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NOVEMBER 13, 1919 set forth by Britain's tried and proven Old War Genius, should be translated into action. NEW South Wales is to be carefully surveyed for the purpose of establishing an aerial service between Sydney and Broken Hill. Mr. Sidney Pickles—wonder it it really should be Sydney—who has not lost much time once he crossed the water for home, has undertaken the job at the request of the New South Wales Government. As an earnest of his view of the scheme, he has already indulged in a " flip " across the country, covering the distance of 624 miles between the two cities in ii£ hours flying time. Only hope S.P.'s report will be favourable to a regular aerial route being opened. FROM " A Londoner's Diary " :— " A good deal of amusement is being caused just now in business circles by certain demobilised officers who insist on the Army rank. In some cases slight resentment is felt by men who have served through the War without gaining or accepting a commission. Two yarns on the subject have reached me. " An ex-major, on taking up his pre-War position, decided to be known as ' Mr.' On asking for a business interview he sent in a message to the effect that Mr. A. would be glad if Mr. B. could see him. Mr. B., however, replied that Capt. B. was unable to grant Mr. A. an interview. " Mr. A. promptly retorted by asking the messenger to say that Major A. desired to see Captain B. at once, and within a minute Captain B. came hurrying in to find out what his superior officer wanted. " The other story is of a man in a good business position, who during his Army career only rose to the rank of corporal. A caller introduced himself as Captain X., and the answer he received was that Mr. did not do business with officers, but only with gentlemen." im AN ancient monoplane side-wind. Why is the Govemmens like an unfaithful goose ? Because it doesn't stick to it propaganda. THE Observer reprints the following extract from its issue of a hundred years ago :— " During the aerial flight made by Messrs. Livingstone and Sadler, from Liverpool, such was the fright experienced by the game on the moors near Over Darwen over which the balloon passed, that great numbers, supposed to be from 60 to 100, flocked down into the Valley, some entering the houses and others alighting on the roofs, screaming in a loud and terrified manner." It is difficult to believe that game could be so greatly alarmed by the mere silent passing of a balloon in those days, and the spectacle of respectable grouse or pheasants scream ing on the roofs wants a bit of swallowing. When we recall the Hendon sky-larks singing as per programme in the midst of the pre-War Aerial Derby or the weekly Grand Speed Handicap, quite unconcerned at the noises of the Gnomes or the rattle of the Renaults, we can hardly think that bird nature has so completely altered. If Mr. Livingstone chanced to be an ancestor of the Brigadier-General of that name perhaps his descendant may favour us with a few remarks on the subject, from the family records. ONE of the most envied members of the Royal Aero^Club is Mr. J. Withers, of Hampstead, who holds the distinction of having the first Rolls-Royce chassis delivered to the public since the War. Needless to say, Mr. Withers placed his order early to avoid the rush, his enthusiasm being prompted by the regard he has had for his previous Rolls- Royce car, which was one of the regular features at Hendon before the War, where Mr. Withers acted as judge lor the flying races on many occasions. SOME SNAPS FROM FRANCE : The upper photograph shows the new Bleriot 28-passenger machine with four Hispano-Suiza engines. The lower photo, is of a 300 h.p. Spad, flown by Sadi Lecointe. The upper inset is a photograph taken the other day in France of M. Bleriot, while that in the lower left-hand corner shows M. Birkigt, the designer of the Hispano-Suiza engines 1485
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