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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 294, 25 September 1935, Page 7

a & m m M ?fr ■VJ. With the First Settlers One of the existing trading banks came to New Zealand with the first settlers. Its first office was established in 1840 at Britannia, on the beach of Port Nicholson. A few months later it moved across the harbour, with the rest of the settlement, to the site of the new town, Wellington. The bank’s safe travelled across the harbour by raft and ship, the bank’s manager, being anxious for its safety, sitting upon it. He was immediately christened by the natives.“ Jacky Box,” a name afterwards used by all the colonists. If “ trade follows the flag,” Banking keeps step with trade. The remarkable progress made by New Zealand since 1840 has been made possible by the co-operation of a sound and f well-managed banking system. The banks have branches in every nook and corner of the Dominion, to provide necessary banking facilities for all sections of the people. One of a series of educational announcements issued for public Information by the Associated Banks of New Zealand . 1 sgsß srs Oft' W

Hi 9 5* i m if f & Spring is in He ffords have much pleasure announcing their opening display of new Season’s Goods on September sth and following days—A visit to our store will satisfy you that the goods ' are smart and original. TWEED SUITS of all descriptions, trimmed with Smart Buttons and Belts, are the keynote to Smartness this season. There are also New Suits of Woven Materials, both in Jacket and Jumper Styles, all accentuating the new Trimmings. cud A COATS for the Matron are showing in Plain, and Self Patterned Materials —Styles that are moderately priced. _ * The new styles in MILLINERY are Chic Small and Medium shapes for the opening, gradually giving place to the larger hat. Straws are new this year, included in the wide range being'the new Barnyard Straw, a straw that has to be seen to be appreciated. Trimmings are new, with here and there Flowers and Petals, combined with Son 8 and Velvets. These make a suitable finish on hats for all ages and occasions. Dress Accesories are all important this season—Your hose, your gloves, your scarf, your handbag Buttons, too, are well to the fore. Our display cards are now complete with new season’s buttons. HEFFORD’S of ASHBURTON. 4 4 W 4 | # I € & 4 I * 4 * 4 » 4 & 4 £ 4 | 4