PICNICS BY TRAIN
Tlio popularity of the train for the conveyance of picnic parties can be gauged from a perusal of the latest figures available. During the quarter ended March, 1928, 172,336 picnickers were carried by ordinary and special trains throughout the dominion. Notwithstanding the exceptionally cheap rates, the revenue from tins source amounted to £19,119 Is 7d. Undoubtedly the principal reasons for the preference accorded the “ Picnic Tram ” is the low cost and the convenient service given. Picnic organisations find it very convenient to make use of the system which permits of the inclusion in the fare of additional moneys for disbursement in prizes, fruit, sweets, etc. In the past, schools, friendly societies, trades unions, and other organised bodies were restricted to one cheap fare excursion annually. This scdrictiou has now been removed, and the resultant increase in business has fully justified the extension of tho privilege.
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Evening Star, Issue 20059, 27 December 1928, Page 14
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148PICNICS BY TRAIN Evening Star, Issue 20059, 27 December 1928, Page 14
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