NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS MAGAZINE
* FEATURES OF JANUARY ISSUE James Cowan tells the story of Little Barrier, a sanctuary for native birds, in the January issue of the New Zealand Railways Magazine. Ken Alexander, with comic sketches and prose, offers some humorous philosophy of life. O. N. Gillespie sets out facts to prove that New Zealand has a good right to be known as the nursery of the thoroughbred horse, recalling the triumphs of those historic champions. Carbine and Phar Lap. C. H. Gordon concludes his excellent review of the thrilling adventures of the Enderbys in the old whaling and sealing days. In “Dream Places,” Leo Fanning projects himself as a reincarnation of an ancient Maori chief into Kauriland, now known as Northland. F. A. Hornibrook has a pleasant article about Kent, the garden of England. He also describes the county’s miniature railway, the world’s smallest railway, which has a gauge of only 15 inches. Other popular features include New Zealand verse, articles on books and authors and sports, and topical notes and comments for women. About 60 pictures, including original are distributed through the issua
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Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22593, 24 December 1938, Page 22
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