BRITAIN’S SPEED KING

Evening Star, Issue 20150, 15 April 1929, Page 4

BRITAIN’S SPEED KING

MAJOR SEGRAVE RETURNS A GPKAT WFLCOMK. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, April 18. Major Segravc had a great welcome in London. He was met. by the Lord Mavor (Sir Kvnaston Stuck!), Sir Charles Wakefield, and leaders of the motor industry. There was a long motor procession through a vast cheering crowd to Palace Yard, outside Parliament, where lie was welcomed on behalf of the Government. Twenty-nine manufacturers had a share in making the Golden Arrow. The least flaw in design, material, or workmanship would have Jed to disaster, but the British product, as usual, stood the test.

The Golden Arrow could not be disembarked in time to take part in the procession, but it is now being exhibited in a largo store. Jt is going to the British pavilion at the Milan Exhibition.—Australian Press AssociationUnited Service. BOOST FOR BRITISH CARS. LONDON, April 13. Major Segrave. in an interview, said: “ 1 feel sure there will bo a reaction in favour of Britsh cars, especially in the dominions. The ordinary purchaser now knows that Britain can produce a ear in heat the r.crhi on egual term*.” —Australian Press Association.