The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 8 (February 1, 1931)
Railwaymen's Aid to Earthquake Sufferers
Railwaymen's Aid to Earthquake Sufferers
Along with other sections of the community the railwaymen of New Zealand are continuing to render much practical assistance to the various funds being raised for the relief of those who have suffered as a result of the recent earthquake disaster in Hawke's Bay. Apart from the handsome contribution of £500 made by the Executive Council of the A.S.R.S. on behalf of their organisation, individual railwaymen have been most generous in supporting the various lists that have been circulated throughout the service. A further contribution of £21, the proceeds of a dance function, specially arranged by the Social Committee at the Hutt Valley Workshops, Wellington, was recently added to the already large sum collected in the Lower Hutt District for the earthquake sufferers.
An Example Of Station Beautifying On The N.Z.R.
The above station garden, at Horoplto (on the North Island Main Trunk Line), makes a notable improvement to the appearance of Horopito station. The garden was made (under considerable difficulty, due to the presence of gravel) by the porter in charge, Mr. M. Chapman, seen standing in the picture.
During the evening, Mr. A. E. P. Waalworth (Works Manager and President of the Social Committee), introduced Mr. W. Nash, M.P. (Member for the District) and Mrs. Nash, to those present.
Mr. Nash spoke in eulogistic terms of the fine effort made by the Workshops Social Committee in raising funds to meet the needs of those in the stricken area. Not only in Lower Hutt, but throughout New Zealand railwaymen, he said, were pulling together and accomplishing a great deal towards providing relief for those who had suffered on account of the earthquake. He went on to say that, at the present time, there were 402 residents of Hawke's Bay billeted in Lower Hutt.
The spirit shown was excellent and one and all should be complimented upon the sympathetic interest displayed.