REMEMBERED IN HONOUR

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 999, 16 June 1930, Page 9

REMEMBERED IN HONOUR

NATION MOURNS DEATH OF GALLANT SPEED-KING

Reed. 11.40 a.m. RUGBY, Sunday, i “The Times” says: “By his courage, his determination, his vitality and his devotion to an end. Sir Henry Segrave set an example to all. A man of genius in his own fields, he must be counted among those w-ho have deserved well of their King, and his name will be remembered in honour.” The “Manchester Guardian” says: “He is lost in the undying attempt to discipline the forces of nature to man’s purpose. Like men who have died to make flight safer and quicker for the bulk of us, Segrave was setting experimentally a pace that may be normal to our grandsons. “The speed-boat will no doubt be the parent of faster and yet more reliable motor-craft than any we yet know, and Segrave’s brave grasp at the ’inattempted will assuredly rank as an heroic enterprise.” Messages of condolence have been received by Lady Segrave from all parts of the world. The King and Queen expressed their sympathy in the following message: “It is with much regret that the King and Queen have learned of the tragic death of Sir Henry Segrave and convey to you their heartfelt sympathy in your irreparable loss. “The King recalls with pleasure the occasion at Bognor Regis, when he conferred a Knighthood upon Sir Henry, and his Majesty mourns the death of one whose intrepid adventures on land and water were the admiration of the whole world.” The Prince of Wales also sent, a message, saying: “Please: accept my deepest sympathy in yours and tips country’s great loss.” The watch used for timing Miss England 11. has been presented to Segrave’s father. BROTHER IN MELBOURNE MELBOURNE, Sunday. Mr. C. R. Segrave, who is at present on a holiday in Melbourne with his wife, is a brother of the late Sir Henry Segrave.

A message from Adelaide says the late Sir Henry Segrave's fatuous car, the Golden Arrow, is on view at the Adelaide motor show.