RECORD ■ TRIP-NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OVERLAND 75. This record proves Overland claims. There were three passengers in the car; 102 miles froin New Plymouth to Wanganui took- only 3 hours 9 minutes. Previous record was S hours 25 minutes, and the train takes SJ horn's. Wanganui, to Palmerston North, the speed averaged 335, miles per hour—sometimes it was 53 miles. The 221 miles from New Plymouth to Maste;ton were done at an average of 31' miles per hour. ' Feathcrston to Wellicgton, over the Rimutakas, occupied only 1J hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging gale. Average petrol consumption was 24} miles per gallon. Inspect the Colonial Overland modol 758. Price £295 fully equipped at main Suppied wire wheels at an additional cost of Ml For free catalogue and particulars apply:—A. Hatrick and C 0.,, Ltd., Agents, Wanganui and Wellington; Masterton Farmers' Implement Co., Ltd., Masterton; Bastin and Avery, Agents, Pahiatua;' E. S. Pees, Agents, Palmerston North. A Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Wanganui ,and Wellington, distributors foe North Island.— Advt. ;• : ■■ ' A farm of 107 acres, close to Wellington, described by tho owner as "a good little plaoe," is announced for sale-in our advertising columns. Particulars may be obtained from "J3OO Cash," c/o "Dominion" Office. The finest Fluid Magnesia is SHARLAND'S. More freshly made than imported kinds. : Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality. Larger bottle—lower price. One shillin.?,—Advt.
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3047, 7 April 1917, Page 17
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229Page 17 Advertisements Column 4 Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3047, 7 April 1917, Page 17
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