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Commendations.

Brown, W. L. R., Turner, Addington.—Suggested appliance for use on Apollo lathes.

Evans, L., Term Casual Labourer, Addington.—Suggested improvements to combined lugs and strengtheners for tarpaulins.

Johnston, J. R., Fitter, Christchurch.—Suggested alteration to bands of air reservoirs on “Ab” locomotives.

Kirkwood, J. T., Porter in Charge, Herbert.—Suggested that as a measure of economy metal cones of Linely signal lamps be supplied in duplicate.

Lund, A. T., Porter, Christchurch.—Suggestion that bandages supplied for ambulance box equipment be sealed in grease-proof paper.

Ncil, H., Jnr., Turner, Newmarket.—Suggested multi tool holder.

Neill, W. R., Leading Carpenter, Petone.—Suggestion in connection with a device for turning truss rod buckles.

Norton, F., Lifter, Napier.—Suggested clip to hold coil bearing springs when jacking rolling stock.

Pascoe, H. W., Relieving Officer, Invercargill.—Suggestion that the Railway Department establish its own customs clearing offices.

Riley, C. F., Term Casual Labourer, Addington.—Suggested improvements to combined lugs and strengthened for tarpaulins.

Robertson, L., Officer-in-Charge, Queenstown.—Suggested provision of a balance weight gangway at Queenstown.