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18. The shortage of Rolling Stock and Locomotives has given considerable anxiety, and the limited train service provided has only been maintained under the greatest difficulties. This trouble however will disappear on the arrival of the Coaches and Locomotives now on order, when it will be possible to extend and improve the present train service.
Goods Traffic.
19. The Goods Traffic calls for little remark as this has been purely local consisting of Fruit, Rice, Dried Fish, Vegetables and other market commodities. The amount carried is 4,360 tons of which 2,460 tons was Construction Material for the Chinese Section.
Staff.
20. Mr. E. S. Lindsey, Chief Resident Engineer, terminated his agreement with the Railway in December last, and it is with deep regret that we have to record his death shortly after leaving the Colony. Mr. H. P. Winslow succeeded Mr. Lindsey as Manager.
Mr. J. Morris, Chief Accountant, was appointed to the Permanent Staff in June.
Mr. Robert Baker went on leave in April and on his return in September was appointed Engineer in charge of Way and Works on the Permanent Establishment.
Mr. Charles Stewart, Locomotive Superintendent, arrived in the Colony in April, but owing to urgent private affairs resigned in September, and was succeeded by Mr. C. D. Lambert.
Appendices.
21. The usual returns and certificates are attached hereto.
April 26th, 1912.
H. P. WINSLOW,
Manager.
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