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Taranaki Daily News, 9 October 1915, Page 3

me few weeks ago (says the AuckStar) Mr. Farquhar Macdonald, ;r, at Pukeroa, Waipipi, offered to Jovcrnmcnt an area of two thouodd acres, all cut up into small 3, and subdivided by fences, at £3 (ore under the valuation of one of eading land agents of the- Auckland nee. Mr. Macdonald did not ask ny purchase money in the event of Government taking over the pro- ', he only requiring interest on the uise price. As the offer was not ited, Mr. Macdonald has since sold ropwty at a higher price, and now (Is to go to London and offer his al and services to the British War rtment. In the event of the sale ; made to the New Zealand Governin the first instance it was Mr lonald's intention to buy an aeroi, costing £2OOO, and also donate I to tho hospital ship fund.

FAMOUS HOSIERY STORE. THE MELBOURNE, LTD. For the better part of a score of years the Melbourne Ltd. has held pride of place for supplying best values in women's stockings. This pre-eminence has not been confined to Taranaki only, but has been established in every province in the Dominion, as numberless testimonials from all parts can testify. Owing to the war, supplies and prices have become disorganised, but we are glad to be able to announce that firm contracts have been placed, ensuring regular shipments for the next eight months. Prices are as follows:—Plain cashmere 1/3 per pair. One-one and fancy ribs 1/li per pair. The foregoing prices will only obtain on the Oetober-November-Decera-ber shipments, prices for subsequent shipments bains 3d pet pair more.