MORE SETTLED WEATHER
WEEK-END OF SUNSHINE.
WINTER. SPORTS POPULAR
After a Aveek of cold and unsettled Aveatlier bright sunshine. Avith an absence of Avind, prevailed yesterday Avith a consequent increase in road traffic and in the numbers of visitors to scenic resorts. HeaA-y- falls of siioav AA’liich occurred on Alount Egmont earlier in tho Aveek provided ail ideal field for winter sports. Although the snow Avas hardened by a cold wind in the afternoon, the ski track AA-as A'ery popular, OA-er 60 being present. TAventy-nine members of tho Alount Egmont Alpine Club and more than 20 from the newly-formed Eltliam Alpine Club AA'ere among the visitors and there Avere others from all parts of Taranaki.
Four climbed to tlie summit from DaAvson Falls.
East Egmont Avas a popular resort, particularly Avith ski enthusiasts, aa-lio had the best conditions at the AJanganui grounds so far experienced this Avinter, as the lieaA-y fall of snoAV during the Aveek was folloAved by- a later coat, giving a smooth, firm surface. About 30 members of tlie Stratford Mountain Club Avere at the ski grounds in addition to a large number of casual visitors, including a party from Auckland. At the end! of the day runs on skis Avere made down tlie plateau road to quarter of a mile aboA-e the Stratford house.
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Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 17 June 1935, Page 6
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218MORE SETTLED WEATHER Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 17 June 1935, Page 6
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