London, July 6. ra correspondent of "The aves that Captain Cobhar's Aight to Australia is indefinitely delayed because the mechanic, Elliot, was seriously injured owing to the bursting of the petro! pipe when the machine was flying through intense hheat and sandstorms from Baghdad to Bushire, Captain Cobham, com sequently, alighted near Basra, plat was removed to the cree Hospital and an operatic performed, Captain' Cobham is much upset, He paid a tribute to Elliott for his fortitude.
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The cause of Elliott's injury One report says that he was hit by a rifle bullet whilst passing over Hammar Lake, He is progressing favourably in the Air Force Hospital at Basta—Reuter.
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