That gas-mask drill and instruction in the treatment of gassed persons were as necessary in: New Zealand as in tiny' other country was an opinion expressed by the Hon. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, M.L.C., at a meeting of the general committee of the St. John Ambulance Association, Christchurch. In the case of war, said Sir -Haton the people of New Zealand were liable to he attacked, and that fact should nqt be overlooked. The progress made m n-as warfare was so pronounced that the anticipation of this country s being near a theatre of war warranted definite action in the work of preparation. If it were possible to obtain the Government’s assistance in procuring the necessary equipment, it seemed advisable to begin the work as soon as possible. There was no organisation better fitted than the St. John Ambulance Association to take up the work. On hearing that there were 100 masks available for use, and that a- number of them would be in Christchurch during October and November, Sir Heaton suggested that they should be procured if possible. Tonking’s Linseed Emaiiilm will cure the worst cold in no time. Pleasant to take and safe for young and old. Sold by all chemists. 1/6, 2/6 and 4/6.
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Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 24 August 1935, Page 6
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