The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 6 (October 1, 1928)
Promotions Recorded During September
Promotions Recorded During September
Traffic and Stores Branches.
Berry, C. C. G., to Senior Draftsman, Gr. 2, C.M.E.O., Wellington.
Bryden, P. B., to Asst. Engineer, Gr. 4, “Spare,” C.E.O., Wellington.
Cliffe, W. L., to Asst. Relieving Officer, Gr. 6, Wanganui.
Grace, W. J. E. V., to Asst. Engineer, Gr. 5, D.E.O., Wanganui.
Jenkins, R., to Chief Clerk, Gr. 4, Oamaru.
Swift, L. A., to Asst. Engineer, Gr. 5, Wellington.
Wallace, A. O., to Shift Clerk, Gr. 6, Te Kuiti.
Westwood, R. A., to Asst. Engineer, Gr. 5 D.E.O., Auckland.
Tablet Porter to Signalman:
Coleman, J. W., to Gr. 2, Middleton.
Maintenance Branch.
Ganger to Inspector Permanent Way: McCann, F. H., to Gr. 6, Tauranga.
Surfacemen to Gangers:
Cory, M. H. G., to Gr. 2, Seddon.
Douglas, A. W., to Gr. 2, Westport.
Jakes, W., to Gr. 2, Waipuku.
Murdoch, J., to Gr. 2, Puketiro.
Mather, R. P., to Gr. 2, Johnsonville.
O'Donnell, J., to Gr. 2, Eketahuna.
Warrington, E. S., to Gr. 2, Ngahere.
Watson, J., to Grade 2, Hindon.
Surfaceman to Bridgeman: Nicholson, R., to East Town.
Labourers to Bridgemen:
Turner, B. R., to Greymouth.
Kneale, J. L., to Addington.
Signal Erector to Signal Adjuster:
Casey, L. F., to Newmarket.
Locomotive Branch.
Lifter to Train Examiner:
Thomas, J., to Gr. 1, Rotorua.
Labourers to Holders-up:
Duckworth, F., to Gr. 2, Addington.
Howell, F. G., to Gr. 2, Addington.
Suggestions And Inventions.
Commendations.
Armstrong, L. R., Casual Labourer, Works, Penrose.—Suggestion re profit and loss and progressive system of costing applicable for new works.
Conder, H. J., Porter, Levin.—Suggestion re erection of “Suggestion” box at principal stations.
Dwight, P. H., Ganger, Waipawa.—Suggestion re method of indicating curves, grades, etc.
Stuart, I., Guard, Dunedin Passenger.—Suggestion that frosted glass be placed in end doors of ladies' cars.
Commendation and Monetary Awards.
Dickson, D., Leading Fitter, Addington.—Awarded bonus of £1 for suggestion that valve seating machines be used for reseating valves on pipe lines.
Lindbom, T. L., Engine Driver, Greymouth.—Awarded bonus of £5 for suggestion re the working of the Rewanui line.
Walker, H. A. N., Carpenter, Invercargill.—Awarded bonus of £2 for suggestion re improvement of horse boxes.
The introduction of noble inventions seems to hold by far the most excellent place among human actions.—Bacon.
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One Of New Zealand's Most Beautiful Rivers.
“And see the rivers how they run
Through woods and meads, in shade and sun.”
—Dyer.
The House Boat on the Wanganui River, North Island, New Zealand.