Port Archives, 1891. Box 16
1. Letter from Audit Office regarding Balance Sheet Certified, 18 February 1891.
2. Letter from Town Clerk regarding Whare-O-Maraenui Lagoon, 16 March 1891. Attached letter from Mr Black, Inspector of Nuisances regarding Te Whare-O-Maraenui Lagoon, 18 February 1891.
3. Letter from P McLean, President of the Hawke's Bay Caledonian Society regarding Request for the use of Harbour Land for Sports Ground. Clubs listed include the clubs forming the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union; the Cricket Clubs; Athletic Clubs; Tennis Clubs; Bicycle Clubs, the Recreation Ground Company; and in the future the Rowing Club, 17 August 1891. (Photocopy of original.)
4. Letter from Bank of Australasia regarding Names of Board Members, 12 November 1891.
5. Letter from Audit Office to Local Bodies regarding Embezzled Monies, 7 July 1891.
6. Memo from Union Steamship regarding Pilotage Exemption Certificate for Mr Adams of the SS Orawaito, 8 August 1891.
7. Memo from Auckland Secretary regarding C. A. Harris Estate, 15 December 1891.
8. Letter from Board of Examiners regarding E. Forn's Qualifications as Pilot, Examiners include H. Kraeft and Mr John B. Gleadow and others, 9 February 1891.
9. Letter from Premiers Office regarding Duty on Cement, 27 August 1891.
10. Letter from Customs, Napier regarding Dues Unpaid in October, SS Kiwi, 7 November 1891.
11. Memo from Hawke's Bay County Council regarding Election of Representatives on Harbour Board, 10 February 1891.
12. Letter from Chamber of Commerce regarding Wharfage Charges, 13 March 1891.
13. Letter from Cranby and Prebble regarding Dredging Contract, 13 March 1891.
14. Memos from Hawke's Bay County Council regarding The New Taradale Road, 14 April 1891.
15. Letter from Napier Chamber of Commerce regarding Goods being taken without Bill Lading, 8 May 1891.
16. Letter from Cranby and Prebble regarding Wharfage on Ballast, 16 May 1891.
17. Letter from Customs regarding Producing Bills of Landing, 18 June 1891.
18. Letter from Captain James Campbell regarding Pilotage Exemption for Inner Harbour, 20 July 1891. (*missing, 15 October 2007)
19. Letter from Customs regarding Weighing Machines and Scales in Sheds, 31 August 1891. Attached letter of Complaint from Companies using Machines. Signatures include Fred Williams of Williams and Kettle; Robjohns Hindmarsh and Company; Davidson Irvines and Company; Dalgety and Company; Mr Harris; Murray, Roberts and Company, 24 July 1891
20. Memo from Hawke's Bay County Council Office regarding Diversion of Tutaekuri River, 8 September 1891.
21. Letter from Captain Campbell, Master of SS Kiwi regarding Pilotage Exemption for Inner Harbour, 16 September 1891.
22. Memo from Hawke's Bay County Council regarding Diversion of Tutaekuri River, 12 October 1891.
23. Letter from County Solicitor regarding Tutaekuri Diversion, 4 September 1891. Includes Extract from letter to Hawke's Bay County Council by A J Cottrill, 24 July 1891.
24. Memo from Hawke's Bay County Council Office regarding Willow trees on Harbour Land, 20 October 1891.
25. Letter from C Dolbel regarding Payment of Rent, 8 January 1891.
26. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 20 January 1891.
27. Report from Engineer regarding Drainage and Breakwater, 25 February 1891.
28. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 17 February 1891.
29. Letter from Engineer regarding Shaft of Crane, 20 March 1891.
30. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 20 March 1891.
31. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 21 April 1891.
32. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 19 May 1891. (missing 15 October 2007)
33. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 16 June 1891,
34. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 21 July 1891.
35. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 18 August 1891.
36. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 15 September 1891.
37. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 20 October 1891. (missing 15 October 2007)
38. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 17 November 1891.
