NEW TYPE OF ONE-MAN TRAM.—In order to demonstrate the one-man car proposed under the new traffic scheme of the Christchurch Tramway Board, one of the ordinary trams has been converted at the Board's workshops. It was on view in Cathedral square yesterday afternoon.
A MINIATURE NEW TESTAMENT.—This New Testament is in the possession of Mr Harry Green, of Shirley. A metal Case (left), in which the book is kept, is fitted with a magnifying glass for reading purposes. The thimble on the right gives an idea of the actual size of the book.
A DEMONSTRATION OF FIRE-FIGHTING METHODS BY MEMBERS OF THE CHRISTCHURCH FIRE BRIGADE.—A series of pictures taken yesterday morning by a photographer of The Press at the Central Fire Station. LEFT: One of the men at the top of the 87-foot extension ladder, TOP (left): The type of gas 'mask worn when entering a burning building. TOP (right): A fireman jumping from the hose tower into a canvas sheet. BELOW: A squad engaged in rescue drill demonstrate the method of carrying a person overcome by » smoke fumes.
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Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20610, 28 July 1932, Page 11
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179NEW TYPE OF ONE-MAN TRAM.—In order to demonstrate the one-man car proposed under the new traffic scheme of the Christchurch Tramway Board, one of the ordinary trams has been converted at the Board's workshops. It was on view in Cathedral square yesterday afternoon. A MINIATURE NEW TESTAMENT.—This New Testament is in the possession of Mr Harry Green, of Shirley. A metal Case (left), in which the book is kept, is fitted with a magnifying glass for reading purposes. The thimble on the right gives an idea of the actual size of the book. A DEMONSTRATION OF FIRE-FIGHTING METHODS BY MEMBERS OF THE CHRISTCHURCH FIRE BRIGADE.—A series of pictures taken yesterday morning by a photographer of The Press at the Central Fire Station. LEFT: One of the men at the top of the 87-foot extension ladder, TOP (left): The type of gas 'mask worn when entering a burning building. TOP (right): A fireman jumping from the hose tower into a canvas sheet. BELOW: A squad engaged in rescue drill demonstrate the method of carrying a person overcome by » smoke fumes. Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20610, 28 July 1932, Page 11
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