Ahhhh . . .. 'que hombre!' Had so many a tail about his time with the airline. A couple concerned one George Urquat Allan and a book written about him by Elizabeth Shearman. ('Scotty Allan = Australia's Flying Scotsman.') When George Roberts learnt I'd been to the Allan house with book for signing he said 'Burn it!' 'Can't do that George. Too many good photos in it.' 'Well" says George, "Delete the 'F' in 'Flying'. Another one concerned the Harbour Bridge toll, which at the time was a shilling for car and driver, threepence each additional passenger. George is driving. Scotty in the back seat. Pull's up at booth. George feels in his pocket for a couple of bob just as Scotty's outstretched arm goes out George's window and thick brogue from the back says "Here's ma thruppence.'
'Qantas, by George!' Highly recommended. Perhaps a bit hard to find a copy today.