Port Archives 1917, Box 106
1. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Department of Labour: regarding Conveniences for Both Sexes in Office Required, July to August 1917.

2. Application from Builders and Labourers Union: regarding Industrial Dispute to be heard by a Council of Conciliation, 2 November 1917.

3. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and David S. Laing and Company: regarding Manila Rope, March 1917.

4. Letter from David S. Laing and Company: regarding Wharfages Paid on Short Shipments of Cargo, May 1917.

5. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to D.S. Laing and Son: regarding Outstanding Account, 13 August 1917.

6. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Captain Osmond J.W. Lake: regarding Permission to Erect Boat-Landing, 7 November 1917.

7. Conference Notes Booklet: regarding Lake Waikaremoana Hydro-Electric Scheme, 5 December 1917.

8. Letter from Department of Lands and Survey: regarding Inner Harbour Embankment, 23 October 1917.

9. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Eustace Lane: regarding Rent Due, 19 December 1917.

10. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and S.W. Lane: regarding Application for Position of Night Watchman, November to December 1917.

11. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.J. Langridge: regarding Loan of Flags, February 1917.

12. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.J. Langridge: regarding Committee Meeting concerning Shed Accommodation and Handling of Cargo at Inner Harbour, May 1917.

13. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.J. Langridge: regarding Leave of Absence, November 1917.

14. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, H.V. Laws and Mrs C. Laws: regarding Difference between Military Pay and Pay from Harbour Board. Active Service in Samoa. Donation from Napier Harbour Board War Relief Fund. Application for Payment of Wages Whilst on Active Service, June to October 1917

15. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and W.J. Leah: regarding Rates Already Paid, October 1917.

16. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and S.J. Leahy: regarding Dredge Parts for sale, August 1917.

17. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to H. Lediott: regarding Uniform, 15 March 1917.

18. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and George A. Lee: regarding Application for Position of Resident Engineer, August to October 1917. Attached Testimonials.

19. Letter from George A. Lee: regarding Arriving at Napier in January to Commence Position of Engineer to Board, 6 November 1917.

20. Schedule of Applicants: regarding Position of Resident Engineer, 9 October 1917.

21. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and George. A. Lee: regarding Plan and Specification of Engineer's Office, October to November 1917. Attached Plan.

22. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and G.A. Lee: regarding Inner Harbour Embankment Information, November 1917.

23. Telegram from Lee, Queenstown: regarding Rails Required, 8 December 1917.

24. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George A. Lee: regarding Payment of Account, 14 December 1917.

25. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Sainsbury, Logan and Williams: regarding J.W. Lee, 17 October 1917.

26. Letter from LeGrove Typewriter and Importing Company Limited: regarding Edison’s Duplicator, 5 June 1917.

27. Copy of Telegram from Napier Harbour Board to LeGrove Typewriter and Importing Company Limited: regarding Stencils for Duplicator, 23 June 1917.

28. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to LeGrove Typewriter and Importing Company Limited: regarding Payment of Account, 13 July 1917.

29. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and LeGrove Typewriter and Importing Company Limited: regarding Mistake in Order Sent. Gestetner. Underwood Typewriter. Payment of Account, June to August 1917.

30. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to LeGrove Typewriter and Importing Company Limited: regarding Payment of Account, 14 December 1917.

31. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.F. Leighton and Son: regarding Payment of Account, 11 January 1917.

32. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.F. Leighton and Son: regarding Payment of Account, 20 March 1917.

33. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J. F. Leighton and Son: regarding Payment of Account, 23 April 1917.

34. Letter from J.F. Leighton and Son: regarding Stationery Sent, 21 May 1917.

35. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J. F. Leighton and Son: regarding Payment of Account, 18 June 1917.

36. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Elsie E. Lemmon: regarding Overdue Rent, 19 June 1917.

37. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to E.E. Lemmon: regarding Overdue Rent, 14 December 1917.

