AERODROME WORK.
PROGRESS AT WHENUAPAI. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Jan. 11. Substantially assisted by mechanical appliances, and working two shifts, rapid progress is being made by tho contractor with the levelling excavations necessary for the establishment of the • new aerodrome for military purposes in Whemiapai. Tlie area comprises about 680 acres, and trees, cross-fences and other obstructions have been removed for the construction of four runways of approximately 1800 yards in length, placed to permit of landings by aircraft according to the direction of the wind. ' Tenders have already been called for the erection of hangars. The scheme involves considerable reading and this is being undertaken by Die Public Works Department. roads on the area will he closed.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 36, 11 January 1939, Page 9
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