Astonishing Statement.
) [By Telegraph—Tress Association.] Auckland, last night. Mr Kirker, manager of the South British Insurance Company, says the object of the insurance companies in increasing their rates was to arouse public feeiim’and stir up the municipalities to a sense" of their responsibility, which has been effectually done. When the towns are provided with first-class water supplies and thoroughly up-to-date fire brigade equipments and appliances, the insurance rates will be reduced.
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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 161, 19 July 1901, Page 3
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