BATHING FOR 3000
.». VIENNA "STADION" GIGANTIC STRtrCTTJRE VIENNA, February 25. The gigantic "Stadion," built by the municipality in the Prater for the pur- : poses of sport, is ncaring its completion. ! The construction of its second part, a I huge place for family bathing, is to be • started in the middle, of March and ■ finished in July, for the "Workmen's • Ulympiade." There will be fdur open ■ baths, the largest, where the competition will be held, measuring 3Coft. by 60ft. The second bath will have a jumping ; tower 30ft. high. The third "bassin" ' will be for non-swimmers, and the fourth for small children. Three thousand persons will be able to bathe simultaneously, and spend three hours in tlie I I water at a very low rate. Since -the ." summers are very hot, in this city, and ■ the Vienense are great bathers, the new place will prove a boon. There will also ' j be night bathing in electric light. The, four baths will be surrounded by an iron tribune for 4000 spectators. A ; large bullet, and cafe are to complete the arrangements.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17438, 9 April 1931, Page 5
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