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IWBIIM9iMISR!MMIPIBHHMHH^HHF K? VMi $ I ? fWWBWWIIWWI ■L X. -W*- >.. ? 7 ftt "''’i ' b» . s j MARATHON RUBBER FOOTWEAR LTP 2 J ~ ' '~- ?> HHlk® I I • aßfe'’*' ■ ' ” "'■' f ; *"’• ~;„ ’ ' -*'"'*“/“ v 2 ABBS-' ''' ‘’•f^'~ ? ? Marathon Rubber Footwear Ltd | | Disabled Servicemen's League The concept of beautiful gardens as a surrounding to factories, was that of the late Mr George 4 4 The Disabled Servicemen’s League at 42 Riccarton Road, is the rehabilitation centre for the disSkellerup, founder of Marathon Rubber Footwear, Ltd. An original member of the Christchurch -, A a abled. They are specialists in basketware, upholstery, French polishing, household, office and church Horticultural Society, he took great pride in the well-tended lawns, the magnificent roses and wide « « furniture. Speciality lines include gymnasium equipment, table tennis tables, school desks, church variety of flowers and shrubs, which give pleasure and are enjoyed during staff tea and lunch breaks A A pews, etc. Their upholstered work is recognised as second to none and all French polishing to this day. The photograph shows a corner of the garden surrounding the Woolston factories. It is J xj is genuinely hand polished. Telephone 64-789 and one of their experts will call and quote for your another aspect of this ever-expanding rubber business, recognised as important by all the companies 7 7 requirements. Their prices are extremely competitive and their factory at Riccarton Road is open to of the Skellerup Group. y v the public during normal working hours. UhUbbßl ; ..>:- j j l»,_ . r \ j !Vs < 7;£ ; 'A w ? t -—-J • ? ■ ggß&kgmwafaaOaMßtOlM'. tf 1 l | £Z lT O|> lWl,ll| V 4 • - I ffßlff MWMR - Sockburn Motors Ltd | ? Associated British Cables Ltd c ,. „. txj '?»«» .1 -xv IX ,T, . ,-, . . X W The gardens of Associated British Cables, Limited, reflect pride of ownership and the pleasure to be Sockburn Motors, Ltd, L.MALD., sell and service the complete range of Ford vehicles, cars, trucks V > derived from a well-kept garden, whether it be a gracious surround for home or factory. Under the and tractors. With over 20,000'square feefbtroofed space for servicing vehicles and just under five 5 4 care of c> T R smith, the beautifully laid out grounds give pleasure to the employees and a glimpse acres of land, the garden was started three and a hatf years ago to complement the workshops and S A of the lighter side of the business world to visitors and passers-by. Each passing year brings this disptay areas. To make the gardens and lawns possible, it was necessary to cart thousands of yards 4 A firm int " a c i oser association wit h the domestic and industrial expansion of New Zealand. The of soil to the site, which was once part of the Waimak River bed. The first sight of Christchurch il A den ig typical of the unsurpassed standards maintained at A.8.C., where continuous quality con-north-bound travelers have, are these neat and attractive grounds. Sockburn Motors, Ltd, feel the A g trol is associated with the employment of the most modern methods, ideas, techniques and materials, gardens make conditions much more pleasant for the staff. This is the first year they have entered « ? . x «= j the Factory Garden competitions and all the staff have shown a keen interest in this. J X I K-"13B s ■ 8 ■ ;'l ' \ j; a - ' j|g| I $ Sanitarium Health Food Co. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Of N.Z. Ltd ? ? From two entrances In Harewood Road and Chapel Street, a drive sweeps past immaculate lawns and 7 f>) borders and is crossed by a delightful little stream complete with rustic bridge and flanked by a stoneThe concept of the factory garden is carried out to the full at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. of AX flagged fountain. An ideal setting for bridal groups and a “must” for thousands of garden-loving sightN.Z., Ltd, Papanui. A long vista of lawn, together with shrubs and flowers, offer a pleasing picture A 4 seers each year, the grounds of the Sanitarium Health Food Company cover an area of nearly two acres to those who appreciate the beauty of a well-planted garden. The Firestone garden is balanced by a A A - are i* l ® P r *^ e l°y °i i*° full-time gardeners. Pictured in the background is the recently completbeautiful rough-hewn stone front to the recently completed office buildings. This garden has won a w 4 ed factory extension. This garden won the premier award in “A” section last year and was placed second number of awards in Factory Garden competitions. A » s year ’