THE NELSON-WEST COAST COACH SERVICE.
Messrs Newman Bros., proprietors of the coaches running between Nelson and Blenheim, and Nelson, Reefton, and Westport, have received- the following letter, which speaks for itself: —"Government House, Wellington, New' Zealand, 19th January, 1899. Sir, —I am directed by his Excellency to inform you that you are at liberty to call your coaches as under his patronage. The drive from Bromell's to Reelton via Westport was performed with good teams throughout, and the coach wa's roomy and comfortable. His Excellency desires to thank Mr Tom Newman, who drove the coach, for the trouble he took in pointing out all the places of interest along the road, and for his care and attention. From common report, his Excellency had expected to find a bad, narrow, and dangerous road, but was surprised to find it such an excellent one.—Yours, faithfully, Dudley Alexander, Captain, Private Secretary. Messrs Newman Bros., Nelson. Passages booked from Blenheim! or Kelson right through 'to Christchurch. 8123
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 10263, 4 February 1899, Page 9
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163THE NELSON-WEST COAST COACH SERVICE. Press, Volume LVI, Issue 10263, 4 February 1899, Page 9
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