE TOOK OFF

    In the rays of the setting sun the Southern Gross, with her great engines roaring defiantly into the wind, set off yesterday to ...

    Article : 277 words
  5. A REGISTERED POST OFFICE

    Under authorisation from the Post master-General the Southern Cross has been registered as a post office, and any messages sent out ...

    Article : 40 words
  6. DESTROYER ANZAC IS ON THE ROUTE

    The destroyer Anzac is on the track of the Southern Cross. Last night the destroyer was 300 miles off the coast, on the lookout for the 'plane. ...

    Article : 79 words
  7. HOW N.Z. HEARD

    WELLINGTON (N.Z), Tuesday, 12 30 a.m.--Wellington radio picked up signals at 7.14 p.m. They were strong and steady. ...

    Article : 180 words
  8. OVER 5 TONS WEIGHT AT TAKE-OFF

    The "Southern Cross" left with 650 gallons of petrol aboard, sufficient for over 20 hours' flying. The weight of "the juice" was 5600lb., and the total ...

    Article : 46 words
  9. IN NEW ZEALAND BY 10 A.M. SAYS "SMITHY"

    Squadron-Leader Kingsford Smith stated just before the flight started that the course would be laid for Christchurch. via Cook Strait, and that they hoped to arrive over the ...

    Article : 52 words
  10. HEARD BY 2BL

    The 'plane was "picked up" by Mr. Allsop, of Station 2BL at 6.30, 9.30, and 11.30. The 'plane was calling the Anzac, ...

    Article : 56 words
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