THE FIRE WATCHER
ELEVEN GOLDEN RULES A local resident has received from a town in the “ Never Never ’’ of Australia a copy of the eleven rules laid down in “ The Fire Watchers’ Act, 1941.” They are as follows: A—l Respirator. B—l belt with 10 hooks attached to carry 6 full bags of sand and 4 buckets of water. C—l axe in pouch of belt. D—l stirrup pump to be carried over left shoulder. E—l ladder to be carried over right shoulder. F—l whistle to be carried in mouth. G—l long-handled shovel to be clutched under right arm. H—l coil of rope to be carried under left arm. I—2 wet blankets around neck. J—-1 tin hat with turned-up brim to carry extra water. K—l tin dustbin lid to be attached to seat of trousers for smothering bombs by sitting on them.
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Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 64, Issue 4536, 13 February 1942, Page 8
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