KINGSFORD SMITH

Southland Times, Issue 22475, 10 November 1934, Page 5

KINGSFORD SMITH

REST ON EXPLORATION SHIP.

(United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 8 p.m.) Los Angeles, November 8. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith to-day boarded the exploration ship Velero 111, owned by Captain G. Allan Hancock, a wealthy oilman and explorer, who financed his 1928 flight. He plans to rest aboard the vessel for several days. PLANE RELEASED MR CATTON’S CLAIM. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 7.15 p.m.) Los Angeles, November 8. The attachment on the Lady Southern Cross was lifted to-night following a conference between Sir Charles Kingsford Smith’s attorney and counsel for Mr Thomas H. Catton. Sir Charles admitted that Mr Catton had an agreement to act as promoter for himself and Mr Ulm in 1928, but declared that Mr Catton had failed completely in his efforts to finance the flight and thus had no claim against him. Mr Catton alleged that he spent 750 dollars on behalf of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and asks for an additional 1000 dollars for his services. The isfftie is expected to come to a speedy trial.

17,000-MILE FLIGHT

PLANS ALMOST COMPLETE.

(United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 7.15 p.m.) Los Angeles, Nov. 8. Speaking of his intention to fly back to Australia via the East, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith said: “I shall fly 17,000 miles to Australia this time. This will be one of the longest flights in the history of aviation. I would much prefer to make my way home by boat in a leisurely manner, but I think plans have just about materialized for me to fly from Los Angeles to New York, then to London, and from there to Australia.