RAILWAYS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). (Mr. HOGAN, Chairman.)

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1910 Session I, I-06

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1910 NEW ZEALAND

RAILWAYS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). (Mr. HOGAN, Chairman.)

Presented to the House of Representatives, and ordered to be printed.

ORDER OF REFERENCE. Extract from the Journals of the. House of liepresentatives. Thursday, the 7th Day of July, 1910. Ordered, " That a Committee be appointed, consisting of ten members, to examine and report upon questions relating to the railways; with power to call for persons and papers; three to be a quorum : the Committee to consist of Mr. Arnold, Mr. Brown, Mr. Buick, Mr. Craigie, Mr. Hine, Mr. H'ogan, Mr. B,hodes, Mr. Ross, Mr. Witty, and the mover." —(Hon. Mr. Millar.)

INDEX.

No. Petitioners. Page. No. Petitioner?. Page. 425 81 82 748 130 59 83 3 400 37 36 Ahern, J., and 25 others Archibald, H., and 13 others Barclay, J. T., and 16 others Bell and Inge and 6 others Bishop, H. ft, and 19 others Bodin, B., and 9 others Boyle, H., and 12 others Bridgeman, W., and 74 others Brown, Alexander, and another Brown, H., and 19 others Bryce, T. J., and 28 others 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 2 3 4 4 113 126 52 60 99 39 Haddrell, G. A., and 14 others Harris, N. E., and 5 others Henderson, E. W., and 44 others Henry, T. J., and 11 others Hodge, A. J., and 19 others Huston, R., and 4 others 4 4 4 4 4 4 61 Irving, R., and 19 others 4 749 100 428 62 740 Jackson, James, and 7 others Jane, P H, and 7 others Jenkins, James Johnston, A. V., and 5 others Judd, Albert, and 9 others 5 4 5 4 5 134 182 50 38 51 731 515 111 Catton, M. E. Cavanagh, Patrick Clark, P D., and 16 others Clark, R. H, and 42 others Clinch, A. S., and 13 others Clinton, H. M., and 291 others Conyers, William Craven, J. H., and 22 others 2 3 4 4 4 5 3 4 40 429 86 87 53 110 88 Kelly, W H, and 6 others Larkin, James Lee, G. E., and 47 others Leydon, E. M'., and 13 others Little, Charles, and 5 others Littlejohn, A., and 19 others Luxton, T 'D., and 18 others 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 741 112 D'Ath, 0. J., and 7 others Drennan, J. M., and 19 others 5 4 84 347 125 Final Report Findlay, R., and 19 others Foxton Harbour Board Fraser, W J., and 39 others 6 4 3 4 764 716 89 63 725 64 742 128 Mack, M. J. Marrett, Jacques Martin, G. F., and 19 others Mayes, ft A., and 6 others Melson, Margaret J. Milroy, T., and 20 others Mungavin, P., and 11 others Munro, G., and 9 others 6 5 4 4 5 4 5 4 6 85 Gaynor, George Greig, William, and 8 others 2 4 1—I. 6.

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BEPORTS

No. 3. —Petition of W Bridgeman and 74 Others, of Longlands, Hastings. Petitioners pray that Longlands Stockyard siding be made a flag station. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 12th August, 1910.

No. 134.—Petition of M. E Catton, of Division Street, Upper Kiccarton, Christchurch. Petitioner prays that she may be granted a compassionate allowance on account of an injury to her husband while working on the railway-line. I am directed to report that the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 12th August, 1910.

No. 6.—Petition of George Gaynor, of 67 Cashel Street, Linwood, Christchurch. Petitioner prays for compassionate allowance for past services. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition 12th August, 1910.

No. 103.—Petition of Edward Prendergast, of Invercargill. Petitioner prays for an allowance for injuries received when in the Railway service. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition 12th August, 1910.

No. 102. —Petition of Thomas Patterson, of Brown Street, Invercargill. Petitioner prays for compensation for injuries received as the result of a railway accident. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition 12th August, 1910.

No. 29.—Petition of A. H. Philip, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for compassionate allowance for injuries received while in Government employ I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 14th September, 1910.

