The longest tunnel in the world is Sfc Gothard, which is 48,840 ft. The next longest aro Mont Cenis, 39,850 f t; Hoosack, 25,080 ft; Severn 22,992 ft, Nochistongs,. 21,659 ft j Sutis, 21,i20ft. The largest kite ever lnndo in England was one owned by Mr George Pocock, of Bristol (grandfather of W. G. Grrace), for the purpose of drawing-- a- carnage along fche-roads. It was 12ft by 15ft, and^proved the feasibility, of "such -a. anode of 1 . "conveyance.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5739, 5 December 1896, Page 4
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79Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 Star (Christchurch), Issue 5739, 5 December 1896, Page 4
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