SPRINGBOK MATCH.
KEEN INTEREST. Per Press Association. BLENHEIM, Aug. 18. Air travel is being used extensively by the visitors to to-day’s Rugby match. The exceptional interest in the Springboks was emphasised this morning, when ten Wellington Rugby enthusiasts arrived by air in a specially chartered air liner to witness the game. They had a fast trip in perfect conditions. A special air liner also brought Nelson spectators, while the regular air services were heavily booked. The air services yesterday had a busy time, a total of 82 passengers using the Woodbourne aerodrome, the majority passing between Blenheim and Wellington. HALF-TIME SCORE. At half-time the score was : Springboks “ Combined Team U
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 221, 18 August 1937, Page 2
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110SPRINGBOK MATCH. Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 221, 18 August 1937, Page 2
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