39. Report from Engineer regarding Harbour Works, 15 December 1891.
40. Report from Finance Committee regarding Payment of Accounts and General Business, 19 January 1891.
41. Report from Finance Committee regarding Payment of Accounts and General Business, 17 February 1891. (missing 15 October 2007)
42. Report from Finance Committee regarding Payment of Accounts and General Business, 14 September 1891.
43. Telegraph from W Guthrie regarding Cement for sale, 1 May 1891.
44. Memo from Gisborne Harbour Board regarding Requesting Amounts and Dates of Payment of Accounts Made, 23 April 1891.
45. Memo from Gisborne Harbour Board regarding Copies of By-laws and Tariffs, 17 December 1891.
46. Letter from Gisborne Harbour Board regarding Damaged Jute, 16 January 1891. Attached reply from Mr Bergensen.
47. Telegraph from Gisborne Harbour Board regarding Cement for sale, 5 October 1891. Attached letter from Gisborne Harbour Board regarding Cement for sale, 24 September 1891.
48. Memo from Gisborne Harbour Board regarding Shipment of Cement by Agnes Donald, 15 December 1891.
49. Letter from Mr Miller, Hawke's Bay Farmers' Co-operative Association regarding Lease of Lot 101, 17 May 1891.
50. Letter from Mr J. Collinge, Hastings Town Clerk regarding Valuation List, 27 January 1891.
51. Letter from Harbourmaster regarding Hauser damaged by Rangitiki, New Zealand Shipping Company, 26 January 1891.
52. Letter from Hubbard and Company regarding Floating Clock for sale, 10 February 1891.
53. Letter from Harbourmaster regarding Rangitiki's Cables Parting, 19 March 1891.
54. Telegraph from Mr Harper regarding Plan being submitted to Ratepayers, 13 May 1891.
55. Telegraph from Mr Harper regarding Opinion on Road not ready yet, 18 May 1891.
56. Memo from T W Bear regarding Painting and Papering, 4 May 1891. Attached letter from Mr H. Kraeft regarding Stating repairs needed, 16 June 1891.
57. Letter from C B Hoadley regarding Levelling Site to Build on, 1 July 1891.
58. Letter from Mr Hodson regarding Wharfage on Scrap Iron, 11 August 1891.
59. Letter from C B Hoadley regarding Account of Sales of Reserves Leased, 14 August 1891.
60. Letter from Alice B Harris regarding Death of Husband and Payment of Rent, 1 December 1891.
61. Letter from W Kitto regarding Hose for Vessels Water Supply, 19 October 1891.
62. Letter from J Kenny regarding Increase in Salary, 20 October 1891. Photocopy of original.
63. Letter from Mr Lonergan regarding Driving Cattle over Harbour Reserves, 24 February 1891.
64. Telegraph from Leaiu and Company regarding Cement Shipment, 21 November 1891.
65. Letter from Edward Lyndon regarding Mr Pearcy's House, 5 November 1891. Attached hand drawn plan of Town Section 499. Shows land occupied by Kinross, Dalgety, Dolbel and Pearcy bordering Waghorne Street.
66. Telegraph from J Mill regarding Diving Dresses for sale, 24 February 1891.
67. Letter from Milburn Cement Company regarding Tender for Cement, 16 April 1891.
68. Letter from Medcalf and Mitchell regarding Piles and Hardwood, 16 January 1891.
69. Letter from Medcalf and Mitchell regarding Cement Tender, 23 April 1891.
70. Letter from Marine Department, Wellington regarding Appointment of Pilots, 8 January 1891.
71. Letter from Marine Department, Wellington regarding Appointment of Member for Wairoa, Henderson James Twigg, 5 March 1891.
72. Letter from Marine Department, Wellington regarding International System of Buoys, 1 April 1891.
73. Letter from Marine Department, Wellington regarding Election of Members, John Davies Ormond and Samuel Carnell, 22 April 1891.
