ALBUM - The Nelson-Greymouth-Hokitika route officially opened on Saturday, Greymouth.1937-02-24

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DescriptionCeremony held at Greymouth to mark the official opening of Cook Strait Airways Limited's West Coat service.
he scene at Greymouth on the arrival of the machines. There was an attendance of 2,000 people, and the Mayor, Mr. W. Meldrum, officially opened the air port.
Ceremonies were held on Saturday at Greymouth and Hokitika to mark the official opening of Cook Strait Airways Limited's West Coat service. Two of the company's machines flew from Nelson to Greymouth. And the tr-weekly service commenced on Tuesday. 1. The machines greeted at Hokitika. where the Mayor, Mr. G. Perry, addressed the gathering.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19370224-43-01

Date of Photo1937-02-24Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)GreymouthPersonMr. W. MeldrumOrganisation (eg business)Cook Strait Airways

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