Suggestions and Inventions.
Commendations and Awards
February, March and April.

Applegarth, G. E., Clerk, Bluff.—Suggested instruction book for tally clerks, also suggested various alterations to Railway Tariff.

Barltrop, S. B., Draftsman, Hillside Workshops.—Suggested electric cable connector.

Bremner, D., Shunter, Otahuhu.—Suggestion that a map of the New Zealand Railways system be placed in shunters' cabins.

Chisholm, J. J., Advertising Lineman, Wellington.—Suggestion that coat—hooks be provided in all station lavatories.

Clayton, T. N., Cadet, Morrinsville.—Suggestion that G. 63a forms be printed with columns for “rate.”

Hampton, W. A., Carpenter, East Town.—Suggested tool for threading net rods to cars.

Kirkwood, J. T., Porter-in-Charge, Herbert.—Suggested mixture for painting point levers.

O'Malley, W., Clerk, Port Chalmers.—Suggested alteration of “Wf.9” forms.

Rollo, A. C., Stationmaster, Waihi.—Suggestion that lightning guards be installed in Railway houses where radio sets are installed.

Smart, W., Term Casual Labourer, Addington.—Suggested three-way cock on standard blower elbow on locomotive smokebox.

Wardle, R. R., Leading Fitter, Addington.—Suggestion relating to bond chain screws on “U” and “Ub” wagons.

Wardle, R. R., Leading Fitter, Addington.—Suggested method of air connection to cylinder air lift.

Watkinson, W., Leading Fitter, Kaiwarra.—Suggested tool for expanding fish plates.

Wood, L. E., Casual Carpenter, C.M.E.O., Wellington.—Suggested method of attaching brass castings to destination boards of carriages.

Dickson, D., Leading Fitter, Addington.—Suggested device for testing weighbridges.

Forsey, L. J. A., Enginedriver, Christchurch.—Suggested improvement to “F” class engine tanks.

Forno, C. C., Enginedriver, Dunedin.—Suggested device for lifting bogies of rolling stock.

Jackson, W. P., Casual Painter, Westport.—Suggested that lids of water filters on trains be secured.

Lynch, J. S., Clerk, New Plymouth.—Suggested that corners of doorways of L and La wagons be rounded to prevent damage to tarpaulins.—Commended and awarded bonus of £10.

Stringleman, E. S., Clerk, W.S.M.O., Addington. Suggestion that free pass books be bound in duplicate and butts eliminated.

“It is the duty of every man to protect himself and those associated with him, from accidents which may result in injury or death.”—Abraham Lincoln.

The Administration invites ideas likely to effect economies or improvements in any phase of Railway operations.

To the keen, observant employee, methods for improving the service sometimes suggest themselves in the course of the day's work.

Your suggestion or invention may be valuable both to yourself and to8the Department. Do not hesitate to send it along to the Secretary, Suggestions and Inventions Committee, Head Office, Railway Department, Wellington.

Note—Although The Suggestions And Inventions Listed Have Not All Been Adopted, The Enterprise Of The Members Concerned Is Greatly Appreciated.

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