74. Letter from Marine Department, Wellington regarding Statement of Accounts, 29 April 1891.
75. Letter from Master of Flying Scud regarding Damage to Vessel by the SS Ahuriri. Captain Davidson surveyed damage, 1 June 1891.
76. Letter from Master of Flying Scud regarding Protection for Vessel, 3 June 1891.
77. Letter from Master of Flying Scud regarding Damage to Vessel, 5 June 1891,
78. Letter from Marine Department, Wellington regarding Appointment of Members to Board. Names include Messrs Henry Williams; John Heilier Vautier; and William James Willcocks, 11 July 1891.
79. Letter from Marine Department, Wellington regarding Report on Marine Department for 1890-1891, 26 September 1891.
80. Letter from Master of Largo Law regarding Exemption from Pilotage Fees, 24 November 1891.
81. Letter from Marine Department, Wellington regarding New Regulations for Election of Members, 3 December 1891.
82. Telegraph from McEwan and Company regarding Shipment of Plates onboard Rotomahana, 10 March 1891.
83. Letter from McEwan and Company regarding Cement Contract, 11 May 1891.
84. Letter from McEwan and Company regarding Rails and Fastenings, 10 February 1891.
85. Letter from McEwan and Company regarding Rails and Fastenings, 17 February 1891.
86. Telegraph from McEwan and Company regarding Rails and Fastenings, 7 February 1891.
87. Letter from McEwan and Company regarding Shipment of Plates, onboard Rotomahana, 10 March 1891.
88. Letter from Reverend McNicoll, Wesleyan Church regarding Site for Church nearby Mr Taylor's residence, 17 February 1891.
89. Letter from Mr McCormack regarding Use of Quarry, 15 September 1891.
90. Letter from Mr McCarthy regarding Grazing on Battery Reserve, 11 November 1891.
91. Telegraph from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement. 20 November 1891.
92. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement, 9 December 1891.
93. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement, 22 August 1891.
94. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement, 9 June 1891.
95. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement, 12 March 1891.
96. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement, 13 March 1891.
97. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement, 14 January 1891.
98. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement invoices for shipments onboard Pleides and Assaye, 12 January 1891.
99. Telegraph from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement, 2 June 1891.
100. Letter from New Zealand Shipping Company regarding Refund of Port Charges, 11 February 1891.
101. Letter from New Zealand Shipping Company regarding Ship Rangitiki, Survey by Captains Todd and Campbell, at request of Captain Middleton of the Rangitiki, 16 March 1891. Survey attached, 8 January 1891.
102. Letter from North British and Hawke's Bay Freezing Company regarding Artesian Well, 16 April 1891.
103. Letter from New Zealand Shipping Company regarding Refund of Transshipment Charges, 20 April 1891.
104. Memo from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Tender for Cement, 11 May 1891.
105. Letter from New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company regarding Right-of-way from Bridge Street to Wright Street requiring repair, 15 June 1891.
106. Telegraph from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement, 9 July 1891.
107. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Tender for Cement, 19 June 1891.
108. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Tender for Cement, 23 June 1891.
109. Memo from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement, 10 July 1891.
110. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Tender for Cement, 6 October 1891.
111. Letter from New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company regarding Refund of Wharfage on tanks of Whale Oil shipped per Result to Mataura for London, 29 July 1891.
112. Letter from Leo von Haast, Napier Sailing Club and on behalf of Napier Rowing Club regarding Opening Gut at Long Point, 15 August 1891.
113. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Shipments of Cement to travel onboard SS Kaikoura and SS Rangitiki, 9 October 1891.
114. Letter from New Zealand Railways, Wellington regarding Blind Shunt Way, 6 April 1891.
115. Letter from New Zealand Railways, Wellington regarding Crossings, 19 May 1891.
116. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement Shipment onboard the SS Arawa, 14 October 1891.
117. Telegraph from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement Shipment, 5 November 1891. Attached letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement Shipment onboard SS Arawa, and Oamaru, 5 November 1891.
