THOSE TRAM LINES
(To the Editor.)
Sir,—The danger to which life and limb is exposed in consequence of the tram lines being distributed too near the footpath was amply demonstrated yesterday morning. Whilst proceeding to his office very early in order to transact some urgent and pressing business a well known, high Government official fell in with a mild cyclonic storm, which deprived him of hat, umbrella and equilibrium, and then threw him on to the rails, from which he extricated himself after having been pinned down for some time. Fortunately, no bones were broken, and beyond some severe bruises and a "shaking up" he was enabled to proceed. Seeing that he cannot claim damages to replace top hat and umbrella and doctor's expenses, it is only reasonable to suppose that the Tramway Company, realising that "prevention is better than cure," will keep the rails further from pedestrian traffic—-I am, etc.
CONSTANT READER
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 113, 14 May 1902, Page 2
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