HECTIC RECEPTION

Northern Advocate, 21 August 1929, Page 5

HECTIC RECEPTION

GRAF ZEPPELIN IN JAPAN THOUSANDS RUSH GROUND. HANGAR JUST -BIG ENOUGH. - (United ’Service.) ("Received 9 a.m.) KOBE, August 20. The Graf Zeppelin was placed in the hangar at Kasuminguaru at-nightfall. It was a ticklish operation, there being only a few inches clearance. Thousands rushed the ground, toppling over the armed marines; The passengers passed the ’Customs in the hangar and emerged by a side door, avoiding' the crowd. Dr Eckener, the commander, and Baron JSchiller had a great ovation. They were swept into a marquee, the reception becoming chaotic. Dr E’ckoner was lifted on to a table and bombarded with flashlights, while the band played “Deutschland Tiber Alles,” the Germans joining in.

The Minister of Communications and other distinguished persons were unable to reach Dr Eckener, who stayed all night long in the airship. The commander told a “'Sim” interviewer that the flight was free from trouble, with perfect weather. REGULAR SERVICE, THREE MORE MACHINES, (Australian Press Association.) (Received 12.33 p.m.) BERLIN, August 20. The Graf Zeppelin’s successful flight has hastened the realisation of, the establishment of a regular weekly service, necessitating the construction of three new Zeppelins, between Berlin, Leningrad, Harbin and the Far East.