WILL FLY AGAIN

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 675, 29 May 1929, Page 13

WILL FLY AGAIN

MR. MACWILLIAM BACK IN WELLINGTON “SOUTHERN CROSS” OPERATOR Press Association WELLINGTON, Tuesday, Mr. T. H. McWilliam, wireless operator on the airplane Southern Cross, has arrived by - the TTlimaroa from Sydney. After saying how astonishing it was to them to find a strong public opinion against them when they got back to Sydney, he added that he was very happy to say it had quite turned round in their favour again. It was very pleasant to be back, especially since they didn’t think they had much chance at one time. He spoke of the lack of food, and said he Still had a great appetite but not so had as at first. They seemed to have a lot of leeway to make up. There had been heavy rain where they landed and there was plenty of water, but pools kept drying up and they had to go further am! further afield, which was hard in their weakened state. Mr. McWilliams does not know how long he will be here. He may be recalled by the commission and, in any case, is awaiting a call for the resumption of the Australia to England flight, possibly some time in June. The route will he as originally taken, as Darwin is too small for the Southern Cross.