RECORD TRIP—NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OVERLAND 75 This road record proves Overland efficiency, speed and petrol economy. There were three passengers in the car; 102 miles from New Plymouth to Wanganui took only 3 hours 9 minutes. Previous record was 3 hours 25 minutes, and the train takes 5£ hours. Wanganui to Palmerston North, the speed averaged 33£ miles per hour sometimes it was 53 miles. The 221 miles from New Plymouth to Masiterton were done at an average of 31 miles per hour. Featherston to Wellington, over the Rimutakas, occupied only 1£ hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging gale. Average petrol consumption was 24-J, miles per jra'lon. Inspect the Overland 75! For free catalogue -ml particulars apply. J. Pomeroy and '-.. Ltd., Agents, Hamilton; R. B. nnd Co., Agents, Auckland; A. TTafriek and Co., Ltd., Wanganui. distributors for Vorth Island. 16 Uheumo seldom fails to cure Rheumatism. All chemists and stores, 2s 6d and Is Gd 145
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Waikato Times, Volume 88, Issue 13381, 8 January 1917, Page 4
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