BIG RUSH IN AUCKLAND
AUCKLAND, August 20. The i'un on petol which began aftei the publication of Mr. Attlee 's appeal for a cut in consumption on Tuesday afternoon, continued today. Privatv reserves, stored in many cases in quantities1 far in excess of that allowel by law, are now believed to be ap jiroacliing the size of those hoarded ,n 1941 when wartime rationing was in troduced. At least one motorist is known to have bought 200 gallons from a serviee station today. At least five customers each carried away more than 100 gallons. From another serviee station the biggest purchase was 200 gallons which cost more than £27. The dangerous goods inspeetors are viewing the rusli on petrol with some concern and an examination of private motor garages and other storage places, especially in congested areas where lires Wttuld endanger life and limb, is likely to be carried out in the nea'r future. The city council 's bylaw forbids the storage of more than SA gallons of petrol for private use without a special liccnce. Offenders are iiable to a line of "£100 aml £25 for every day the offencc eontinues.
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Chronicle (Levin), 21 August 1947, Page 5
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