In about four or five months' timCj said the Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Ward) to a representative of The Dominion last evening, the line between Broken River and the Cass will be opened for general traffic, and when that time arrives the journey from the West Coast to Wellington will lie a matter of about 24 hours 1 travelling. The Prime Minister, by travelling over the line 011 a ballast train, was able to accomplish the trip in 23J hours.
FACTS FOR AIRSHIP ENTHUSIASTS Never go flying without taking the following precautions: lirsfc, see that you have your lights burning brightly tie same as the Invader in Prohibition Land had, viz., one bright light in front and ono in rear. The one 111 front to keep th 9 stars and other things out of the way. The rear light to keep flies, m o s, quitos, etc., away from the steering apparatus. Secondly, when descending to the earth choose the softest possible place to fall (the sea for preference), as you can create an impression 011 the sea, tut the earth will only create an impression on you. In case i™ happen to hit the earth, have a tin 9f Red Cross Ointment in you pocket, m order that you may repair the damage wrought on your body through coming m contact with a harder substance. It will euro you every time, will take all the blue-nnd-bluek dls(inuroinents away, so that tho next day you will be able to start afresh, either 011 tho airship or back at your work, whichever alternative is the more cojjeuial. You can buy a tin of Red Cross Ointment from your chemist or gTocer, for Is. tid. Remombor, as suruly as you renuire wings to fly, just as certainly vou require RED CROSS OINTMENT when you fall. See display at Johns's, Ckcuiiet* Cubu Stwot,—Atlvfc.
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Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 829, 30 May 1910, Page 7
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310Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 829, 30 May 1910, Page 7
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