OTAHUHU AFFAIRS.
FIGHTING CHEMJCAL FIRES. The Finance Committee reported to the Otnlniliu Borough Council on Thursday that tlio total amount of rates collected to date was £3892, representing 21 per cent, of (ho rates collectable. A recommendation that a chemical engine ho purchased was submitted by tlie fii'o committee. Tlio chairman, Mr. J. Trenwith, said this typo of engine was essential to deal with Fires at the chemical works in the district. In recent calls to sulphur fires tho brigade had used water, which was not an efficacious method of dealing with these outbreaks. Consideration was deferred for one month.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21112, 20 February 1932, Page 11
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100OTAHUHU AFFAIRS. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21112, 20 February 1932, Page 11
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