UNNECESSARY NOISE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22621, 8 January 1937, Page 13

UNNECESSARY NOISE

Sir, —As a member of the medical profession I am naturally interested in the above. There is scarcely anything so injurious to the health of the adult than disturbances at night. As an old resident of Buenos Aires, and of the medical profession there, I had a lot to do with the trouble caused by noises at night; but we established a society there for the controlling of the trouble, and now there is very little to complain of. In place of the noisy tram we have the trolly car; all motors and bicycles are compelled to use silencers; the noisy radio has to be turned down so as not to disturb the neighbours; and shrill whistles are prohibited after 6 o'clock. In short, all noises that are classed as injurious are prohibited. Alter Idem.

Sir, —The executive of the Noise Abatement Society would like to express appreciation to the Herald for the publicity given in its columns, editorially and otherwise, and to your correspondents who have expressed concern in regard to the vital matter of avoidable noise. We regret to have to frankly admit that the efforts which this society (consisting of a very small group) has made have seemed lacking in encouragement, and it is gratifying to hope, by the indications in your columns, that the public is being aroused from apathy. AAe take the opportunitv to mention to those interested that this society offers a hearty welcome to all who are able to give support either by personal work or financially. In connection with the latter may'we be permitted to mention that although all work has been honorary this would have been much more restricted but for a guarantor (anonymous) who enabled the society to function. More than one of your correspondents has referred to the "Drive Against Din," a copy of which will bo gladly posted to all inquirers. H. Burton, President. The Noise Abatement Society.