Thousands of people gathered at Southampton Docks on April 12 to welcome Major H. O. D. Segrave as he arrived in the s.s. Olympic from America, where he won for Great Britain, the world’s speed records on land and water with his car “ Golden Arrow,” and his motor-boat “ Miss England.” Owing to the late arrival of the boat, much of the spectacular welcome by aeroplane and motor-boat had to be abandoned. As soon as Major Segrave arrived, it was announced that H.M. the King had approved the honour of Knighthood being conferred upon him. At the microphone in the Embarkation Shed at Southampton immediately after landing, when Major Segrave broadcast his -experiences. Left to right: The Mayor of Southampton (Councillor M. Hi Pugh), Mrs Segrave and Major Segrave. (Sport & General.)
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18786, 15 June 1929, Page 21 (Supplement)
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130Thousands of people gathered at Southampton Docks on April 12 to welcome Major H. O. D. Segrave as he arrived in the s.s. Olympic from America, where he won for Great Britain, the world’s speed records on land and water with his car “ Golden Arrow,” and his motor-boat “ Miss England.” Owing to the late arrival of the boat, much of the spectacular welcome by aeroplane and motor-boat had to be abandoned. As soon as Major Segrave arrived, it was announced that H.M. the King had approved the honour of Knighthood being conferred upon him. At the microphone in the Embarkation Shed at Southampton immediately after landing, when Major Segrave broadcast his -experiences. Left to right: The Mayor of Southampton (Councillor M. Hi Pugh), Mrs Segrave and Major Segrave. (Sport & General.) Star (Christchurch), Issue 18786, 15 June 1929, Page 21 (Supplement)
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