HIGHWAYS' BOARD MEMBER

Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 9, 6 October 1943, Page 6

HIGHWAYS' BOARD MEMBER

Mr. M. H. Wynyard Honoured In recognition of 21 years as representative of motorists on the Main Highways Board, Mr. M. 11. Wynyard, Auckland, was recently given a dinner in Christchurch by the Canterbury Automobile Association. The event was described by Mr. W. R. Carey, president of the South Island Motor Union, as “a red letter event in the history of South Island motoring.” Mr. Geoffrey Hamilton presided over a representative attendance that included delegates from all the affiliated associations in the South Island. On behalf of the associations Mr. Carey presented the guest of honour with a cheque, also a travelling rug lor himself and another 1 for Mrs. Wynyard. “We revere and appreciate your wonderful services 1 ,” said Mr. Carey. "You have not only served the Main Highways Board faithfully and well. but. you have also served the motorists and the people generally of the Dominion.” Mr. Carey recalled Mr. Wynyard’s early association with the Good Roads Association, which, he said, had been instrumental in bringing into existence the Highways Act of 3922. The board had since functioned in an efficient manner that had given satisfaction to motorists in. both islands, and he attributed much of'its success to Mr. Wynyard’s tact and experience. The first really sympathetic Minister with whom those who advocated a progressive roads policy came in contact, said Mr. Wynyard, when replying, was the lute Kt. Hon. J. G. Coates, who had persisted despite the opposition even of .certain members of his own party. 'The Act which Mr. Coates had introduced, he said, had been based ou legislation that was already in existence in Victoria. “We seem to have been able to deal with matters ip a spirit of justice,” said Mr. Wynyard, “and to have dealt with all parties on that basis and with no suggestion of axe-grinding.” “When the clouds of war have rolled away,” concluded Mr. Wynyard, “we will be able to resume our activities. We are already planning work which I hope will play a part in rehabilitation. When we resume our normal activities L think you will find that we will be actuated by the same principles, and you will receive the ' saw. jmicc ”