the cost of which was US$4,800.00. Three indents were sent direct to Australia for spare parts for the diesel electric locomotives at a total cost of A£1,900.
63. The total revenue realized from the sale of surplus serviceable and unserviceable stores was $17,284.87.
STAFF
64. The establishment of the railway as at 31st March, 1960 was as follows:
135 Pensionable Officers
423 Non-pensionable Officers
54 Daily Rated Staff
612
There was an increase of five from the previous year.
65. A total of eleven officers retired during the year after serving the railway for periods ranging from nine to thirty six years.
66. Transfer of certain categories of daily rated staff to monthly rates of pay as they became eligible continued, a total of twelve such transfers taking place.
67. The posts of General Manager and Engineer of Way and Works were combined and re-designated as Manager and Chief Engineer from 15th January, 1960.
STAFF WELFARE
68. The earned leave granted to officers during the year for a total staff of 612 amounted to:
3,071 days vacation leave
6,473 days casual leave
Total sick leave for the year for all kinds of sickness on full and half pay amounted to 1,119 days and a further 121 days no-pay leave was also approved. Maternity leave totalling 241 days was also granted.
69. The Railway Club, run purely on subscriptions from railway staff, continued to flourish. Up to 31st March, 1960 the Club had repaid a total of $30,261.50 to Government on the loan of $43,000.00.
70. Film Shows. Film shows were run at the expense of the Club once a week throughout the year for members and their families and were always well attended.
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