LIFE-SAVING AT SEA.
NEW REGULATIONS
WIRELESS APPARATUS FOR COASTALS.
(Per Press Association.)
Wellington, January 17
The Minister of Marine (Hon. F. M. B. Fisher) notified the manager of the Union Steam Ship Company that there will shortly he pnt into operation in New Zealand regulations making it compulsory for passenger ships to carry wireless apparatus. The Minister suggested the advisability of placing the apparatus on the Wahine before leaving Home. The Maori would also require to he equipped. He said he was satisfied as the result of travelling during the holiday season that no adequate provision for lifesaving appliances is made on the coastal boats for the number of passengers being carried.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 16, 17 January 1913, Page 5
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112LIFE-SAVING AT SEA. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 16, 17 January 1913, Page 5
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