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NOVEMBER, 2007

The Newsletter of the Omnibus Society Inc., PO Box 9801,  Wellington, NZ

 

 

OMNIBUS SOCIETY

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OPEN DAY AT KARORI DEPOT and

50th BIRTHDAY TRIP IN BUS 322

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On Saturday, 24 November, 2007, the Omnibus Society’s workshop and stored vehicles at the Go Wellington/Stagecoach Depot, Darwin St., Karori, may be inspected by Society members and members of the public who are interested, between 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm.

At 2.00 pm 1957 AEC Reliance 322 will depart from the Depot on a trip to celebrate its 50th Birthday (actual birthday 26 November). Again, Society members and members of the public are welcome to join this trip, at the cost of $5.00 per person.

It is planned to go through the city to Courtenay Place, then up to the top of Mt. Victoria (photos!!) From there the bus will head for Constable St., Evans Bay, then go via Shelly and Lyall Bays to Island Bay, returning from there via the city to Karori Depot. Time allowing, a trip to Brooklyn may be possible. 

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BRIEF NEWS: On Saturday, 3 November, the Omnibus Society AGM was held. The Committee remains the same with the addition of Henry Steele. Welcome, Henry.

As well, the Wally Hammond Bedford VAS has done its first trip, to the Hawkes Bay.

 

 

 

           Editor:  Mike Secker, 63 Glen Road, Raumati South, Kapiti  6010.  Ph: (04) 902 1173  Fax: (04) 902 1174  Mob: 027 426 7901

Email:  mikjan@clear.net.nz

 

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