Solomons
p. 13 · Read in the full issue
Aeroplane For The
From Our Own Correspondent.
Tulagi, Aug. 1.
QUITE a little interest was aroused by one item of the July Malaita’s cargo to Tulagi. Mr. Masterman, who has been on furlough, brought back an aero plane. While two seaplanes have been to the Solomons, (one which flew here—the other aboard H.M.A.S. Australia), this is the first aeroplane of any kind to be owned in the Group. All credit is due to Mr. Masterman for his enterprise in ac quiring and importing the bus, and for his diligence and application in studying the subject. Many difficulties of housing, adapting, finding taking-off and landing places lie ahead of this pioneer. In pur suing this hobby he will be laying the foundation of airmindedness, and gain much information that will be invaluable when commercial flying is adopted here.
The bus was safely landed on Tulagi Wharf, and wheeled to Tam Mo’s boat shed.