SPRINGBOK MATCH.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 212, 7 August 1937, Page 10

SPRINGBOK MATCH.

CROWDS IN WELLINGTON. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Aug. 7. Augmented rail and bus services ran from the suburbs since early morning to-day and the special trains from further afield included two from Palmerston North, two from Paekakariki, and one from Masterton, all full. 'l'he Limited express had four extra cars attached, carrying enthusiasts from Auckland, who evidently thought it worth while making the trip to view the Springboks’ match, and more came from the south by the Maori and from Nelson by the Matangi. The Marlborough enthusiasts had the opportunity of coming over by air. A great many people arrived by car both from the Manawatu and the Wairarapa, and further afield. H. Martin replaces Louw in the Springboks’ team. Eor the first time in New Zealand teleprinters are being used at the sportsground to despatch to the Press a running report of the game. One plant is in direct contact with Auckland for the main North Island service and another is connected with the telegraph division, Wellington, for the South Island centres. Provision is made lor hand Morse in case of a power failure. It is expected that the time saved will be an hour and ahalf.