No. No. Petitioners. Page. 65 | Murdin, J. ft, and. 27 others .. .4 115 ; Murphy, F H, and 19 others . . 4 8 McArley, W., and 14 others (two reports) 4 22 MeCalman, F., and 20 others 4 436 ' McGahan, T. . 4 114 ! McGonigal, W J., and 19 others 4 54 McKee, R., and 19 others 4 127 ! McMurchie, D., and 13 others 4 349 i McTainsh, Christina De Young 3 L No. ! Petitioners. 41 Slowey, E., and 19 others 753 Small, H, and 4 others 42 Smith, C. L., and 19 others 750 Smith, F. W., and 7 others 90 Southey, ft, and 17 others Special report 57 Stevens, John, and 19 others 43 Stokes, H. N., and 8 others Page. 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 4 414 j Nash, J. A., and 28 others 3 102 Patterson, Thomas 2 |66 Payne, Arthur, and 5 others 4 t 29 Philip, A. H. 2 103 : Prendergast, Edward 2 116 i Purcell, A., and 19 others 4 44 ; Tangaroa, J. T., and 19 others 24 Thomas, P., and 2 others 91 Thompson, H. J., and 5 others 744 ; Tully, G., and 11 others 4 4 4 5 31 Vaile, Samuel 6 55 ! Reardon, J., and 15 others 4 56 | Roberts, F., and 6 others . 4 633 j Robinson, Alice 5 634 Washington Lodge, I.O.O.F 117 Watling, A. J., and 19 others 67 Weale, J. P., and 23 others 23 Webb, C. H, and 29 others 192 Williams, A. M., and 162 others 58 j Williams, A. P., and 14 others 4 4 4 4 3 4 129 j Scott, W T., and 19 others 4 743 Simcox, W H, and 2 others 5 I I

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No. 192.—Petition of A. M. Williams and 162 Others, of Te Aute. Petitioners pray that the name of Te Aute Bailway-station be altered, to save confusion. I have to report that, as the Bailway Department is agreeable to giving the name " Te Aute " to the present Pukehou Station, and to giving a new name (other than " Lower Te Aute ") to the present Te Aute Station, this Committee has no recommendation to make 14th September, 1910.

No. 414,—Petition of J A. Nash and 28 Others, of Palmerston North. Petitioners pray that compensation be given to Joseph Hanna for injuries received as the result of an accident at a railway-crossing at Palmerston North. I am directed to report that the petition should be referred to the Government for conS1 ClCI* Qit 1011 28th September, 1910.

No. 182.—Petition of Patrick Cavanagh, of Kaiwarra, Wellington Petitioner prays for compensation for loss of horses, which, together with drays and drivers ? Department in co " necti ™ the Hutt Railway and Road ilToctobe c r d l°9l0 P ° rt *" C ° mmittee haS no to make on this petition.

No. 429.—Petition of James Larkin, of Timaru, Canterbury C ° mpenSation ° n aocount of al N?ed wrongful dismissal from the Railway lUhOctoS SIT 0 "* the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition.

No. 400.—Petition of Alexander Brown and Another, of Green Island Otago Petitioners pray that a private siding recently closed be reopened, or that a siding be constructed from the nearest point on Walton Park branch line to the property of the said AlfxandeTßrowT or that a siding be placed on said line, and payment made to petitioner format ng a connection clnnecdom °' "* *" t0 """"P"* John fo/annual way-leave cliaige Z such I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that a siding connection be eiven Messrs Brown and Loudon on the Walton Park line, at the Im. 70 eh point ami that in fddf turn the sum of £500 be paid in full compensation for all claims in connect tonwith theclosit 31st. Oetbiv, mo" S6ttlement for the closin 8- of crossing- on. the main Hue 8

No. 515.—Petition of William Conyers, of 483 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria Ss~nt. PrayS C ° m P aSsio,,ate allwance consideration of former services in Railway *'* *" h " n ° ~ Mdatl ™ to on this petition.

No. 347.— Petition of Foxton Harbour Board, of Poxton aSSiStMCe t0 enabk " t0 Pr ° Perly d6al Wlth the Ma « u **»■ to .11 d i ireCte + , t0 there ' S a willin B'noss on the part of the Railway Department to sell, and on the par of the Foxton Harbour Board to purchase, the wharf at Foxton thh petition be referred to the Government with a view to arriving at a settlement of the prilTof wharf and goodwill, by arbitration [Vide also Appendix I -6b 1 P 3rd November, 1910. No. 349.—Petition of Christina De Young MoTainsh, of Christchurch. Petitionee prays for compassionate allowance on account of her husband being killed by express I have to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition 3rd November, 1910. t

No. 349.—Petition of Christina De Young McTainsh, of Christchurch. Petitionee prays for compassionate allowance on account of her husband being killed by express I have to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition ■irri November, 1910. t