118. Letter from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement Shipment onboard SS Rangitiki, 3 December 1891.
119. Memo from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement Shipment onboard SS Rangitiki, 15 December 1891.
120. Memo from National Mortgage and Agency regarding Cement Shipment onboard SS Rangitiki, 31 December 1891.
121. Letter from Mr Northey regarding Site for Slip, 18 August 1891.
122. Letter from Mr Northey regarding Site for Slip, 16 November 1891.
123. Letter from Mr Ormond regarding Leave of Absence. June 1891.
124. Memo from Patterson and Company regarding Copy of Dues, 4 July 1891.
125. Letter from Property Tax Department regarding Copy of Roll, 7 January 1891.
126. Letter from Property Tax Department regarding Balance of Roll, 10 January 1891.
127. Letter from Mr Gilbertson, Patangata County Office regarding Electing New Representatives, 16 January 1891.
128. Memo from Mr Gilbertson Patangata County Office regarding Alternatives in Valuation Rolls, 27 January 1891.
129. Letter from Patangata County Office regarding Members Elected to Board, Mr J D Ormond and R Harding, 9 February 1891.
130. Letter from Palliser and Jones regarding Broken Shaft on Crane, 13 February 1891.
131. Letter from Harbourmaster regarding Accident with Flying Scud, and SS Ahuriri, 5 June 1891.
132. Letter from Retuning Officer regarding Members Elected to Board. Names include Messrs John McVay; John Neal; and Frederick W. Williams, 6 February 1891.
133. Report form Special Committee regarding Diversion of River, 20 April 1891. (*missing October 2007)
134. Report from Works and Harbour Committee regarding Harbour Works. Cranby and Prebbles' Dredging Contract, payment due to Monsieurs Northey and Galloway for repair; Material for approaches to New Bridge on Taradale Road; Cliff overhanging Railway Line, 21 April 1891.
135. Letter from Registrar General regarding Statistics Required, 23 April 1891.
136. Letter from Robert Johns and Company regarding Wharfage Charges, 18 May 1891.
137. Report from John McVay on behalf of the Napier Harbour Board Reserves Committee regarding Schedule of Reserves to be offered for Lease, 11 June 1891.
138. Report from Works Committee regarding Fireproof Safe, 16 June 1891.
139. Telegraph from Reid McLean and Company regarding Depth of Water and Charges, 22 July 1891.
140. Declaration by Returning Officer regarding Declaration, 8 January 1891.
141. Memo from Returning Officer regarding Expenses, 10 February 1891.
142. Memo from New Zealand Railways regarding Blind Shunt for Crane, 2 April 1891.
143. Letter from Smith and Provis regarding Kerosine Bond Store, 20 July 1891.
144. Opinion from Solicitor regarding Election of Board Members, 17 February 1891.
145. Letter from Mr Ormond regarding Election of Board Members, 16 February 1891.
146. Letter from Murray, Roberts and Company regarding Extension of Lease on Section 597 from the Napier Harbour Board to Mr George Tait and Mr Christopher Mills, 18 April 1891.
