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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 6 (October 2, 1933)

Wanganui River's Call

Wanganui River's Call.

In its course of 140 miles from the centre of the North Island to the sea, the Wanganui River gives some world-famed scenes. Here is a versifier's tribute:

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Famous New Zealand Scenes-North Island (Rly. Publicity photos.) Above: Glimpse of Whangaroa Harbour. Below: Mt. Egmont from Pukekura, New Plymouth.

Famous New Zealand Scenes-North Island
(Rly. Publicity photos.)
Above: Glimpse of Whangaroa Harbour. Below: Mt. Egmont from Pukekura, New Plymouth.

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Famous New Zealand Scenes-South Island (Rly. Publicity photos.) Above: Lake Ada, Milford Track. Below: Mt. Cook and Mt. Tasman, from Lake Matheson.

Famous New Zealand Scenes-South Island
(Rly. Publicity photos.)
Above: Lake Ada, Milford Track. Below: Mt. Cook and Mt. Tasman, from Lake Matheson.

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The Wanganui River winds through miles of verdant banks
Where tree-ferns stand like sentinels in splendid serried ranks;
And through the leafy aisles you see the crests of noble hills,
And hear the roar of waterfalls and songs of birds and rills.