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ARMY SURPLUS STORES EXTRA SPECIAL SENSATIONAL BARGAIN LIST. Copy of Cable Received from Defence Headquarters, London:— Your Tender Accepted for all Army Blankets, Saddle Blankets, Saddle Covers, Horse Rugs, Ground Sheets. ALL ABOVE GOODS ARRIVING MIDDLE OF OCTOBER. Never mind what you have paid in the past, just study these prices. Then make up your order, and post to the MANAGER, ARMY STORES, BOX 137, CHRISTCHURCH. As the quantities are tremendous all present stocks must be quitted. Read this list of Bargains, all for you. Drastic reductions all round. Buy. Don’t Delay! All Goods Delivered Free through the Post. Sure deliver}’ guaranteed. You could not buy those goods in England at these phenomenal prices. Huge Quantities of Army Surplus Stores Arriving from England. FOR Is.—SIX WHEEL GLASS CUTFOR 5s 6d.—50,000 PAIR HEAVY KHAKI DRILL TROUSERS, with 3 pockets. Nothing to equal them for wear. Sizes 2,3, 4,5, 6,7, 8. For 5s 6d pair. FOR 5s 3d.—20,000 HEAVY KHAKI DRILL SHIRTS, with collar and 2 gusset pockets. The very best quality. Beautifully made. Sizes 2,3, 4,5, 6, 7. 8, for 5s 3d. FOR 5s 6d.— 10,000 HEAVY SUEDE KHAKI DRILL SHIRTS, a wonderful wearing shirt, collar and 2 gusset pockets. Sizes 2,3, 4, 5. 6. 7,8, for 5s 6d. FOR 12s 6d.— 5,000 PAIR HEAVY DARK FAWN CORD RIDING OR HIKING BREECHES, and suitable for all classes of work. Strong eyelets. Laced Knee Pads. 3 pockets. The highest workmanship throughout. Either for ladies or gents. Size of waist 26, 23, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42in, for 12s 6d pr. FOR 12s 6d.— H EA V Y RID.I N G BREECHES, heavy English dark and light Khaki Suede Drill. Riding or Hiking Breeches. Smartly tailored, 3 pockets. Laced Legs with strong eyelets, with or without JCneo Pads. For Ladies or Gents, waist measurements 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42in. The world’s greatest bargain, for 12s 6d pair. FOR 125.—10,000 PAIR HEAVY ENGLISH GABERDINE DARK FAWN MEN’S AND YOUTHS’ TROUSERS, with cuff bottoms, tailor cut, 3 pockets. Workmanship and finish of the highest quality. Sizes 2,3, 4,5, 6,7, 8, for 12s pair. FOR 95.—5.000 PAIR HEAVY ENGLISH WORSTED TROUSERS, cuff bottoms, for hard or Sunday wear. 3 pockets. Beautifully tailored. Tlieso have no comparison. Sizes 2,3, 4,5, 6,7, 8, for 9s pair. FOR 16s 6d.— MEN’S AND YOUTHS’ PURE WOOL NAVY SERGE TROUSERS, beautiful cut. Well tailored. Cuff bottoms. Sizes 3. 4,5, 6,7, 8, for 16s 6d nair. Worth 25s 6d. FOR 26s.—OILY COATS, the thing for driving or walking. With Cape. Storm Collar, windproof cuffs, leg straps, strong dome or leather fastenings. All sizes. For 26s each. Worth 50 s. Guaranteed absolutely waterproof. FOR Gs Sd.—'THOUSANDS OF ARMY ALL WOOL NAVY BLUE JACKETS, for farm and everyday wear. These .Jackets have no equal. Sizes 2.3, 4, 5. 