Familiar Unknown

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 186, 15 July 1940, Page 5

Familiar Unknown

Dicl you know that New Zealand's death rate, 8.9 per thousand population, is the seeond lowest in the world?

5. Detail men to pull pole fuses on all installations in affected areas as precautions against accident and fire, and in readiness of livening up of system. 6. When all clear a,nd main line and substation repairs effected, have power switched on. 7. In case of shortage of material, list requirements, and procure through committee of supply. 8. Detail contractor's staff to cover Borough and effect repairs to private installations —Same to report, Borough staff to replace pole fuse and test. Transport. 1. Contact County Council, P.W.D Garages, for vehicles required with drivers. . ] 2. Provide vehicles at request of other committees. Fire. 1. Fire Brigade Superintendent ( to work in close collaboration with j Controller in dealing with fires in ( accordance with importance, demol- ( ishing unsafe buildings, etc. j Law and Order. 1 1. Confer .with senior Police Offi- ] cer and arrange for maintenance of •, law and order and for protection > of property from theft, vandalism, etc. Note.—-Unless otherwise advised Controller and Principal Officers to attend meeting at Borough Chambers at 8 a,m. each morning during emergency.