SOUTHERN CROSS

Hokitika Guardian, 2 July 1930, Page 3

SOUTHERN CROSS

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United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.)

NEAV YORK, June 30,

Discussing the trans-c-oiitiiiental flight about to -be. made in the South-c-ni Gross from New York to Oakland, California, Kingsford Smith stated:— “I am anxious to get on as f soon as l can. Receptions are harder than flying the, Atlantic, but I appreciate, the spirit- of tlie receptions nevertheless,”

Re said that the non-stop flight 'id Oakland would require the carrying of a “full load of petrol,” and success would depend upon whether or not there' was presence of head winds. If these wei'e present, lie .would arrange to stop at Chicago. Otherwise’ he .would not stop. Regardless of' flying conditions there, he did not plan to (refuel from the air. THE CREW. NEW YORK, dune 30. The members of the Southern Choss crew visited the representatives of their respective countries, who with other officials and with Army and Navy men, were present at a luncheon. SMITH AND HOOVER. NEW YORK, dune £O. Kingsford Smith lias returned to Now York after having had luncheon with President Hoover and being tendered a reception by the Muted States Senate. The aviator stated: “I found the President charming, delightful and perfectly simple. He made one fee! perfectly at home. AVe discussed Australia. He stayed there, you know, and he knew places Mat I know I there.”