MALICIOUS ACTS.
many fake fire alarms. EPIDEMIC IN AUCKLAND. (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, This Day. Ten false alarms of fire were given in the city last night in two and a-half hours. Tlie Central Brigade, in duty bound, answered every one. The individual responsible showed considerable daring. After the second call the Brigade informed the police, and all constables were instructed to keep a look out. A constable at one corner was amazed to see the Brigade arrive, he having been waiting m hiding in the hope of catching the miscreant. An inspection showed that the glass of the alarm box nearby had been broken. . At three minutes past 10 o clock an alarm was given from a box close to the Town Hall, where many cars and trams were waiting. It is believed that a pad was used to deaden the sound of the breaking glass. On Tuesdav night the Brigade received four false alarms, and the Mount Eden Brigade also received) four this week. This recalled that a few years ago the Devonport Brigade, answering a false alarm, crashed into a post, killing the Deputy Superintendent, maiming a constable,' and injuring three firemen.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 51, Issue 35, 21 November 1930, Page 5
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195MALICIOUS ACTS. Ashburton Guardian, Volume 51, Issue 35, 21 November 1930, Page 5
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