RAILWAYS MAGAZINE
JANUARY FEATURES In the January issue of the Railways Magazine James Cowan brightly tells the story of Little Barrier, a sanctuary for native birds. He illustrates colourfully the romance of the old Maori days on that lonely island. Ken Alexander, with comic sketches and prose, offers some humorous philosophy of life. O. N. Gillespie sets out facts to prove that New Zealand has a go )d right to be known as the nursery of the thoroughbred horse. C. H. Gordon concludes his excellent review of the thrilling adventures of the Enderbys in the old whaling and sealing days. in “Dream Places” Leo. Fannins* projects himself as a reincarnation of an ancient Maori chief into Kauriland, now known as Northland. F. A. TTornibrook has a pleasant article about Kent, the garden of England. He also describes the county’s miniature railway, the world’s smallest railway, which has a gauge of only 15 inches. Other popular features include New Zealand verse, chats about books and authors and sport, and topical notes and comments for women. About, 60 pictures, including original drawings, arc distributed through the issue.
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Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20694, 3 January 1939, Page 9
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185RAILWAYS MAGAZINE Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20694, 3 January 1939, Page 9
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