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By Those Who Like Us

The following appreciative references to the transport arrangements made by the Department in connection with the recent Show at Leeston, are taken from the proceedings of a meeting of the Show Association, as reported in the Ellesmere Guardian:-

Referring to the Railway Department, the Secretary said that the Department's officers had been very good to the Association at Show time. The trains which conveyed implements and machinery had been pulled up at the Show Ground for unloading—saving a great deal of time and trouble. One big exhibiting firm had been able to unload all its implements at the ground, while the unloading of another firm's exhibits was similarly facilitated. It meant a lot of work to take the machinery from the Leeston station yard to the Show Ground. The machinery firms were very appreciative of the Department's desire to consult their convenience.

Mr. Rennie moved that a letter of thanks be sent to the Railway Department. People were very ready to grumble if everything did not please them, and it was certainly up to the Association to say “Thank you” to the Department for the interest and consideration it had shown.

Mr. McGill seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. He added that the Department deserved credit for the convenient way in which the trucks conveying exhibits were drawn up to the loading bank, so that the work of unloading and loading could be carried out expedi-tiously.

“While we are on railway matter,” said Mr. Schnells, “I would like to mention that many people commented very favourably upon the widening of the road by the railway crossing. The Railway Department assisted us greatly in having the improvement effected, and we should let them know that we appreciate their help.”

From the Hon. Secretary, Highland Pipe Bands Association of New Zealand, to the District Traffic Manager, Dunedin:-

I have to thank you on behalf of this Association for the excellent manner in which your Department catered for the Pipe Bands’ Excursion to Greymouth recently.

The courtesy, efficiency and co-operation displayed by all members of your staff connected with the excursion, was very much appreciated by my Committee, and was in no small measure responsible for the success of the outing.

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From Mr. E. F. Duthie, Secretary, The Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society, to the District Traffic Manager, Dunedin:-

I desire, on behalf of the Committee, to express their thanks and appreciation to your officers and men for the satisfactory manner in which all the stock exhibited at our Summer Show was handled by the Department.

We received no complaints of any delay, and would appreciate if you would kindly convey to the members of your staff concerned our thanks and appreciation of their services and attention.

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From the Hon. Secretary, Spreydon Baptist Sunday School, Christchurch, to the District Traffic Manager, Christchurch:-

On behalf of the Superintendent, officers and teachers of the above Sunday School, I desire to express to you our keen sense of appreciation of the kindness and courtesy shown by your officers in connection with our picnic to Kaiapoi.

As far as the train arrangements were concerned, no effort was spared by your officers to make our trip as enjoyable and as free from worry and trouble as possible, and we beg to assure you that we will have no hesitation whatever in making use of your facilities again as circumstances permit.

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