NAPIER TO GISBORNE.
FIRST SOD OF RAILWAY TURNED (Per Press Association.) Napier, January 29. The ceremony of turning the first sod in connection with construction of the railway to connect Napier and Gisborne took place this afternoon'at West Shore, in fine weather. The attendance was very large, and was representative of the whole district. The town was gaily dressed with hunting, md a half-holiday was observed by business people. The ceremony was performed by Sir Joseph Ward, and speeches wore delivered by members for the districts. The Premier was also entertained at a complimentary luncheon.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 39, 29 January 1912, Page 5
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95NAPIER TO GISBORNE. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 39, 29 January 1912, Page 5
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