KING'S INVITATION
ASTOUNDING RECEPTION IN HIGHLANDS. LONDON, May 27. The King has telegraphed inviting Hawker to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. Hawker and Grieve had astounding receptions at eadh Highland station passed through, women throwing flowers and kisses to the aviators, who shook hands with hundreds of men who fought for a chance to enter the train, even when moving. When the “Daily Mail” informed Mrs Hawker that it was proposed to give her a share of the £IO,OOO prize, she wrote to Lord Northeliffe, thank ing him, but adding: “I cannot and will not believe my husband isn’t alive.” Mr Hughes, Australian Premier, telegraphed his congratulations on the magnificent attempt of Ilawlcer and Grieve, and their safe return. The congratulations received include a number from trade unions and other Labour organisations.
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Hokitika Guardian, 30 May 1919, Page 4
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131KING'S INVITATION Hokitika Guardian, 30 May 1919, Page 4
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