FAMOUS AIRMAN

Evening Star, Issue 21543, 16 October 1933, Page 12

FAMOUS AIRMAN

SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD SMITH ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME AT MASCOT ‘SYDNEY, October 15. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith arrived at Mascot (Sydney) at 4 p.m. as .arranged. and, although welcomed many times before, he was again tumultuously acclaimed by excited thousands after his record (light from England. A large aerial escort, including Ins favourite old bus, 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 gracefully to earth were never more pronounced. Among the dense throng to welcome him were representatives of the Federal and State Governments, leading citizens, and aviators. The citizens of Melbourne think so much of the aviator that they contemplate opening a public subscription list to purchase him a high-powered aeroplane to enable, him to compete in the centenarv air race.

Some speakers emphasised the hope that the Federal Government would retain the services of Sir Charles Ivingsford Smith in an advisory capacity in aviation matters, in which he is so well informed, and give due regard to the great advertisement he has given Australia.

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, in replying, said he wanted no favours. He was still able to paddle his own canoe, but he was always glad to know that Australia got some credit from his exploits. GREAT FLIGHT ENDED ARRIVAL AT MELBOURNE. MELBOURNE, October 15. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith arrived this afternoon, bringing his trip to a close. His wife was among the great crowd that welcomed him. THE CENTENARY RAG2 BRISBANE. October 14. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith expressed the opinion that the Melbourne Centenary Air Race from England should be done in three days, flying day and night.