From John Gibson, Farmer, Waimera South.

In reply to your circular note, asking my opinion as to the management of our Railways, I am in favour of the present system, viz., a non-political board composed of men of expert and business knowledge, and free from all Parliamentary influence. Also that they should be conducted on business lines, with a due regard to encouraging the developing of the resources of the country. Although there is still room for improvement, I think the management of the present Board has been fairly satisfactory.