Special and Important Announcement. The ARMY STORES, CHRISTCHURCH, Were the SUCCESSFUL TENDERERS for the purchase of the SURPLUS MILITARY STORES recently advertised throughout New Zealand by the Defence Department. Very special arrangements have now been made with the Chief Post Office and the New Zealand Express Company, Christchurch, for the safe delivery of all orders entrusted to US. POSTAGE OR RAIL FREIGHT PAID BY US. Address all correspondence to— Proprietor, ARMY STORES, Box 137, CHRISTCHURCH. Store and Retail Department : — Strange’s Building, CHRISTCHURCH. The Quantity of every item is tremendously heavy, and consequently the prices are so low for the highest quality goods, that it is in your personal interest to make up your order for all your requirements and post to us without delay. All orders will be executed in rotation. Please do not be. anxious if your order is a little late in reaching you, as unprecedented business is fully expected. Advice notice will be forwarded on receipt of your order. HEAVY KHAKI DRILL DENIM JACKETS, all brand new, any size, 5,6, 7,8, 9; absolutely best quality, for 7/6 posted. HEAVY BLUE DENIM TROUSERS, for solid wear. Sizes 4,5, 6,7, 8, 9, for 6/6 pair. LEATHER GLOVES, small men or ladies; splendid for gardening, for 2/- pair. Worth 3/9. HEAVY QUALITY MOTORISTS’ HELMETS, and well lined, with ear flaps; nothing better could be made for 10/6 each. GENUINE HEAVY QUALITY SOLID STEEL STILLSON WRENCHES, 18in., for 9/-. SALTERS SCALES, English, weigh 281b5., with large clock face, with large tin dish on top, for 9/-. NESTS OF ENGLISH SAWS, 3 lai’ge blades, 12, 16 and 18in., with interchangeable handle, three screws, for 2/9 the set.. Worth 5/6. CARBORUNDUM TOOL GRINDERS, 31in. wheel, for 4/6. 3 1/6 FLAT FILES, 10in., for 2/8. FRENCH COOKS’ CARVING KNIVES, lOin. blade, worth 7/6, for 4/6. The world’s best carving knife. LANTERNS, Tent, Collapsible, made from heavy Block tin, and all folds into strong Block tin case. Easily worth 9/6 —for 4/6. MARLIN TETHERING ROPES. These are easily attached, one to the other. Three for 1/6. ENGLISH HEMP LEG OR CATTLE ROPES, with iron ring, for 1/3 each. LARGE ENGLISH GREENHIDE STRAPS AND BUCKLES, 3ft. 6in. long by ljin. wide, for 1/3. (Worth 2/9). TENT PEGS, Iron shod and Iron capped. Indestructible, with iron ring, for Bd. each. GROUND SHEETS, for Campers, Trampers, Motorists, etc., also convertible into waterproof capes with large collar, for 7/- posted. PICKS, full size, doLible-ended, with pick handle, for 3/-, complete. GARDENING PICK AND HOE COMBINED, strongly recommended for miners and prospectors. Solid wrought steel, with handle, for 1/- each. SHOVELS, Brades English, highly recommended for Ditching, Draining and all classes of gardening work, for 3/-, delivered. SHOVELS, Parks, No. 3. Round mouth, highest grade made, for 3/6. SPADES, English, for Post Hole and Heavy Work. Solid steel, for 3/6. ENGLISH LEATHER HORSE MUZZLES, with Head Strap or suitable for any class of animal, lUi 4/0. _ ENGLISH LEATHER SAW CASES, for 26in. Hand or Rip, with gusset flap, strap and buckle. For 4/-. (Worth 9/6.) WHITE HEAVY CANVAS KITS, for Campers, Motorists, Picnickers, etc., only 1600, so don’t miss them, for 3/- each. ENGLISH CLOTHES BRUSHES, pure hair, for 9d. each; worth 2/each. SCREW DRIVERS, 12in. overall, English, for 1/-. SPUNYARN FLAX, 2 strand, 81b. balls, for 4/11 ball. MEGAPHONES, always wanted, for 