HARBOUR BOARD

Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 203, 25 May 1944, Page 6

HARBOUR BOARD

New Member Welcomed

Nominations to fill three vacancies on the Wellington Harbour Board closed oa Monday, and, there being only the required number of candidates, they were declared elected.

At the meeting of the board yesterday the chairman, Mr. AV. H. Brice, ■welcomed Mr. E. V. Bevan, newly appointed in succession to the late Mr, C. M. Turrell as one of the representatives ®f payers of dues on British ships. Mr. Price referred to Mr. Bevan’s many years of shipping experience, remarking that he was now head for New Zealand of the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company. “I am sure ms advice and help will be of considerable advantage to the board in the many problems it has to face,” he said. Responding, Mr. Bevan said he had lived in Wellington for 44 years and could not fail to" be impressed by the advancement of the harbour and the work of the board. He had made himself familiar with all New Zealand ports, had a fair knowledge of most of those in Australia, and a nodding acquaintance with many British ports. His energy and time would be devoted to the advancement of the board and the harbour. Mr. Price also welcomed the re-appoint-ment of Mr. W. I. J. Blyth, representing payers of dues on goods, referring to his work on committees interested in the clearance of cargo from wharf sheds. Mr. J. W. Andrews, on behalf of members, expressed pleasure at the reappointment of Mr. Price, representing payerj of dues on British ships. Remarking that it was the last meeting of the present board. Mr. Price thanked members for the assistance and advice he had received from them at all times.

At the close of 'the meeting Mr. M. Fraser, who is not seeking re-election, expressed appreciation of the fellowship he had enjoyed with members of the board during the last three years. It was not through inclination but rather through a sober if conservative judgment of the time he could devote to public affairs that he had decided not" to se'ek. re-elec-tion, he said. It had been his ambition to have some connexion with the Wellington Harbour Board, the most outstandingly successful local body in New Zealand. He would retain pleasant memories of an association with men imbued solely with the object of promoting the welfare of the harbour.

The chairman expressed regret that Sir. Fraser had decided not to stand for re-election and appreciation of the advantages the board had derived from his knowledge.