DURING THE BLACKOUT

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 111, 15 May 1942, Page 4

DURING THE BLACKOUT

i r p’IIE straying of cattle during the blackout was mentioned by | Mr. T. Dix when reviewing the recent operations. It is a. I matter of importance that every rare should be taken to reduce the cause of accidents during a blackout, as such a condition may be imposed very speedily. When notice is given of a blackout it is the duty of every citizen to remove possible obstacles from the highway, and wandering stock may prove to lie a too cfleetivc barrier to quick movement by traffic engaged on urgent business Another contributor to general inconvenience during the hours of dai’k is the presence of so much foliage which overhang- footpaths. If residents of the urban area would cut back bushes and oilier growth to fence level it would be of eoiisidrabh- assistance to tile public. Although not connected with the blackout, it is also dej sirable that citizens during flic period of labour shortage should, keep the footpaths immediately outside their houses clear of weeds. For each householder this would be but a small task, but when totalled it would make a major contribution to the general attractive appearance of the city.