Much interest has been centred during the week in the display of models ’J 1 t ° windows of Messrs. Spear and Murray opticians. in Willis Street. By far ihomosl interesting exhibit is a miniature model of H.M.S. New Zealand, constructed by Mr.L. ?.K. Murray. Built on ilio scale of one-eighth of ? 11 inch to a foot the model is sft. Cm. m length. It is fitted with everything complete, even to the little brass searchlights. the propellers ano driven by electricity,' and when the current is at full streng h hey travel around at a great rate. Jhe httings display skilled workmanship, and Mr Murray staled that he spent a yuir on 'the task. The other models include a beam engine, built by Mr. Pritchard, and a small pumping set made by Mr. C. Bell. These models will be exhibited at the display of the Hobbies cable news in this issue accredited to the London ‘'Times” has appeared in that journal, but only where expressly stated is such news the editorial opinion of "The Times.”).
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Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 95, 17 January 1924, Page 7
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175Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 95, 17 January 1924, Page 7
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