RECORD TRIP-NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OVERLAND 75.
This record proves Overland claims. There were three passengers in the car; 102 miles from New Plymouth to Wanganui took only 3 hours 9 minutes. Previous record was 3 hours 25 minutes, and the train takes 5i hours. Wanganui to Palmerston North, the speed averaged 334 miles per hour—sometimes it was 53 miles. The 221 miles from Now Plymouth to Mastorton wore done at an average of 31 miles per hour. Featherston to Wellington, over tho Rimutakas, occupied only 1£ hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging gale. Average petrol consumption was 24.*- miles per gallon. Inspect tho Colonial Overland model 758. Price £295, fully equipped, at main ports. For free catalogue and particulars apply;— Local Agents; R. B. Spinks and Co., Auckland; J. Pomeroy and Co., Ltd., Hamilton; J. S. Lawrie. Whangarei; J, Davies, Taximotor Works, Rotorua; A. HATRICK and CO,, LTD., Wanganui and Welling, ton, distributors for the North Island.
Tho cleansing properties of Cremoderma may be shown in the following way ;— Wash the face with soap and warm water dry well, and gently massage with the" cream; then rub briskly with a clean handkerchief, and you will notice thereon evidence of impurities which the soap and water failed to remove. Cremffderma is a reaL skin food, cleansing, invigorating, and soothing; and it may bo safely used on the most delicate skin. On the third floor of the Strand Arcade one hundred samples of ladies' raincoats are to be offered for sale from. Monday, April 2 ; also 300 beautiful blouses. Auckland ladies are strongly advised to see these choice goods. Inspection cordially invited.— floor, Strand Arcade, right opposite lift, ■■'-* - : ■
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16503, 31 March 1917, Page 8
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