Local Bodies’ Task in Protecting Civilians

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 145, 22 June 1939, Page 9

Local Bodies’ Task in Protecting Civilians

POSITION IN SOUTH APRIOA CAPETOWN, May 15. The Defence Department disclaims all responsibility in times of emergency for tho organisation of precautionary measures to protect civilian life and property in South African towns. The British precedent is to be followed —that this matter is one entirely for the civil authorities. This fact emerges from negotiations between the Capetown City Council, tho Provincial authorities and the Defence Department concerning emergency measures in Capetown. After receiving a report on the subject, the City Council resolved that a special Emergency Precautions Committee should be given authority to take steps to safeguard the interests of the civil population and their property. The Johannesburg City Council has been asked for suggestions concerning civil defence. national Novelty Quartet. 8.17: "Night Nurse." 8.29: (R) International Novelty Quartet. 8.3-2: Dramatic feature, "Thrills" (episode 12). 8.45: International Novelty Quartet. 8.48: "Personal Column"—drama from the agony column of a newspaper. 9.5: Talk by Mr. Leicester Webb, "World Affairs." 9.20: Dance music. 9.30: Talk by Mr. A. L. Leghorn, "Modern Ballroom Dancing" (6). 9.50-11.0: Dance music. 4YA DUNEDIN (790 Kilocycles—379.s Metres.) 7.30 p.m.: Garden talk. 8.0: 4YA Concert Orchestra. 8.14: Heinrich Sclilusnus (baritono). 8.20: 4YA Concert Orchestra. 8.40: "Man Through tho Ages—Aztec and Inca." 9.5: 4YA Concert Orchestra. 9.16: Jean MacFarlane (contralto). 9.31: "Music from the Theatre"—Memories of the Ballet —"The Blue Danube," to the music of Johann Strauss. 10.0-11.0: Music, mirth and melody. GSB DAVE'NTRY (5908 Kilocycles—3l.ss Metres.) 4.30 p.m.: "The Western Land"— dramatic narrative of work in Cornwall. 5.10: 8.8. C. Empire Orchestra. 6.0: News. 6.15: "World Affairs"— talk by H. Wickham Steed. 6.30: Enil Purdey at the piano. 6.45: Sports nows and market notes.