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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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