“DRY AS A BONE”
PARADE GROUND AT WAIOURU MINISTER’S COMMENT ON CONDITIONS “NO NEED FOR PROTESTS” | I’er Press Association, j WELLINGTON. Aug. 14. In a statement to-day the Minister of Public Works, Hon. R. Semple, who visited the camp, declared that there uas no reason for hysterical protests and exaggerated reports in regard 10 Waiouru territorial camp. He explained that the parade ground was as dry as a bone. After work by mechanised units it would be covered with grit and sealed. A complete sewerage system would be installed and the finest water in the North Island laid on. A hospital was being built immediately. All key buildings were of timber and tents only would be needed for sleeping. In summer time the climate at Waiouru was ideal. If the war continued the question of wooden hutments for sleeping in the winter would have to be considered.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 191, 15 August 1940, Page 6
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