LIGHTS ON HILLTOPS
FAR NORTH MYSTERY GOVERNMENT SURVEY WORK KAITAIA, Oct. 14. During the past fortnight strong beacon lights have been observed on hills on which trigonometrical stations are situated in different parts of the North. A light has also been seen at the Waipapakauri Aerodrome. Again this week the lights were seen on clear nights, and. they have caused a good deal of conjecture. As it was thought that they were being used for survey purposes Government ollicials were approached, but they disclaimed all knowledge of the appearance of the lights. It has now been ascertained that the lights on the trig hills have been set up by Government surveyors, and it is assumed that secrecy is being observed because the work that is being carried out by these surveyors has to do with defence as the Waipapakauri Aerodrome has been the location of one powerful light. At present this aerodrome is being enlarged b> the Government, so that when completed the largest aeroplanes in New Zealand will be able to use it.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 246, 16 October 1937, Page 11
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