BRITISH STAMPS

Press, Volume CV, Issue 30953, 8 January 1966, Page 19

BRITISH STAMPS

Many Special Issues In 1966 (Special Crspdt. N.Z.P.A.) LONDON. Jan. 5 The Postmaster-General (Mr Anthony Wedgwood-Benn) has refused a request by British Railways and the Ministry of Transport to issue a stamp to commemorate the inauguration of electric services in London, Liverpool and Manchester. The reason is that Britain has a full stamps programme tor 1966. There will be stamps for Robert Burns on January 25, for the 900th anniversary of Westminster Abbey and the World Cup football series :n June, and the Battle of Hastings in October In addition there will be new regional issues in February, and a complete new series of permanent stamps with a portrait of the Queen taken by Lord Snowdon. TENDERS MINISTRY OF WORKS, OTEMATATA. HIRE OF MOTOR SCRAPER, UPPER WAITAKI. Tenders closing with the Secretary, Project Tenders Board. Ministry of Works, Private Bag, Otematata, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 18. 1966, are invited for the supply for hire of one twin-engined motor scraper truck, capacity between 14 and 16 c. yds. Conditions of hire available from The Secretary. Project Tenders Board, Ministry of Works, Private Bag. Otematata. ____________33ss FOR SALE BY TENDER ONE FIAT 1500 SEDAN, about 1965, Mark 111, in damaged condition. This vehicle can be inspected at the premises of W. J. Scotts Motors. Ltd., Kingsley street, Christchurch, and is sold "as is. where is’’ and cash on acceptance of successful tender and the highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders close on Monday, January 17, 1966, with H. Keenan, P.O. Box 1274, Christchurch. and envelopes should be clearly marked "Tender for Fiat Sedan."34lB CITY OF AUCKLAND SWIM COACHING CONCESSION TENDERS are invited for the sole right to teach swimming at the Hobson Street Baths, Auckland. Details and forms of application may be obtained from the City Treasurer’s office, Atwaters Building, Auckland, closing 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 3. 1966. 9378