RECORD TRIP-NEW PLYMOUTH TO WELLINGTON IN OVERLAND 75. This record proves Overland claims. There were three paesengere in tho car; 103 miles from New Plymouth to Wanganui took only 3 hours 9 minutes. Previous record wae 3 hours 23 minutes, and thb train takes 5J hours. . Wanganud to Palmcrston North, tho Bpeed averaged 33i mil« 3 per it was 53 miles. Tho 221 miles from New Plymouth to Masteiton wore done- at an average of 31 miles per. hour. Feat'uerston to Wellington, over the Rimu(akae, occupied only 1J hours, almost entirely on top gear in a raging gale. Average petool consumption was 24i miles por gallon. Inspect the Colonial Overland model 758. Price .£295 fully equipped at main ports. l r or free catalogue and particulars apply:—A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Agents. Wanganui and Wellington; Masttrton Farmers' Implement Co., Ltd., Maetorton; Bastin and Avery,, Agents, Pahiatua;- E. S. Pees, Agents Palmonston North. A Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Wangamii and Welling, ton, distributors for North Island.— Advt. ■ Woods' Groat Peppermint Oaro Eos.fioßghg ana Colds, fley.er. faile/
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3046, 5 April 1917, Page 8
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175Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3046, 5 April 1917, Page 8
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