Duty First-Questions Later
3 After the "all dear" of Kaitaia's i blackout those in control decided to - stage a sound-carving test using L only the fire bell. The test was pre--5 ceded by an explanation over the 1 loudspeaker, but, unfortunately, the - bell carried further than the voice. - As a result, in a very short time, 1 three breathless firemen arrived at - the fire station ready for a duty that j did not exist.
Prisoners in Germany In a letter from a New Zealand prisoner of war in Germany it is stated that the prisoners had almost completed one large house and had another three to build. The writer hoped that he would have an inside job for the winter, as he was dreading a winter Avithout singlets socks or Avarm clothing. In Avinter they would be Avorking one hour less ;> day, starting at 7 instead of fi o'clock. Rising time Avas 4 o'clock.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 28, 13 March 1942, Page 5
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154Duty First-Questions Later Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 28, 13 March 1942, Page 5
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