The Wellington City Tramways Observation Car Takes Visitors

Watkins, Tyer & Tolan followed in the footsteps of the long-established breed of almanac and business directory publishers who sold information under one cover ranging from transport timetables to census results and tariff rates, placename gazetters to business profiles and advertisements. Watkins' quarterly pocket guide focused on a compendia of information for tourists and travellers, generously sprinkled with colourful descriptions of NZ's various scenic destinations. Wellington's climate is described as "a very healthy, bracing, and invigorating one. There is always a snap and keenness in the air which is not felt elsewhere, that makes one feel 'fit,' and that it is 'good to be alive."