NEW HAND-GRIP.
APPROVED BY RAILWAYMEN. (Per Press Association.) DUNEDIN, April 9. At a meeting of the Otago branch of the Amalgamated Society of Bailway Servants, a new hand-grip on railway waggons was commented on. Some months ago, Mr R. M. Ferguson, of South Dunedin, submitted for the Board's inspection a model of a new type of hand-grip. The invention allowed a tarpaulin to slip down behind the grip, which was thus left clear for instant use. The old type of grip is covered up and not available when the waggons are sheeted. At the time members thought the idea an excellent one. Mr Ferguson has since submitted his invention to the Bailway Department, and it is noted with satisfaction that the Department is fitting the new grip to all waggons coming out of the shops. Shunters, guards, and all concerned express the utmost satisfaction with the new device, and hope the Department will recognise the value of it when treating with Mr Ferguson for its use.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 50, Issue 153, 10 April 1930, Page 6
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