ROUND THE WORLD FLIGHT.
Voyage Of Graf Zeppelin
CREW HONOURED IN JAPAN. (United Press Association- Fv Elect Telegraph ~C?rr*”**ight 1 TOKIO, August 21. Herr Eckener and his staff received medals and souvenirs galore, including silver cups with the Imperiall ere t They banqueted with Cabinet Ministers and attended luncheons and receptions, all of which were most cordial. Meanwhile the Zeppelin was refuelling in readiness for the start for Los Angeles to-morrow. NEXT STAGE OF JOURNEY. BIG AIRSHIP READY. (United Press Association—Bv Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright.) TOKIO August 21. The Graf Zeppelin is leaving at four o’clock to-morrow morning, carrying mails for America and Gr -many only. DEPARTURE DELAYED. BIG AIRSHIP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. (United Press Association—By Eleclrie Telegraph—Copyright.) (Received August 22, 9.30 p.m.) TOKYO. August 22. When emerging from the hangar the rear gondola of the Graf Zeppelin struck the ground. The damage is being repaired, and the airship is expected to start tomorrow.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18351, 23 August 1929, Page 8
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151ROUND THE WORLD FLIGHT. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18351, 23 August 1929, Page 8
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