Transport Bill.

An outstanding event in connection with the transport industry has been the Transport Bill, which at time of writing has passed both Houses of Parliament and is now awaiting the assent of His Excellency the Governor-General. This Bill marks a definite stage in the process of adjustment in the transport industry to enable it to emerge from the present chaotic conditions to a position of stability and maximum usefulness to the community. The Bill is almost wholly a machinery measure and its ultimate success will principally depend on its future administration. From this point of view a responsibility rests upon the Railway Department not only to adopt a broad outlook towards its associates in the transport industry, but more particularly to give a service which, by efficiency and economy, will facilitate the conclusions of the Licensing Authorities. The Department is equipped to give high quality service, and I believe that as the days go on and questions arise for settlement by the Licensing Authorities the Department and all its staff will be found ready and willing to give the public a quality of service that will justify its being regarded as the backbone of the transport industry.

General Manager.