AUCKLAND MUNICIPAL HANDBOOK
Mr. P. M. Hansen was the first manager and later managing director of the Company. He was succeeded, in 1907, by Mr. J. J. Walklate, who was appointed general manager and held the position under the Company's control and afterwards under the Corporation's ownership until his death in 1922.
SICK AND ACCIDENT BENEFIT SOCIETY.
This Society, which has about 500 members, was established in 1904 to provide payment to members who are unable to follow their occupation through illness. The contribution is 6d per week for sick and funeral benefit; 9d per week for medical and dispensary benefit; and 1/6 per quarter for hospital benefit. The weekly aliment to members is £1.
RECREATION CLUB.
This body was established to promote social intercourse among the tramways staff. The club's activities include the holding of water excursions and evening socials; the promotion of football, cricket, and shooting, in which connection a miniature rifle range has been fitted up. The club has also a library. The membership is about 480, and the weekly contribution is 3d.
ACCIDENT FUND.
The third party and employers' liability settlements for the year amounted to £1,745 4s 2d, which was
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