NELSON AERODROME
INSPECTION BY MR. SEMPLE
LARGE AREA IN GOOD ORDER
(By Telegraph—Press Association.)
NELSON, This Day,
After inspecting work on the new Nelson aerodrome, the Minister of Public Works (the Hon. R. Semple) gave instructions for the preparation of the completed portion for use on occasions if required during the coming winter. Excellent progress has been made by the use of modern machinery, and an additional 30 acres are now included, making the aerodrome 241 acres in extent. Mr. Semple said that when completed the aerodrome would be second to none in the Southern Hemisphere, and with the wonderful visibility and Nelson's exceptionally favourable climatic conditions, it would be as good as any in the world as far as he knew. An interesting fact revealed during the progress of, the work is the consolidation 'of sand due to the continuous passing over the area of heavy tractors and scoops. This has consolidated the area to a much greater extent than in its original state and provides excellent ground conditions.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 69, 23 March 1938, Page 13
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