RAILWAY APPEAL BOARD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 202, 6 May 1912, Page 5

RAILWAY APPEAL BOARD

FURTHER DECISIONS.

By Telegraph—Press Association. PalraerstonN., Saturday. TKe findings of the Ttailway Appeal Board were delivered this morning in the cases heard yesterday. In regard to Porter Short's petition against dismissal, the court unanimously was of opinion that the appellant was not under the influence of liquor, but at tie same time was of opinion that appellant should have signed on as requested. The board recommended that a fine of £1 would meet the case.

With regard to the appeal of Porter Murphy against dismissal, the court was of opinion that there were faults both on the part of appellant and of the coaching foreman, and that both parties were heated. The exercise of tact on the part of the superior officer would, in the opinion of the court, prob- - ably have prevented the occurrence (a* refusal to put luggage in a van). He incident was an isolated one in the service of appellant, and the board considered the punishment outweighed the offence. In its opinion the appeal should be upheld. Dr. McArthur congratulated all concerned on the amicable manner in which Ihfe proceedings had been conducted.