KINGSFORD-SMITH IN SYDNEY

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20987, 16 October 1933, Page 9

KINGSFORD-SMITH IN SYDNEY

HEARTY WELCOME FROM BIG CROWD POSSIBLE GIFT FROM MELBOURNE (VXITED TRESS ASSOCIATION—BY ELECTKiC TELEGRAPH—COPYRIGHT.) ' (Received October 15, 8.2 p.m.)' SYDNEY, October 14. Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith arrived at Mascot Aerodrome at 4 p.m., as arranged, and although he had been welcomed there many times before, he was again tumultuously acclaimed by excited thousands after his record flight from England. A large aerial escort, including the Southern Cross, met him many miles north of Sydney and accompanied him to the landing ground. The enthusiasm and admiration when the famous airman glided to earth were very pronounced. Among the dense throng to welcome him were representatives of the Federal and State Governments, leading citizens, and aviators. Citizens of Melbourne think so much of Sir Charles KingsfordSmith that they contemplate opening a public subscription list to buy him a high-powered aeroplane to enable him to compete in the centenary air race. Some speakers emphasised the hope that the Federal Government would retain his services in an advisory capacity in aviation matters, in which he was so well informed, and with due regard to the great advertisement he had given Australia. Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, in reply, said he wanted no favours. He was still able to paddle his own canoe, but he was always glad to know that Australia had got some credit from his exploits.

ARRIVAL AT MELBOURNE (Received October 16, 1.27 a.m.) MELBOURNE, October 15. Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith arrived here this afternoon. There was a big crowd to welcome him. His wife was present. ULM'S GOOD PROGRESS KARACHI REACHED (Received October 16, 1.20 a.m.) " KARACHI, October 15. Mr C. T. P. Ulm, in the aeroplane Faith in Australia, has arrived hex - e. He had stopped at Athens and Bagdad on his way from England, which he left on Thursdaynight.