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Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 144, 16 June 1909, Page 5

It is stated by, an Auckland telegram that work on the new post office is about to be begun. It is expected that the structure will take 2£ years to build.

A few years ago it was impossible to buy a good quality bicycle for less than £24 or £25. Suddenly a revolution in prices took place, and highgrade machines could be bought for from £15 to £18. It was thought then that the limit in low prices for high-class machines had been reached, but evidently that impression was incorrect. Messrs Wintringham and Deugarde, the progressive firm of the Blenheim Garage, alongside Town Hall, have just landed a machine fitted with everything of the very latest, TSodie coatser hub, front rim brake, Brooks' saddle, nickel-plated rims with green centres, extra heavy platwig throughout, frame enamelled with five coats of enamel, and lined in silver and gold—which makes a particularly handsome machine. In fact, it is a bicycle that probably cannot be purchased elsewhere under/ £16, yet this firm are asking only £11 10s either lady's or gent's. - ...'