Future of Transport.

The Acting Prime Minister (the Hon. P. Fraser) apologised for the absence of the Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage), and remarked that Mr. Savage had taken a great interest in the progress of the building ever since its initiation. Mr. Savage had asked him to convey his personal congratulations to the Railway Department upon the crowning

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achievement, and also to congratulate the city of Wellington on the erection and completion of the magnificent building. Mr. Savage also desired to thank all those who had co-operated with the Government in the building. The building and its layout were an unexcelled example of co-operation between the Government and the local bodies. The Harbour Board had cooperated to the fullest extent, and the City Council gave its assistance in every possible way. What had been done exemplified what could be achieved by such co-operation. The Ministers of Finance (the Hon. W. Nash) and Labour (the Hon. H. T. Armstrong) also desired to add their congratulations.