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MAIN TRUNK PASSENGERS
(By Telegraph— Press Association. > AUCKLAND, August 22. There were comparatively few passengers on the two expresses which arrived at Auckland tonight. Most of the travellers were very tired after spending so many hours in the train, but they accepted the situation philosophically and there were few complaints. | Fortunately the weather in the King Country was mild and fine, and, with the carriages well heated, no discomfort was experienced in this respect. Traffic is now returning to normal between Te Kuiti and Taumarurmi. Over the washout it is necessary to reduce speed, as the rails sag slightly into, the new filling, though not sufficiently to give rise to any fears regarding safety. ' Work is still proceeding on the filling and on the temporary culvert replacing the one that was blocked. Because of the level of'the water it is still impossible to get at the blocked culvert, which has almost certainly collapsed and will require replacement. ■...-,..
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 46, 23 August 1939, Page 6
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159UNENVIABLE TRIP Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 46, 23 August 1939, Page 6
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