FIRE AT HAVELOCK NORTH
BRIGADE CAUGHT IN GALA ATTIRE (United Press Association! HASTINGS, 22nd January. No stranger attire for firemen combating a blaze could be imagined than that worn by members of the Havelock North Fire Brigade, when they answered an alarm on Saturday dressed as members of the “Darktown Fire Brigade.” They had been entertaining the crowd at a gala day held in the Havelock North domain when a genuine outbreak occurred in the home of Mr M. A. Caves at Havelock North. TOPPERS AND STRAW HATS
They were forced to abandon the festivities and, attired in toppers and staw hats, striped trousers and equally humorous and nondescript attire, the black-faced crew sped through the streets of Havelock North, to the amusement and occasional consternation of passers-by. The outbreak was soon under control and the willing troupe returned to entertain the crowd, none the worse for their extraordinary experience.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 23 January 1939, Page 9
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