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Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1928, Page 2

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Australian Press Assn.—United Service PACIFIC FLIERS. SYDNEY, July 26. The case of Keith Anderson against Kingsford Smith and Ulm, which was cabled on July 20th. was again mentioned in the Equity Court, when the parties agreed to let the application stand over until Tuesday next. The interim injunction, by consent, is to continue until that date. AATLKINS AND ELIESON. AA-ASHING TON, July 25. AVilkens and Elieson expect to start preparations for their South Polar flight in about a month. Wilkins left hero for AVest Coast a,ml Elieson proceeds to Minneapolis. Both expressed the belief that Amundsen is dead. ITALIA SECRECY. (Received tins day at *■* a.tn.) OSLO, July 2G. The Citta di Milano has arrived at Xavark, but the Italian authorities have drawn a veil of secrecy over the proceedings, though many cinema and press photographers and journalists of all nationalities had gathered on the quay. The spectators had a glimpse of Nobile’s dog, Titina, through a porthole, but directly the Citta di Milano’s crew abserved it, they covered the porthole. None of the rescued appeared on deck. AA’hen the gangway was lowered, a seaman, with a fixed bayonet, was stationed as guard, to the astonishment of those on the quayside. The Nobile survivors continuo to journey Italywards by train this evening. AFRICAN AIR PROJECT. LONDON, July 25. At the Air Ministry’s request, Sir Allan Cobham is preparing an estimate of the cost of running an air service to Kenya, and also “later an extension to Buluwayo where it will link up” with a service from the Cape. The " East African dependencies, with the concurrence of the Colonial Office, is prepared to support the project if the British Government offers a subsidy. In the early stages of the operation of the present project it is proposed to have a weekly service by three-engined flying boats for passengers, mails and goods.