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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 5 (August 1, 1938)

Grateful Residents

Grateful Residents.

Mr. G. A. Lawrence, Chairman of the Johnsonville Town Board, said that the date, July 4, might be taken to signify the independence of Ngaio and Johnsonville. The representatives of the district had always been received with the greatest courtesy by the Department and its officers.

Mr. H. L. Cummings, Chairman of the Ngaio Progressive Association, congratulating the Government on the high-grade service it had developed, and speaking as Chairman of the committee representing the three districts which, since 1931, had continued to make representations for an improved rail service, referred in the highest terms to the consideration given to them by the railway authorities.

Mr. M. S. Galloway, Chairman of the Khandallah Progressive Association, said that it was a proud moment for residents. He was pleased to have been identified with the negotiations. They now had a first-grade, and from the point of view of the users, an economical service. He expressed his belief that the multiple-unit service would prove to be the gem in the crown of the Department.

Mr. S. Cory-Wright (Messrs. Cory-Wright and Salmon Ltd.), representing page 19
(Rly. Publicity photo.) Arrival of the first train at Johnsonville.

(Rly. Publicity photo.)
Arrival of the first train at Johnsonville.

the English Electric Company Ltd.), said that it was usual on occasions such as this for the contractors to present a starting handle to operate the equipment, and also a pair of scissors to cut the ribbon which barred the track. On behalf of the company he represented, he presented Mrs. Sullivan with a pair of gold scissors, and the Minister with a starting handle.

Mrs. Sullivan cut the ribbon expertly and everyone made for seats in the first electric train to Johnsonville.

Souvenir programmes, illustrated with pictures of the new forms of rolling stock, were distributed to the invited guests, and special tickets were also issued.