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Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1933, Page 6

Flashing blue and scarlet in the sunlight until it disappeared in a cloud over Addington, a model aeroplane which was launched from North Hagley Park, Christchurch, recently, was lost to sight and could not be traced again. It had been in flight for eight minutes at the time of the last observation, but the pride of the owner, Mr. Bert Dacombe, a well-known designer, in its aeronautical capabilities was rather dimmed by the fact that its disappearance into the heavens meant the loss of the leisure hour labours of several weeks and a considerable outlay in materials. He had anticipated raising the New Zealand duration records with the model, which was of advanced design; now, unless a long chance should result in its being found somewhere between Addington and Lake Ellesmere, he has only the cold comfort of knowing that it was at least a good flyer. Mr. Dacombe lost .an aeroplane from Hagley Park in a similar fashion several months ago, but on that occasion it was recovered.

For over 20 years we have been Steam Dyeing and Dry Cleaning Suits, Costumes, Dresses, Coats, etc. We also clean and re-block Felt Hats. How about sending yours to J. K. Hawkins and Co., Devon Street, New Plymouth. ’Phone 685.*

Five thousand super, feet of new timber is to be offered by Newton King, Ltd., without reserve, at the Inglewood haymarket- yards at approximately 1.30 p.m. to-day. In addition there is an excellent entry of 120 pigs and a good selection of poultry, vegetables and furniture.

Special reference was made at the annual meeting of the Victoria League to the excellent work of the treasurer, Mr. J. M. Poynter, and the auditor, Mr. R. J. Fletcher. Both were re-elected for the ensuing year.