McWilliams Arrives in Wellington by Ulimaroa
PUBLIC FEELING IN SYDNEY.
AWAITING CALL FOR FLIGHT RESUMPTION
WELLINGTON, May 28,
Mr McWilliams, the wireless operator on Southern Cross, arrived by Uli roa to-day from Sydney. After saying how astonishing it was for them to find strong public opinion against them when they got back to Sydney, he added that he was very happy to say it had quite turned round in their favour again. It was very nice to be back. They did not think they had much chance at ono time. He spoke of the lack of food and said that he still had a great appetite, but not so bad as at first. They seemed to have a lot of leeway to make up. There had boon heavy rain whero they landed and there was plenty of water, but the pools kept drying up and they had to go further and further afield, which was hard in their weakened staVe. Mr McWilliams does not know how long he will be here. He may be recalled by tho commission of inquiry in Sydney, and in any case he is waiting a call for the resumption of the flight to England, which will be possibly some time in June. Tho route will be as originally taken, as the Darwin ground is too small for South-
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6921, 29 May 1929, Page 7
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