lhc mass of New Zealanders learned about 15 years ago that when Mr Seddon announces an intention, he generally "gets there." The other day the Premier proved that his ability to overcome obstacles has m no way diminished. He had been chatting with a pressman m a compartment of a "bird-cage" carriage during the journey from Springfield, and when a few miles outside Christchurch he rose to go into another part of the carnage. He found that the door had jammed, and vigorous pushing from inside and outside, oven with the assistance of some kicks and verbal admonition, Could not persuade it to slide back. The other passengers decided that the Premier would have to wait for expert assistance, at Christchurch, but Mr Seddon was not to be beaten. He opened a window, and before the spectators could finish explaining that the feat was absolutely impossible, he had climbed out and disappeared down the corridor with a quiet smile. . Tho window measured 20 inches by 16£ inches.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10574, 27 January 1906, Page 2
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