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AN AIR RACE. [United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.] (Received this day at 12.25. p.m.) ROME, Aug. 31. A German competitor, Lusser, was first to arrive at Zittorio Aerodrome at Rome on the last lap of the International air race. Miss Spooner was 'second, ninety seconds later. Donati (Italy) was third. Crowds gave an ovation to Sponer for the fastest time from Tunis to Rome, gaining 16£ minutes on Lusser.
escape by parachute. PARIS, Aug. 31. When the trails-Atlantic flier, Jean Mermoz, was trying out an aeroplane at 3000 ft. the engine failed, compelling him to parachute to earth, breaking one rib,
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Hokitika Guardian, 1 September 1930, Page 5
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