WELLINGTON'S RAILWAY STATION.

Evening Post, Volume LXXIX, Issue 82, 8 April 1910, Page 3

WELLINGTON'S RAILWAY STATION.

CITY COUNCIL TAKES ACTION. The question of the need of a new railway 'station for Wellington was discussed at n mooting of the City Council last evening. The matter wa.i intioduccd by Councillor Devine, who, in rflcordance with notice of motion, moved :—: — (a) That this council considers the time has fully arrived when a general railway station adequate to the requirements of Wellington and suburbs should be erected by the Government in a suitable position in the city. (b) That the co-operation of the adjoining borough councils, the Chamber of Commerce, and other local representative bodies be sought with the view of uniting with this council in making a vigorous representation to the Government on the subject. The mover traversed the requirements and needs of the growing city. He thought that Wellington had been overlooked. A proper dignified protest ought to bo made to the Government on the matter They did not want any monumental edifice, but they did require something that would meet the demands of the public. The City Council should co-operate with local bodies to bring weight to bear on the Government to proceed with the very necessary work. He deplored any hysteria, but desired some definite action. Councillor Luke seconded tbo motion. The deputation ' which waited on Sir Joseph Watd the other day head, he said, failed to elicit anything definite from him. The motion was carried without further discussion.