2/- each. COMPASSES, Magnetic, the same as used on the Battlefields, for trampers, etc. Worth 12/6 each, for 3/9 each. MEASURING TAPES, in solid leather case. English, 66ft. Worth 16/6, for 9/6. DUBBIN, for Boots, etc. Makes all leather waterproof, as used in the Army. 2 tins for 1/-. HORSE SHOES, Pony or Hack, sizes 3 and 4. A set of four for 1/6. HINGES, Brass, 2 lin., for 9d. pair. HORSE SHOE NAILS, in 161 b. tins, assorted sizes, 5 to 8, for 6d. lb. SPRING BALANCES, Salters, with large brass clock face, weighs 1001 b., for 17/-. HANDCUFFS, police pattern. A lot of amusement can be had with these. Worth 10/6 pr., for 3/6 pr. BUTCHERS' STEELYARDS, 561b5., for 6/6. (Worth 20/-). MOSQUITO NETS. Yards and yards of heavy English Mosquito netting in each, and can be used for meat, etc., for 9/- each. JACKS, lifting, very strong, for Motor Cars, Waggons, Drays, Stumps, etc. Worth 22/6, for 8/6 each. SWINGLETREES, strong iron bark, encased in heavy steel ’ linings, hooks, etc., for 8/6. STRONG KHAKI DRILL, 1/6 yard. FIRST AID OUTFITS, comprising lodine, Bandages, Gauze, Sling, 3 Packages for 1/-. A COMPLETE SET OF HARNESS, including Heavy English Breast Collar, Breeching traces, neckpiece, neck and collar pad straps, neckpiece tug. For spring cart or heavy farm work. Worth £7/10/-. The lot for 55/-. BREAST COLLARS, English, wonderful value, a lifetime wear in every collar and breeching. Breast Collars, new, 27/6, worth 70/-. Breast Collars, used, 20/-, perfect order. Breechings, new, 27/6, worth 70/-. Breechings, used, 20/-, perfect order. (AH above have front and rearsupporting straps.) BELLY BANDS, New, 5/6. Used 3/6. BREAST HARNESS, light, new, English, comprising Light Breast Collar with supporting straps, front and rear, one pair Traces and two Trace Tugs, the lot for 17/6. TRACES, Flexible Steel wire rope, English, leather lined. These are practically everlasting and very neat, for 11/- pair. HEAVY NICKEL-PLATED RATCHET BRACES. Easily worth 16/6 for 10/-. HACK SAW BLADES, 9 or lOin., 32 teeth to the inch. Very best quality, for 1/9 dozen. HOUSANDS OF PIECES OF ENGLISH LEATHER, suitable for shoe repairing, pump washers, haress repairing, cow and horse covers, for 6d. piece. All brand new. HEAVY ENGLISH HEAD COLLARS OR HALTERS, for Stallions, Draughts, Bulls, etc. Worth 18/6, for 8/6. FELT SADDLE PANNELS, for Military Saddles, for 9/- pair. WALLETS, Square, heavy English leather with straps for attaching to saddle. New, 5/- pair. Used 4/- pair. , WALLETS, Flat pattern, made from beautiful English leather, for carrying mail, tools, etc. Each pair has 2 straps. New, 6/6 per pr. Worth 12/6. Used, 5/- per pr. Worth 10/-. , . GLOVES, for working barbed wire fences, stone work, or for freezing works, highly recommended, for 3/9 pair. HAVERSACKS, brand new, with shoulder straps. Absolutely waterproof, for 2/-. STRAPS, English leather, with buckles, 34in., 3 for 2/-. Worth double. SHOULDER PACKS, large, strong, waterproof canvas. These packs hold a tremendous lot of goods. Complete with shoulder strap and adjustable, for 4/6. LUNCH TINS, for Campers, Motorists, etc. Can be used as Frypans, heavy make, for 1/-. LUNCH TINS, oval shape, strong and durable. Ideal for Lunches, Motorists, Farmers, etc., for !