Fire Brigade.

The Canterbury Provincial Fire Brigades Association's demonstration drew a large crowd to Victoria Park, Waimate, on Labour Day, 1926. Beautifully fine weather favoured the event. Firemen from all parts of Canterbury competed. The Addington Railway firemen proved the champion team on the ground, winning all events except one, in which they came second. They won the cup for the hose, hydrant, and union event for the second time in succession, and it now becomes their property. In addition they won the Shield for the highest aggregate points for the sixth time in succession. The trophies were presented by the Mayor of Waimate, Mr. G. Dash, who complimented the winners on the excellence of their performance during the day.

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