To be strapped to the top of a power pole that snapped of! at the base was the experience of an employee of the Thames Valley Power Board, when working on a service line on a farm near Morrinsville on Monday. The man had mounted the pole to make an adjustment v.-hen, without warning, it snapped off and foil, bringing the wire; down with it The end of the pole fell over a hollow spot in the ground, and Mr Home was unstrapped uninjured except for a shaking. The centre of the pole was found to have become rotten, although it appeared sound on the outside.
CHINA SALE To advertise the fact that we have a large range of China and Glassware displayed on our upstairs floor, we are running a China sale on that floor for one month from Ist March. This is ei genuine sale for advertising purnoses, and there are many bargains. Er.stcr Brides are specially invited to inspect before making purchases elscMASON. STRUTHERS & CQ„ LTD
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Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21116, 17 March 1934, Page 12
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