Army Surplus Stores

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 78, 23 November 1931, Page 2

Army Surplus Stores

ATTENTION PLEASE ; s " * »■ The Army Store announce many rieW and attractive lines at great money saving price?. Please read every line of this price Hst. T-he.Jmmense bargains, wiH/.apd should appeal to all. It is imperative to buy' tbe world's best goods at the lowest possible prices, and many lines are so suitable for Christmas-Gifts and for every--day use. Last season we soid over seven, thousand feet of garden water hose. We have .ten thousa'nd feet nOw td selly of the same good quality. Mail your order to THE MANA.GER, ARMY STORES, BOX 137, CHRISTCHURCH. STORE AND SHOP: HIGH AND LICHFIELD STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH, "WE TAY THE rFR£lGHT. ' PLEASE PRINT YOtJR KTAME "AND ADDRESS WHEN ORDERING.

MILITARY HATS, we are handlifig some thousancls of these. . .They are made from- Wool or Fur Felt, and as' a hat for hard and lasting- wear, these are unbeatable, for the Farm, Workshop, Holiclaying, and for every. fiay wear, these are highly recommended, and can h" had in every possible sizp, from 5 to Si', and in all intermediate sizes, post free Tor 2/11. HEAVY CANVAS KIT BAGS, 33in high, . l>y 1ft. Gin. eire., with Brass Eyelets. This is the ordinary Military Service Kit Bag,. for holding blankets and gear. Used, but in perfect condition. 12'Ml at 5/- each. . REAL MILITARY GOVT.BELL TENTS. These have just been released by the Pefenee Department, and they are in perfoet condition, although they have been used. Each tent is in a strong canvas Kit Bag, and is complete with pole, ropes, etc. Worth £12/10/-, for £3 delivered. They are 13 . te'ef dia, DUCK TENTS, extra strong material. Brand new. I Tent— ">8 x 10 .10x12 12x14 55/- 70/- 90/- | Fly— 10 x 12 12 x 14 14 x 16 16 x 18 | 28/- 38/- 49/- 58/MEN'S AND YOUTHS' KHAKJ DENIM JACKETSr for Hard Wear. These cannot be be'ateh.' Sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, for 7/6 posted,. ALL -WOOL NAVY BLUE MILITARY JACKETS. Fresh stoeks to hand-from Trehtliam. Men, these are wonderful for fhard wear, .these .can be had in size$ 3, 4, 5 and 6, for 9/- each. Give chest measurements. ALL WOOL fsJAVY BLUE TUNICS, for boys from 12 to- 16- years, and youths to 18 years. Also suitable for men, and have collars and top pockets, all one price, 6/- each. Please sthte chest m'vusurement when ordering. BOYS,' AND YOUTHS' PURE WOOL NAVY BLUE' SHORTS, for' boys 12 ;to 17 i-ears. For 4/- pair; worth 10/-. State size required. KHAKl DRILL TROUSERS. These are made from the best Govt. Drill obtaihable. Thousands and thousands

