In times of emergency, it was neighbours that you would turn to for help. Long before mobile phones and email, if the telephone lines were cut, it could leave people quite isolated. Having good neighbours allowed people to not only have company during difficult times but also provided support and care when needed.
Source: The Western Champion Thursday November 14, 1912, page 19 accessed by Trove
In times of emergency, it was neighbours that you would turn to for help. Long before mobile phones and email, if the telephone lines were cut, it could leave people quite isolated. Having good neighbours allowed people to not only have company during difficult times but also provided support and care when needed. Source: The Western Champion Thursday November 14, 1912, page 19 accessed by Trove