RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORT
LARGE-SCALE OPERATIONS AT. NEW PLYMOUTH. NEW PLYMOUTH;- September 19. Large-scale operations for the unmediate and rapid development of the New Plymouth airport as a teaming centre to the order of the Government have been put into effect, the whole plan is expected to be in full swing this week. ... . ' This scheme, a general outline of which has been released by the Goveminent censor, involves an expend!ture of £45,000 to provide large hangars and accommodation for the staff and flying trainees,' totalling about 200 persons. . The work is to be completed in approximately six weeks. New Plymouth master builders have agreed to concentrate on the work under contract at cost price, plus commission to , cover administration expenses. .
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Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22812, 11 September 1939, Page 15
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