Saturday, November 10, 1973
"I emphasise once again," the spokesman said, "that there is no
shortage of oil at present and it is not in the interests of the community
for people to hoard stocks or for dealers to hold back supplies in the hope
of a price rise."
He reiterated that the temporary storage of inflammable items in
cans and containers not specially designed for the purpose constituted a
serious fire risk. "This could easily result in serious fires and endanger
not only the hoarders themselves but also the lives and property of their
neighbours."
Note to Editors:
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Copies of a photograph and biographical details of
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Mr. Roy Porter will be distributed in the Press boxes later
this afternoon.
WATER CUT
Water supply to a number of premises in Central District will be
turned off for eight hours starting from 10 p.m. on Monday (November 12).
The temporary stoppage is to enable Waterworks Office staff to
connect fresh water mains at Wyndham Street near Arbuthnot Road,
The premises affected are No. 30-56 and No. 31-79 Wyndham Street;
No. 1 Lower Albert Road, including St. Paul's College; and No. 2 Lower
Albert Road, including the Dairy Farm depot.
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