38. Report from Lighthouse Reserve Committee: regarding Meeting with Borough Council, 7 December 1917.

39. Letter from H.C. Ling: regarding Position of Resident Engineer, 31 August 1917.

40. Letter from Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company Limited: regarding Accident Insurance, 13 April 1917.

41. Letter from Liverpool Borax Company Limited: regarding Boiler Syrup, 14 February 1917. Attached Testimonial.

42. Letter from Liverpool Borax Company: regarding Boiler Syrup, 1 August 1917. Attached Advertisement.

43. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A.E. Loader: regarding Overdue Rent, 24 September 1917.

44. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Mr and Mrs C. Loader: regarding Overdue Rent on Leasehold, Riverbend Road. Cancellation of Lease, March to December 1917.

45. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald , Daily Telegraph , Hawke’s Bay Tribune , New Zealand Times , Dominion, Waipawa Mail and Waipukurau Press : regarding Advertisement for Loan, November 1917.

46. Report from Committee: regarding Napier Harbour Board Empowering and Vesting Act, 1917, 7 December 1917.

47. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company: regarding Tenders for Lease of C Shed, West Quay for Storage of Wool, 5 March 1917.

48. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Loan and Mercantile Agency Company: regarding Letter Received in Error, 16 May 1917.

49. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Loan and Mercantile Agency Company: regarding Leasing “C” Shed, September 1917.

50. Report from Committee: regarding Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union and Logan Park, 10 July 1917.

51. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Department of Lands and Survey: regarding R.S. Logan Wanting Particulars of Resident Engineer’s Position, August 1917.

52. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Logan and Vivian: regarding Debentures from London, July to September 1917.

53. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Logan and Vivian: regarding Prospectus Wanted concerning Debentures on £50,000 Loan, December 1917.

54. Letter from London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Company: regarding Tendering for Board’s Accident Insurance, 13 April 1917.

55. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and D.O. Long: regarding Copy of Bylaws, June to July 1917.

56. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, A. Loudoun and Hawke’s Bay Education Board: regarding Westshore School Site, April to June 1917.

57. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and G. Lovell: regarding Application for Employment as Master on the J.D.O. , January 1917.

58. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to G. Lovell: regarding Rent Due, 3 October 1917.

59. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and G. Lovell: regarding No Further Use for Foreshore Section near Eastern Pier Part 6, 24 November 1917.

60. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, J.J. Lowry and Sainsbury, Logan and Williams: regarding Cancellation of Lease of Napier South Sections 491/3. Low-lying Napier South Sections, September to November 1917.

61. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J. J. Lowry: regarding Overdue Rent, 19 December 1917.

62. Letter and Documents from Napier Harbour Board to Loyal Abbortsford Lodge: regarding Debentures, December 1917 to January 1918.

63. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and W. Lyons: regarding Appointment as Permanent Fireman on Dredge J.D.O. . National Provident Fund Amendment Act 1915 , May 1917.

64. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Lyttelton Harbour Board: regarding Comparative Wharfage and Pilotage Returns, January 1917.

65. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Lyttelton Harbour Board and Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited: regarding Manila Rope, March to April 1917.

66. Copy of Telegram from Napier Harbour Board to Lyttelton Harbour Board: regarding Coils of Rope Shipped on Tarawera, 10 April 1917.

67. Letter from Lyttelton Harbour Board: regarding Salaries and Wages Paid to Staff, 28 May 1917.

68. Letter from Lyttelton Harbour Board: regarding Salaries and Wages Paid to Staff, 11 June 1917.

69. Letter from Lyttelton Harbour Board: regarding Account for Rope, 24 July 1917.

70. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Lyttelton Harbour Board: regarding G. Lomas’ Application for Employment in Reclamation Works, August 1917. Attached Advertisement.

