The “New Zealand Times” building. Wellington, was offered for sals by public auction yesterday. The bidding commenced at £50,000. and went up to £66,000. at which figure it was withdrawn, tiio reserve price not being reached by some thousands.
YACHTING MISHAP. The overturning of yacht in a recent yachting race at Wellington was not devoid of humour. The men clung to their craft and waited for rescue. ‘‘Got a smoke any body 1” asked one. “Yes/’ replied another. He released hi i hold and—sank! However he cami up triumphantly holding aloft a watertight rubber tobacco pouch. It was not long before the yachtsmen were all smoking. In consequence they all became converts to Berrs’ Tobacco—the delicious smoke- pure Virginian—Bd an ounce loose. Also in handy packets, loz. 9d, 2oz Is 6d.—(Advt.)
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 8 December 1927, Page 6
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131Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 8 December 1927, Page 6
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