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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 4 (August 24, 1926)

The Right Spirit

The Right Spirit.

Surfaceman J. McNicol of Dannevirke, who, after a protracted period of sickness, was last month retired from the Service as medically unfit is evidently actuated by the right spirit. In writing to the Railway Board to thank them for their kind consideration, his wife states: “Although retired, there are many ways in which we can assist to further the interests of your Department, and we will endeavour always to do our best.”

A function of a very pleasant nature took place on 2nd July at the Johnsonville Hall to mark the departure on transfer of the popular Stationmaster, Mr. D. G. Law to Pukekohe. Mr. C. Watson, who presided over the gathering, spoke of the high esteem in which Mr. Law was held by the local staff and by the residents of the district—a tribute which was eloquently endorsed by Mr. Touhy and other speakers. During the course of the evening the departing guest was made the recipient of a pair of entree dishes. In a particularly appropriate speech he expressed thanks for the kind words spoken on his behalf, and for the gift, which would always remind him of his stay at Johnsonville, and the many kind friends who had gathered that night to wish him well in his new sphere.

The Administration invites ideas likely to effect economies or improvements in any phase of Railway operations.

To the keen, observant employee, methods for improving the service sometimes suggest themselves in the course of the day's work.

Your suggestion or invention may be valuable both to yourself and to the Department. Do not hesitate to send it along to the Secretary, Suggestions and Inventions Committee, Head Office, Railway Department, Wellington.

Note—Although the suggestions and inventions listed have not all been adopted, the enterprise of the members concerned is greatly appreciated.