Message from the ex-Minister of Railways

Upon handing over the portfolio of Railways to the Hon. W.A. Veitch, the Hon. W. B. Taverner has kindly forwarded the following message to the Railway staff:

In relinquishing the portfolio of Minister of Railways I desire to express my deep appreciation and thanks to all members of the Service for the manner in which they have applied themselves to the various spheres of their activity during the time I have had the honour of being the Ministerial head.

I also wish to convey to the General Manager, Mr. H. H. Sterling, my personal thanks for the sound advice and attention he has given to all matters requiring consideration and action from time to time.

Needless to say, I am sorry to sever my connection with a Service which has exhibited such a fine example of esprit de corps.

My colleague, the Hon. W. A. Veitch, at one time a member of the Railway Service, will, I know, notwithstanding the difficulties surrounding him, continue to enjoy that helpful spirit which exists amongst all ranks of the Service and which should go a long way in solving the problems existing to-day.

My best wishes are extended to one and all.

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