Flyers in Wellington.

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 10, 21 September 1928, Page 10

Flyers in Wellington.

2YA has treated listeners. well in con-. nection :with the. visit of the "flyers" to the Empire City. . The whole of.the proceedings on the arrival of the aviators were broadcast, all the speakers addressing the microphone, as well as the large crowd assembled. ‘he Civic Welcome in the Town. Hall on- Monday, was also put on the air in full, and enabled a vast numper of those unable otherwise to hear the aviators, to "listen in." Captain Kingsford-Smith has won all hearts by his charming personality and bright smile, and the experience of hearing his voice over the air has been welcome. Just as Lindbergh in American aviation has won fame as the messenger of peace, so Kingsford-Smith is proying a wonderful ambassador in the development of goodwill between Atstralia and New Zealand. His bright smile and camaraderie are proving assets of no small value. The children were given a very Special treat on Monday evening by "Qmithy" (as Captain KingsfordSmith is becoming known), and Lieutenant Ulm, consenting to speak for a quarter of an hour from 2YA to the children. This was 4 wonderful experience to the little ones-and, needless to say, to many adults who listened in at the same time.