One of his earliest air ventures was recalled by Mr, J. C. Mercer, late chief pilot of the Canterbury Aero Club, at a complimentary luncheon tendered to him by the club. He stated that lie had always been keen on flying, and about 1907 ho made his first ascent, under conditions that he would not care to tackle now. That ascent was made in a gas-filled balloon-, nno tho basket wag made ol a bicycle wheel with canvas round it, and a bicycle rim for tho top. Ho went up about 200 ft. into the air and was charged a shilling for the sensation.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18589, 27 December 1934, Page 6
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