PROGRESSIVE TURUA.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4438, 10 July 1922, Page 3

PROGRESSIVE TURUA.

A SPECIAL SALE. AT TURUA’S GENERAL STORE. MESSRS BAGNALL BROS. It is Turua’s endeavour, as a progressive town with a bright future before it, to have a selfcontained business centre, and to keep all possible trade within it. Messrs Bagnall Bros, have helped materially in this respect by equipping their general store with a good assortment of commodities, which are essential to both the farming community and to the townsfolk. It is a commodious and well-kept shop, and the extensive premises occupy a large frontage on a fine strip of concrete road, which was put down as an experiment some years ago. Inside the building the large stock is carefully and neatly placed, so that the efficient staff of energetic salesmen can immediately put their hands on the article required, and the numerous customers are promptly and satisfactorily served. This firm has also an effective delivery service, so that the farmers in the outlying districts can obtain their everyday requirements without the least trouble or delay. On Friday Messrs Bagnall Bros, commenced their annual special sale of drapery, boots and shoes, saddlery and leather goods. The sale is announced to last for 14 days, and - a cash discount of 3s in the £. is given on the sales during that period. In addition to the goods enumerated the sale includes such articles as crockery and fancy goods, of which Messrs Bagnall Bros, have a large and varied assortment. As the concessions will be given for only fourteen days, and as there is sure to be a big demand, customers will be well advised to shop early during the sale period. CAPABLE BUILDEB. MR. G. SPENCER. In a progressive town such as Turua the building trade has an exceedingly bright outlook, and in Turua especially the prospects are particularly bright. During the past few years there has been a considerable amount of building, and there is quite a large amount now in progress, while for the future there is bound to be plenty of work for the carpenters already established there. Of the Turua builders Mr G. Spencer is singled out as a very capable tradesman, and has many fine examples of workmanship to which he can refer if any recommendation for his work is required. He is at present working on the set of offices which are being erected for the Turua Building Company. It is a large building, and is being exceptionally well finished off by Mr Spencer’s men. While his work has been done efficiently, it has been done smartly, and the offices are expected to be out of the builders’ hands by next Saturday. There are many other fine examples of the capable work of Mr Spencer. Of these the attractive looking residences of Messrs P. Ingley, T. White, D, G. McMillan, B. McMillan, and many others are typical of expert workmanship which cannot help giving satisfaction. Mr Spencer makes it quite clear that while these are some of his achievements, there is no job too big or none too small for him to undertake, and also that satisfaction is assured.

TURUA BAKERY. FIRST CLASS BREAD. A good bakery is a valuable asset to any district and a good supply is one of the first essentials in our daily existence. Turua and the surrounding district has been particularly'fortunate in being able to sit down at the table on which is a first class loaf of fresh bread supplied by the firm of Messrs Buckley and Williams, who are in the possession of an up-to-date bakehouse. It contains a 350 loaf oven and there is a dough capacity of 600. Belonging to the plant there is also a cart and waggon and four horses for delivery purposes. The territory supplied by the Turua bakery includes Kerepeehi, Ngatea Road, Orchard East Road, Piako Road, Hauraki Road, Shelly Beach, Kopuarahi and Orongo. With the efficient plant this progressive firm can deliver your bread right to your door. Ring Phone 37 and you will be promptly attended to. GENERAL ENGINEERING. MR BEDFORD’S MODERN PLANT. A typical example of an up-to-jdaie engineering plant and well equipped workshop is that of Mr C. J. Bedford, whose recently erected premises front the Hauraki road. Mr Bedford can efficiently repair motor cars and can expertly overhaul any kind of engine. He is particularly adept at general engineering work. For artesian we<l boring he has the latest and most up-to-date plant on tfhe Hauraki Plains. The bores he has -sunk range from 200 f- to 500 ft in depth; ip fact, one has gone as deep as 560 ft. To ensure that, corrosion will not take place in the pipes, Mr Bedford supplies his own patent lead lining for bores. It is commonly known as “ Bedford’s patent,” and is guaranteed tp stand the test of any natural mineral water. In addition Mr Bedford carries a Full stock of motor accessories and cycle tyres. He makes tanks and repairs milk buckets and pans, and does every class of plumbing work. TURUA BILLIARD ROOMS! tobaccos and cigarettes. There is nothing which the male population of a country town appreciates more than a well conducted