ai.eaay nave neen soid. in all sizes, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, .8 and 9 for 6/6 post free. RIDING BREECHES. These are nicely made, very Superior Khaki , Drill . of lasting quality. Each pair breeches has, five pockets and are for Ladies, Merl and Youths. All sizes. State waist size required. Post Free 15/-. Waist measurements, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 36s -38, 39,. and 40 inches. . OIL JsKlN'COATS, nice medium weight. These coats are honestly worth 55/- to 65/-', an all-weather coat, for Walking, Riding, Driving, and for walking amcijigst sheep. Well lined with waterproof Egyptian cotton material, elastic cuffs, and two large pockets, clasp fastening inside, patent fastening outside;' Has leg straps, splendid large capp,. large collar. Post free for 30/-. GOVTf, DRILL for 1/6 yard. PUTTIEES, genuine Military, all wool, for f4/ - pa'rr. Big 'bargain. MEM'S AND YOUTHS' REAL MILITARY LEATHER WAIST BELTS, w-th clasp. Worth 5/6, for 2/-. FARF?1ERS' BLACKSM ITHS' TONGS,loug jaw, 24in., worth 8/6, for 5/6. BLACKSM ITHS' AN VI L CUTTERS, with square shank, to fit into anvil, solid stcel, for 4/6. FARMERS' HAMMERS, with shoeing cl iw'and head, equal to Cheneys, No. 7. Rkeltons, English make, worth 5/6, for 3 9. SETS,, STEEL WRENCH ES, 5 in set, double encled, oxydised steel, 5-16, 3-8, 7-16, 1, 9-16, 5-8, S, 7-S„ and lin. Worth 5/6, for 3/6 set. HEDGE SHEARS, 9in blade, English, solid steel blades, worth 8/6, for 5/6 pair. 10,000" FEET HIGHEST GRADE GOODYEAJR INDIA RUBBER, HEAVILY RIBBED GARDEN HOSE, lin. diam. Money could not buy better hose. Can l>e had in any quantity. It is done up in 300 foot coils, price 6d. ft. post debvered. BAMDAGES, absorhent. Each bandage is 18 ft. long, size 2, 21, 3iri., for. 2£d, 3cl, 4d each. LARGE SAFETY PINS, stainless, 1 doz. ■ on card, for 4d. Mf-DIUM SAFETY PJNS, staipless, ldoz.on card, for 3d. AESORTED SAFETY PINS, stainless, 1 uuz, "on card, for 3d. 7! NC » OI NTM ENT, for 3d. tin. DAIRY SCRUBS, large size, double endeu, worth 2/9, for 1/9. HAIR, BROOMS, Red Backs, worth 4/6, for 8/-. MOTTLED XYLONITE DRESSING COMEiS, to mateh Toilet sets, in Pink, Green, Blue and Cream. These combs are isold from 2/6 to 3/6. 2000 to be soid-. for 1/6 each. Less than landed eost.;; SPRING BALANCES, to weigh 501b., with hook, worth 2/6, for 1/9. 100 D^>Z. SAU.CE BOTTLES, 7in, overall, for lOd. each. SPONtGE SANDWICH TINS, 8in. diam., lin. -deep, worth 7d each. 2 for 8d. ROUNP CAKE TIN.S, 5, 51,,. 6Hil. Sets of #■ for 1/4. ROUlSfD CAKE TINS, 6, 7, 8in. Set of 3 for 2/3. MEN'% SUPERIOR CIUALITY BATHING SUITS, 2-prece Skirted, Navy Blue, with Red Facings. Sizes: 36, 38, 40, 42irc., worth 5/9, for 3/9 posted. BOYSl AND. YOUTHS' SUPERIOR QUALITY BATHING SUITS, 2-piece Skirted, Navy Blue with Red Facings. Sizes: 26, 28, 30, 32, - 34in,,- worlh 4/6, for 2/8. MEN'S MERCERISED ATHLETIC UNDER VESTS, -this is a most beautiful Jine, and for Summer wear there is really nothing better. Sleeyeless, with V neck, worth 5/6, for 2/6. 5000 only. 500 "CROCOD1LE LEATHER CASES AFtERNOON TEASPOONS, heautiful electroplated, Sheffield make, worth 9/6, for 4/9 case. Ideal Xmas gift. 700 doz. sheffield tea, dessert, soup and tablespoons and forks, all high grade nickel-silver, Stainless. To be soid a.t half -price. . A real Ohristmas ; batgain. STAINLESS TEASPOONS, worth 4/6 \ doz,,- for 2/9 J do?. — STAINLESS DESS.ERTSPOONS, worth 7/6 i doz., for 5/- % doz. - . . STAirjJLESS SOUP SROONS, worth 8/6 5 doz., -for 6/6 1 doz. • STAINLESS TABLESPOONS, worth 10/6 l doz., for 6/6 l doz. . STAINLESS DESSERT FORKS, worth 7/6 l doz., for 5/- 5 doz, STAINLESS TABLE FORKS, worth 10/6 1 doz., for 6/6 l doz. SHEFFIELD STAINLESS DESSERT AND TABLE KN I VES, Mirror Finish, Ivorine Handles, heautiful quality, and finish throughout. DESSERT KNIVES, worth 15/- l doz., for 10/- J doz. ; TABLE KNIVES, worth 16/- l doz., for 11/- 1 doz. COLD CHISELS, English, solid steel thrdlighout, heavy make sizes, 6in., for 10d.; 7in. for- 1/-; Siq. for 1/6; 9in for 2/3._ 3000 WATCHES, believed to he the higgesLstock in Canterbury,; in five kinds, and- all bi'and neW stock. . NO. ,1 GENTS WRISTLET WATCH, Jewelled with expanding, wide Leather Wrist Strap, watch as-engine turned bacl/, niinute hand...Luminous dial, and Burwinous hands. Soid anywhere at 30/-,; 750 to go for ,15/-. each. Don't niiss* one. NO.. 2 RAILWAY LEVER, specially examihed timekeeper,.. sqrew, face, and screw back, water and dust proof. This , is a Farmer's and Meehmio's watci , I and,' ^ also splendid, for : MotorlstS.; IS meaSures 2|in. diam., and hhs iarge | miiiute hand .. No better of more; ac-j j curate watch ■ coftld possihly be made ' for Yhe money. The retail price is 30/-| t 750'lo go at 15/- each. j NO. -S AMERICAN LBVER ROCKEf . W^fCH, With Mihute jHand; Duminou^ Dial; and Buminqus h'apds, Made by | the^-lngram Watcji; Goy.,' a re.al .good I serviceable every-day watch for good | and hard wear, worth 12/6 to 15/-, for 8/6. [

