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only three components-microphone, transformer and speaker-the unit is worked from
an ordinary six-volt accumulator, and it can be used either when the motor-cycle is
stationary or when travelling at from 15 to 20 miles per hour.
The man responsible for the demonstration was Mr. John Goswell, electrical
engineer, of Waterloo Road, Wokingham. He has fitted the speaker on to the
handlebars of the machine. The transformer is clamped unobtrusively to the frame,
close to the accumulator, and the microphone hangs by a loop around his neck. The
range of the speaker is about a quarter of a mile by day and nearly half a mile at night.
Mr. Goswell has spent a good deal of time and money in perfecting this apparatus for
use on a motor-cycle, and he thinks it will be invaluable for A.R.P. work. He will
submit it to the police and A.R.P. organisation in the district for an exhaustive test in
the near future.

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Sat 1 Oct
WOKINGHAM PREPARES
Distribution Of Respirators
The organisation set up for the distribution of gas masks in the Wokingham area has
proved fully equal to the task suddenly imposed on it by the swift turn of events this
week. So well have wardens conducted their house-to-house visits that almost
everyone in the borough has already been measured for masks. Distribution started on
Tuesday, and, for those people who had not been measured by then, an assembly
room for fitting was set up next to the Post Office.
Special enquires were made by a representative of this paper as to the possibility of
public shelters being constructed for use in the event of air attack. The information
was given that it had not been decided to provide any such shelters at present, but that
the matter was still under consideration. The A.R.P. [Air Raid Protection] Controller
for Wokingham is Mr. J.H Titherington, with whom contact can be established at the
Town Hall, Wokingham.

AN A.R.P. PUBLICATION
“The A.B.C. of A.R.P.,” is being published by Jordan and Sons, Limited, 116,
rd
Chancery Lane, London, W.C.2., on and after October 3 , at the price of 6d. By
means of diagrams, plans and pictures, this book shows clearly what precautions
members of the public can take to protect themselves against attack from the air by
high explosive, incendiary bombs, and gas. The instructions, together with the
pictures, make it possible for men and women to obtain quick and inexpensive
protection.
In addition, there are included information and pictures of vital interest to A.R.P.
personnel. As much of the text matter is presented in tabular form it should be of
assistance to those in training. A.R.P. wardens will also find the diagrams of particular
interest when imparting information to the public

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Sat 22 Oct
SOCIAL AND SALE OF WORK
A sale of work, which realised £10, was held in Forest Road School, Wokingham,
on Saturday in aid of the school and the proposed mission church.

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