AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 251, 1 April 1915, Page 7

AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM.

NEW SYSTEM FOR HAWERA. The Hawera Fire Board for many months lias been considering the advisableness 'of the installation of automatic electric street fire alarms in the borough, connecting with the Central Fire Brigade in High Street. Various systems have been discussed, and after a good deal of thoughtful consideration, the Board decided to give the system in force in Taihape a trial. It sent the superintendent and two other gentlemen to Taihape, who reported favorably upon it. A few weeks ago one circuit, with four boxes—one near St. Mary's schoolroom, one in Cameron street, uie near the Hospital, and one. near Byrnes' factory—was completed, and lias received a thorough trial by the superintendent, who reported to the Board on Monday that it was quite successful, and recommended the Board to complete the system. During the afternoon a. test of the circuit- was made in the presence of the members of the Board, who were more tha n satisfied. After a short discussion it was unanimously decided to complete the system tliooiiglmut the town, the work to be under the direction of tl:-'-superintendent. The New Plymouth members wee very pleased with the test, and said Xew T'lvmouth would watch the system luv.n-lr.--Star.