From the Government Gazette, Monday, November 18, 1801. NOTICE. Provincial Secretary's Office, Wellington, 6th Nov., 1861. THE FOLLOWING "RULES for the Recovery of Persons Apparently drowned" are printed for general information. ]' ' ' They have also been printed a$ a placard, copies of which can be obtained on application by persons living on the Sea Coast, or in the neighbourhood of Rivers. J. WOODWABD,. • ■ Acting Provincial Secretary. : Rules for the Recovery of Persons apparently ■[ Droivned. Upon the first alarm send for Medical Aid, Blankets, and Warm Clothing. Ist; Immediately upon recovering the body from the water* place it on its side in the boat with one arm supporting the head, so as iuj'tj.to raise it t&o much, that fluid. may. escape, from the mouth, which cleanse and wipe, as also the nostrils; If the weather be not severe, expose the faoo, neck, and chest to the breeze, at the same time rubbing, until dry and
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Wellington Independent, Volume XVI, Issue 1687, 22 November 1861, Page 4
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153Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 Wellington Independent, Volume XVI, Issue 1687, 22 November 1861, Page 4
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