A GOLD STAR FIREMAN

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 88, 5 July 1927, Page 16

A GOLD STAR FIREMAN

The coveted decoration of the New Zealand fire-lighter, the “Gold Star’.’ awarded for 25 years’ continuous service, has become the possession of Superintendent R. Ross, of the Taumarunui Fire Brigade. Superintendent Ross is the youngest fireman to receive the honour in New Zealand, and the first recipient in v the Taumarunui district. The “Star” was pinned on the winner’s tunic by the Mayor, Mr. G. E. Manson, who referred to Mr. Ross’s great interest in fire brigade work, and the marked efficiency of the local unit under his superintendency. The Ross family holds a somewhat unique record, as the service of father and four brothers totals 109 years’ war against the fire fiend. Two other members of the Taumarunui Brigade have also great records: Deputy-Super-intendent G. Robinson, 18 years, and Foreman F. O’Connor, 17£ years. On the occasion of Superintendent Ross’s presentation the following awards were also made: Five Years’ Service Medals to Firemen D. Finlay and J. Miles; Two-Year Service Bars to Superintendent R. Ross, DeputySuperintendent G. Robinson, Foreman F. O’Connor and Fireman H. Krebs.