A world speed record for weightcarrying machines, which had never previously been attempted, was established when a Savoia-Marchetti S.M. 75 aeroplane fitted with three Alla Romeo engines covered 2000 kilometres with a load of 10,000 kilogrammes (nearly 10 tons) at an, average speed of 200.8 miles an hour. The death occurred suddenly In Westport the other day of Mr. Frank S. Wood, a native of Christchurch, aged 50. He was a prominent business man, being a member of the Progress League and a former borough councillor. He was a Past Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge. He conducted a boot shop for many years in Westport. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and three sons. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Children’s Hacking Cough.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19887, 15 March 1939, Page 13
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125Page 13 Advertisements Column 2 Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19887, 15 March 1939, Page 13
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