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Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14394, 9 January 1911, Page 1

Ever since petrol-propelled vehicles began to be Imported into Now Zealand there has been a deeply shrouded mystery as tb the basis upon which o prices of Motor Cars were fixed for selling in the Dominion. The purchaser has been left In pleasing Ignorance as to whether the importers with whom he dealt charged him 10, 20, 50 or 100 per cent, advance upon the price at the place of manufacture. This chaotic condition of affairs has been good for the importer, but the reverse so far as the public and the manufacturer are concerned. High prices mean a restricted output, snd uncertain prices mean lack of confidence on the part of the buyer. Clement-Talbot, Ltd., the makers bt the world-famous Talbot Car, have realised this fact vary plainly, and they have- taken-the drastic step of Informing their' New' Zealand agents, Adams Ltd., that In future all cars sold by them' ; must be sold at the _ English catalogued ~ price, plus only the landing charges. Now this means, among other things, a big cut in prices. It also means that in future the man who buys a Talbot will know that he Is buying on the lowest possible basis. If he bought the car for himself in London he would pay no less. Henceforth Adams Ltd. must use the English catalogue, with the ENCLISH PRICES. And just grasp what' these prices are. The enormously popular 12-25 h.p. TALBOT Is listed In England at- £385, and the powerful and luxurious 15-35 h.p. model sells in England for £470. The New Zealand burey now stands In line ' with the buyer In London, and the reign of fancy and uncertain prices has- ended for ever. ADAMS LIMITED. SOLE NEW ZEALAND ACENTS, ■ , STAFFORD STREET. iery in all its branches. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS TO' BUILDERS. SHILLITO BROS., LeCre'n St., ~ !J -- ™-«—*- ~ r, - MAS 0 .ST-:, PAINTER & PAPERHANGER, INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATION of every description conduct►'■DELlAKOE" Bine beeps lons vXv :: §now white. Procurable i-,, beg or aguara from all Grocers and fj Storekeepers. ' « DESIGNS- STJBSIITTED. '■ Telephone 328. ' ,

Furniture and Fur n ALL AT CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. SOLE-AGENTS FOR' GEES' BLINDS AAT) CASEMENT CURTAINS.HOLMES and SONS Limited STAFFORD ST., NEXT O'CALLAGHAN'S AUCTION MART. Important to Buyers of THE FOLLOWING REPORT again proves beyond doubt that •re the most reliable, serviceable, and above all the cheapest irfDpkeep that the world produces. THE FIRST THREE Bold 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 GARS: PETROL. 3 CARS AVERAGED 24 MILES PER CALLOW TYRES. CAR No. I—After 3800 miles, 2 new tyres were fitted to back wheels. This Gar 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. How; ever, back tyres are badly cut, but fronts are in good condition.... The above are all facts whic h can be confirmed by the respective Owners. What better ds monstration do you require? CATALOGUES A?»"D PRICK? FROM