6. With collar and 4 pockets. For 6s 6d each. FOR 3s 6d.— THOUSANDS OF ALL WOOL NAVY BLUE TUNIC JACKETS, for boys and youths. Sizes 10 to 18 years. With collar and 2 pockets. Another of the biggest bargains ever offered, and tiie world’s best quality For 3s 6d each. FOR 12s 6d.— THE BALANCE OF TEN THOUSAND MILITARY ALL WOOL NAVY BLUE GREATCOATS, little need he said about the quality and workmanship of these. Sizes 2,3, 4,5, 6. For 12s 6d. HEAVY ENGLISH HIGH GRADE DOUBLE MESH INTERLOCK COTTON CELLULAR SUMMER WEAR VESTS, PANTS, SINGLETS, ETC. VESTS, mado. of the above, any size with sleeves. For 2s 6d. Worth 3s 6d PANTS, mado of the above, any size, for 2s 6d. Worth ss. SHORTS AND ATHLETIC VESTS, mado of tho above. Any size, for 2s each. Worth 3s 6d. State chest and waist measurement. THESE ARE NOT JAPANESE OR FOREIGN GOODS, BUT ENGLISH BEST QUALITY. FOR 3s 6d.— BOYS’ NAVY BLUE ALL WOOL SHORTS, veal Govt. quality Mado from England's best serge. Thcro is nothing better. Sizes 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 years. For 3s 6d pair. Worth 10s. FOR 9s.—COMBINATION OVERALL SUITS, made from heavy Khaki Drill. The whole suit complete for 9s each. Sizes 3,4, 5, 6. 7 and 8. FOR 6s 6d.— 818 OVERALLS, with shoulder straps. Made from heavy Khaki Drill, sizes 3,4, 5,6, 7. 8, for 6s Gd pr. FOR Ss.—YOUTHS’ AND SMALL MEN’S KHAKI BUTTERNUT DRILL TROUSERS, for genuine hard wear. Sizes 3 and 4 only. For 5s pair. FOR Is 3d.—KHAKI DRILL & KHAKI SUEDE DRILL, best English quality. For Is 3d yard. FOR 2s.—HATS, Military All Wool, or Fur Felt. In all sizes. For 2s. FOR 4s 6d.— MOSGIEL HEAVY ALL WOOL SOX, 3 pair for 4s 6d. Worth double. FOR Is—BEAUTIFUL 2s 9d QUALITY MEN’S AND YOUTHS’ SILKETTE SOX, of tho very latest patterns, in all shades: Brown, Black, Grey, Fawn, Bluo and Variegated. Half' silk and half wool and cotton texture. For Is Pair. FOR Bs— WATERPROOF LEGGINGS, thigh size, for motorists, cyclists, etc. Pullover. For 8s pair. Worth 50 per cent. more. FOR 13s 6d.— WATERPROOF LEGGINGS, thigh size, for motorists, cyclists, etc. Dome fastenings on side. Foot protectors, with strap for under hoot. Price 13s 6d pair. FOR 8s 6d.— GROUND SHEETS, pure RuhbAr. __ New- supply to hand from the Govt. Every home should have one or more. Easily convertible into Waterproof Capes, for 8s 6d each. FOR 2s.—HAVERSACKS, for hiking, motoring, etc. Mado from heavy khaki drill, with largo flap, and two fastenings. With 4ft or 2in webb shoulderstraps, and adjustable brass slide. Size of pack 13 x 12m, with 45m gusset, all brand new, for 2s. Real Govt, quality. FOR Ss.—SHOULDER PACKS, strong, waterproof drill, shoulder straps, size 14 x 13in. price 5s each. With outside pocket. With 3in gusset. FOR 8s 6d. —RUC SACKS, largo size, with 2 outside pockets, waterproof canvas. Sizo 16 x 14in, price 8s 6d each. Complete with shoulder strap. With gusset. FOR 57s 6d.