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By Those Who Like us

From the Secretary, Roxburgh-Millers Flat Branch of the N.Z. Farmers’ Union, to the District Traffic Manager, Dunedin:—

I have been asked, on behalf of the farmers of Roxburgh and Millers Flat District to write thanking you for the provision of the special train for the prompt removal of sheep from the Mt. Benger Saleyards at Teviot, on 26th of last month.

Your action in meeting the needs of this District has been the cause of much favourable comment amongst sheepowners. Realising the great difficulties connected with the supply of sheep trucks during this part of the season we would like you to know we appreciate what has been done for us.

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From the secretary, the North Canterbury Sheepfarmers’ Co-operative Freezing Export and Agency Company, Ltd., Christchurch, to the General Manager of Railways, Wellington:—

Now that our season is drawing to a close we wish to record our appreciation of the efficiency and courtesy of the staff of the local Transport Office. In particular we wish to thank Mr. McKay for his prompt and courteous attention to our requirements during a season in which difficulties arose on account of the heavy demand on trucks for perishable traffic. We have had every attention and consideration, and the local staff has handled its work in a businesslike and efficient manner, under what we believe have been trying conditions.

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From the Secretary, New Zealand Bowling Association, Christchurch, to Mr. F. Pawson, Railway Business Agent, Christchurch:—

In connection with the recent tours of the Victorian and South Australian Bowlers through the Dominion, I have been directed to convey to your Department the sincere thanks of the New Zealand Bowling Association for the admirable manner in which the requirements of the parties were catered for during their stay in the Dominion.

Various members of the teams expressed their appreciation of the arrangements made for their comfort, which were all that could be desired.

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In reference to the recent successful Farmers' Excursion to Southland, the following letter was sent to the District Traffic Manager, Invercargill, by the Provincial Secretary of the New Zealand Farmers' Union (Southland Provincial District):—

“At the final meeting of the Committee, representing the Union and A. and P. Association, which was formed for the purpose of arranging entertainment in connection with the Canterbury Farmers’ visit, reference was made to the great courtesy shown by all the Railway staff to the Committee and the excursionists during their visit to Southland. The Committee would appreciate it if you would convey to your officers and staff their appreciation for the assistance that was given on every occasion that it was required.

It was, indeed, a pleasure to be associated with the Railway staff during the visit.”

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From William M. Kerr, Westport, to the District Traffic Manager, Christchurch:—

I have had recently to forward six cases from Inangahua Junction to Ashburton.

Each case contained fragile articles, such as wedding presents in glass, doulton ware and pictures, also a large quantity of crockery ware.

Word has been received that everything arrived safely and that not an article was cracked or broken.

I am glad to be able to express thanks and satisfaction to your Department for the careful and safe delivery of so much breakable and valuable goods.