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Haurongo: Bolt, George Bruce

Bolt discusses the first New Zealand airmail service

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Listen to George Bolt recall the first official New Zealand airmail service, which began in December 1919 in association with Leo and Vivian Walshs' flying school. This recording for radio probably dates from 1961. (4 min 12 sec)

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Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero

Reference: T63

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R. L. Williams. 'Bolt, George Bruce', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 1998. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/speech/166/bolt-discusses-the-first-new-zealand-airmail-service (accessed 4 June 2026).