— MILITARY SADDLES, used but in perfect condition. Complete with felt pannels. Stirrup Leathers and Irons. Girth, for 57s 6d Post Free FOR 70s.—MILITARY SADDLES, used but in perfect condition. Complete with Girth, Felt Pantiols, Stirrup Leathers and Irons, brand new Bridlo, Reins and Bit, for 70s. FOR 12s 6d.— HEAVY ENGLISH HALTERS, strong enough for draught, stallions or bulb Adjustable. Great Bargain 12s 6d. FOR 20s.—ENGLISH BREAST COLLARS, English leather, all hand sewn. Complete with supporting straps, for 20s. FOR 20s.—ENGLISH CART BREECHINGS, all hand sown, beautiful quality. Complete with supporting straps, for 20s FOR 15s. — ENGLISH BRIDLES, complete with Rein and Bit, price 15s, Wonderful quality English Leather. FOR 15s.—ENGLISH LEATHER DRIVING REINS, full length, for 15s pair. Worth double. LARGE GREENHIDE STRAPS, ljin wide, 3ft 6in long, 1s 3d; 6ft. 9in long, 2s 3d; 10ft long, 3s 6d. FOR Bs.— SALTERS ENGLISH CLOCK FACE SCALES, to weigh 281 b. For Bs. Worth 12s 6d. FOR 2s 9d.—5,000 SPRING BALANCES, to weigh 601bs, large tin dish, hook and ring. For 2s 9d. FOR 3s 6d.— SPRING BALANCES, to weigh lOOlbs, large, strong brass face, with largo hook and ring, for 3s 6d. FOR 1s 6d.— SPRING BALANCES, to weigh 501 b, for 1s 6d. FOR 75.—3,000 AXES, full size, 34, 4 or 4jlb. Plumb pattern. Best Hickory Handle, for 7s. FOR 4s 6d.— TWO FIRST GRADE HICKORY AXE HANDLES, for 4s 6d. FOR Is 6d. —7ft 6in HEAVY GAUGE DOG CHAINS, with snap and swivel, highly recommended for all general purposes. For 1s 6d each. FOR 1s 3d.—3,000 AUGER BITS, for tho Brace, square, shank, £, 5-16, jj, 7-16, 4, 1. 3, I and lin. For 1s 3d each. FOR 10d.—DUTCH HOES, 5, 6. 7in. For 10d each. FOR 1s 4d.—LARGE SIZE GLASS DAIRY THERMOMETERS, reg. 240 deg. Fahrenheit, for Is 4d. TERS, all cutters interchangeable, cuts plate glass as easy as cutting butter. For Is. FOR 10d.—3,000 PACKING NEEDLES, solid steel, sizes 5,6, 7in. Assorted sizes for 10d dozen, or 5d half dozen. FOR 4s 6d.—FENCING WIRE CUTTERS, real Military. High quality lever pattern, 14in long, with iin solid steel jaws, and will cut wire or rod iron up to fin diameter with simplicity. Farmers, don’t miss buying a pair. Only a few hundred. For 4s 6d pair. FOR 4s 9d.—FENCING PLYERS AND STAPLE PULLER COMBINED, 3 cutters, will cut No. 8 Fencing Wire. For 4s 9d. Worth 7s 6d. FOR 3s 9d.—HEDGE SHEARS, Bin Blade, wood handles, ladies’ size, for 3s 9d pair. FOR 5s 6d.—HEDGE SHEARS, 9in Blade, heavy make, solid steel notched blade, for 5s 6d pair. FOR 2s.—GRASS SHEARS, all steel Blades, for 2s. Blade 12jin long. FOR 4s 9d.—SPLITTING WEDGES, English solid steel, 6in, Is 9d; 7in, 2s 3d; Bin, 3s; 9in, 3s 9d. Worth 50 per cent. more. FOR 11s 6d.