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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 10 (February 1, 1928)

When Marlborough Celebrates

When Marlborough Celebrates.

Marlborough's Anniversary Day, although spoiled by wet weather, gave the Railways Department heavy passenger traffic between Blenheim and Picton. “The morning trains brought down to the port 1,650 passengers, which must be considered highly satisfactory under the circumstances, and gives some idea of the crowd to be expected under more favourable conditions,” states the “Marlborough Press.” The Anglican picnicking parties totalled over 600, and the Methodists over 300, whilst there were also many private crowds. In addition to the number of excursionists who came to Picton by train, the motor car traffic was also heavy, and some hundreds of road visitors came through during the afternoon. The crowds of adults and children dodging the showers, appeared to enjoy the day's outing and, during the fine periods, London Quay, the Foreshore and Victoria Domain, were popular resorts. The railway staff, with Mr. C. G. McGonagle in charge, is to be commended for the manner in which it rose to the occasion and sought to minimise the discomforts to passengers that were inevitable on such a cheerless day.