Council’s reply to the Land Rover dispute, page 1

PHR.JJ 6.03/61063/2. 16th September, 1970. Mr. N. Bent, Hon. Secretary, Glenhaven Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Box 78, P.O., CASTLE HILL. 2154. Dear Sir, Unsatisfactory Situation of Glenhaven Bush Fire Brigade. Your letter of 13th August, 1970 has been received by Council and the contents thereof have been noted with very much concern. I have been instructed to advise you that Council affirms its offer to purchase a second landrover on fifty fifty share cost basis but Council will select the vehicle from suitable stocks when available. In this respect it may be necessary to go into a higher cost bracket then previously anticipated. Radios may not be ordered until the vehicle specified is in the field. The attitude of your Brigade as set out in your letter is much regretted by Council as it is considered that your Brigade has been treated more than fairly for the whole of the term of its existence and particularly in respect of the assistance given by Council since 1961. In order that you may be brought up to date on the equipment requisitioned by your Brigade and supplied by Council I enclose herein a schedule setting out the respective items for each of the years since May, 1961. .../2 [Handwritten initials or routing marks at foot: illegible.]