WELCOME TO MINISTER

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 135, 4 March 1929, Page 13

WELCOME TO MINISTER

RECEPTION AT WOODVILLE. By Telegraph—Press Association. Woodville, March '2.' The Hon. E. A. Ransom, Minister of Public Works, was accorded a civic reception this afternoon by a representative gathering of citizens. The Mayor, Mr. H. P. Horne, extended a welcome to the Minister, which was the first visit of their member since his elevation -o Cabinet rank. He paid a tribute to Mr. Ransom's services as a private member and Minister. Mr. B. H. Norman spoke on behalf of the county. Later the Minister received deputations relating to a request for improved facilities at the entrance to the station, relief from the shunting nuisance at the McLean Street crossing, erection of a. slot telephone in the town, and the subdivision of estates.

The Rabbit Trust Association also asked for consideration of an amendment to the Rabbit Nuisance Act, pointing out anomalies in the present rating system. Mr. Ransom promised to bring the matters before the respective Ministers, and expressed thanks at the congratulations extended to him. Mr. Ransom referred to the change of Government and said New Zealanders were sporting people, and as such were generally prepared to give the Government a fair chance.