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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 7, Issue 3 (July 1, 1932)

Service Appreciated

Service Appreciated.

The party of Hawke's Bay children returning to their homes from the Motuihi Sunshine Camp, Auckland, where they had been staying since the earthquake of last year, had a warm welcome awaiting them at Palmerston North, where they arrived at an early hour on 19th May. Upon the arrival of the train, the little travellers were taken to the Railway Social Hall (placed at their disposal by the Stationmaster at Palmerston North) and there, before a warm fire which had been provided, were able to partake of refreshments and enjoy themselves generally before resuming their journey.

Appreciation of the action of the Stationmaster in providing the above facilities for the children is indicated in the following letter received by the Stationmaster from the Mayor of Palmerston North:—

I wish to express to you my sincere thanks and appreciation for all you did in connection with the recent stop-over of the 95 children from Auckland, who were returning to Napier.

It is a wonderful help to anyone occupying such a position as mine to receive the help and co-operation of Government officials, such as you extended to me.

Will you also please convey to all your officers and staff my sincere appreciation. I can assure you that the children and those travelling with them valued your thoughtful actions very much indeed.