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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 13 January 1938, Page 14

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AUCKLAND. Thir, Day—'‘How soon the service is started again is probably a matter for decision in a day or two,” said Mr Harold Gatty, special Pan-American representative in New Zealand and Australia. "The Fan American officials in Auckland are not in a position to confirm or deny to-day's press cables which announce the destruction of the Clipper and the death of the seven men who were on board Up till early this afternoon they had received no direct advice bincc yesterday. Mr Gatty is awaiting a reply to the cable he sent to Pago Pago asking for news. Commenting on the reported mechanical fault, namely the oil leak, Mr Gatty said: "A mishap such as this is not a question of route or of a new service. It is simply one of those things in aviation that are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to foresee. This Is so no matter how perfect are the preparations and organisations which are made before the flight commences. The possibility of a mechanical mishap still remains, just as it does in any other form of transportation.” Mr Gatty pointed out that when one took into consideration the tremendous distances covered by air tervices such as Pan-American Airways, the incidence of mishaps was comparatively small. The Clippers had been operating a regular service across the Faciiic to China fur more than two years and no mishaps had yet occurred. “The present mishap might have occurred on any flying route in tho world,” he added. “Just because it happened down here does not condemn the course as impracticable.”—P.A. message. CRICKET PALMERSTON N., This Day.— Canterbury's 100 caine in 113 minutes. After two successive fours, Croinb was caught and bowled by Galiichan when 77, including six fours and one six. Stokes joined Menzies at 145 At luncheon the scores were: Canterbury—Cromb. C ami b Galiichan 77; Gasson. b Pritchard 24, Menzies nut out 42, Stokes, not out 11; extras 23; total for two wicket 177. Bowling: Pritchard ono for 40, Galiichan one for 51, Downes Hone for 34, Murchison none for 20. BOWLS CUAMPIONSHILP DUNEDIN. This Day. The bowls championships were continued this morning under ideal conditions with greens keen. Eighty-fou rplayers left in the pairs began postseCtion rounds, six green being used. The following pairs have won two games: Mingins (Epsom). Longworth (St. Hilda), Tilbery (Fclone), Claridge (Caledonian). Oakey (Elmwood), Portman (West Harbour), Mercer (Grcymouth). Boulter (Fairlie). Wilson (Linwood), Thomson (Phoenix). Chamber* (Sumner). Gibson (Dunedin*. Tyrell <Foslyn), Whitaker (St. Hilda), Wglker (Anderson’s Bay), Entwhistle (West £nd), Mrlnnes <femuka>, Vetfch (West Harhour).Tr-P A. message.