BATHING FATALITIES.
LIFE SAVERS NEEDED. Holiday bathing fatalities show that six-foot rescuejn—strong men and strong swimmers—with which most Australian and South African beaches are manned, are equally wanted in Britain, says the London Sunday Dispatch, but the change must creep in silently without advertising its presence, because officially each resort is satisfied that the arrangements for its bathers’ safety are sufficient. For instance, Alderman Howe, declares Blackpool Sands are well patrolled with deck-chair men and beach inspectors, who keenly look out for anv bather in difficulties, but another Blackpool councillor emphasises the necessity for a life-6aving corps, paying a notable tribute to Australian methods of installing the latest safety devices', watch towers, fast rowing boats and first aid huts. He adds that he would not back the deck-chair men as life; savers against the Australian life saving cup holders. Moreover, bathing belles would certainly support a petition for strong life savers.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 251, 21 September 1929, Page 9
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151BATHING FATALITIES. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 251, 21 September 1929, Page 9
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