RECORD .TRIP-NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OVERLAND 75. This.road record proves Overland efficiency, speed, and petrol economy. There voro three passengers in tlio car; 102 miles from Now Plymouth to Wanganui took only 3 hours 8 minutes. Previous record was 3 hours 20 minutes, and the train takes 5} hours; Wanga. nui to Pnlmerston North, tho speed averaged 33$ miles per hour—sometimes it ivas 53 miles. The 221 miles from New "Plymouth to Masterton were done at an average of 31 miles per hour. .Featherston to Wellington, over tho Rimutakas, occupied only 11 hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging gale. Average petrol consumption ivas 24! miles per gallon. Inspect the Overland 75! For free catalogue and particulars, apply A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Agonts, Wnnganui and Wellington; Masterton Farmers' Implement Co., Ltd., Masterton; "Bastin iiml Averv, Agents, Pahiatua; E. S. Pecs, Agent,. Palnierston North. A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Wanganui and Wellington, distributors for North Island. —Advt. ' -
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2982, 20 January 1917, Page 2
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160Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2982, 20 January 1917, Page 2
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