THE SOUTHERN CROSS

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 96, 27 April 1929, Page 9

THE SOUTHERN CROSS

DELAYED AT NARROMINE

KOOKABURRA SEARCH

United Press 'Association—By Electric Telo-

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SYDNEY, 20th April

The Southern Gross arrived at Bulloo Downs from Alice Springs at 3 p.m. yesterday, and left again at 7.45 this morning for Sydney. -She encountered fierce dust storms and a cold, biting head wind. Sho landed at 1.40 this afternoon at Narromine., 300 miles north-west of ■Sydney, where sho will remain till tomorrow. The local population, also crowds from "adjoining centres, gave the crew a cordial welcome. Smith aiul.Ulm were wearing flying uniforms, and M' Williams and Litehfiokl khaki. All were decked in sombrero hats. ■ Their other clothing was left at Wyndbain.

The air liner Canberra arrived at Longreach yesterday, and will reach Bourke, New South. Wales, 'to-morrow afternoon.

The Air .Board lias authorised, the removal of the Kookaburra aeroplane, which.was Anderson's property, to Sydney.. The pack-horse.party trekking to the Kookaburra consists of three whites and several aboriginals, who expect to reach the scene to-night.

Complaints come from Perth that the Separations Department has already stopped Mrs. Hitchcock's pension. "~ The Prime Minister, who is inquiring into the matter, declares ■ that he understands that she is in needy circumstances, and he v/Ui see that no injustice is done her.

The Federal Cabinet met to-day at Canberra, • and considered • arrangements for an independent inquiry into the Southern Cross,and Kookaburra's forced landings. The Press will be admitted to the proceedings.