billiard saloon where they can have a quiet evening’s enjoyment after the monotonous routine of. everyday life. Mr Mercer’s saloon, facing tihe Hauraki Road, is one of those commodious and well conducted institutions, and has two first-'class tables. Mr Mercer also carries on a tobacconist and. confectionery business on the premises, and 'has always a full stock of 1 every popular brand of tobacco and cigarettes, wMle cigars are also on sale. A varied assortment of sweets and soft drinks are always in stock. In addition, he does a large trade .in books, and the latest magazines and periodicals. Mr Mercer also caters for the requirements cf the patrons of the various functions held at the Victoria Hall, and for the purpose ihas .a compact and well equipped shop or stall next door to the hall. Needless to say, this stall is well patronised on picture nights and on other occasions when there are functions at the (hall. RELIABLE BUILDING. value of experience. MR A. P. GARDINER’S WORK. Experience and knowledge of one’s trade tells every time, but particularly so in building, and an experienced builder is of untold value to the Community. Mr A. P. Gardiner has had the necessary experience, having had a long connection with his trade. He served '-his time with Mr Robert Holt, a well-known builder, in Napier. Since then he has had experience in both the North and South Islands. M' Gardiner has therefore gained, a wide knowledge throughout the whole of the country. Established in Turua for tlhe past five years, Mr Gardiner has givah every satisfaction in all the work which he has undertaken in the building and contracting line. He has done a large amount, of the local building, and has many fine structures to his credit. While in partnership with another reputable builder of Turua, he erected St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Churdh, Messrs Bagnail Bros’ store at Turua, the Kerepeehi store, the Kerepeehi sdhool, two residences for Messrs Bar.riball Bros on the Kerepeehi Road, and one for Mr H. Hill. While on nis own Mr Gardiner was responsible for Mr. H. Errington’s shop, the factory bach, and the residences of Messrs S. Mercer and A. Jensen. A workshop fully, equipped with modern machinery, situated on the Hauraki Road, opposite the Hauraki Plains dairy factory, is ir; Mr Gardiner’s possession. Here he carries stocks of timber, glass and hardware. He also controls an agency for the Eagle. Star, and British Dominions Insurance Companies, which settles claims direct from Thames.

TURUA’S MEAT SUPPLY. HAURAKI PLAINS BUTCHERY. MR C. SCOTT’S BUSINESS. To meet the requirements of customers with a daily necessity for a long period and give entire satisfaction throughout the whole of th.at time is a record of which any dealer may feel proud. This has been accomplished by Mr C. Scott, of the Hauraki Plains Butchery at Turua. To meat we look to as being absolutely essential and must be included amipng our daily provisions. It is therefore right that there should be in tlhe community a butcher who will supply only the best of meat. Mr C. Scott can certainly claim to have supplied meat of only the best quality, and, he has built up an extensive business by his goods giving every satisfaction. The choice and selection of beasts for the slaughter are carefully made, so that prime px may be depended upon by custonmers. Mr Scott has his own farm, from which the beast; are selected., and his own slaughterhouse where he kills almost daily under the most sanitary conditions. In the shop fihe first thing which is attended to is cleanliness, and the premises are modern and well ventilated. While the quality is good tlhe prices .are also right and are as low as are to'b<e found anywhere, comparing more than favourably with those of other establishments.

An efficient, delivery service has been instituted by Mr Scott over a particularly wide area, wlhich includes Kerepeehi, Kopuarahi and Orongo. Deliveries are made four times a week, and all orders are promptly attended to. MR. ROBERT; McLEAN. OFFICE AT THE WHARF. No more suitable or handy position could be obtained for an office at Turua than where Mr Robert McLean’S is situated. It. xs the first building one notices when coming from the wharf, apd while waiting for launch or steamer there is no time wasted when you wish to give your orders. Mr McLean does a large and extensive business' in rubber goods, of which every description suitable for the country is stocked.- Particular caxe is taken to satisfy the wants of the farmers with rubber milking machine parts .and a good selection is on view. In the country gum boots ane as indispensable to everyone during the wet weather as feathers and web feet are to a duck, and Mr McLean can supply the best value in all sizes. Another branch of Mr McLean’s business is blacksmithing, for which he has expert workmen. He has also a livery stable. Buggies and saddle horses are .for hire, and lhe has a plant for undertaking any carting contracts. The blacksmith’s shop and livery stables are situated on the Hauraki Ro.ad opposite the Hauraki Plains dairy factory. Mr McLean is also agent flor the Nev/ Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd. MATERNITY HOSPITAL An advertisement which appears for the first time in this issue draws attention to the fact that a maternity hospital is one of Turua’s indispensable institutions. Nurse Markham is the matron.