concerned about the danger to young children who might become trapped in discarded fridges and freezers, a group of Christchurch people, headed by Kevin McGrath, of New Brighton, spent the week-end collecting them from around the city. Mr McGrath, who is seen with the result of the week-end’s efforts, said the main reason for the collection was child safety, but there was also a practical application in that units would now be dismantled and their components recovered for recycling.
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79concerned about the danger to young children who might become trapped in discarded fridges and freezers, a group of Christchurch people, headed by Kevin McGrath, of New Brighton, spent the week-end collecting them from around the city. Mr McGrath, who is seen with the result of the week-end’s efforts, said the main reason for the collection was child safety, but there was also a practical application in that units would now be dismantled and their components recovered for recycling. Press, 3 February 1981, Page 2
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