71. Letter from Lyttelton Harbour Board: regarding Harbour Improvement Rate, 8 August 1917.

72. Letter from Lyttelton Harbour Board: regarding Goods in Store, 5 October 1917.

73. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Lyttelton Harbour Board: regarding Rails, 27 November 1917.

74. Correspondence between J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board and Lyttelton Times: regarding Advertisement of Position of Resident Engineer. Payment of Account, 17 August 1917.

75. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Inspector of Machinery: regarding Annual Survey of J.D.O., 2 January 1917.

76. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Inspector of Machinery: regarding 40 Ton Crane Boiler, May 1917.

77. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Inspector of Machinery: regarding Making Appointment with Mr Beattie, 20 June 1917.

78. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A. Magill: regarding Uniform, 15 March 1917.

79. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A. Magill: regarding Commending Him for Reporting Sinking of J.D.O., 14 June 1917.

80. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A. Magill: regarding Tenancy of House, 21 June 1917.

81. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and A. Magill: regarding Tendering Resignation, October 1917.

82. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J. Mahony and Sons: regarding Rent of Section, Lot 4, Ahuriri Lagoon Reserve. Termination of Tenancy, April to June 1917.

83. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, J. Mahony and Sons and LeGrove Typewriting and Importing Company Limited: regarding Account for Delivery, July to October 1917.

84. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Macky, Logan, Caldwell Limited: regarding Monthly Account for Wharfage. Ledger Account, 21 March 1917.

85. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Chief Postmaster: regarding Delay with Mail, 1 October 1917.

86. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to R.P.M. Manning and Company: regarding Payment of Account, 21 April 1917.

87. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Various Harbour Boards and Companies: regarding Rope for sale, 14 March 1917.

88. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Manson and Barr Limited: regarding Manila Rope for sale, February to June 1917.

89. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Manson and Clark Limited: regarding Rendering Accounts, 19 January 1917.

90. Memo from Manson and Clark: regarding Increase in Price of Timber, 17 March 1917.

91. Memo from Manson and Clark: regarding Timber Order, 4 May 1917.

92. Memo from Manson and Clark: regarding Cheque for Freight, 6 June 1917.

93. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Manson and Clark: regarding Account. Debit Note, June 1917.

94. Memo from Manson and Clark: regarding Enquiry Received concerning Heart Totara, 19 June 1917.

95. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Manson and Clark: regarding Quotes for Heart Totara Building Timber, June 1917.

96. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Manson and Clark: regarding Account Overdue, June 1917.

97. Memo from Manson and Clark: regarding Fender Piles, 31 October 1917.

98. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Manson and Clark: regarding Round Poles of Blue Gum, White Pine or Rimu Required, 20 November 1917.

99. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Manson and Clark: regarding Rent Due, 4 December 1917.

100. Memo from Manson and Clark: regarding Silver Pine Poles for sale, 11 December 1917.

101. Letter from Marine Board of Hobart: regarding Cool Storage, 12 January 1917.

102. Telegram from Napier Harbour Board to Marine Department: regarding Auckland Rock Buoy Sunk, 1 January 1917.

103. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Marine Department: regarding 1917 Harbour Board Election, 2 January 1917.

104. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Marine Department: regarding Appointment of Captain Donald McAllister as Acting Assistant Harbour Master and Pilot for Port of Napier. Examination of Pilots. License as Pilot, January to March 1917.

105. Letter from Marine Department: regarding War Regulations, 16 February 1917. Attached Extract from New Zealand Gazette, 9 February 1917.

106. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Marine Department, Hawke’s Bay County Council, Waipukurau County Council, Taradale Town Board, Waipawa County Council, Patangata County Council, Napier Borough Council and Hastings Borough Council: regarding Harbour Board Elections and Amendments to Regulations, March 1917.

107. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Minister of Marine: regarding Request for Information from Copenhagen to be Denied, March 1917.

108. Telegram and Letter from Marine Department: regarding A.L. Beattie and J.T. Blake Appointed to Harbour Board, April 1917.

