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§ ANTISEPTICS IN SURGERY r"f"iHE marvels of. medicine would fill many J_ volumes were the sum of their achievements to be told, but among the greatest is the discovery and application of antiseptics^ in surgery by Lord Lister in Britain less than a century ago. Medicine is not the only field in which Britain has led the world. In science and chemistry, r r*nn r toT-rn in engineering and shipbuilding, in industrial LORD LISTLR an d commercial enterprise, the.British Commonwealth has blazed a trail of progress. Born 1827 in Essex, Prominent amongst the benefits Britain has England. Achieved given to the world is the development of rayon renown for the dis- by Courtauids. Since the beginning of this covery and appli- century Courtauids rayon yarn, and the cation of antiseptic . fascinating materials manufactured with it treatment in surgery. have played a significant part in cultivating a Raised to the Peerage higher standard of life amongst the people of in 1897. many nations. ' Courtauids can look back with pride upon the results achieved by their energy and enterprise, by the commercial courage and financial fortitude which spurred them on to initiate and develop a new textile industry in England, the United States aritl other countries. When peace returns, new British ideas, inventions and discoveries,'will again lead the way to greater happiness and well-being for all the nations. The firm of Courtauids is ready with new projects and products of its own to set the pace in striving for this goal. Although the exigencies of National Service have restricted the amount of rayon materials at present available, research and development continue with unabated vigour and will make postwar rayons even more beautiful and versatile than before. The world's greatest inventions and discoveries originated within THE BRITISH EMPIRE The black portions on the mapuidicatc the size of the British Commonwealth and its vast potentialities for agricultural, mineral and industrial development. Issued by Courtau'.ds Ltd., London, England Rayon Yarn distributed overseas by Lustre Fibres Ltd. Rayon Fabrics distributed overseas by Samuel Courtauld & Co. Ltd. ' kings mX, M ■IK ■ ■ MADE P^^^P^^^ ORDER if your hair tends to fall out, if it is B!H^B|^^H^KH&^Hi dull and lifeless, try brushing Koko sHfI^ViS^^^H^HJiEJS ADD into it night and morning. Koko Efiftßlißaßli«NE^w> -lj » v brings lustre and new beauty to dull SSVSHMHK^S^RSs charm hair. Anyone can use Koko—it conllffifflnfmrr W^jiM „ tains nothing injurious, is non-greasy UUUwj|uflu4|iii|£a^H and free from dye. H^^^^^mH^Bß^bP^^ THE Medium size only, 3/- per bottle. iPiffnßlWilH^^HißMF Koko-Maricopas Co. Pty. Ltd. imaiMmma^^^^^r GIFT. nz Agent: Sharland & Co. Ltd., Call and see us or write for particulars. Shortage of workmen prevent us show- ~^~^^^jj^^^^^^^)^^^^^Sy ing our usual large window selection. ... But we still make up worthwhile rings ■ SORES—BURNS —CUTS—APPLY of our fine quality gems. , ■ f» AkJErt C A THE WIIIKWMH JItmURiOfWHIUGIO* ' W A M T \J 9 A IOT '"Wi ANTISEPTIC OINTMENT l'/(!!j> fl ft lifHTl If Ik^Wß Soothes-and Heals. Manufacturers: Frank Jackson Ltd, WKKatiSimSSmSiM^tkWt IBQJSm 535 Parnell Road, Auckland. Not Enginepower Alone The Railways Depends Also Upon Teamwork Ability to meet the abnormal demand* of wartime i* not a matter of enginepower alone; the strength of the railway* lie* also in teamwork—teamwork on the part of the public in refraining from unnecessary travel; on the part of freighters in seeing that the wagons carrying their goods are speedily disposed of; on the part of the men and women of the railways service in maintaining the effort which they have always shown. All are helping to win one of the most important battles of the wair—the Battle of Transportation. Without Transportation All Else Is Wasted because only a perfect tobacco ' can give you a perfect smoke

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Evening Post, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 127, 31 May 1944, Page 8

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Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 Evening Post, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 127, 31 May 1944, Page 8

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