SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Rotorua Morning Post, 31 August 1931, Page 6

SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

'the army stores, christchurch, werethe SUCCESSFUL TENDERERS for the parclnase of the SURPLUS MILITARY STORES recently advertlsed' tlirmagiioisit . ■ Mew Zealamd "by the Defence,, Department. Very special arrangernents Irave now been m&dEe v/itK the Chief Post Office and the New Zealand Express Company, Christchurch, for the sale delivery of all orders entrusled to us. Postage and ' Raii Freight paid by us. ADDRESS- ALL . CORRESPONDENCE TO— STORE AND RETAIL DEPARThlENT, & STRANGE'S BUILDING, CHRISTCHURCH. Proprietors, - Army Stores, t -Box 137, CHRISTCHURCH. PLEASE ADD EXCIIANGE TO ALL CHEQUES. _ The quantity of evary item is tremendously heavy, and consequently thp prices are so low for the highest quality goods that it is in your personal interest to make up your order for all your requirements and post to us without delay. All orders will be exeeuted in rotation. Please do not be anxipus if your order is a little late in Teaching you, as unprecedented business is fully expected. Advice nctice will be forwarded on receipt of your order. •

CHAFF CUTTERS, for small farm, with a lOin pulley wheel attached. These can be worlced with the Tractor or any other machine; Eriglish hand feed. Already packed for shipment. Deliveries anywhere for £5 (Worth £15). LANTERNS, Tent Collapsible, made from heavy block tin, and all folds into strong block tin case. Easily worth 9/6; for 4/6.

MAKLiN TETHERING ROPES. These are easily attached, one to the' other. Three for 1/6. ENGLISH HEMP LEG OR CATTLE ROPES, with iron ring: for 1/3 each. LARGE ENGLISH GREENHIDE STRAPS 'AND BUCKLES, 3it 6in long by 14 ineh wide., for 1/3 (Worth 2/9). TENT PEGS. — Iron shod and iron capped. Indestructable ; for 6d each. GROUND SHET'S for Campers, Trampers. Motorists; also convertable into Waterproof Capes with large collar;'for 7/posted. PICKS. — Full size, double-ended, w'th pick handle, for 3/- complete. GARDENING PICK AND MOE COIVZBINED, strongly recommended for Miners, Prospectors. SoJid wrought .steel, for 1/- ea. with handle. I SHCVELS. — -Brades English, highly I recornmend for Ditching, Draining and all classes of gardening work, for 3/- delivered. SHOVELS.- — Parks No. 3. Round mouth, highest grade made, for 3/6. SPADES. — English, for posthole and heavy work. Solid steel, for 3/6. EKGLISH LEATHER HORSE FvSUZZLES, with head strap, or suitr.ble for any class of animal, for 2/6. ENGLISH LEATHER SAW CASES, for 26:^ hand or rip, with gusset flap, strap and buckle. For 4/- ( Worth 9/6.) WHITE HEAVY CANVAS ICITS, for Campers, ?/Iotorists, Picniekers, eic., only 1600. so don't mis&s the-m, for 3/- each. ENGLISH CLOTHES BRUSHES, pure hair, for 9d each ; worth 3/- each. BAGGING NEEDLES, 5:n and 61n. 6 for 8cl. SCREW.DRIVERS, 12in overall, for 3 /-.... English. TACKLE BLOCKS, donble, 5in wheel worth 20/-, for 10/TACKLE BI.OCKS, snatch, 5in wheel. worth 20/-, for 10/ROP.E HEMP, marlin, 3in diametcr 30 feet for 1/-. SPUNYARN FLAX, 2-strand, 8!b balls for "2/ 11 ball. MEGAPHNES, alway^ wanted, foz 2/- each. COMPASSES, magnehic, the same as used on the battlefields, for trampers, etc. Worth 12/6 ea.. for3/G each. MEASURING tAPES, in solid leather case. English, 100 feet Worth 32/6, for 16/DUBBIN, for boots, etc. Makes ali leather waterproof, as used in the Army. Two tins for 1/-. KINGES, brass, 21in, for 9d pair. HORSESHOE NAILS, in 161b tins. rssorted sizes, 5 to 8, for 7/ t:n of 161b. HORSE SHOES, pony and hack s'zes 3 and 4. A set of four foi 1/6. HEAVY PIOR5E SHOES, 6:'i and Tin for 1/9 set of 4. SPRING BALANCES, Salters, with large brass eioek face, welgl ICO'b., for 17/-. IIANDCUFFS, pollee pattern. A lo' of amusement can be had w.tl these. Woith 10/6 i'or 3/6 pa-ir EUTCHERS' STEELYARDS, 561b, for 6/6. (Worth 20/-). HAMPERS, made from strong wiekei or cane. Heavily canvassed, lined throughout, with strong double sliding bar lock and key, for 15/- cach. StrongJy recommended for motor'sts. PORTABLE STCVES. This is a wcnuerful line. Double oven firo in eentvc, with roast t'ns, pots, etc., for faims, . cottages. seoside residences they are ideal. For 37/6 each. Easily worth 75/-. MOSQUITO NETS. Yards and yards of heavy English mosquito netting in each, and can be used for meat, etc., for £>/- each. AMUBULANCE STRETCHERS, all complete with pillow, etc. Can be used i nany emergency. Legs can easily be attached if needed. For 30/-. JACKS, lifting, very strong, for motor cars, waggons, drays, ctumps, etq. "Worth 22/6, for 8/6 each. . . SWINGLETREES, strong, iron bark, encased in heavy steel linings, liooks, etc., for 8/3. STRONG KHAKI DRILL, 1/6 yard. FIRST'-AID OUTFITS, comprising lodine, Bandages, Gauge, Sling. Three paclcages for 1 /-. HAMMERS, sledge, 71b., doublefaced, with 33in handle, for 4/9 complete, EARTH "RAMMERS, handled. The proper article for post holes, etc. for 3/- each. A COMPLETE SET OF HARNESS, ineluding heavy English breast collar, breeching traces, neckpiece, neck and collar pdd straps, neckpiece tug; the lot for 55/-; woi-th £7 10s. For spring cart or heavy farm work.

