GOD SAVE BEAUTIFUL OHOPE.
(In connection with the above we have interviewed the County Engineer, Mr C. H. Brebner, who states that on Sunday, the County organised a gang of . nine workers who fought the flames from 4.30 in the afternoon till late at night, on the top of the cliff. This precaution was in order to prevent the fire spreading to the bush areas above the town. A good break was cut and the fire stopped. With reference to the outbreak on Monday, and thje allegation that onl3 r one' man and a slasher was sent—we are informed that this officer was despatched with orders to notify the office if there were any further men required. As there were plenty on the spot to cope with the trouble which was under control in an hour or two, it was not necessary to take any further measures. Ed.)
! '.j| Sir, —Pohutukawa wonders why the County Council don't prosecute the yf fire lighters of Ohope. A house can be burnt dtiwrt and re-buiW: .in short time but a pohutukawa tree, a hundred or more years old, cannot . , replaced, in a life-time,.. The BorougJk has a by-law.prohibiting the lighting ~J'. of a fire in the open without first obtaining a permit. The County A--Council should have such a by-law. p operating at Ohope. Yours etc., . PROTECTION.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 86, 10 November 1939, Page 4
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224GOD SAVE BEAUTIFUL OHOPE. Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 86, 10 November 1939, Page 4
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