Kingsford-Smith and his companion, Mr. J, T. Pethybridge, Who ave been missing for out month, have been abandoned, and now assumed that the noted 'Australian. aviator and his copilot are dead, The Commonwealth Government has recorded a high appreciation of Sir Charles' unique services to civil aviation.
Sir Charles and his companion Aisappeared on November 7 dur-ling the course of a flleht from England to Australia, They lett England on November 6. and reached Allahabad on the following morning, They were last seen alive the same evening when the {ook off "for Singapore. Tt they were forced down Into the sea somewhere in "between Renoon and Victoria Point—Revter. lot sympathy are pouring Into Tuck: ne ham Palace from all parts of the world, 'All' Royal encagements of public character have been cancelled, The King will not open Parliament fin state to-day ae a result of the death of the Princess.
"Their Matestles have also cancelled their journey to Sandringham—Reuter.
Parliament's Sympathy
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