Worked for the Public Works Department, head office in Wellington. As part of his training he was sent down to Springfield in 1909 as wages clerk. His next experience in the field was in the middle of the North Island on the main trunk line.
Stratford, James, 1882-1942
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Stratford album
Date: 1909
By: Stratford, P (Miss), active 1987
Reference: PA1-q-227
Description: Album of railway photographs relating to the construction of the New Zealand Midland Railway in the South Island, circa 1909, probably presented to James Stratford at the end of his year working as wages clerk for the Public Works Department at Springfield. One photograph is entitled "Return of the "Poleseekers"", showing the return of the Nimrod from the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue cover, green spine, entitled "Sunny Memories" in black lettering; 32 x 28 cm