Recently there was some criticism regarding the construction of the concrete foundation for the German howitzer on the riverbank in Victoria Square. At last night’s meeting of the City Council, the superintendent of parks and gardens reported that the work was carried out in order to prevent the wheels of the, gun. sinking into the soil. After rain the weight of the gun very often caused it : to sink in six or eight inches, and the superintendent was of opinion that a solid foundation, such as that , constructed, was necessary. He also advised that a concrete kerbing about | three inches in height should be erectled round the base.of the gun. The I council decided that this work should * be tarried out. W “ ' :
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17915, 3 August 1926, Page 6
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