PRINCE AS GOLFER
AIR JOURNEY TO LINKS. London, July 16. The Prince of Wales’ enthusiasm and dash were again illustrated by the manner of his arrival at Walton Heath golf course. His aeroplane alighted half a mile from the course, in a field where the landing was difficult owing to the uneven surface, which was covered with thisltes. Within 15 minutes he was practising mashie shots. He carried a vividly checked bag, containing at least 50 balls. The Prince has acquired a new motorcar—a huge black and red monstqr. It is streamlined according to a design by Sir Denhistoun Burney, with the roof running in a semi-circle from the front of the chassis to the tail. Almost the whole of the top and the front are made of glass. It animal, the likeness being increas&d by two eye-like lamps in front, but it is the embodiment -of comfort and luxury, its furnishing including a lunch or writing table.-'-''
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Taranaki Daily News, 24 July 1931, Page 3
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