INVITATION TO FLIERS
CORDIAL RECEPTION PROMISED. The following telegram, which explains itself, was despatched to Squadron-Leader Kingsford Smith, at Auckland, yesterdayßy resolution Westland Progress League has great pleasure in extending to yourself and party invitation visit scenic Westland. If not convenient arrive by niiy facilities for which regarding landing could he explained by Captain Buckley, would he glad welcome your party at train at Arthur’s Pass. From thence Newmans Motors Ltd. place their fleet cars at your disposal, enabling you cross mountain range by Otira Gorge and motor through hush drive to Hokitika. Cordial welcome awaits you here and Returned Soldiers ho glad to afford special entertainment. Next day could visit Lake Kanieri or Glaciers. In proceeding to latter resorts traverse more bush and lake scenery and enjoy some remarkable views of Southern Alps. As Westland is in prominent juxtaposition to Australia ’for future flying development and as there is a plateau overlooking Hokitika for aerodrome as well as ideal landing on shallow Lake Mahinapua for living boats adjacent to town, your opinion regarding future possibilities be greatly valued. Trust he convenient for full party to come and can assure you most cordial welcome from people of district who he delighted to have you as guests. —(Signed) E. Teiehelmann, President.
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Hokitika Guardian, 19 September 1928, Page 2
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210INVITATION TO FLIERS Hokitika Guardian, 19 September 1928, Page 2
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