RAILWAY EXCURSION RATES.
' In the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Mr. R. W, Smith (Waimarino) asked the Minister of Railways, •without notice, if he would so arrange that during the coming holidays excursion rates would be reinstated. He stated that people living in the back country had been badly affected by the recent epidemic, and if they were given an opportunity of getting to the seaside for their holidays they would regain their health very much quicker. The Minister of Railways (Mr. Herries) said tbiprestoration of railway fares depended on the number of men Who returned to the service so as 13 idn excursion trains. He would look infe? the matter and see what could fee done, but he did not think much could be accomplished by Christmas. though they would probably be able to do something by Easter. S
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Taihape Daily Times, 6 December 1918, Page 5
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140RAILWAY EXCURSION RATES. Taihape Daily Times, 6 December 1918, Page 5
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