SOUTHERN CROSS

R.F.Davidson & J.Hay No.3, reg. Sydney. Missionary schooner in the South Seas. By 1909: Capt.E.J.Taylor & others; Reported missing c 11/9/1920 on voyage Melbourne - Hobart, Schooner America J also missing between Newcastle and Hobart 21/8/1920. some wreckage of former found at King island 23/9/1920. Air search for latter same day was extended to cover both besides a sea search. Account of first recorded aerial search for shipping in Australia;