HARBOUR BOARD

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 121, 25 May 1933, Page 13

HARBOUR BOARD

■THE-NEW/CHAIRMAN

MR. C. M. TURRELU

The usual congratulatory speeches marked tho first, meeting ot! tho recently-elected Harbour Board hist hight, at which Mr. C. M. Turrcll was elected chairman. Tho retiring chairman (Mr. C. J. B. Norwood) referred to the presence for tho first- time of Messrs. P. Fraser, M.P., W. Nash, M.P., E. Somplc, M.P., and tho Hon. Mark Pagan, M.L.C., whom, he welcomed to tho board, and also referred to the presence of Mr. C. H. Chapman, M.P. All were gentlemen who had served / the public in many capacities, and he was sure their ability would be* given freely to the work of the board, one of the most important bodies from a national standpoint. ' Referring to the former members of the board, lie reinindcd them that Mr. J. W. McEwan had, had 25 years' service, for two of which lie was chairman, and he had helped, with other old members, to bring the board to the unique position it held. Mr. H. D. Bennett had held more than ono term on the board, and had proved, an extremely valuable member. It was a pity that his services were no longer available to the public. Captain Post had had ten years' service, Captain F, A. Macindoe six years' service, and Mr. G. A. Troup had also served on. the board. These men had faithfully carried out their service to the public, putting the board's interests before everything. On his motion it was docided to write thanking them for their past services. Mr. Chapman said, that the five Labour members of the board had a somewhat different viewpoint from that held generally by members, and it would be of advantage if that viewpoint were expressed from time to time. The new members would bring ability and discretion to tho board and act with circumspection. Mr. Fraser welcomed the forthcoming association with older members of tho board, many of whom he had worked with in an . appreciative spirit in other matters. It was a privilege to belong to such an institution, to the efficiency of which he paid tribute. Mr. Nash, offering his collaboration, and stating that he appreciated tho privilege of membership, referred to the services rendered by Captain Post and Mr. J. W. McEwan. . Mr. Semple assured the board that the new members had not come to destroy, but to build, mend, and improve. ."..'. Mr. Pagan, congratulating the board upon its achievements, said- that the two essentials were the right policy and team* work to carry it out. The board, however, could not be a mutual admiration society. He hoped that the minority would always, be big enough to assist in carrying out the decision of the majority. : ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. T. E. Barrer nominated Mr. Turrell as chairman. Mr. Turrcll, he said, had been associated with the board for 14 years, and had been in close touch with, tho works of magnitude the board had now completed. He. had identified himself with tho shipping interests, and had given full attention, to tho interests of the board. The nomination was seconded by Mr. V 7. L. Fitzhcrbert. '..".:. /There was no other.nomination,.and Mr. Turrell v^as declared elected. The retiring chairman thanked members of the boarA and staff for their co-operation during his term of office, and wished Mr. Turrell success. Mr, Turrell, taking the chair, thanked the board for electing him, stating that he fully appreciated the honour. He assured\theni i that every subject that came before them would get a fair deal as far as ho was concerned. He looked for the co-operation extended to the previous chairman, whom ho' complimented on his service and the ability he had shown.