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Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14393, 7 January 1911, Page 1

The Talbot Tops List Again ! The Canterbury Automobile Association's trial runs between CHRIST* CHURCH AND DUNEDIN, concluded on Frldafy last, have shown the motoring world many Important points In regard to the comparative reliability or various makes of cars, espeoialiy In the matter of petrol consumption. It might have been expected that a car entered and specially prepared for the trials by a trading firm would have secured the important prize for petrol consumption, and the splendid performance put up by Mr N. Gilchrist's 15 h.p. TALBOT C'AR, which ran 42£ ton miles per gallon of petrol, is therefore all the more noteworthy. Mr Cllchrist's TALBOT BEAT EVERY OTHER privately owned car, securing first prize and the Star Engineering Company's 1 100 guinea Silver Challenge Cup, the blue ribbon of the motoring world. It also BEAT EVERY CAR IN THE TRIAL on petrol consumption, doing'over two ton miles to the gallon better than its most economical opponent. This proves conclusively that the Talbot car is just as reliable In the hards of the average car-ownar as it Is when driven and equipped by experts. The point Is one which need not be laboured. This latest and most Striking success of the Talbot in competition, taken in conjunction with Its long list of successes in local trials, feaves.no doubt as to which is the most reliable, most honestly constructed, end most economical car for use In New Zealand. When the same make ef car wins' every time, no further argument should be necessary. SOLE NEW ZEALAND ACENTSi ADAMS LIMITED. STAFFORD STREET. XIMABU, NOTICE. BAVTNG Installed an Cp-to-Date ' Plant of Wood-Working Mac|iineiy, we are prepared, to qnote prices for Joinery in nil its' branches. special quotations .to : BUILDERS. ,'S.HttIITO 8R05.,, LeCrer. -opposite St. . c. H. H A ■' lIELIANCE" Blao ieepa Linen| . mow white. Procarab!# "inl br.2 or sqim# from all Grocera sndf Storekeepers. " PAINTER & PAPERHANGER, Waimataitoi. INTERIOR anaESTEEIOR DECORATION of every description conducted personally. DESIGNS SUBMITTED. Telephone 328.

Bedsteads and Bedding Furniture and Furnishings. ALL AT CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. SOLE AGENTS FOR ' GEES' BLINDS AND CASEMENT CURTAINS, HOLMES and SONS Limited, " STAFFORD ST., NEXT OJCALLAGHAN'S AUCTION MART. Important to Buyers of Motor Cars. THE FOLLOWINC REPORT again proves beyond doubt that DARRACQ CARS. «fe tH most reliable, serviceable, and above all the cheapest in upkeep that the world produces. THE FIRST THREE 14-16 DARRACQ. Sold in Tlmaru have been used daily by three well-known squatters for their business, and their upkeep for the 18,000 miles Is:— MECHANICAL REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS, 3 CARSi NIL. PETROL 6 CARS AVERACED 24 MILES PER CALLOW. TYRES. CAR No. I—After 3800 miles, 2 new tyres were fitted to back wheels. This Car has now run over 4500 miles. Front Tyres (original) still good. CAR No. 2 —At 4500 miles, 2 new Tyres were fitted to back wheels. This Car has now run over 7500 miles. Front tyres . original, but worn out. CAR No- 3 —This Car being a 2-seater and lighter, has now run considerably over 6000 miles on the original tyres. However, back tyres are badly cut, but fronts are in good condition.... - The above are all facts which can be confirmed by the respes tive Owners. V/hat better demonstration do you require? CATALOGUES AND PRICES FROM E. Bockaert. Timaru.