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Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19456, 21 December 1934, Page 9

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Page 9 Advertisements Column 1 Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19456, 21 December 1934, Page 9

Page 9 Advertisements Column 1 Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19456, 21 December 1934, Page 9