27 JULY 1945, Page 23

HARLAND AND WOLFF, LIMITED

THE sixtieth annual general meeting of Harland and Wolff, Limited, was held on July 19th at Belfast. Mr. Charles J. G. Palmour, chairman the company, presided.

The Chairman moved the adoption of the report and accounts.

Sir Frederick Rebbeck seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously.

As stated in the directors' report, Mr. Palmour considered that the circumstances under which he was invited to take a seat on the board and become temporary chairman no longer obtains, and he did not, therefore, seek re-election. He wished, however, to take the opportunity of expressing the pleasure he had experienced in serving the company. ,It had been an inspiration to see the enthusiasm shown by all—the managing director, Sir Frederick Rebbeck, the workpeople and staffs at the various establishments.

Sir Frederick Rebbeck, in responding, thanked Mr. Palmour and expressed the appreciation of himself and his colleagues for the very helpful services which he had rendered to the firm during his two years was temporary chairman.