BLACKOUT TRIAL AT AUCKLAND
SATISFACTION EXPRESSED
(P.A.) AUCKLAND, October 13. Commenting on Auckland’s first emergency blackout test held last night from 9 to 9.30 the Mayor, Mr J. A. C. Allum, said that on the whole the authorities were satisfied with the results and the system of warning signals given from 64 points appeared to be adequate. A limited amount of street lighting was left on and many shop lights were not extinguished. Motorists had co-operated excellently and after the first few minutes trams and buses were under excellent control. The weaknesses disclosed would be remedied.
Curious crowds in the city fumbled their way through the darkness or stood in groups watching unextinguished lights as the wardens or policemen took the names of the offenders. Large crowds assembled at the top of Mount Eden and other vantage points. The blackout on the waterfront was a complete success and cargo operations were suspended. A comprehensive test at the Auckland railway station and yards was made by 100 employees, including women', and imaginary fires, traffic dislocations and casualties were efficiently dealt with.
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Southland Times, Issue 24565, 14 October 1941, Page 6
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BLACKOUT TRIAL AT AUCKLAND
Southland Times, Issue 24565, 14 October 1941, Page 6
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