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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 7, Issue 1 (May 1, 1932.)

In the Right Spirit

In the Right Spirit.

Mr. T. H. Tuohy, whose retirement on superannuation from the position of Stationmaster at Morrinsville in March, was marked by a largely attended public valedictory function, showed in his speech the fine spirit of faith in the service which permeates the staff. “In my long career as a railway officer,” said Mr. Tuohy, “I do not remember the efficiency generally to be of a higher grade than it is at present. It is more than ever the aim of every railway servant to give the utmost service. This, and the high grade of safety to travellers, will be felt in the near future and bring back business to the railway.”

Following high tributes to Mr. Tuohy's capacity as a railway officer, by the Mayor (Mr. T. W. Osborne) and other members of the public and of branches of the service, Mr. R. S. W. Smith, in commending the efficiency of the service to those present, urged them to secure greater patronage for the railways. “The trains have to run,” he said, “and it costs money to run them. Therefore it is bad business to carry ten people where there is room for fifty.”

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