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TRAGIC DEATH j ON EVE OF MARRIAGE -■• O.c! AUCKLAND. December ib. ' A man who was to have been married tomorrow met his death early'this morning. He was Mr. Ronald Henry Murcott, agetl 21, a mill hand. Mr. Murcott was pumping a petrol lamp in the kitchen of his parents' home at National Park when the lamp exploded. Flames caught his clothing, and he ran outside. Mr. John Walker, a neighbour, who saw the flare, went to his assistance, rolling him twice in the grass and removing his burnins clothes. Mr. Murcott received first aid and was taken to the Taumarunui Hospital, where he died early this morning. At an inquest before Mr. W. Thomas. District Coroner, the verdict was death from shock, following extensive burns. SAILORS 7 THANKS PATRIOTIC BOARD GIFTS The National Patriotic Fund Board has received a letter from LieutenantCommander Miller, who was in charge of the Royal New Zealand naval draft which returned by the Mooltan yesterday, expressing appreciation of the provision made on the voyage for the draft from patriotic funds and during their sojourn overseas. "In talking individually to members of the draft," he said, "I found a general desire to express gratitude for the activities of the National Patriotic Fund Board. '..'.. I take this opportunity for myself and' on behalf of the officers and personne- of the draft of expressing grateful, and sincere thanks for the way 'in;which you have at all times looked after our creature comforts." . . ,- Provision from patriotic funds was also made for the welfare of the other Service personnel who returned yesterday, and this is carried out in the case of each returning draft. MOTORS AND CYCLES. ■■'■■'■*'■ 1■ r p WANTED Sell, Ford VS De Luxe Car, 193T model, good condition; price £350. Ring 26-169. /CHRYSLER, 1936, in first-class condition, \J good tyres, stand any trial. Apply Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. till 5 p.m., Garage below Winslow Flats, Aro St. FOR SALE, 3% Raleigh Motor-cycle, engine and tyres perfect, spate tyre, £45. Apply 4 Jessie St. FOR SALE, 1935 VB, good tyres, and condition. Ring 37-465 after 5 p.m. WANTED, Xmas Car, any make or size, condition Immaterial, top price given. Ring 52-431. ' / ~ MORRIS Minor, 192!>> good tyres, runs well, 46 ra.p.g., £80. Ring 26-099. AUSTIN 6-12 Saloon, good tyres and motor, w.0.f., paint, upholstery in good condition, £250 cash. 36: Thompson St. FOR SALE, Rudge Whitworth 3% Motorcycle, £35. 65 Kinghorne St., Stratuniore. . " MORRIS 12, 1937, £325, nice order, terms, • trade-ins accepted. Motor Car . Sales, 74 Glniznee St. Tel. 53-025. /CHEVROLET 1936 De Luxe Fordor Sedan, \J good, clean condition, large.luggage compartment; accept £200 deposit, or trade car. Write or calt 116 King St., Palmerston North... ~. WANTED to Buy, 1930-31 Chev. or Similar^ Car, with good tyres, must be reasonable. Ring 46-652. SINGER 12 Sedan, 1928, original paint, body and engine in good condition; an economical family car. Inspect 25 Tiber St., Island., Bay, after *i! p.m. ' A ÜBTIN 7 Sports Roadster, 1933, excellent J\ general mechanical condition, good tyres; £165; terms considered.. 52-426. " ' ■ FOR SALE, 2% K.T.T. Camshaft Velocette. perfect running order; £90. Ring 24-CS6. RILEY 9 Super Sports Saloon, 1933, £225 cash; also Spares for same. 10 North St., Petone. ' OALE, 1U32 Triumph Motor-cycle, needs few IO minor repairs; bargain for £12. Apply 138 Vivian St. \ ■ . • ■ WANTED to Buy, Sedan Car, fitted with gas producer, 1936 model or later. Particulars, Tel.-.52-502. WANTED to Sell, Chrysler Royal Sedan, 1937-38 model, good paint, excellent tyres, motor tip top, best cash offer over £350; will trade cheap car In with cash difference; must be sold tonight. Apply 4 Rhodes St., Newtown. Tel. 14-4 SO Tietween 8-10 p.m. MORRIS 8, 1938. This car belongs to town traveller and he has been transferred to another district. This car is worth inspection; will accept best offer over. £280. Terms-ar-ranged at 2 Brooklyn Rd., after 5 o'clock. IT'S not very often I have a 1936 Austin 7 Saloon for Sale, so here's your chance to sain a good little car. We will accept the best otter over £210 Don't wait, here's your chatK-c. ' Apply 2 Brooklyn Rd., Flat 1, after 5 o'clock.

