The death has occurred at Dunedin of Sergeant W. Gilbert, formerly a well-known member of the Police Force. He came to New Zealand in 1873, having previously been ‘ in the Police Force in Cornwall, England. He was for many years sergeant-in-charge of North Dunedin, retiring a few years ago. He was seventy-live years of age. Wash day chat bugbear of the housewife without help, has no longer any terrors, thanks to the discovery of “Fairy Wonder” Dry Soap. This marvellous compound, soaked with the clothes overnight, has eliminated washboard drudgery and, moi cover, makes and keeps the clothes a good colour. It works while you sleep. All grocers."
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2086, 29 March 1922, Page 5
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108Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2086, 29 March 1922, Page 5
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