NO. 4 INGRAHAM POCKET WATCH, with Compass, and with unhreakahle glass, not Luminous, hut has minute hand, thoroughly test'ed, and inspected, j and each watch is aceompanied .hy a written. guarantee. .Retail prfce 25/-. ! 750 for 12/-. Less than half price. NO. 5 INGRAHAM POCKET WATCH, with unbreakable glass, With compass, minute hand, luminous dial and luminous hands., Beautiful nickel case, thoroughly tested, every watch aceompanied by written guarantee. A watch you will he proud of, and a delightful serviceable gift. Worth anywhere from 30/- to 35/-, for 15/-, and money back if not more than satisfied .with any of the above watches. There are 750 of these also. COTTON WOOL, in handy packets, for 4d. Large size, 6d pkt. GRASS SHEARS, all Steel Blades, 13£in., worth 3/6 pair, for 2/-. "Very superior quality. , • MILITARY RIDING SADDLES, the Saddles are used, but in perfect condition, whilst the parts . are . all brand new. Bridle, Rein, Bitp, and Stirrup Leathers, . and Irons, f or 70/-, delivered. 1 TON OF ENGLISH 3in. CIRC MANILLA .ROPE,, average weight of, coils 70 to 801bs., for 9d Ib. 3in. circ. equals, lin. djain. ,and can be had in any quantity from a pound to a ton. 9d lb. delivered. STRONG ENGLISH CASH BOXES, i2ins., with three compartments and divisions for packets envelopes, etc. Strong lever- lock, and brass' holted through handle. Worth 18/6 to 21/-, for 12/6. SKINNING KNIVES, Wilson's famous Sheffield make, as used in most freezing works. Size 61ins. blade. Worth 3/11 to 4/6, for 2/9.FRENCH COOKS' POULTRY KNIFE, 8in. hlade, strongly'- recommended as a Ladies' Carving Knife. Also an ideal lyead knife,- for 2/-. FRENCH COOKS'' KNIVES, the only • Carving Knife worth using. lOin. blade.