—ONE ENGLISH LONG HANDLED ROUND MOUTH SHOVEL, one English Spade, one Double-ended Pick ami Handle. Tho lot for 11s 6d. PARALLEL STRAIGHT SNAK DRILLS, for mechanics, engineers and farmers. Sizes, 1-16. 5-16, 3-32, 7-64, 4, 9-64, 5-32, 11-64, 3-16, 13-64, 7-32. For 4d, 4d, 4d, 4d, sd, 6d, sd, sd, 6d, 6d, 7d. Sizes 5-16, J, g. 15-64, 17-64, 9-32, 19-64, 21-64, 11-32. 23-64. For 9d, Bd, 1s 3d, Bd, 9d, 9d, 9d, Is, Is, 1s 3d. BIT STOCK DRILLS, square shank for Brace, or Breast Drill, lor boring steel, iron, bras or wood. Sizes 3-32, 4, 5-16. 11-32, 13-32, 15-32. 4For 9d, 9d. Is 9d, 2s, 2s, 2s 9d, 3s. real FOR Is.—CARPENTERS’ STEEL SQUARES AND BEVELS. English make. 6in Blades, for Is. FOR 4ri.—EMERY STONES, for sharpening all kinds of cutlery, etc. For 4d each. FOR 1s Sd.—DOUBLE BAG HOOKS, for Is 5d each. FOR 3s 6d.— ENGLISH HAND SAWS, 26in. Less than manufacturer’s cost. For 3s 6d. FOR 7s 6d.—DEED BOXES, English, with strong, 2 lever box lock, size 134 x 6 x 51, for 7s 6d. FOR 2s 6d.—2.000 RATCHET SCREW DRIVERS, sin blade, for 2s 6d. FOR 3s 9d.—HAND DRILLING MACHINES, for parallel drills, for 3s 9d. Half Price. FOR 3s 6d AND 3s 9d.—MEAT CHOPPERS, butchers’ pattern, No. 1 for 3s 6d; No. 2 for 3s 9d. FOR 10d.—PUTTY KNIVES, for 10d each. Worth Is 6d. FOR 2s.—HACK SAW BLADES, extra special, English quality. lOin. For 2s dozen. Worth 5d each. FOR 2s 11d.—SHEATH KNIVES, Stag Handle, English, in leather sheath, for 2s 11d. FOR 2s 6d.—BUTCHER KNIVES, English, 6 or 6jin, for 2s 6d. FOR Is.—SAW SETS, for hand or rip saws, wood handle, for Is. FOOTPRINT WRENCHES, 6in, 1s; 7in, 1s 6d; 9in, 2s 6d; l2in, 3s 6d. Big Bargain. STILLSON WRENCHES, wood or iron handles, 6in, 2s 6d; Bin, 3s; lOin, 3s 9d; 14in, 5s 6d; 13in, 8s; 24in, 12s 6d. FOR 4s 6d. —A LONG HANDLED, ROUND MOUTHED SHOVEL, English, worth 7s 6d. For 4s 6d. FOR 1s 3d—ENGISH RAKES, 12. 14 and 16 tooth, for 1s 3d each. MARQUEES. Heal Govt. Linen Duck. Used, hut in perfect condition, size 30ft x 16ft, with out-walls. Ideal for Lunches, Sports, Picnics, etc. Hoped and Eyeletted, for £7 each. FOR 8s 6d.—CAMERAS, made by tho Kodak Camera Coy Great Britain, for pictures 34 x 24. Use Kodak Film No. 120. Also known as Brownio Film No. 2. For 8s 6d. Worth double. FOR Is.—A 3s 6d FOUNTAIN PEN, self filling, with platinum or rolled gold nib. With rolled gold band and clasp. In fact, these pens are worth 5s 6d. Thousands at 1s each. FOR 9d—PACKS OF CARDS, good quality, for 9d pack. FOR Bd.—BOTTLE CAPPERS, for 8d each. For Home Brew, etc. FOR Is 6d.—CROWN TOPS, for Ale Bottles, for 1s 6d gross. FOR 2d.—AN ENGLISH TIE PIN. A FRONT AND BACK STUD. For 2d set. Tiepin alone worth 6d. FOR Id.—BIKE SOLUTION, immense bargain, for 1d tube. FOR Is 6d—SAFETY RAZOR BLADES, to fit Auto Type Razors, for Is 6d packet of 6 blades. FOR 35s.