Young Flier Refuses £60,000

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 180, 2 August 1938, Page 2

Young Flier Refuses £60,000

“NOT INTERESTED IN MONEY” "LONDON, July 26. Mr. Douglas Corrigan, the young American, who, after having flown the Atlantic, arrived in Ireland with 15 dol lars, has turned down offers amounting to £60,000. These were made to him for exclusive stories, broadcasting and appearing in films and on music halls. On receiving an offer of £4OOO sterling, for vaudeville appearances in the United States, Mr. Corrigan said he was shocked at the suggestion that ho would appear in music halls. “I am not going to commercialise the flight. Money hasn’t any interest for me,” he said. The aeroplane has been shipped for exhibition at the New York World Fair. Mr. Corrigan leaves for Now York next Saturday. It. is stated £200,000 awaits him if he will accept it. give them a greater interest in the land and raise the standard of living in our country by increasing our exports. Responding to this toast, Mr. Bob Bremner paid a tribute to the help given by the older farmers without whose help they could not have carried on. Mr. Georg© Cotter endorsed these sentiments, referring particularly to the Farmers’ Union.

Mr. C. J. Eising proposing the toast of local bodies, mentioned the unselfishness and public spirited work of the members of these bodies. On behalf of the County Council and the A. and P. Association, Messrs. Horne and H. Cotter responded. Mr. Cotter referred to the wonderful work given by the helpers in these local bodies. He mentioned the great work done by tho pioneers in respect to these organisations. In proposing tho toast of the executive officers of the Farmers’ Union, Mr. J. H. Bremner commented on the sterling work these men did in leading. He referred to Mr. J. A. Walsh’s worK during his 30 years’ connection with the union. Mr. Walsh had carried on gratuitously on a number of occasions through bad years. Mr. Watson, the secretary of the Wairarapa executive, was also praised for his work. Mr. Dawson, the Dominion organiser, said the speaker was one of a band of men who was the life-blood of the union. The toast was replied to by Messrs. Dawson, J. A. Walsh and James Watson. Tho president, Mr. T. F. Anderson, proposed the principal toast of tho evening, that to Mr. Hugh Morrison. Mr. Morrison, he said, was always courteous and attentive at the executive meetings and impressed as a man of foresight. Mr. Morrison’s worth had been shown by his topping the poll at the Harbour Board election in the Wairarapa. Mr. Anderson concluded by saying that their guest was one of the bestliked men in the Wairarapa. Mr. J. Campbell also paid a tribute to Mr. Morrison, as did Mr. J. H. Bremner. A song written for the occasion in honour of Mr. Morrison was sung by Mr. John Husband and received with great enthusiasm. Responding, Mr. Morrison thanked the Pahiatua branch for the magnificent reception he had received. He stated! that the work of every one present was to get behind the Farmers’ Union, which had done wonderful work for farmers in general. He concluded by thanking those present for an excellent evening.