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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18012, 24 November 1926, Page 14

NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. PICNICS. Schools, Sunday schools, factories, business houses, TRADE UNIONS, FRIENDLY SOCIETIES, ETC., who have under consideration the holding of Picnics during the coming season are advised to communicate with the Railway Department, if they have not already done so, as early as possible. The Special Rates for Picnic Parties are particularly attractive, and as the available dates and carriage accommodation are being rapidly booked up, application is necessary. SOME TEMPTING SUGGESTIONS—WHICH SHALE IT BE? Children not exceeding 15 Miles, years of age. Adults. Christchurch-Lyttelton (Seaside) 7 5d lOd Christchurch-Kaiapoi (Seaside and Parks) .. 14 9d 1/6 Christchurch-Dunsandel (Parks) 25 1/- 1/10 Christchurch-Little River (Lakes and Parks) 36 1/6 2/9 Christchurch-Ashburton (Domain) 53 2/- 3/6 Christchurch-Timaru (Caroline Bay) 'IOO 3/9 6/6 Committee has right to add a few pence to each fare to cover prizes, etc. There are many other places to select. RING TELEPHONE 1720 OR 363 AND A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT WILL CALL AND SUPPLY FULL PARTICULARS. DON’T FORGET TIMARU EXCURSION. AN IDEAL ONE-DAY TRIP. SATURDAY, 27th NOVEMBER. ATKAJN, stopping at station* named, leaves Christchurch 8.0 a.m, Addington $.6, Hornby 8.15, Templeton 8.23, Rakaia 9.11, Ashburton 9.43, arriving Timaru 11.5 am. Return train leaves Timaru 5.35 pm. ' FARES:— Christchurch Addington Hornby ... Templeton Rakaia ... Ashburton We will also reserve your seat for outward and homeward journey for 1/-. Get your tickets at any Railway Station or Central Booking Office 154, Hereford Street.