THE GRAF ZEPPELIN.

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17805, 2 September 1929, Page 7

THE GRAF ZEPPELIN.

EN ROUTE TO GERMANY. DEPARTURE FROM LAKEHURST. “ALL GOING WELL.” (By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright.) (Australian Press Association.) (Received September 2, 10.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, Sept 1. The Graf Zeppelin, which was forced to postpone its midnight start for Friedricshafen due to cross winds, finally left Lakehurst at 8.20 this morning. Three thousand onlookers remained all night and cheered her departure. The officers still believed they could make a round-world record between Germany and return. Dr. Yon Eckener witnessed the departure. The weather is favourable. The British steamer Carlton subsequently reported that the dirigible was flying low and everything was apparently going well. She was then at latitud'e 39 north, and longitude G 9.15 west. PROGRESS REPORTED. SPEED OF 84 MILES. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright.) (Australian Press Association.) (Received Sept. 2. 12.20 p.m.) WASHINGTON, Sept. 1. The Graf Zeppelin has advised the Navy Department that she was 630 miles due east of Cape ilenlopen, New Jersey, at 8 o’clock this afternoon. Her average speed since the start has been 84 miles an hour. The dirigible gave no further information, but will continue while within range of the Arlington radio station to communicate once every four hours.