147. Letter from Sainsbury and Logan regarding Extension of Lease, 30 April 1891.
148. Letter from Sainsbury and Logan regarding Mortgage, 18 May 1891.
149. Memo from F Saunders regarding Request for Lease, 19 May 1891.
150. Letter from Sainsbury and Logan regarding Loan Act 1884, 5 June 1891.
151. Letter from Sainsbury and Logan regarding Conditions of Leasing, 13 July 1891.
152. Letter from Sainsbury and Logan regarding Wells for Freezing Company, 18 September 1891.
153. Letter from F Saunders regarding Transfer of Lease, 14 September 1891.
154. Letter from Sainsbury and Logan regarding Power to Loan 75,000 Pounds, 2 October 1891.
155. Memo from Timaru Harbour Board regarding Wheels, 10 February 1891.
156. Telegraph from Property Tax Department regarding Valuation of Roll, 5 January 1891.
157. Letter from Town Clerk regarding Extending Sewer in the Whare-O-Maraenui, 9 January 1891.
158. Letter from Town Clerk regarding Removal of Obstructions in Northcote Street, 11 February 1891.
159. Letter from Town Clerk regarding Storm Water Drain, Shakespeare Road, 17 February 1891.
160. Letter from Town Clerk regarding Whare-O-Maraenui Lagoon, 9 May 1891.
161. Letter from Town Clerk regarding Loan of Cement, 7 April 1891.
162. Letter from Town Clerk regarding Loan of Cement, 10 June 1891.
163. Telegraph from Timaru Harbour Board regarding Crane and Grab, 15 June 1891.
164. Letter from Timaru Harbour Board regarding Raising Tariffs, 21 April 1891.
165. Letter from Timaru Harbour Board regarding Dredge for sale, 3 June 1891.
166. Letter from Captain Tonkin, Master of SS Ahuriri regarding Small Shed near Cattle Wharf, 12 September 1891.
167. Letter from Captain Tonkin, Master of SS Ahuriri regarding Bank at Iron Pot, 18 October 1891.
168. Letter from Town Clerk regarding Road to Breakwater, 11 November 1891.
169. Letter from Town Clerk regarding Road to Breakwater, 24 November 1891.
170. Letter from Union Steam Ship Company regarding Pilotage Exemption Certificate for Captain Robert Heddleston Neville, of the SS Hauroto, 20 April 1891.
171. Letter from Union Steam Ship Company regarding Refund of Pilotage for the SS Omapere involving the Opawa, 20 April 1891.
172. Letter from Union Steam Ship Company regarding Refund of Pilotage for the SS Australia involving the Otorawa, 20 April 1891.
173. Letter from Union Steam Ship Company regarding Pilotage Exemption Certificate for Monsieurs Mays and Stevenson of the Wairarapa and the Manapouri, 15 June 1891.
174. Letter from Union Steam Ship Company regarding Pilotage Exemption Certificate for Captian John Mc Master Stuart Master of the SS Dingadee and Mr William John Wilson Chief Officer of the SS Talune, 14 September 1891.
175. Letter from Mr Warnes regarding Unable to Pay Rent, 9 September 1891.
176. Letter from Major Woods regarding Boat for High School Cadets, 24 September 1891.
177. Letter from Mr Warnes regarding Surrendering Lease, 6 October 1891.
178. Works and Harbour Committee's Report, Granting the Hawke's Bay Caledonian Society Approval to Lease land for a Park or Recreation Ground on the Whare-O-Maraenui Reserve Subject to Conditions, 10 September 1891.
179. Works and Harbour Committee's Report, Scales for Customs Shed; Mr Northey's Application for Site for Slip; Sir George Grey Life boat for High School Cadets; 16 October 1891.
180. Letter from Major Wood regarding Use of boat Sir George Grey for Cadets, 26 October 1891.
181. Works and Harbour Committee's Report. Tender of Mr Boyd for Stores Supplies; John Cowan to be Examined with view to Appointment; Extension of Outfall Sewer, 16 January 1891.
182. Letter from County Council regarding Alterations to Valuation Roll of the Mohaka Riding, 2 February 1891.
183. Letter from Mr Warnes regarding Erecting Fence, 10 February 1891.
184. Letter from Waipawa County Council regarding Alterations in Valuation Roll. Names include Mr Matson to David O'Hare, Ashley Clinton's past Section 109, Ruataniwha, 10 February 1891.
185. Telegraph from Wairoa County Clerk regarding Appointment of Mr Twigg, 13 February 1891.
186. Report from Works and Harbour Committee. Repairs to Harbourmaster's House; Diversion of Tutaekuri River, 18 August 1891.
187. Report of Special Committee regarding Diversion of the Tutaekuri River, 21 April 1891. Attached Report from J T Carr, Engineer regarding Lagoon, 14 April 1891.
188 Opinion from George Harper regarding Construction of Road, Land Reclamation at Port, 23 May 1891.