Woi'th 5/6,- for 3/6. . ' • HAM OR BACON KNIFE, 121in. blade. Ebony handle, well rivetted through hlade, worth 5/6, for 2/6. Farmers, don't miss one. BONING OR FISH KNIFE, Swedish Steel, curved hlade with 'a .saw haek. A boon in every home, easily worth 3/6, for 1/9. SHEFFIELD CARVING KNIVES AND FORKS, full-size, beautiful steel blade, with pure Xylonite handles. If these were in a case, they would .he worth 22/6. The pair post free for 6/-. TABLE OR FARMERS' STEELS, lPin. blade, worth 5/6, for 3/6. ZIG ZAG TISSU'E PAPERS, the genuine Zig Zag, 9 books for 1/-. HAVERSACKS, used, but in perfect condition, for 1/6 each. HAVERSACKS, ..brand new, with shoulder strap and adjustable, for 2/-. For trampers, motorists and holidaymaking. SHOULDER PACKS, 'large, strong, waterproof canvas. .These paclts hold a tremendous lot of goods, complete

i with shoulder Strap and adjustable, for 4/6. Ideal for trampers, etc. BAGS, strong canvas. A wonderful line as a tool or pack hag. Splendid for any class of work. 1/6 each. HE/iVY CANVAS KITS, for Campers, Motorists, Picniclcers, etc. Only 1660, so don't miss tliem, for 2/6 each, These hold an enormous lot of goods. HEMP CATTLE OR LEG ROPES, English- with spring hook attached, worth 3/-, for- 1/6. MARLIN TETHERING ROPES. These are eas'ly attached, one to the otlier. Three for 1/6. • . ENGLISH HEMP LEG OR CATTLE ROPES, with iron ring, for 1/3 each. 40* FATHOM |i*n. CIRC. MARLIN ROPE, recommended for boating, yachting, fishermen, etc,, and handy about the farm. 40 fathoms for 3/-.-GROUND SHEETS, for Campers, Trampers, Motmqsts, etc., also convertible into WMer proof Capes with enffar, for 7/- posted. BUCKETS, water, made . from strong, heavy waterproof green canvas. These are an absolute boon about the farm, and strongly recommended for carnper, pieniclter, motorist, etc., for 2/11. Will last a fifetime. HANDCUFFS. Boys, he"s is a line for you. Real police pattera. Lot of fun, worth 12/6, for 3/9 pair, D1XIE LUNCH TINS, with comhination frypan, made from block tin, lasts a lifetime. Also an absolute boon to motorists, campers, etc., for 1/-. LANTERNS, Tent, Collapsible made from heavy block tin, and all folds into strong block tin case. Worth 9/6, for 4/6. ..Have one -for the holidays. F! RST A! D OUTFITS, comprt'drg Iodine, Bandages. Oauze, Sling. Three packages for '1 /-. GLOVES, for working harhed wire fences, • ■ stone work, or- for freezing works. Hichly recommended, for 3/9 pair. SHEATH ..KNIVES, heavilv brass mounted and brass rivetted t)u*ough handle, brass capped, in leather sheath, for 3/6. MOSQUiTO NETS. Yards and yai'ds of heavy English . . Mosquito netting in each, and can he used for meat, etc., for 9/- each. RIFLE SLIJ4GS, new real military 1/- oach. A COTPLETE SET OF HARNESS, inchidirg heavy English Breast Collar, Breechi'ng traces, neckpiece, neck and collar pad straps, neckpiece tug. For spring cart or heavy farm work, Worth £7/10/-, for 55./-, BREAST HARNESS, light, new English, . comprising. Light Breast Collaj", with supporting straps, front and rear, one nair Traces and two Trace Tugs, the lot for 17/6. TRACES, flexible steel, wire rope. English, leather lined. These are practically everlastin.g, and very nest, for . 11/- pair.' ENGLISH SPRING CA"RT BR^ECHI.NGS. . You have only to -see these to appreciate them, all complete with Rings, Hooks and Supporting- Straps. Every particle was made in England. from,. hest English leather. ' Brand new, impossible for anything better to be made. All hand sewn. Worth 70/-, and; the new price is 25/-. ENGLISH BREAST GOLLARS AND SUPRORTING STRAPS. -Ali hand sewn, . and made from -English - leather. Kew price 25/-, -used 20-. DRIVING REINS, for 15/- pair. BRiDLE. REINS, for. 7/- pair. STIRRUP LEATHERS. The best, for 6/6- pair. ' . HAME. STRAPS, English, 1/- each. BIT' 'STRAPS, English, 6d. each. . PACK* STRAPS, 5ft. 9;n.f- Very strong, l§in. wide,-. for 2/6. Splendid for the holidays. * . ENGLISH GREENHIDE STPAPS AND BUCKLES, 3ft. 6in.. long. hy l?iin; wide, for .-1/3, worth 2/9., • ENGLISH LEATHER STRAPS AND BUCKLES,' 5ft. long,. for '1/6. • BRIDLE, BIT AND REINS, complete for -16/-. STIRRUP IRONS, splendid Military quality, w.orth 6/6" pair; for/ 2 /- pair. 3 BRAND NEW F.NGLISH STRAPS AND BUCKLES, 22in., fir 1/-. 4 ENGLISH LEATHER DOG - COLLARS, 19in. long, with strong buckle, for 1/-. SOLID ENGLISH LEATHER HORSE MUZZLES,.wifh large head straps, for 2/-. HORSE BITS, real Military, for 2/- each. ENGLISH LEATHER HALTERS, a new | line in .*fQr- D^aughts, Bulls, Stallions, and all heavy animals. Wonderful value, ,11/- each. HORSE PADS, for sore shoulders, leather or canvas, filled-with horse hair, for 6d each. SOLID LEATHER MONEY BAGS, with l|in. gusset, size 61 x 51 with Flap and Catch and Belt Fastenings. Ideal for Fishermen, and for ..Mechapicsi Small Tools or Motor CyclistsV Easily worth 4/6, for 1/-.

