Radio Will Follow the Southern Cross on Her Return Journey.

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 11, 28 September 1928, Page 6

Radio Will Follow the Southern Cross on Her Return Journey.

14,0 more important broadcasts will take place in connection with the "southern Cross." (1) Departure from Christchurch for Blenheim, set down for September 28. | (2) Departure from Blenheim and flight to Australia, arranged as for September 30, weather permitting. As is now well known, the final take-off of the "Southern Cross" on her return journey to Australia will eventuate at Blenheim, and will be a very historic occasion, equally as noteworthy for New Zealand as was the arrival of the first ’plane from overseas. A great crowd is expected to congregate at the aerodrome for the occasion. ‘Special excursion trips will be run between Wellington and Picton. \ HILE the broadeast of the departure fiom Blenheim will be the more important event, the departure of the "Southern Cross" from Christchurch will be a red letter day in that city. A tremendous crowd is certain to be present to say au revoir to the four airmen and to see the last of the first aeroplane to cross the Tasman Sea. The departure from Sockburn will, therefore, be- handled by 3YA. The eyes of the whole of New Zealand will, however, turn to Blenheim, and every receiving set in New Zealand will be in use that day listening to the description of what will be a national event-the departure of the first aeroplane to go overseas from New Zealand. [ROM then on until the "Southern Cross" has landed in Australia the New Zealand stations will be on the air broadcasting for the benefit of the interested and anxious New Zealand publie all available news of how the "Southern Cross" is faring in her flight.