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
In 1914 Colin Wade, RB Waterson and eight other trade union leaders were held here for three weeks without charge in terms of the Peace Ordinance first introduced by Lord Milner. Several were members of the War on War League which opposed sending South Africans to fight abroad. Many had seen active service in the Anglo Boer War so their pacifism was based on a loathing for the devastation and horrors of the war.