/•* POUCHES, Ammunition, 40 rounds, or ideal for Fishing Gear, for 1/-. BUCKETS, water, made from strong heavy, waterproof green canvas. These are an absolute boon about the farm, and strongly recommended for campers, picnicking, motoring, etc., for 2/11. Will last a lifetime. HOOKS, Bill, made from solid wrt. steel, hand forged, with strong wooden handle with blade rivetted right through, also suitable as meat choppers, for 2/9. (Worth 6/6.) PADS, Surcingle. Leather, brand new, splendid for sore shoulders, etc., for 6d. each. BAGS, strong Canvas. A wonderful line as a tool or pack bag.'Splendid for any class of work. For 1/6 each. RIDING BREECHES. These are nicely made, very superior Dark Brown Khaki Drill, of lasting quality. Each pair breeches has five pockets and are for ladies, men and youths. All sizes. State waist size required. Post free 15/-. SHEATH KNIVES, heavily brass mounted throughout, with solid Brass Cap on end of handle. Damascus Steel Blades; in leather pouch, for 3/6. PUTTEES, real Military Puttees, for 4/6 pair, posted. BIT STRAPS, English, 6d. each. HOME STRAPS, English, 2/6 pair. PACK STRAPS, 6ft. 9ins., very strong, ljin. wide, for 3/-. NAIL BITS, best make; sizes 2,3, 4,5, 6,7, 8,9, 10. 3 for 1/-. CLEVELAND WOOD DRILLS, square shank; morse pattern, for boring Iron Bark, Manuka, Hickory, etc. Sizes, §, 7-16, S, for 2/-.- Each worth 3/- to 3/9. g, i, s, lin. for 2/6. Worth 4/6 to 5/6 each. KHAKI DRILL TROUSERS, for men and youths, brand new, front and hip pockets. Sizes 3,4, 5,6, 7, 8 and 9, for 6/6 pair, posted. SETS OF 36 MECHANICS’ JOBBERS STEEL DRILLS, in wooden case, the lot for 2/11 set. PLOUGH REINS, lin. circumference, 3-strand, genuine Manila hawser, positively nothing better, for 5/6 the pair. Highest grade made. MARLIN YACHTING LINE, for fishermen, yachting boats, etc., 3strand, for 6d. lb. COMBINATION HOE AND RAKE, worth 2/-, for 1/-. DRILL CHUCKS, to fit blacksmith’s drilling machines; each chuck has lin. shank and will take Morse drills up to lin. shank. Worth 14/6 for 6/-. BLOCK TIN CANISTERS, 7i by 2 h x 21, with strong hinged lid, for 4d. each. BLOCK TIN CANISTERS, 10 x 21, x 13in., with strong hinged lid, for 4d. each. 71b. SLEDGE HAMMERS, handled, all English, for 5/6. TOW ROPES, very strong, for motorists, etc., for 4/6. DOG CHAINS, 41ft., 9d.; 6ft., 1/3; 71ft., 1/8; 9ft., 2/3. All solid heavy chains, with clip and swivel. 9ft. chain strongly recommended for tying Lambs, Calves, etc. 3 BRAND NEW ENGLISH LEATHER STRAPS AND BUCKLES, 22in. for 1/-. ENGLISH AUGER BITS, square shank, £, I, 1, §, t, I, lin., all one price, 1/9. Post your Order to ARMY STORES, Box 137, CHRISTCHURCH. Store: Strange’s Building, Christchurch.
Relieving the cost of living. Eggs have dropped. Preserve them now in Sharland’s Egg Preservative. (4) Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, First aid for coughs, colds, influenza. Hair restored thicker than ever? Brice’s Regenerator never fails, 6/6. Blyth Harper, Chemist. (18) No need to have a cold —Keep, a bottle of “NAZOL” handy and inhale regularly. (12)
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/KCC19310924.2.45.2
Bibliographic details
King Country Chronicle, Volume XXV, Issue 3369, 24 September 1931, Page 6
Word Count
1,588Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 King Country Chronicle, Volume XXV, Issue 3369, 24 September 1931, Page 6
Using This Item
Waitomo Investments is the copyright owner for the King Country Chronicle. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Waitomo Investments. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.