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From the Archives
During World War II, a supply of forms and coupons to be used to buy goods
in the event of an emergency were printed and stored at various locations in
Wanganui. The following letter gives details of the emergency plans.
20th August, 1942.
The Director of National Service,
P.O. Box 165,
Te Aro,
WELLINGTON, C.2.
Dear Sir,
Supplies in an Emergency - E.P.S Circular No. 109
In accordance with the request contained in the above circular,
I have to advise that the forms and coupons, with some additions, suggested
in circular 23 for use in the event of an emergency, were printed some months
ago.
Both the forms and coupons have been divided into three groups as a safety
measure and are stored at the following places:-
City Council Office - Strong Room
Records Building at rear and detached from the Council Offices
(reinforced concrete and fire resisting) - locked at all times
Sarjeant Gallery - Basement (reinforced concrete building)
As a precaution against possible duplication during an emergency period, the
coupons (4" x 2" in size) were printed on good quality paper specially
tinted for each denomination. The printer, moreover, observed the same care
in regard to paper used and spoiled sheets as is invariably taken in respect
of debentures and coupons.
It was thought inadvisable to print on the coupons the Chairman's signature,
since it is not possible to predict the time when the coupons may be required.
Rubber signature stamps have therefore been made but will of course need to
be changed in the event of another person holding this office. All coupons must
bear this signature stamp before issue.
 
Particulars of the coupons are as under:-
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Value of Coupon
1d
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Colour
Brown
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No. Printed
150,000
A1-50,000
B1-50,000
C1-50,000
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| 6d |
Yellow |
100,000
A1-50,000
B1-50,000 |
| 1/- |
Green |
100,000
A1-50,000
B1-50,000 |
| 5/- |
Blue |
50,000
1-50,000 |
| 20/- |
Red |
25,000
1-25,000 |
Registers have been provided for the proper recording of all coupons received
and issued.
Yours faithfully
Controller,
Finance & Records
From the Wanganui District Council Archives, reference AAF
69:43.
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Water and Gas Main Replacements
Anzac Parade SH4
(RP 223/13.267 - 13.604)
between Purua Street and Georgetti Road
Since Monday, June 11, work has been in progress on Anzac Parade
(SH4, Purua Street to Georgetti Road) to replace water and gas mains.
Work has progressed more slowly than anticipated.
Therefore, single lane traffic (between 7am and 6pm, Monday-Saturday) will
continue to operate until Saturday, July 7.
Temporary traffic lights will be operating to control both north and south
bound traffic.
At night (between 6pm and 7am, Monday-Saturday) and all day Sunday traffic
will be returned to two lanes.
JL Reweti
Manager - Wanganui Water Services
Road closure to heavy vehicles
Wylies Bridge 46 Mangamahu Road
To allow the repair of major structural elements of Wylies Bridge,
the contractor, Works Infrastructure Ltd, is proposing to close Mangamahu Road
at Wylies Bridge to heavy vehicles as follows:
8.00am Wednesday, 4 July 2001 until 5.00pm Sunday, 8 July 2001
8.00am Wednesday, 11 July 2001 until 5.00pm Sunday, 15 July 2001
8.00am Wednesday, 18 July 2001 until 5.00pm Sunday, 22 July
2001
During these periods, access will be limited to vehicles with
a gross laden weight of less than 3500kgs and a maximum height of less than
2.40 metres. Every endeavour is being made to keep the bridge open for light
vehicles but short delays during construction are unavoidable and should be
expected.
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