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No. B.—Petition of W McArley and 14 Others, of Lyttelton (and also 58 similar Petitions as per Schedule attached). Petitioners pray for official recognition of the Engine-drivers, Firemen, and Cleaners' Association. I am directed to report, — Clause 1. That in the opinion of this Committee the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants has represented the engine-drivers, firemen, and cleaners equally as well as the other sections of the Railway service. Clause 2. That due prominence has always been given to the requirements of the enginedrivers, firemen, and cleaners when the Railway Department has been approached by the delegates of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. Clause 3 That, notwithstanding this, and after hearing the evidence from both sides and carefully considering it, the Committee is of opinion that there is no possibility of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants and the Engine-drivers, Firemen, and Cleaners' Association coming to an agreement," and that, as it is in the best interests of the Railway service that these two sections should work in harmony, this Committee recommends the petition of the Enginedrivers, Firemen, and Cleaners' Association to the Government for favourable consideration. \V\%de also Appendix 1.-6 a.] 3rd November, 1910. Schedule. No 22.— F. McCalman and 20 others. No. 67.—.1. P Weale and 23 others. 23 _C. H. Webb and 19 others. „ 81.— H. Archibald and 13 others. " 24.—P. Thomas and 2 others. „ 82.—J.|T. Barclay and 16 others. 36.— G. J. Bryce and 28 others. „ 83.— H. Boyle and 12 others. , 37.— H. Brown and 19 others. „ 84.— R. Findlay and 19 others. 38 —R H. Clark'and 42 others. „ 85.—William Greig and 8 others. " 39.— R. Huston and 4 others. „ 86.— G. E. Lee and 47 others 40 —W H. Kelly and 6]others „ 87.—E/M. Leydon and 13 others. " 41 —E. Slowey and 19 others. „ 88.— T. D. Luxton and 18 others. " 42.—ft L. Smith and 19 others. „ 89.— G. F. Martin and 19 others. ' 43 —H. N. Stokes and 8 others. „ 90. -ft Southey and 17 others '44_J T. Tangaroa and 19 others. „ 91.— H. J. Thompson and 5 others. " 50—P. D. Clark and 16 others. „ 99.—A. J. Hodge and 19 others. " 51.—A. S. Clinch and 13 others. „ 100.—P H. Jane and 7 others. " 52 —E. W Henderson and 44 others. „ 110.—A. Littlejohn and 19 others. " 53 —Charles Little and 5 others. „ 111.— J. H. Craven and 22 others. ■ 54.— R. McK.ee and 19 others. „ 112.— J. M. Drennan and 19 others. 55 —J. Reardon and 15 others. „ 113.— G. A. Haddrell and 14 others. 56— F. Roberts and 6 others. „ 114.—W J. McGonigal and 19 others. " 57.—John Stevens and 19 others. „ 115.—F H. Murphy and 19 others. ' 58—A P Williams and 14 others. „ 116.—A. Purcell and 19 others. " 59 —B. Boden and 9 others. „ 117.—A. J. Watling and 19 others. " 60—T J. Henry and 11 others. „ 125.—W J. Fraser and 39 others. '61 —R. Irving and 19 others. „ 126.— N. E. Harris and 5 others. " 6 2 —A V Johnston and 5 others. „ 127.—D. McMurchie and 13 others. " 63 —C. A. Mayes and 6 others. „ 128.— G. Munro and 9 others. " 64 —T. Milroy and 20 others. „ 129.—W T. Scott and 19 others. " 65 —J. ft Murdin and 27 others. „ 130.— H. C. Bishop and 19 others. " 66.—Arthur Payne and 5 others. „ 425.— J. Ahem and 25 others. Second Report I am directed to report that the Committee, having reconsidered the report on the petitions of the Engine-drivers, Firemen, and Cleaners' Association and the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, referred back to them by the House, has the honour to report that, while confirming same, it submits the following addenda thereto : — The Committee is of opinion that the Amalgamated Society's present powers should be in no way curtailed, and that the society should be permitted to retain full power of representing such of the engine-drivers, firemen, and cleaners as may be or remain members of the society, and of representing to the Minister their grievances and complaints. [Vide also Appendix [.-6a.] 10th November, 1910.

No. 634.—Petition of Washington Lodge, No. 28, 10 0 F of 18 Kipling Street, Sydenham, Christchurch. Petitioner prays that a compassionate allowance may be granted to Harry Robinson on account of accident at Blith's Crossing I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 4th November, 1910.

No 436.—Petition of T McGahan, of Tuakau, Auckland. Petitioner prays that he may be granted arrears of pay alleged to be owing by the Railway Department.

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I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that petitioner be paid back pay for the period between the date of the decision of the Appeal Board that he should be reinstated and the date of actual reinstatement by the Railway Department. 4th November, 1910.

