When selecting a site for a fire station, several critical factors must be considered. Foremost among these is the road network of the town. The station must be easily accessible from all areas, particularly high-risk zones. Ideally, it should be situated near the town centre, along a main road, but away from areas of heavy traffic.
BOOK REVIEWS
‘Geomotional’ is a remarkable and beautifully illustrated exploration of – as the sub-title says – ‘Geometric art, past and present’. The book, which has us journey through images, words, poetry and song, and gives account of a ‘performance-installation’, is compiled by Mary Elizabeth Lange, who is prolific in her writings on Indigenous art and story, and various intersections with heritage.
BLUE PLAQUES
The Town Council was not able to provide water at pressure sufficient fore the Club’s domestic and gardening requirements in its early years. Water was therefore pumped from the perennial stream, the Auckland Park spruit which ran through the grounds, up to a riveted steel tank on top of this tower built of hard burnt engineering stock bricks laid in English bond.