Melbourne, Adelaide and Pert ave now linked up with a permanent air service. The opening of thi Tine took place on June 2 but great air liner City of Perth whi Left Adelaide on the inaugural vovage ladened with 8341b. of mail matter, including 20,000 letters and a number of passengers encountered one of the worst storms in history of South Australia. So furious was the gale, which carried along with it the worst dust storm ever experienced in any part of Australia that the huge Hiner could not attain a more than thirty miles per hous. At times it is thought the speed "wis evan less. AStey hours of fhattling with the elements they were compelled to return to Ade-Jaide. Meanwhile the other liner had left for Melbourne and helped by the strong Wind put up a record journey for the trip. Amongst the letters forwarded on the plane was a number of freak ones wich fancy designs on the envelopes. Evidently these letter were for the Purpose of souvenir. The City of Perth lett again the following morning arriving at its destination safely. 'The passengers in the plats are full of praise at its behaviour in the storm and state that they' felt no discomfort and did not experience the' slightest fear as to the plane's safety. The difference time saved by this new service will be st least four day:
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