Papers of Sir Ross Smith, 1919 Dec. 10-1920 Feb. 27 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2665794
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Smith, Ross Macpherson, Sir, 1892-1922
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1919-1920]
- 4 items.
- Summary:
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Includes: cheque for L.10,000 presented to Ross Smith and party, dated 1920 Feb. 24; menu of the Victoria Hotel to celebrate the arrival of Ross Smith at Darwin, signed by various hands; menu of luncheon given by the state for the Commonwealth Government to welcome Ross Smith and party, dated 1920 Feb. 27; and an envelope addressed to the Chairman of the Library Committee, Melbourne.
- Biography/History:
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Australian aviator. Piloted the crew which won the Australian Government's L.10,000 prize for the first British aircraft manned by Australians to fly from London to Australia in 30 days. Smith and crew set out from London on 1919 Nov. 12 and arrived at Darwin on Dec. 10. The prize was later awarded in Melbourne.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 1725.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1919-1920
- Occupation:
- Aviators
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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