AVIATION

Hokitika Guardian, 19 November 1928, Page 1

AVIATION

HE I/D CAPTIVE BY PERSIANS

(United Press Association. Bv Lie. •. .> Te 1 egra p h. —Copyi igb t • LONDON, Nov. 17. Hurley was forced to descend owing to. a dust storm. BUNDER.ABBAS, Nov. 16. Hurley is still awaiting a permit to release his aeroplane from arrest, and allow his departure. He says that local officials arc fearful of high authority, and will not act without orders from Teheran. It is a ridiculous position, causing exasperating delay. Since the expiration of the capitulation treaty, British prestige is diminishing, and all British residents are now "subject to Persian law. A state of false security exists. Moscow has secured important trade concessions, and a direct aerial service between Teheran and Moscow extravagant lady flter, LONDON, Nov. 10. Sir James Heath, interviewed, said he did not object to his wife’s flying. On the contrary, he had done everything to help; otherwise it was impossible for her to continue thus for long. He luul bought her two new machines. He said: “I am proud of her achievements, but she spends money like wildlire. I have published an announcement throughout America, because T am forced to protect myself. Tt will not surprise her. I have made the position clear to her already. HURLEY’S ELY. ■nrvnEß 'ERAS. Nov. 18. After a four days vexatious hold up by the Persian A»tliorities at Runderabbas. the Spirit of Australia left for Rushire at eig.it tliis morning and after refuelling the flight will be continued at once for Baghdad. LONDON. Nov. IS. Hurley has passed Bush ire on route to Basra.