Smith is in danger of being called the Bobby Jones of the air, for the rapidity with which he garners records in all quarters of the globe with is ip is becoming bewildering. I be much sympathy for his gallant rival Flight-Lieutenant Hil who just missed the honour of being the first to beat Mr. Hinkler's record, although, as it turns out, he would have held it for a little less than a Jday. Now the premier Australian Javiator has shortened the time of [the air journey between his. own, Jcountry and England to a meagre }sions-will go heartily to him and) the Commonwealth and all the more heartily because that Domin-fon gave Miss Amy Johnson so generous a welcome and is, of all the Dominions, the most advanced in the development of the air sense requisite to advance the cause of aviation.
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