New Zealand Staff Officer's Record of His "Ford" Here is the record of a used by a New Zealand Staff Officer whose name is familiar to every New Zcalandcr: Mileage, 1914 ... 600 „ 1915 ... 12,000 „ 1916 ... 14,000 „ 1917 ... 14,000 „ 1918 ... 14,000 Total 54,600 Crossed the Rimutakas 650 Times without a stop or hitch of any kind, though journeys were made at all \ hours, day and night,; in all .weathers. Analysis of Cost per Mile during 1918: Average petrol con- " sumption; 20 miles to gallon _ purchased at . war prices ... ... 13d. mile Cost of tyres per-mile ljd. „ Cost of repair, lubricar tioii oils a'nd grease ..; lid. „ Cost of depreciation 20% p.n,; interest, 5% p.a.; and insurance ... jjcl. „ Total coat per mile, in- gj eluding coit of car • • »» Only Four "Stops" in Four Years Caoses; (1) AA r ant of oil on commutator—own fault. (2) Ran out Petrol. _ (3) Ran into a train at 25 . miles p.li. (4) Differential troublebreakdown. In the last case, which occurred in the city, it was exactly 40 minutes from the time of breakdown to starting again, and during this forty minutes a complete new rear axle and differential was fitted. Proof of the absolute authenticity of this record will be given to any interested enquirer. The Colonial Motor / Co., Ltd. Auckland - Wellington - Tinfaru 7$ Local AND ■ RANICINE, JVelliugtou. I Write for Catalogue. of Many Designs PVPI fIBJE on IVB Montreal Street UiULUrc!. uUi christcHurck A Few Drops T^Vfew u °j! V f r °P 3 Pynetlm, Handkerchief then in h a l e into / the inflamed, irritated, nasal passages and immediate relief is experienced- from the' most virulent cold. From the youngeit lo the oldest, Pynetha ii the popular inhalant. Spray it on the pillow and promole sweel sleep—the simple and effective way to combat colds in children. Pynetha inhalant gives a pure, fresh, Jieallliful ozone. I/6 per bottle (100 dosei). SOLD BY* ALL CHEMISTS iY.Z, Agent-v S. A. SUITS <C CO., LIMITED Chriskhureh and Auckland ' . 3 Two Furnace Favourites— N.B. Firebricks. N.B/ Flreiiles! The best is always the cheapest, especially when buying firebricks. \ N.B. Firebricks save unnecessary bricking up, for they last far longor than inferior kinds and give satisfaction under all conditions. N.B. Firetiles are ideal for bakers, oto. Both N.B. Firebricks and N.B. Firetiles aro made in all shapes and sizes, Write for particulars to Samud .Grown, Ltd. 31-33 JOHNSTON STREET, WELLINGTON. .' 'Phone. 2648 a. THE bed soon warm with a "UNIQUE" Stopper Hot Water Bottle. The finest rubber and best British workmanship ensures satisfaction. Made by the. NORTH "BRITISH' CO. Look for brand on neck of.bottle./'-
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 190, 7 May 1919, Page 10
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432Page 10 Advertisements Column 4 Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 190, 7 May 1919, Page 10
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