The death of Mr. P. G. Roussell, General Manager of Railways, which occurred under such tragic circumstances at Auckland on 1st November, will be deeply deplored by members of the railway service throughout New Zealand. Mr. Roussell was proceeding to Auckland by the “Limited” express, where he was to have joined the Niagara en route to Sydney on official business on behalf of the Government Railways Board.

He left Wellington in excellent health and spirits, occupying a sleeper on the “Limited.” During the night he had a heart seizure and suffered great pain for several hours. He was kept under constant observation by the car attendants, and a message was dispatched to Auckland asking that medical assistance be obtained on the train's arrival.

Dr. C. E. A. Coldicutt met the train at 9.30 a.m. Mr. Roussell had then greatly improved, and was able to walk without assistance. He proceeded straight to his sister's home, and went to bed. He became worse later in the day, and though everything possible was done for him by the doctors in attendance, Mr. Roussell died at 2.40 p.m.