Robertson, then read an able report. on the various plans which had been proposed for the utilization of the new steam fire-engine. He summed up in favour of putting it into a pontoon, to be built for it at a cost of Tls. 800, and employing an experienced engineer to take charge of it The meeting agreed with and awarded him a very hearty vote of thanks for all his trouble in connection with Fire Brigade matters. A similar hearty vote of thanks to H.M. Consul for presiding over the meeting brought it to a close.
26th January.
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