RAILWAY LOSSES.
Sir, —If the Railways Department really desires to increase its revenue, it would, in many cases, relax the stringent rules and regulations, which tend to vex and irritate its best customers. The following is a case in point: Recently the scoutmaster of a. local troop, desirous of taking bis scouts to a parade, to be held some miles away, mado application two full days beforehand to the stationmaster for a warrant to enable his troop to travel by train. Being much surprised when told (hat four clear days' notice would have to be given to the stationmaster before a warrant could be issued, ho reluctantly was compelled to make arrangements for his troop to travel by motor-car. Travel By Train.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21115, 24 February 1932, Page 12
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122RAILWAY LOSSES. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21115, 24 February 1932, Page 12
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