THE PICTON EXCURSION
The Union Steam Ship Company s turbine steamer Wahine left XVellington at 5.5 a.m. yesterday with 1496 excursionists for Picton. Ideal weather prevailed on the run across Cook Strait although there was a considerable southerly swell. The vessel arrived at Picton at 10.45 a.m., and the holiday-makers went ashore to hold picnic parties, end indulge iu swimming, fishing, and other sports. The return trip was commenced
at 2.35 p.m., and beautiful weather continued until arrival, although a consideiable southerly swell made things unc 2®' fortable for a number of the passenger.. The Wahine arrived back at IXeUington at 5.35 p.m. The New Zealand Field Artillery Band, under Sergeant Bowman, added to the enjoyment of the outing with an excellent programme.
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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 84, 3 January 1929, Page 12
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