DANGEROUS GOODS
BREACH OF REGULATIONS. (Per Press Association —Copyright) CHRISTCHURCH, May 22. “It is bad enough for lirejnen to be combating flames in the ordinary course, but when they have to contoml with explosives also, their task is very much more difficult,” said Counsel in Court, when lie appeared lu; the City Council in prosecution against Risley Motors, Ltd., arising out of a recent lire in the firm’s premises.' The firm was charged with keeping calcium carbide without a license m quantities, and under conditions ol storage contrary to the dangerous goo-os regulations. A fine of 30s was imposed. Counsel (Mr Lascelles) said the fire broke out in Risley Motors Ltd’s premises, and a fireman in fighting tinfire had shifted aside a four-gallon drum to get at some flames. As he shifted it, it exploded, stunning him and injuring another fireman. It bad been necessary to treat both at the hospital. dieted, or that Section 556 A of the Crimes Act be brought to bear. It is all an insignificant matter.” Mr Windeyer said. The Magistrate: You are not suggesting that Norton was entitled to take possession of the camera in the manner be did? Mr Windeyer: How else could bigot it?
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Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1940, Page 2
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