The Late Mr. Burnett

Mr. James Burnett, whose death, at a ripe old age, was announced during the past month, was a man who made a definite mark on railway development in New Zealand. After occupying various positions in the service he attained the position of Chief Engineer, which he held for a number of years.

Mr. Burnett was a man of very decided opinions, and did much towards heightening the regard in which engineering practice in New Zealand is held by the engineering fraternity.

After his retirement from the service he carried on his work in another direction by helping to organise efforts in connection with the Red Cross movement. His services to that body were of so special a character that he gained universal esteem.