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Hokitika Guardian, 16 March 1928, Page 1

‘‘unflagging performance and uncommon long life*— these Oakland qualities do not change with the changing trends of motordom.” 'S Once you become all Oakland owner, you will discover Oakland’s deepest source of satisfaction —unflagging performance and uncommon long life. These are Oakland qualities that do not change with the changing trends of motordom —for they result from the super-precision construction that makes the Oakland Six the best built car of its price in the world. Six-cylinder performance—with all the spirit, dash and smoothness achieved by Oakland’s advanced engineering. Uncramped comfort — possible only with wide deep seats—properly pitched, properly spaced and inviting relaxation. You can spend a day, a week, a mohth, comparing, but you will never discover another value like this. Come in—let us prove it. LOCAL DISTRIBUTORS:— WESTLAND "'OOL STORAGE & DAIRY CO. LTD., HOKITIKA. OMLANDaPONTIAC OENt fVA. L MOTOM gar

EMPIRE ROPE TEST. EXPERIMENT WITH SISAL. LONDON. Jan. *_>o. The two oak chests that have been fastened to the end of Southend pier, more than a mile out at sea, are there, it is stated, for a scientific experiment that will probably bring trade worth tiLOOO.OC') a year to the British Empire! In the chests, perforated to let in the water at high tide, wore hundreds of yards of sisal hemp and nianila hemp. For a year their strength and durability when exposed to sea water has been tested. Experts on the committee appointed by the Imperial Institute have found that the sisal rope (British) is as good as the manila rope, which comes from American dependencies, if indeed. it is not better.

McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: Sheetings, 400yds best quality high grade at prices that cannot be repeated.—Realisation prices: 54iri. Is lid, 72in. 2s 6d, 80in. 2s lid.- - Advt. The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Free from mineral acids. Excellent flavour and strength.—Advt,