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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 24, 8 November 1940, Page 6

URGENT PURCHASE (OR HIRE) OF MOTOR VEHICLES National Defence & Army Training With a view to preparedness against possible requirements at short notice, the Government urgently desires information concerning sound motor vehicles which may, if required, be immediately transferred to the Government for purposes of National Defence and Army training. Vehicles in which the Government is particularly interested are pneumatic-tyred trucks of from 10 cwt. to 40 cwt. capacity; information is also required regarding the availability for similar use of a limited number of motor cars of modern type - (preferably Chevrolet, Ford or Plymouth) and motor-cycles. Owners willing in the national interest to make available (with the option of purchase by the Government) vehicles of suitable type are requested to forward immediately the following particulars: (a) Make of vehicle and type of vehicle; (b) carrying capacity in the case of commercial chicles; (c) seating accommoda- v tion in the case of cars; (d) year of model; (e) mileage run; (f) general condition; (g) location of vehicle and where it may be inspected; (h) whether offer is to sell or hire; (i) nature of any encumbrance on vehicle. Only vehicles in first-class condition will be considered as suitable for the purposes of the Government. Communicate AT ONCE with THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORT, WELLINGTON. Offers will not be considered after 20th November. IMMEDIATE RESPONSE HELPS NATIONAL SECURITY

Tennis Racquets • • • Tennis Racquets Restrung by the most Efficient method. High Quality Gut Used. Prices for Complete Re-stringing: 15/-, 19/6, 22/6, 25/-, 27/6, 35/-. Single Strings 1 /-. Spalding and Slazenger Tennis Racquets* 36/- to 95/-. Eye Shades in Assorted Colours . . 3/-each Tennis Racquet Covers from ( . . . 2/- each Balls, Nets, Presses, Grips, Etc. Q ; . • • • JOHN ORR & CO, LTD, HARDWARE MERCHANTS.

FOOTWEAR for Men! AT WORK! OR AT PLAY! ! Best Quality “WAITITE” Working Boot, with double soles and Waterproof Lining. In black, Price 46/6, in Tan Price 47/6. Men’s CHROME DERBY BOOTS for Summer Wear on the Farjn. With Leather Soles and Plates. Prices 27/6, With Rubber Soles. Price 28/6. TAN ELK MOCCASIN-FRONT WORKING BOOTS with Toe and Heel Plates, Waterproof Lining. Price 37/6. Men’s White Canvas TENNIS SHOES as illustrated. Canadian "Guard” brand. P«« 11/6. "SPEEDY" WHITE TENNIS SHOES. 10 to 2 5/11; 3to 8, 7/6; 9to 11.,7/11. Men’s TAN BOWLING SHOES with Red Rubber Soles. Price 29/6. Large Assortment of Men’s BLACK or TAN SHOES in Derby and Oxford Shapes. Prices at 22/6, 27/6, 32/6 and 42/6. « f 0 THE FARMERS