DANGEROUS SURF BEACHES.
NEED FOR PATROLS SOCIETY ASKS FOR SUBSIDY. (By Telpjrrnph. — S;n-<-i:il to "Si.nr."i NEW PLYMOUTH, Friday. At the annual conference of ;!ie deleprates of the -Koyal Life Saving Societv held here to-day the most important remit considered wa f that relating to beach patrol 011 dangerous surf beaches. tl:e snj^re-t ion ln-iiijr made that a 'jram should he asked to subsidise local bodies iti order to |>ay for such services. I; wa» pointed out that the matter was beinir taken up chielly in the interest of visitors and lirtiiday-makers who arc not acquainted with t lie dangers of surf heaehes. It was finally decided to approach the Government for financial assistance towards tin cost of paid officials to patrol dangerous lieaeaos! and that patrols he under the control of municipal authorities. Discussion ensued with reference to the "four-men"' surf reel. Mr. Champ pointed out that it was not at all popular with surf men. I hey preferred a straight-out alarm event for the "fournien substituted, v\ith t.io drv run-out, eliminated, but with time to he taken into consideration. The matter was referred to the council.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 42, 19 February 1927, Page 10
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187DANGEROUS SURF BEACHES. Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 42, 19 February 1927, Page 10
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