Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954), Saturday 11 February 1911, page 29


SMOKE HELMET AND GEAR USED BY FIREMEN. j

During the fire aboard the Koombana recently the captain of the German-Australian

liner Augsburs font along a smoke helmet for use. As it was not necessary at the time the helmet was not used, but the patent, which impressed the members of the fire brigade, Was inspected with great interest.

POST OFFICE AT WHIM CREEK, IN THE NOR'-WEST.