SALVAGE OF TUG.
£146 CHARGE FOR PUMPING.
FIRE BOARD'S ACCOUNT.
The nss of the Auckland Fire Brigade's pumping engine during salvaging operations associated with the sinking of ths tug To Awhina will cost the Auckland Harbour Board £148 4/.
Tils figure was decided upon at the annual meeting of the Fire Board this morning, when it was reported that the machine was in use for 48J hours. Forty-seven men had been employed: for 212] hours. On the basis of the hourly charge made by the board under ordinary circumstances, the total charge would nave been £275. In view of the circumstances the board decided to make a reduction.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 229, 28 September 1938, Page 13
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108SALVAGE OF TUG. Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 229, 28 September 1938, Page 13
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