BREAST COLLARS, English, wonderful value, a lifetime wear in every collar and breeching. Bs east Collars, new, 27/6; worth 70/-. Breast Collars, used, 20/-; perfect order. * Breechings, new, 27/6; worth 70/-. Breechings, used, 20/-; perfect order. All above have front and rear • supporting straps. BELLY BANDS, new, 5/6. Used, 3/6. BREAST HARNESS, light, new, English, comprising light breast collar v/ith supporting straps, front and rear, one parir traces and two trace tugs; the. lot for 17/6. TRACES, flexible steel wire rope, English, leather lined. These are practically everlasting and very neat; for 10/- pair. 3ITS,. horse, Portsmouth reversible, for draughts, etc., for 2/- each. (Worth 8/6). RIFLE OR GUN CASES, made from heavy solid leather; highly recommended as a gun or rifle case for 6/- each. rHOUSANDS OF PIECES OF ENGLISH LEATHER, suitable for shoe repairing, pump washers, hamess repairing, cow and horse COVers, for 6d a pieca.... All brand new. HEAVY ENGLISH HEAD COLLARS OR HALTERS, for stallions, draughts, bulls, etc. Worth 18/6; for 8/-. FELT SADDLE PANNELS, for military saddles. For S/- pajr. 3TIRRUPS, steel, fof 1/6 pair. (Worth 5/6). WALLETS, square, heavy English leather with straps for attaehing* to saddle, New, 5/- pr; Used 4/-pair. WALLETS, -flat pattern, made from beautiful English ledther, for carrylng mail, tools, etc. Each pah* has two straps. New, 6/6 per pr (worth 12/6) ; Used, 5/per pr. (worth 10/-). GLOVES, for working barbed wire fences, stone work, or for freezing wroks. highly recommended. for 3/9 pair. HAVERSACKS, brand new, with shoulddt straps. Absolutely waterproof. for 2/3. HAVERSACKS, gised, but in perfect order, for 1/9, STRAPS, English leather, with huckles, 34in, three for 2/-. Worth double.