—ANTIQUE COPPER ALL HAND BEATEN LOG BOXES. These arc something very special. With beautiful scones, such as Desert Scones, Knight on Horse, Indian Scenes, etc. Wooden lined, with side lifts and castors on bottom. Sizes 224 1 17 1 11. For 355. Worth 655. FOR Is 3d.—SAFETY RAZOR BLADES, to fit Gillette Pattern Razor, for Is 3d dozen. English make. AN IDEAL GIFT.—A 17s 6d REAL ENGLISH PEWTER POT OR TANKARD, 1 pint size, for 7s 6d. FOR 5s 6d.—A 12s 6d REAL ENGLISH PEWTER POT OR TANKARD, 4 pint sizo, for 5s 6d. All just arrived from England. Brand new. FOR 3s 9d.—DINNER WAGON CASTORS, 2|in diam. Rubber Wheels. For 3s 9d set of 4. FISHING LINES, white English cotton, lib equals 20 yards, for Bd. 21b equals 40 yards .for Is. FOR 4s 6d.— MILITARY WHITE CANVAS KIT BAGS, 33in high x 4ft 6in diam. For 4s 6d each. FOR 1s 6d.— CANVAS WATER BUCKETS, ideal for hikers, motorists, orchardists,- etc. For 1s 6d each. FOR 3s.—WATERPROOF DRESSING, ideal for re-oiling oilskin coats, leggings, etc. For 3s largo tin. FOR 5s 6d.—HAIR CLIPPING MACHINES for Ladies or Men, for neck trimming, etc. Fine cut. for 5s 6d. FOR 5s 6d.—HAIR CLIPPING MACHINES, with 2 extra combs, for general hair cutting purposes, for 5s 6d. FOR 1s 6d.—PEARLS. BEAUTIFUL ROPE PEARLS! Solid, Parisian, 60in long, for Is 6d. FOCUSSING TORCHES, in four kinds. Three of them focussed for a distance of 450 feet, and 1 for 750 feet. These Torches are mado for lasting wear, heavily nickel plated. All comploto with battery and bulb. Another feature is that tho top can he screwed off and makes an ideal electric table lamp. No. 1. THREE- CELL FOCUSSING TORCH, with wide lens, 34in diam. Focusses 750 feet, for 9s 6d, No. 2. THREE - CELL FOCUSSING TORCH, 9jin long. Focusses 550 feet. For 8s 6d. Width of Lens 2in. No. 3. TWO - CELL FOCUSSING TORCH, with wide lens, 3jin dfam. J'ocusses 450 feet. Length 74in.. For 8s fid. No. 4. TWO-CELL FOCUSSING TORCH, width of Lens 2in. Length 7iin. Focusses 350 feet, for 6s 9d. BETTER TORCHES COULD NOT BE MADE, AND ALL TRUE TO DESCRIPTION. FOR Is 6d.— DAIRY SCRUBS, for Is fid. Worth double. FOR 2s fid.—STABLE BROOMS, full size, for 2s 6d. FOR Is 3d.—RED BACK HAIR BANNISTER BRUSHES, for 1s 3d. 50 per cent. more. FOR 2s 6d.—A HAIR BROOM, for 2s 6d, worth 4s 6d. This is the Greatest Bargain List we have ever offered. Huge Stocks, and Ridiculously Low Prices all help to make living cheaper. Order to-day, prompt delivery assured. Mail your order to— THE MANAGER, ARMY STORES, Box 137, CHRISTCHURCH.

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Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 247, 17 September 1932, Page 5

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Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 247, 17 September 1932, Page 5

Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 247, 17 September 1932, Page 5

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