POLICE FAREWELL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23275, 18 February 1939, Page 16

POLICE FAREWELL

ME. D. 0. FEASER WARM TRIBUTES TO WORK MR. J. CUMMINGS WELCOMED Warm trihutes to the efficient work of Mr. D. C. Fraser, who retired on superannuation yesterday afternoon from the position of superintendent of police at Auckland, were paid at a large farewell gathering of members of the detective and uniform branches at the central police station. A welcome was extended to the new superintendent, Mr. J. Cummings, formerly of Palmerston North. The Commissioner of Police., Mr. D. J. Cummings, presented Mr. Fraser with an- electric radiator on behalf of the members of the Auckland district police staff. Inspector P. P. Ward said that, although Mr. Fraser had reached his retirement after 42 years' service, he was still possessed of great energy and in that could leave many younger men behind. .During bis career Mr. Fraser had also, earned the reputation of being a capable administrator. There was no greater testimony to his ability than the fact that he had started at the bottom of the ladder and worked up to the high offico he was relinguishing. Mr. Ward wished Mr. and Mrs. Fraser every happiness. Message from Minister

The new superintendent, Mr. J. Cummings, said he was delighted that Mr. Fraser was beginning his retirement in good health, which he hoped would continue for long. He had always admired .Mr. Fraser for his abilitv

Inspector Donald Scott said it had been a pleasure tc work with Mr. Fraser. Ho hoped that Mr. Fraser would enjoy a well-earned rest and every happiness.

Sub-Inspector J. Fox, Sub-Inspector M. Flanagan, Senior-Sergeant D. L. Calwell, Chief-Detective S. G. Hall and Sergeant C. M. Francis also praised Mr. Fraser for the manner in which he had carried out his duties.

The commissioner, Mr. Cummings, in making the presentation, said ho wished to convey to Mr. Fraser a message from tho Minister in charge of the Police Department, tho_ Hon. P. Fraser, wishing him a long life, health and happiness, and hoping that his association with the department would not bo lost during his retirement. Support for Successor Although he had not had the pleasure of working closely with him, Mr. Cummings said he knew Mr. Fraser as being a fearless man who followed his convictions. He doubted if Mr. Fraser had an enemy in New Zealand. In reply, Mr. Fraser said that throughout his service he had tried to carry out his duties with fairness to the public and to his comrades. He was sure that the new superintendent would receive the same support as he had since ho had been in Auckland. Mr. Fraser said that, although he was looking forward to his retirement, he would always keep in touch with tho service. He concluded by referring to the encouragement given by the commissioner to the social side of the force's activities.

Mr. Fraser will continue to reside in Auckland.