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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 8 (January 15, 1927)

Valedictory

Valedictory.

Mr. J. Scott, Foreman Boilermaker at Petone Workshops for the past nine years, recently retired on superannuation, having completed thirty-seven years service. After serving his apprenticeship in the Old Country, Mr. Scott came to New Zealand in 1885, working at his trade in Christchurch until he joined the Railway Department in 1890. He was stationed at East Town for twenty years, and was then transferred to Addington, being later (in 1918) transferred to Petone. In his younger days Mr. Scott was a noted sportsman, taking a very active part in sculling, rifle shooting, and fire brigades. On the eve of his retirement, Mr. Scott was met by his fellow workers and presented with a pair of field glasses for himself, and a solid silver teapot for Mrs. Scott. In making the presentation, Mr. A. E. Walworth, Workshops Manager, remarked that he had known Mr. Scott for twenty-seven years, and could say that he had always come up smiling after any difficulties he had met. The Department was losing a good officer and the staff a good friend. He wished Mr. Scott many years of good health in which to enjoy his well earned superannuation. Mr. W. H. Edwards, Secretary, Petone Branch, A.S.R.S., Mr. J. McDougall, Tradesmen's Association, and Mr. George Hogg also spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr. Scott, who suitably responded.

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Moore's Hall, Johnsonville, was the seene of a very pleasant function on Thursday evening 11th Deer., when Mr. A. M. Beetham, Assistant Stationmaster, who is on transfer to Hamilton, was farewelled by a representative gathering of the Railway staff and local residents. Mr. F. Jacobs presided, and referred to the many good qualities and popularity of the departing guest. Mr. Alex Moore, speaking on behalf of the suburban residents, eulogised Mr. Beetham for the courteous manner in which he had served the public, and wished him all good luck and success in his new position. On behalf of the staff and friends Mr. Thompson, Stationmaster, presented Mr. Beetham with a solid leather suitcase suitably inscribed.

Several musical items were much appreciated.