109. Letter from Marine Department: regarding Board’s Statement of Accounts for 1916, 16 May 1917.

110. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Marine Department: regarding Names of Board Members, May 1917.

111. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Marine Department and Office of High Commissioner of London: regarding H. White Parsons Returning From War, March to June 1917.

112. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Marine Department: regarding Adjuster of Compasses at Napier, June to July 1917.

113. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Marine Department: regarding Updated Information for Nautical Almanac. Auckland Rock Light Buoy, July 1917.

114. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Marine Department: regarding Signal Letters for British Ships, August 1917.

115. Letter from Marine Department: regarding Information Regarding Exports Not to be Published, 17 August 1917.

116. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Marine Department: regarding Watchmen on Hulks, General Harbour Regulations, August to September 1917. Attached Extract from New Zealand Gazette, 16 August 1917.

117. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Marine Department: regarding Alteration in Position of Tidal Signals, August to September 1917.

118. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Marine Department: regarding Auckland Rock Buoy Light, 23 November 1917.

119. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Marine Department: regarding Registration of Aliens, November 1917.

120. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Marine Department: regarding Colour of Auckland Rock Buoy, November 1917.

121. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Marine Department: regarding Nautical Almanac and Tide Tables for 1918, 14 December 1917.

122. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and C. Marriott: regarding Application for Position of Night Watchman, 22 November 1917.

123. Letter, Telegram and Document from A.G. Marshall: regarding Application for Debentures, December 1917 to January 1918.

124. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to D. Martin: regarding Overdue Rent, 24 April 1917.

125. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to D. Martin: regarding Overdue Rent, 15 November 1917.

126. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to David Martin: regarding Overdue Rent, 14 December 1917.

127. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to F.M. Martin: regarding Testimonial, 14 July 1917.

128. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to F.M. Martin: regarding Notice of Termination of Engagement, 12 September 1917.

129. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to T.E. Martin: regarding Application for Position as Signal Station Caretaker, 17 October 1917.

130. Letter from Mason, Struthers and Company: regarding Anchors, 10 April 1917.

131. Letter from J.A. May: regarding Annual Holidays, 10 September 1917.

132. Telegram from Mr Mead: regarding Date and Time of Next Passenger Boat to Tokomaru Bay, 10 February 1917.

133. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Melbourne Harbour Trust: regarding Port Improvement Plan, June to July 1917.

134. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to C.W. Merrick: regarding Rent Due, 15 December 1917.

135. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Middows Brothers and Taylor Limited: regarding Bales of Paper, May 1917.

136. Telegram from J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board to Midland Hotel: regarding Reservation of Rooms, 4 September 1917.

137. Letters and documents from Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited: regarding Cement Shipped on the S.S. Tarawera, March 1917.

138. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Milburn Lime and Cement: regarding Payment of Account, 21 April 1917.

139. Letter from T.J. Miles: regarding Particulars of Position of Resident Engineer, 22 August 1917.

140. Letters from Employees: regarding Declaring that they have Enrolled in the Expeditionary Force Reserve. Certificates of Enrolment, February to December 1917.

141. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Mrs Miller: regarding Office Cleaning, 2 August 1917.

142. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Mrs Miller: regarding Office Door Left Open, 14 September 1917.

143. Letter from James Miller: regarding Application for Position as Watchman of the Signal Station, 10 October 1917.

144. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and McArthur, Millikin and Company: regarding Steel and Timber Wharf Shed on the Jull Breastwork. Name of Firm following Dissolution of Partnership. Payment of Account, Lifting Appliances, May to September 1917.

145. Letter from M.M. Millikin: regarding Application for the Position of Resident Engineer, September to October 1917. Attached Testimonials.

146. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and E.W. Mills and Company: regarding Quote for Anchors, April 1917.

147. Letter from E.W. Mills and Company: regarding Swivels for sale, 16 August 1917.

148. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Mines Department: regarding Quarry Unsafe at Root of Breakwater, February to March 1917.

149. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Mines Department: regarding Quarries, April to May 1917.

150. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Minister of Internal Affairs: regarding Local Bodies’ Plant and Machinery Requirements after the War, 13 July 1917.

151. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and A.G. Mitchell: regarding Leasehold on Riverbend Road Flooded, July to August 1917.

152. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Minister for Munitions: regarding Local Bodies’ Plant and Machinery Requirements after the War, 13 July 1917.

153. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A.G. Mitchell: regarding Rent Due, 4 December 1917.

154. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to D.D. Mole: regarding Rent Due, 4 December 1917.

155. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to David Mole: regarding Rent Due, 4 December 1917.

156. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to V. Montaperto: regarding Water Meter Box near Iron Pot Bridge, 12 April 1917.

157. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.E. Montgomerie: regarding Prospectus for Loan. Debentures for £50,000 Loan, 30 November 1917.

158. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.E. Montgomerie: regarding Debentures, 27 December 1917.

159. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to W.J. Montgomery: regarding Delays to Trucks on Board’s Line, 11 January 1917.

160. Petition from Employees and Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Employees: regarding Wage Increase or War Bonus, May to July 1917.

161. Accounts from Dr Johnson: regarding Attending M. Moore, January to May 1917. Attached Medical Certificate.

162. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and M. Moore: regarding W.M. Moore Injured in War, June to July 1917.

163. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and M. Moore: regarding Appointment as a Weekly Hand, July 1917.

164. Letter from M. Moore: regarding Contributing to Superannuation Fund, 23 July 1917.

165. Letter from Phoebe Helen Moore: regarding Application for Position as Signal Keeper, 15 October 1917.

166. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Captain Sharp, Dredge J.D.O.: regarding M. Moore, 21 August 1917.

167. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Phoebe Helen Moore: regarding Application for Assistance from the War Relief Fund, December 1917 to January 1918.

168. Application from May Constance Moore and Trustee: regarding Debentures, December 1917 to January 1918.

169. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and R.M. Mowat: regarding Information concerning the Position as Resident Engineer, August to September 1917.

170. Letter from R.M. Mowat: regarding Application for Position of Resident Engineer, 2 October 1917. Attached Testimonials.

171. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to G.J. Muhleisen: regarding Payment of Account, 13 July 1917.

172. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Mullaney: regarding Accepting Tender for Contract Number 163 concerning Alterations and Additions to E Shed. Blueprint. Painter, January to April 1917.

173. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Mullaney: regarding Contract Number 179 concerning Additions to Napier Harbour Board Offices, 14 November 1917.

174. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Municipal Tramways: regarding Missing Package, June 1917.

175. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Minister of Munitions and Supplies, Napier Gas Company, Barry Brothers Limited, C.H. Cranby and Company: regarding Coal Trade Control, February to March 1917. Attached Extracts from New Zealand Gazette and Newspaper Clipping from Evening Post, 1917. Attached Coal Permit Application Forms.

176. Letter from Minister of Munitions and Supplies: regarding British Electrical Industry under Pressure due to the War, 11 April 1917.

177. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Minister for Munitions and Supplies: regarding Plant and Machinery Requirements after the War, July to August 1917.

178. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Captain T. Munro: regarding Taking Coal from J.D.O., May to June 1917.

179. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and William Murphy: regarding Application for Position of Night Watchman, November 1917.

180. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Murray, Roberts and Company: regarding Tenders for Lease of C Shed, March 1917.

181. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Murray, Roberts and Company: regarding Tenders for Lease of C Shed, 27 September 1917.

182. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Murray, Roberts and Company: regarding Rent Due, 4 December 1917.

183. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and B.J. Murrow: regarding Lease of Land between Tutaekuri and River Bend Road River, September to October 1917.

