On March 31 there were 324,753 motor vehicles registered in New South Wales, 112 or .03 per cent, less than on March 31 last year. Drivers and riders licensed numbered 471,388, an increase in 12,months' of 4.7 per cent. Increasing by‘ £3OOO yesterday, the J>ord Mayor's lied Cross Fund passed the £1.400,000 mark last night.—British/ Official Wireless. Quito a steady demand always ovists for a “between-weight” material —something not too bulky to be worn under a coat." The new embroidered “Imawul” has just these properties. It is crease-resisting, in an angora finish, and depicts fashionright shades such as airforce blue, teal, artichoke, autumn rust, and Mexican I’osq. And here’s a great point, -you can wash it. 36-inch, 7s 6d yd. Collinson and Cunninghauic, Ltd.— Advt.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 135, 8 May 1940, Page 5
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