FOR SALE, 1937 Morris, in beautiful condition throughout; £245, terms arranged. Apply after 5 p.m., 2 Brooklyn Bd. MOTOR-CAR Sellers—For quick results we will Sell Your Car at 3 per cent, commission. Tel. 51-535 any hour or call 2 Brooklyn Bd., after 5 p.m. A HAPPY Christmas, which I will guarantee in this Wonderful 1936 Chev. 4-door Touring Sedan. This is a most reliable car and the condition throughout is perfect. Don't miss this bargain at 2 Brooklyn Bd., after 5 o'clock. SELL, 7-9 Indian and Sidecar, appearancs and performance like new, registered and certified fitness, one owner; £75.. Ring 25-056. MOBRIS 8 Saloon, 1938, first-class condition; £325, near offer; consider exchange. 108 Britomart St. v ,;. * ' TMMEDIATE Sale—Vauxhall 12 Saloon, '1939 JL model, low mileage;-tyres 'as new, general appearance is as a, new.oar; only cash buyers need apply. Tel. 63-404. '. '. SELL, Model A Coupe, fitted ICin air wheels, tyres like new; £ 133 or oiler. 49' Te .Moine lid.. Lower Hutt. V HARLEY-DAVmSON, 7-9, valves just ground; . brand-new tyres, new paint, excellent condition; £45. Apply Saturday, 19 Lincoln Aye.. Lower Hutt. FOB SALE, Whippet 4, 3-seater Roadster, excellent tyres, mechanically perfect; fiiißer-tlp control: £135. 12 Parade, Lyall Bay. V 8 DE LUXE 1936 Sedan, beautiful condition, including leather upholstery and tyres; two owners; offers wanted. 78 Cambridge Tee. ' " INDEPENDENT MOTORS, LTD.. * 138 Wakefleld St. FORD PREFECT, one owner; tidy car. MORRIS 8, 1938, tip-top order. MORRIS 8, 1936, a good buy. AUSTIN 7 SEDAN, in very good order. , AUSTIN 7 TOURER, a smart car. NASH TOURER, new tyres all round. Make your choice and inspect nest few days. TRADE-INS TAKEN. 1939 MASTER DE LUXE CHEVROLET. - MILEAGE, 30,000, motor first class, suit taxi or commercial firm; reasonably priced. Trade-in, terms. MAGNUS -IOTORS, LIMITED, , Wakeflold St. Tel: 42-175. 1938 HILLMAN MINX SALOON. EXCELLENT Mechanical Order, all new A Grade Recaps: just the thing for your Xmas trip; trade-in, terms. MAGNUS MOTORS* LIMITED," Wakefleld St. Tel. 42-175. LATE MODEL AUSTIN 7 SALOON. ONLY one fastidious owner, this car looks and runs like a new car; tyres as'new; price £265 and first in will get it. MAGNUS MOTORS, LIMITED, "* . Waketleld St. Tel. 42-175. " WANTED TO BUY PROPERTIES. WANTED to Buy, urgently, House on level section, must be sound, Mlrainar.^Seatoun. or Kilbirnie. area, good .deposit. T2038 Evg. Post. - * WANTED Buy, Small Section, 35 tc> 40ft wide, close to transport. 2079 Evg.«Post. Yt^ANTED Purchase, Seaside Home, Welling- * T ton, Parcmata, Plimmerton, or Paekakarikl. 2154 Evg. Post, or. ring 24-444, weekend. ::. ~;,; WANTED to Buy, Modern 4- or 5-roomed House, garden; price about £1500. Riuf 55-035. BY Returned Serviceman, 4- or 5-rd. Bungalow, reasonably near transport, hillsidt position no objection; not more than £1500; urgent. 2037 Evg. Post. •* V —WANTED urgently. Properties, all descriptions, cash buyers waiting, Immediate inspection and valuation without obligation. Consult Raymond Eder for Satisfaction. Tel. 43-442. TJLEASE let us have your Property for Sale,JT Immediate inspection, quick results. Davit* Bros., Cuba St. 42-419. MAY I have your Property for Sale? Immediate inspection and valuation; quick, results Paul Ketko. Land Agent. 37 Cuba St., 41-3 SB YOUR Property Problem—Genuine advice re^ valuation and Land Sales Court procedure. ■• We have numerous purchasers waiting for all'" .'lasses of property. ' ■' 11. ERNEST LEIGHTON. LTD., ■ 22 Brandon St., (42-479) ■ ■ TENDERS & BUILDERS' MATERIAL. EXCEL Cement Building Board, for exterior walls. Persons considering building will be wise to Inquire about this - Plaster Base Building Board. I tinje also s Reinforced Excel Board, factory finished, <and requiring no special skill in fixing. C. .1. Phelps, 16 Buy Rd., Kilbirnie, E. 3. Tel. 25-672. Sole Manufacture!^ GOLDKN. .-BA? ■ •< ; CE M ENT. JOHN DUTHIE AND CO., LTD. t) (Telephone 42-150), THE GOLDEN BAY CEMENT; CO., LTD. (Telephone 4-1-440). . . MISCELLANEOUS. ■ ~ USE E.C.P. Septic Nail Ointment for all. Nalj Troubles. Evon In cases of years1 standing It is worth trying Perrett. Chemist. ROR WEDDING NOTE INVITATIONS, Social and Business Cards, Office, Business Printed Stationery—Tel.- 47-222, "Evening Post" Printing Depi. .

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Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 149, 21 December 1945, Page 3

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