No. 633.— Petition of Alice Robinson, of 374 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch. Petitioner prays that a compassionate allowance may be granted to her husband for injury received at Blith's railway-crossing I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition 4th November, 1910. No. 731.—Petition of H. M. Clinton and 291 Others, of Orari. Petitioners pray that the 8 a.m. express train, Christchurch to Dunedin, and the 1115 a.m. train, Dunedin to Christchurch, may stop at Orari. I am directed to report that, as the Railway Department have recently arranged that the 8 a.m. train going south will stop at Orari to set down passengers from north of Ashburton, and the train coming north will likewise stop at Orari to set down passengers from south of Timaru, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th November, 1910. No. 716.—Petition of Jacques MARrett, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for compensation for injuries sustained through being run over by railwaytrucks at Westport. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th November, 1910. No. 428.—Petition of James Jenkins, of Wanganui Petitioner prays for recognition of length of service in Railway Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 28th November, 1910. No. 740.—Petition of Albert Judd and 9 Others, of Tokomaru, Wellington (and also 8 similar Petitions as per Schedule attached). Petitioners pray for relief in respect of maintenance of Manawatu Railway fences. I am directed to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th November, 1910. Schedule. No. 741.—0. J. D'Ath and 7 others. i No. 748.—8e1l and luge and 6 others. „%742.—P. Mungavin and 11 others. „ 749.—James Jackson and G others. „ 743.— W H. Simeox and 2 others. „ 750.—F W Smith and 7 others. „ 744.— G. Truly and 11 others. j „ 753.— H. Small and 4 others. No. 725.—Petition of Margaret J Melson, of Woolston, Canterbury Petitioner prays for compensation on account of the death of her husband, who was killed on the Lyttelton-Christchurch Railway line. I am directed to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. '28th November, 1910. Special Report The Railways Committee has the honour to report that at the final meeting of the Committee held on the 29th November, 1910, the following resolution was passed unanimously : "That this Committee desires to record its high appreciation of the zeal, courtesy, and tact displayed by the Chairman, Mr J T Hogan, in dealing with the large volume of business which came before it during the session; also that the best thanks of the Committee be tendered to the Clerk, Mr N. Jacobs, for the able and businesslike manner in which he has carried out his duties ■ and that this resolution be recorded on the minutes of the Committee and reported to the House " ' 30th November, 1910.

No. 731.—Petition of H. M. Clinton and 291 Others, of Orari. Petitioners pray that the 8 a.m. express train, Christchurch to Dunedin, and the 1115 a.m. train, Dunedin to Christchurch, may stop at Orari. 1 am directed to report that, as the Railway Department have recently arranged that the 8 a.m. train going south will stop at Orari to set down passengers from north of Ashburton, and the train coming north will likewise stop at Orari to set down passengers from south of Timaru, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th November, 1910.

No. 716.—Petition of Jacques Mabbett, of Wellington. Petitioneb prays for compensation for injuries sustained through being run over by railwaytrucks at Westport. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th November, 1910.

No. 428.—Petition of Jambs Jenkins, of Wanganui Petitioner prays for recognition of length of service in Railway Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 28th November, 1910.

No. 740.—Petition of Albert Judd and 9 Others, of Tokomaru, Wellington (and also 8 similar Petitions as per Schedule attached). Petitioners pray for relief in respect of maintenance of Manawatu Railway fences. I am directed to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th November, 1910. SOHEDTJLE. No. 741.—0. J. D'Ath and 7 others. i No. 748.—8e1l and Inge and 6 others. „%742.—P. Mungavin and 11 others. „ 749.—James Jackson and G others. „ 743.—W H. Simeox and 2 others. „ 750.—E W Smith and 7 others. „ 744.—G Truly and 11 others. j „ 753.—H. Small and 4 others.

No. 725.—Petition of Margaret J Melson, of Woolston, Canterbury Petitioner prays for compensation on account of the death of her husband, who was killed on the Lyttelton-Christchurch Railway line. I am directed to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. '28th November, 1910.

Special Report The Railways Committee has the honour to report that at the final meeting of the Committee held on the 29th November, 1910, the following resolution was passed unanimously : "That this Committee desires to record its high appreciation of the zeal, courtesy, and tact displayed by the Chairman, Mr J T Hogan, in dealing with the large volume of business which came before it during the session; also that the best thanks of the Committee be tendered to the Clerk, Mr N. Jacobs, for the able and businesslike manner in which he has carried out his duties ■ and that this resolution be recorded on the minutes of the Committee and reported to the House " ' 30th November, 1910.

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No. 764. —Petition of M. J Mack, Secretary, Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, Wellington. Petitioner prays that the Government Railways Amendment Bill (No. 2) be not proceeded with until evidence is taken thereon. I am directed to report that, as the Minister proposes to amend the Bill in Committee of the House, this Committee has no recommendation to make. Ist December, 1910. No. 31. —Petition of Samuel Vaile, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for a trial of the stage system on the New Zealand railways. I am directed to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. Ist December, 1910. Final Report I have the honour to report that the Railways Committee held fifteen meetings during the session of 1910. Number of petitions referred to the Committee. 95 Number of reports presented to the House .. 28 Number of petitions referred for consideration... ... 16 Number of petitions referred for favourable consideration 64 Number of petitions with no recommendation ... 14 Number of petitions held over 1 Ist December, 1910. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,400 copies), £3 15s.

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