SpoULDER PACKS, lr-ge strong. wa erproof canvas. These packs hold a tremendous lot of goods. complete with shoulder strap and adiustahle, for 4/6. LUNCH TINS, for campers, motorists, etc. Can be used as frypans, heavy make,, for 1 /-. LUNCH TINS, oval shape, strong and durable. Tdeal for lu.nches, motorists, farmers, etc. for 1 /-.... POUCHES. ammunition, 40 rounds, ideal for fish*ng gear, for 1 /-. POUCHES, riflle magazine, for 1 /-. BUCKF.TS, water, made from strong heavy waterproof green canvas. These are absolute boon about the farm, and strongly recommended for camners, nicnickmg. motoring, etc., for 2/11. Will last a lifetime. HOOKS. Bill, made from solid wrt. steel.- hand forged. with sWong wooden handle with blade rivet!;ed right through; also suitable ac rrmat choppers for 2/9 (worth 6/6). PADS, Surc'ngle Leather, brand new, snlendid for sore shoulders, etc., for 66 each. CAPS, KNEE, whh leg straps. Ideal for many classes of work, for 9.1 each. V/orth 2/6. HANDLE S, PICK, full size, oval eye. 3/- (worth 2/-). EAGS, stvong canvas. A wonderful Ime as a tool or pack bag. Splendid for any class of work. For 1/6 each. , RIDING BREECHES. These are m'cely made, very superior dark brovvn khaki drill, of lasting aual.'ty. Each pair breeches has iive pockets and are for ladies, men... and youths. All sizes. State- waist size required; post fi*ee 15/-. MILITARY RIDING SADDLES. Complete with felt pannels, bridle, rein and bit, stirrup leathers and irons, and girth. The lot deJvm-ed free for 55/-. SHEATH ICMIVES, heavily brass mounted throughout, with solid brass cap on end of handle. Damascus steel blades; in leather pouch for 3/6. PUTT1ES, real military puttees, for 4/6 pair; posted. BIT STEAPS, English, 6d each. HOME STRAPS, English, 2/6 pair. PACK STRAPS, 6ft 9in, very strong. 14in wide, for 3/-. MAIL BITS, best make, sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Three for 1/-. CLEVELAND WOQD- DRlLLS, square shank ; morse pattern, for boring iron bark, manuka, hickory, etc. Sizes, 4 , 3-8, 7-16, h, for 2/- (each worth 3/-, to 3/9) ; 5-8, 2, 7-8, li n, for 2/6 (worth 4/6 to 5/6 each. HEAVY HAND DRILLS, double geared. These drills will stand the hardest work. Worth 13/6, f 01*8/6. KHAKI DRILL TROUSERS, for men and youths, brand new, front and hip pockets. Sizes, 3, 4, 5, 6r 7, 8, and 9, for 6/- pair. posted. , STRAPS, English leather, 5ft 6in long, with strong buckle, for 1 /6 each. •

A FARMER'S PARCEL. THUS HUGE BARGAIN LOT FOR £6 6s. Delivered Free, aay part of the Dominion, through N. Z. Express Company. 3 Double-ended Picks and Handles. 3 Pair Barbed Wire Gloves. 2 Grand Sheets, convertable into capes, pure rubber. 2 Draining or Trenching Shovels. 2 Parks' Round-mouth Shovels. 2 Garden Spades, English , solid steel. 1 Magnetic Compass, worth 10/-. 14 lb Horseshoe Nails, assorted. 3 Sets Hack 01* Pony Shoes. 1 Mosquito Net, with hoop. 1 Swingletree. 3 Brand New; Haversacks. 3 Strong Canvas Water Buckets. 6 34in Straps and Buclcles. 3 Lunch Tins. 3 Solid Leather Ammunition, or fishing pouches. 2 Strong block tin Candle Lanterns. Each lantern packs into block tin case. 6 Horse or Tethering Ropes. 1 White Canvas Bag, very serviceable. 2 Pure Hair Clothes Brushes. 6 Tins Waterproof Dubbin. 6 First-aid Outfits. 1 Pair Wallets and Straps. Above Parcel delivered. free for £6 6s' anywhere. This list is specially compiled to give everybody a last opportunity to purchase Government Military Surplus Stores and in times of extreme depression, this is an opporunity that may never occur again— to purchase goods at about a quafter of their real value. Post your order to ARMY STORES, Box 137, ' CHRISTCHURCH. EVERY ITEM DELIVERED FREE. The Variety of Hardware and Saddlery is enormous, whilst the quantities are extremely large, and all useful and serviceable goods, to be sold at about one-quarter of their real value. The whole of the business is being handled from — STRANGE'S BUILDING, P.O. BOX 137, CHRISTCHURCH.