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In the Herald: March 24, 1931

Gliding in ascendant

"Gliding, which is a popular sport in Germany, France, and England, is becoming equally popular in NSW. The NSW Gliding Club has a membership of over 200. The glider is made of spruce wood, and the same light cloth as is used in aeroplanes. The machines gain their impetus from a strong rubber rope, from which they are catapulted, and they are controlled in much the same way as an aeroplane."

Members of the NSW Gliding Club lifting a glider over a wire fence, Box Hill, NSW, 24 August 1930.
Members of the NSW Gliding Club lifting a glider over a wire fence, Box Hill, NSW, 24 August 1930.  Photo: Fairfax Archives

Killing at fruit shop

"Vincenzo​ Malaponte​ was charged with the murder of Guiseppe​ La Spina​ on January 26. La Spina​ and Malaponte​ had been living together at a Newtown fruit and vegetable shop. Carmela d'Asquino​, cross-examined, stated that La Spina​ had a very bad temper, and [a] witness thought he was mad. On one occasion he had chased a boy with a knife for taking fruit. The accused was found not guilty and discharged."

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