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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 70, Issue 210, 21 June 1950, Page 2

EARLY DAYS IN NEW ZEALAND » NUMBER FOUR OF A SERIES 1 111 = mmm\s BO® nuflißin BPliiSI CJ ESS P & 1 % el 31 me* BE W/ -/(¥&& Believed to be the first auction sale of wool in New Zealand was that conducted by Mr. John Stephenson in the Company's premises then known as Victoria Chambers, Dunedin, in iB6O. American buyers, who could be readily distinguished by their large cigars, were then prominent bidders for the beautiful crossbred and merino y/ools. Sincetliose days • the name Wright,-Stephenson & Co. Ltd. has been synonomous with service in the wool industry. ■-_••• • ••• - ‘ - - - - ” CHALLENGE %t p,BLIS/y f ' 1861 ' Today, with over 50 branches and offices throughout New Zealand and offices and'agencies throughout the world yowwill find experienced staff at your service in this great organisation ~. staff who are proud to maintain the tradition of service upheld since 1861. As a buyer you can depend on their products. As a seller you can depend on their experience and specialised knowledge of New Zealand's primary industries. 11 & to. Limited. AGENTS FOR;—“CHALLENGE” SEEDS “HIGHLAND” DIP “CLEANSO” DRENCH “CYANOGA?” POISON “FERTILITY” HARROWS ~ “COOPER” SHEEP SHOWERS “CHALLENGE” WASHING MACHINES-- “STATE” RADIOS _ “ROCSCGAS” - “SOUTHERN CROSS” TEA - “COLFIX” BITUMEN Emulsion - “bituproof” ~ - “metalex” - “vitretex” compound ‘PRIME” ELECTRIC FENCE. Providing a complete supply service for the farm and country household.

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