NONAGENARIAN’S WALK.
12 MILES IN'FOUR HOURS. NEW PLYMOUTH, Aug. 4. When he wishes to transact business with his agent at "Waitara, Air Harry George, of "Westown, New Plymouth, who was 90 years old last May, does not take a service car to cover the distance of 12 miles from his home. He walks. He deems this the most satisfactory method of limbering up his muscles. , Mr George had business to attend to at 'Waitara. The day was fine, so he took his stick and set out. Several offers of lifts were received but declined. Four hours after starting he stepped briskly into the office of his agent at Waitara and plunged into a business discussion. A life member of the Taranaki Jockey Club, Mr George now finds his principal relaxation in walking. He is also a keen gardener.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 211, 5 August 1940, Page 6
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138NONAGENARIAN’S WALK. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 211, 5 August 1940, Page 6
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