FIRE BRIGADES CONFERENCE
.;,..,. *- By Teie'erapli—Press Association. Invercargill, March 4. ; '•■ The Pire Brigades' Conference carried a motion-in favour of representation on all committees connected with fire prevention, and the right to voto on the same. It -was resolved to approach tho Government for a subsidy from all Departments for services rendered in the protection of their properties. A telegram from the Hon. G. W. Russell (Minister of Internal Affaire) stated that, , owing to tho war, it had been impossible to bring down legislation dealing with brigades, but he hoped during the coming session .to legislate in the interest of the brigades, which were doing such valuable work. The executivo was instructed to report to next conference on tho advisableness , of a standard uniform for the Dominion. Gold stars for 25 years' service' were presented to ten men.
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 137, 5 March 1919, Page 6
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136FIRE BRIGADES CONFERENCE Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 137, 5 March 1919, Page 6
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