WALLETS, flat pattern, and made from beautiful English leather, for earrying mail, tools, etc. Each pair has 2 Straps. , Used, 5/- pair. Worth 12/6. WALLETS, square, heavy English '■•leather, with straps for attaching to Saddle. N?w 5/k pair. Used. 4/- pair. FOR 5/- WE WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH A PARCEL. OF ENGLISH .STRAPS, assorted sizes,- pieces ojf rep.air leather, *nd some very us'eful comhination straps and huckles. All very useful for general repair- worlc on the farm. LEGGINGS, made from best- English grained leather, lace-up -pattern, strongly hound leather on tops, nickelplated huckles, made for the Government in dark brown. When ordering, give size of calf. Sizes, 125, 13, 13S, 14, 14a', 15. Knee height. Worth 18/6 per pair, for 9/- pair. BULL RINGS, all solid copper, 3in x 3£in., for "1/6 each. BILL HOOKS, made from solid wrought - . steel,. .hand forged, , with strong, wo.oden handle, with blade rivetted right through; also suitable as a meat chopper, for 2/9. Worth, 6/6. SHOVELS,- for post hole digging, also strong and. light for ladies' use, for 3/-. ROUND-MOUT'R SHOVELS, No. 3 or 4, DOUBLE'ENDED >f?!CKS, diamond and Farkes or Brades, new for 4/- each. chisel point,: complete with handle, for 3/" Mail Your Order To-day to , "THE MANAGER, BOX -137^ 'CHRISTCHURCH. We p'ay the freight and deiiver your goods either through the New Zealand Express Coy., or through the Post Office.