PICTON.
Wednesday. The Picton and Blenheim Kailway was opened at 11 this morning. Two trains were drawn up at the Blenheim station, when both engines were named by Miss Goulter and Miss Gwynneth. Bottles of champagne were broken. A very large crowd of people assembled. , The train carrying the officers and guests to the luncheon given by Messrs Brodgen started, and immediately on arrival at Picton the Deputy Superintendent opened the line in the usual form. Free trains ran throughout the day. About fifty sat down to luncheon. The whole affair was Successful. ■.■:;■::. : . .■: ■ ■ ■% ■ .;-
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2145, 18 November 1875, Page 2
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