FI nines were observed at midnight on Monday issuing from a woolshmb the property of James Pringle, at Nauru Hill. As the people were unable to cope with the; outbreak the building was completely destroyed. Shearing operations were- in progress, and 70 ewes left in the shed perished in the flames. Tt is estimated that Pringle s loss is £SOO (states a Press Association message from Oamaru). TO FLY THE TASMAN.
Considerable interest is being manifested both in Australia and New Zealand regarding the project to fly across the Tasman Sea. Notwithstanding the fact that the question has been mooted for some time now, keen interest is still being taken both in commercial and private circles. Owing to the cyclonic disturbances, so frequent in these waters, the pilot must be extremely resourceful. Ho must be cool and free from nerves. Most men preserve their equanimity by smoking Bears’ Tobacco —real Virginian —cool and soothing. You should try Bears’ next time—only 8d an ounce loose, or in handy packets, loz. 9,2 oz. 1/6. —Advt.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 28 December 1927, Page 5
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173Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 28 December 1927, Page 5
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