FOR RIVER RESCUES.
BOX-LINES AT HAMILTON. (from Our Own Correspondent.) HAMILTON, Friday. To protect bathers using the Waikato River during the holidays, box-lines have been provided by the Hamilton Lifesaving Club. Lines have been placed at the motorists' camp and the rowing club's pavilion, and near other popular bathing areas. The lines are contained in boxes set in a prominent position on posts, and full instructions are given for their use. A bell to be rung when an accident occurs ; is also provided on the box. The bells are connected with the telephones of the houses above tho bank, and owners have been asked to ratify the police when the bell is heard.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 1, 2 January 1937, Page 6
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113FOR RIVER RESCUES. Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 1, 2 January 1937, Page 6
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