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THREE BEST SELLERS We have selected for special mention what we consider to.be the three most outstanding novels of recent months. "NEXT TO VALOUR," by John Jennings. • v This magnificent historical novel begins with the narrative of the part played by its central character, James Ferguson, in the Forty- ! five, when the Jacobite sympathies of his family compel their emigration, to America. One of the longest and most interesting novels of modern times, 886 pages. 12s 6d: postage 7d. DYNASTY OF DEATH," by Taylor Caldwell. This is a giant novel—born of the times in which we live—the story of a family of armament manufacturers, wholesalers in war. A book that “ makes excited readers deaf to clocks and unmindful of meal times.” 780 pages. 12s 6d; postage 7d. " GONE WITH THE WIND,” by Margaret Mitchell. This Cheap Holiday Edition is available for a limited period only, and this is a great opportunity to secure a copy of what will probably be the year’s best seller at the lo& price of Bs. postage 7d. WHITCOMBE &. TOMES, LTD., PRINCES STREET. DUNEDIN, , All Depts. telephone 11-639. PUBLIC NOTICES A CNE, Eczema, Psoriasis, Alopecia, Falling Hair, Seborrhoea, Varicose Ulcers, all Skin ana Scalp Ailments Instantly Relieve? and Successfully Treated at KLEXEMA ROOMS Public Trust Buildings, Moray place. Consultations Free. Phone 13-355. Branches in all principal towns in New Zealand and Australia. Klexema Booklet Posted Free. KLEXEMA ROOMS, Public Trust Building, Moray place. Representative will Visit Oamaru Friday, August 18. Miramar Hotel. Hours. ( 11-5 p.m. ZEALAND MEAT BOARD. - ELECTION OF ELECTORAL COMMITTEE. FARMERS: BALLOT PAPERS have to "be in Wellington by AUGUST 16. I You still have time to get yours in by posting it over the week-end. DO IT NOW. HENRY SMITH. E. K. SIM. rpHE DUNEDIN TELEPHONE EXA CHANGE 'subscribers whose halfyearly . subscriptions re.main unpaid Are Hereby Notified that their tele-, phones are liable to be disconnected without further notice should the accounts not be paid by 5 p.m. on the 15th INSTANT. All subscribers disconnected for non-payment of rental will be charged, in addition to the amount outstanding, a reconnection fee of 5s before the service is restored. 1 N. R. McISAAC, Chief Postmaster. SITUATIONS VACANT DOMESTIC Workers' Service Bureau (opposite Barnett’s, 14-428): Daily Generals, Cook-Generals (country), Com-panion-Help. ÜBL I C SERVICE. APPLICATIONS (to be made on P.S.C. Form 17A. obtainable at principal Post Offices) will be received up till NOON on dates shown for the following positions:— * Closing AUGUST 28. 1939. INSPECTOR OF FACTORIES AND SCAFFOLDING (two vacancies). LABOUR DEPARTMENT, commencing salary £2BO p.a. Location to be decided later, It is desired that applicants should have a knowledge of Labour Laws, industrial sanitation, health, welfare and safety routine as applied to factories and shops. A knowledge of building construction and the erection of scaffolding will be an advantage. Further particulars may be obtained on application. Closing AUGUST 29, 1939. ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR (two vacancies). SOUTHLAND ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY. Permanent Staff, Public Works Department. Invercargill. Salary. £230-£330 p.a., according to qualifications and experience. It is desired that applicants should be licensed Wiremen with experience in electrical inspection work. Closing AUGUST 31. 1939. SUPERVISING SHIPWRIGHT MARINE DEPARTMENT. Auckland. General Division. Salary. £3BO p.a., maximum £425. It is desired that applicants should, by training and experience. possess a sound knowledge of the construction and repair of wooden ships, and be competent to make a thorough examination thereof and report thereon. The successful applicants will be required to bear any expense incurred in travelling to take up' appointment. When forwarding applications, COPIES ONLY of testimonials need be submitted. SECRETARY, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, C.l.

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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23885, 12 August 1939, Page 1

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Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 Otago Daily Times, Issue 23885, 12 August 1939, Page 1

Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 Otago Daily Times, Issue 23885, 12 August 1939, Page 1