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 Masterton were done at an average of 31 mile# 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 24i miles per gallon. Inspect the Overland 75! For free catalogue and particulars apply: J. Pomeroy and Co., Ltd., Agents, Hamilton; R. B. Spinks and Co., Agents, Auckland; A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Wanganui, distributors for North Island. 16
Rheumo seldom fails to cure Rheumatism. All chemists and stores, 2s 6d and 4s 6d . 145 Washable Casements at the FnrnishCo* Portable VANAPHONE, latest talking marvel, £4 10s, at Webster's •
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Waikato Times, Volume 88, Issue 13382, 9 January 1917, Page 4
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