AN AIRMAN'S RISKS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXI, Issue LXII, 10 May 1912, Page 5

AN AIRMAN'S RISKS.

CAUSES A STAMPEDE OF CATTLE

AND IS SUED FOR DAMAGES

81 C4.BLE-PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. SYDNEY, May 9. A peculiar case occupied the attention of the District Court. A plaintiff claimed £20 against an airman named Hart. He alleged that defendant propelled an aeroplane over a herd of cows, causing a stampede, in which two were killed. He further claimed that defendant broke into and entered on his land

A verdict for the plaintiff for the amount claimed was given. The second charge was disallowed.

(Received May 10, 10 a.m.)

SYDNEY, May 10

As a result of yesterday's case Hart declares that aeroplaning is too risky. After filling existing engagements he will drop out of the game.