JACQUES SCHNEIDER, DONOR OF AIR RACE CUP, DIES.
(United Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Received May 2, 11.30 a.m.) ’ PARIS. May 2. The death is reported of M. Jacques Schneider, donor of the seaplane cup. —Australian Press Association. Jacques Schneider, at the time of the last seaplane race, was reported to be living in penury in the South of France. At one time he was very wealthy, and was noted as a sportsman and airman. The Schneider Maritime Aviation Cup was presented by him in 1912 to the Aero Club of France, with a view to developing high-speed seaplanes. The cup is a magnificent trophy of gold, silver and bronze, and is valued at over £IOOO.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18453, 2 May 1928, Page 9
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115JACQUES SCHNEIDER, DONOR OF AIR RACE CUP, DIES. Star (Christchurch), Issue 18453, 2 May 1928, Page 9
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