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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.