N.Z. PUBLIC SERVICE ASSO CIATION

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 175, 19 April 1919, Page 11

N.Z. PUBLIC SERVICE ASSO CIATION

ANNUA], MEETING, The annual general meeting of the Wellington section of the New Zealand Public Service Association war; held on Tuesday evening, (here being a fair attendance of members. During the of the annual leport and balance-sheet many matters of importance to (lie service.generally were j dealt witli. The majority uf speakers emphasised the fact that olily a jwrl"«;et and united ' organisation, comprising every member of (lie service i..i:ld hope to achieve the ultimate, object of tnc namely, an efficient and contented service. . . Several, speakers stressed the urgent need for further support being given to the Workers.' Educational Association movement by -members, as it is now recognised that its syllabus comprises subjects—parilcukwly that ol' coonviiincs— .which are absolutely necessary tor a (comprehensive, understanding of- tlin problems of (ho day. One of the must important matters dealt with durili? thy evening was that of the-Appeal Board. H was stressed ■by speakers. that .this .board is of Hie greatest value to service ;n ensuring that every officer receives :' ;, iv and linparlial treatment bolli at the. hands oi the Public. Service Commissioner ami of the permanent heads. It was pointed out Hint the membership is steadily increasing, and it is hoped the . day is not far distant when every member of the service shall be ipso facto a member of the association.

A'ti'ibuto WaS paid to the memory ofthose soldier liioiubcia who have made Iho.niiprenie sacrifice. A hearty welcome wan extended to these who had returned or are returning. . • ' The opportunity, was taken' to Jjcarlilj*congratulate the executive committee of tlio association upon the splendid results they .have achieved and .are. achieving for members—especially during the past six months. ■ ' ■ .• The urgent need for recreation and rc'frcshnient rooms for all oliicers was strongly emphasised by several speakers,, and it was decided to ngajv approach theauthorities ill this direction. The lion, general ■secretary (Mr. -F..W. Millar) explained the recent activities, of .the executive officers and gave- also abrief'outline of the association s position and aims generally. • The meeting closed with a hearty vote thanks to the retiring, chairman (Mr. J, if. Clime) for his indefatigable.- services to the Wellington section during his term' of ollice. ■ ■ ■ ' Tito following were elected as depart-; mental representatives ■ 011 the Section Committee ■ for the ensuing ycarvSters; 1-;.' V. -Paul. (State Advances),: ll. G. Absoluin and Miss E. L. Lorclun .(Department of Agriculture), Messrs. Ji. J. iila'eiMahon (Audit), J. I''. M'Aloon aiul 15. A, Ginger (Customs),■ lv lenliessy -(We-, fence' Headquarters), -T. M. Ashvyjand W. C. Collier' (Education)/ C. ■ Uollmul-. '(Government. Printing '-Ittjuej, 1.1. u. Smith (Government Statistician), J. b. Maephersoli (Marine), I': J. Kcane (Inlemnl Affairs); A. 1 luijjess J:. P. Laurensoit ami W ■ II- , J I. and income Tax), J. 11. 0 Donald o ,au^ s and Survey), A. Betten (Messengers), j. U. '.Hamilton (National Provident), .. Davidson (Native), J-. H. lhomso:leinsions), Sergeant G. 'B._ Edwards (I olice 'Central,' Constable S. King (lolice, laiannki Streot), C. 11. Hill (Public. Works), .' W. ,\V. Cook (I!egistrar-Genera I s Department), W. E. liarker (btate lire), A. L. Wogan (Superannuation), U.S. Gilkison (Tourist), 1". 'J. M'Coliislty (Treasury).