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Suggestions and Inventions

Commendations :

Bateman, J. E., Fireman and Acting Engine Driver, Kurow; Duncan, J., Stationmaster, Palmerston; Kelly, W. J., Clerk, Kurow; Olliver, R. F. E., Engine Driver, Kurow; Quaife, F. W. G., Guard, Kurow.—For their efforts in protecting Departmental property from destruction by fire at Kurow.

Bullott, F. W., Surfaceman; McCormick, W. R., Stationmaster; Puddy, G., Ganger (Donnelly's Crossing),—For their efforts in endeavouring to extinguish the outbreak of fire in goods shed at Donnelly's Crossing, and protect other Departmental property.

Christopher, H. H., Engine Driver; Mitchell, T., Fireman and Acting Engine Driver; Taylor, J. A., Cleaner and Acting Fireman, (Whangarei).—For their efforts in aiding to suppress fire in engine shed at Whangarei.

Crassen, L. J. C., Fireman and Acting Engine Driver; Patton, R. B., Stationmaster; Robertson, W. R., Cleaner and Acting Fireman; Tanner, K. F., Cadet (Glenhope).—For their action in attempting to suppress fire in hut at Glenhope.

Dickson, J. C., Guard, Auckland.—For alertness and action in bringing the matter of misuse of privilege ticket under the notice of the Traffic Inspector.

Duncan, A., Outdoor Transport Assistant, Christchurch.—Suggestion re receptacles for used paper drinking cups.

Gorton, P., Guard, Springfield.—For his efforts in aiding to extinguish fire on bridge.

Hall, J. W. T., Casual Carpenter, Newmarket.— Suggestion re sectional building of wagons.

Higgs, W. T., Clerk, District Storekeeper's Office, East Town.—Suggestion re use of hessian for upholstery.

King, W. H., Leading Fitter, Thorndon.—Suggestion re fittings at Otira Power House.

Langford, N. H., Engine Driver, Greytown.— For supplying information re persons causing damage to Department's hoarding at Greytown.

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