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during the last two and a half years which was not speedily extinguished. Under these circumstances I have seen no necessity for interfering
an establishment which
with an
worked/ so satisfactorily, and
_
moreover, as the services rendered
by the Brigade
I were to a great extent voluntary I deemed into fruence interference Rutes to be injudicious
anne
necessary.
and
I know of no shortcoming on the part of the Brigade as a body,
nor on.
of it.
the part of those in charge
Nevertheless I shall direct an inquiry as to whether the Rules
applicable to the Brigade can be
amended, and also with a view to
a reduction of the cost whether the charge to the public bears an equitable. proportion to that borne by the Insurance Offices who derive so
large a benefit from the existence of an efficient, Fire Brigade.
I shall be glad to have some specific charge of inefficiency before any steps are taken to disturb a system which has hitherto worked
harmoniously and as far as my Knowledge extends efficients :
(signed) A. E. Kennedy.
November 16th 1874.