514 PARCELS

Opunake Times, 20 February 1948, Page 3

514 PARCELS

R.S.A. s EFFORT COMMITTEES APPRECIATION Few brandies of flie N.Z.R.S.A. can boast a finer effort in tlie Food for Britain Campaign sponsored by the Dominion Executive over tlie past 12 months, when the Opnnake District R.S.A., with tlie loyal co-opera-tion of the Women’s Auxiliary and local residents and businessmen, despatched a. total of 514 Tib parcels to Smethwick, the Association’s adopted town in England. , February’s Contribution was 48 parcels and the average—just on 43 per month—v'as undoubtedly a splendid one for such a comparatively small district. An official appreciation of the work of all concerned is contained in our advertising columns.

143 trouble calls were logged at the poAver house and attended to. Earth testing was commenced iii January but Avas discontinued owing to pressure of other work. Approximately 120 earths had been checked. Installations and Inspections Although December was a particularly busy month installation Avork in January Avas lighter than usual. In December® 54 inspections of new work were carried out, 43 permits were issued, 11 meters were tested and 35 new meters installed.