Mr Hinkler’s Great Flight

Evening Star, Issue 19799, 24 February 1928, Page 4

Mr Hinkler’s Great Flight

“Monarch of the Air”

A Chorus of Congratulations

Soviet Disarmament Proposals

Boom in British Silk Shares

i?res» Association—By Telegraph- Copyright LONDON, February 23. "The greatest personal triumph,” ■"the liucsL (light, in history,” “the most important over from a practical point of view.” These are phrases used by the morning papers in describing Mr Hinkler’s achievement. All regard the news as the most important of tire day, and its significance is stressed editorially. The 1 Daily Telegraph,’ describing Mr Hinkler as tho hero of the hour, stresses the fact that all had gone so smoothly that one was tempted to forget fhe bad weather encountered and the sheer wonder of the long, lonesome adventure, and tho superb combination of qualifies required in airman and aeroplane alike. This little-advertised exploit would be a. real triumph for aviation in general, and for flying as a sport. Tho ‘Morning Post,’ says: “We must also congratulate Australia, which breeds a. very hard type, and also British engineering, which, with Air Hinkler's flight, the Schneider Cup victory, and Captain Campbell’s record, is not only abreast of, but ahead of, the fimes.” Tho 1 Daily Herald ’ foresees the day when tost teams will fly to and trom Australia. Tho ‘Daily Expro.-U says;—“The feat makes Mr 11 inkier the unquestioned monarch of the air,” and ‘Sporting Life’ declare.': “Sportsmen everywhere will join in the chorus of congratulation." The ‘ Daily Chronicle ’ says that the performance ranks among the world’s finest., ‘The Times' relcrs io Iho Empire’s prido in Air Hinkler’s feat, ami expresses the opinion It has clone more than anything else to open _ the eyes of the public to tlie possibility of establishing an air mail to Australia. A STANDARD MACH INF. LONDON, February 22. The aviation correspondent of the Morning Post.’ says that Mr Hinkler’s Might ranks as the greatest of all air achievements, and nothing approaching it in magnitude has been previously attempted. Tho fuel costs amount, to £33. Tho machine is a standard one that can bo bought like a motor car by anybody for £730. MAKING FOR HOME. DARWIN, February 23. Mr Hinkler is resting to-day and overhauling tho machine. He starts at dawn to-morrow for Bundaberg. his home town, where he intends to settle. Ho hopes to do the journey of 1,675 miles in two hops. FRENCH PRESS COAIAIENTS. PARIS, February 23. [Received February 24, at 1.30 a.m.) The ‘Petit Parisian’ says that Air Hinkler’s flight provides interesting information regarding low-powered aviation. The ‘Echo de Paris’ declares that it assuredly contributes to the launching of airoplanettes.

numbers of prominent citizens for the purpose of investigating and reporting and even giving a decision. NEW GEIIAIAN MEMORANDUM. GENEVA, February 22. Tho Security Committee’s general discussion on Dr Bone's memorandum has concluded, and a drafting committee was appointed lo draw up a general report and formulate flic necessary draft conventions. Herr Von Simson submitted a new German memorandum for the prevention of war. This briefly suggests that all nations, members and non-members, should sign an agreement to accept the council's decisions in times; of international crisis.