GRAF ZEPPELIN
DEPARTURE HOUR FIXED. A FULL SHIP. (Australian Press Association.) (Reeeived 2.1 p.m.) BERLIN, October 10. Dr, Eckener, the designer of the airship, 'says the Graf Zeppelin will definitely depart for New York at 8 o'clock on Thursday provided the weather is no worse. It is still bad on the Atlantic, but the airship would circumnavigate it. The American consul inspected the passports of the passengers, who have been ordered to be ready at the airship shed at 7.15. Meals en route will include veal and chicken omelettes, vegetables, and an abundance of beers, wines and brandy.
There have been scores of last minute applications for passages from many women.
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Northern Advocate, 11 October 1928, Page 5
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