184. Letter from Michael Murtagh: regarding Copy of Prospectus and Application Form for Debentures Wanted, 13 December 1917.

185. Letter from Mutual Life and Citizens’ Assurance Company: regarding Information concerning Gerald Stanley Angel-Smith, 21 May 1917.

186. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Captain D. McAllister, Captain Cossentine, Marine Department : regarding Appointment as Acting Assistant Harbour Master and Pilot. Examination of D. McAllister, January to March 1917. Attached Medical Certificate and License.

187. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Captain D. McAllister: regarding Increase in Salary, 16 February 1917.

188. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Captain D. McAllister: regarding Insobriety, 1 March 1917.

189. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and W. McAustin: regarding Application for Position of Engine Driver, May 1917.

190. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Albert McBeth and Sainsbury, Logan and Williams: regarding Overdue Rent, May to April 1917.

191. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Albert McBeth: regarding Overdue Rent, September 1917.

192. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Albert McBeth: regarding Overdue Rent, 15 October 1917.

193. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Arthur McCarthy: regarding Committee Meetings, 21 May 1917.

194. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A. McCarthy: regarding Committee Meeting to consider the Rugby Union’s Application for Compensation for Improvements on the Logan Park Reserve, 5 July 1917.

195. Notice of Motion from Arthur McCarthy: regarding Pilot Launch, 11 September 1917.

196. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to McCarthy and Company: regarding Rendering Accounts, 19 January 1917.

197. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Mrs C. McCarthy: regarding Rent Due, 4 December 1917.

198. Letter from T.R. McCarthy: regarding Application for Position of Signal Station Keeper, 9 October 1917. Attached Testimonials.

199. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to James McCosh: regarding Rent Due, 4 December 1917.

200. Letters from Samuel McCully: regarding Application for Debentures, December 1917 to January 1918.

201. Letter from John A. McDonald: regarding Information concerning Position as Resident Engineer, 4 September 1917.

202. Letter from John A. McDonald: regarding Application for Position of Resident Engineer, 22 September 1917. Attached Curriculum Vitae.

203. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J. McDonald: regarding Uniform, 15 March 1917.

204. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J.D. McDonald: regarding Maternity Allowance, August 1917.

205. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.D. McDonald: regarding Maternity Allowance, 10 September 1917.

206. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to W.T. McEwan: regarding Rent Due, 29 October 1917.

207. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to W.J. McGrath Junior: regarding Overdue Rent, 24 April 1917.

208. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to W.J. McGrath Junior: regarding Rent Due, 4 December 1917.

209. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to W.J. McGrath: regarding Letter of Thanks for Services as a Member of the Napier Harbour Board, 8 May 1917.

210. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Stephen McGreevy: regarding Application for Debentures, November 1917 to January 1918.

211. Letters from Mary A. McGregor: regarding Application for Position of Signal Station Keeper, October 1917. Attached Testimonials.

212. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to McHugh Brothers: regarding Quote for Totara, 7 February 1917.

213. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to R.J.A. McKay: regarding Testimonial, 21 June 1917.

214. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to W.R. McKinstry: regarding Overdue Rent, 28 May 917.

215. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to W.R. McKinstry: regarding Overdue Rent, 27 November 1917.

216. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to W.R. McKinstry: regarding Summons Issued, 17 December 1917.

217. Letter from Alex McLean: regarding Inspection of Scoop Work, 4 September 1917.

218. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A. McLean: regarding Overdue Rent, 3 October 1917.

219. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A. McLean: regarding Rent Due, 4 December 1917.

220. Letter and note from W.J. McLeod: regarding Pencils for Sale, 13 March 1917.

221. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J. McLintock: regarding Resignation. Testimonial, November 1917.

222. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Relatives of Late Dr McNab, M.P.: regarding Board’s Sympathy, February 1917.

223. Report from War Relief Fund Committee: regarding Application for Assistance. Payment into Fund, 9 October 1917.

224. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Napier Typewriter Bureau: regarding Amount Paid in Error, April 1917.

225. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J. Nathan and Company: regarding Payment Received, March 1917.

226. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J. Nathan and Company: regarding Payment Received. Wharfage to be Deducted, 4 December 1917.

227. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and L.D. Nathan and Company: regarding Payment of Account, February 1917.

228. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and National Efficiency Board: regarding Objects of Board, March 1917.

229. Letter from National Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited: regarding Accident Insurance, 13 April 1917.

230. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and National Insurance Company: regarding Captain H. White Parsons’ Personal Accident and Sickness Insurance. Captain Cossentine, September to October 1917.

231. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Insurance Company: regarding Insurance on Coir Rope, 4 October 1917.

232. Letter from National Insurance Company: regarding Mortgage Indemnity Policy, C. Avery, 5 December 1917.

233. Letter from National Insurance Company: regarding Cargo Insurance Policy from Napier to Calcutta, 29 December 1917.

234. Report from National Provident Fund Committee: regarding Contributors. Board becoming Contributor, 13 March 1917.

235. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding National Provident Fund, January to May 1917.

236. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding National Provident Fund. Payment into Fund by Employees. Goodall, Stuart and Thomas’ House Allowance. Quotation for Additional names on Fund, May to August 1917.

237. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Third Payment into Fund by Employees, 31 August 1917.

238. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Quote for Additional Names, 1 September 1917.

239. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Eddy and Forrest, 4 September 1917.

240. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Age of Retirement, 10 September 1917.

241. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Acceptance of Napier Harbour Board as Contributor to National Provident Fund. House Allowance. Schedule of Contributions and Declaration. Banking Operations. Conditions and Benefits, 11 September 1917.

242. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Watkins Thomas, 12 September 1917.

243. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding J.D. McDonald, 12 September 1917.

244. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Application Form, 14 September 1917.

245. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding G.E. Strother, 17 September 1917.

246. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Watkins Thomas, 19 September 1917.

247. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Watkins Thomas and his Retirement, 24 September 1917.

248. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding G.E. Strother. Contribution by Napier Harbour Board and Employees, 25 September 1917.

249. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding J.T. Johnson, 25 September 1917.

250. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding J.D. McDonald, Maternity Benefit Receipt, 28 September 1917.

251. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Watkins Thomas’ Old Age Pension, 28 September 1917.

252. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Commencement of Watkins Thomas’ Pension, 28 September 1917.

253. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Fourth Payment into Fund by Employees, 1 October 1917.

254. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding W. Thomas, 3 October 1917.

255. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Fourth Payment into Fund by Employees, 4 October 1917.

256. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding J.T. Johnson, 9 October 1917.

257. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Arthur Charles Swanson, 9 October 1917.

258. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Payment in Post Office Savings Bank, 10 October 1917.

259. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding H. Smith, L. Smith and J.T. Johnson. O.W. Oemcke, 29 October 1917.

260. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Fifth Payment into Fund by Employees, 2 November 1917.

261. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Notice of Cessation of Employment concerning F.W. Oemcke, 7 November 1917.

262. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Copy of Resolution, 14 November 1917.

263. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Robert Black Adams, 14 November 1917.

264. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding F.M. Oemcke, 20 November 1917.

265. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding G.H. Brown and W.T. Gore, 30 November 1917.

266. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Sixth Payment into Fund by Employees, 30 November 1917.

267. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Retirement of Charles Head, 7 December 1917.

268. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Various Items, 8 December 1917.

269. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding R.B. Adams, G.H. Brown and W.T. Gore, 12 December 1917.

270. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Forms concerning Charles Head, 15 December 1917.

271. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Walter Scott Nelson, 20 December 1917.

272. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to National Provident Fund: regarding Charles Head, 24 December 1917.

273. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Nautical Advisers Office: regarding Information for New Zealand Nautical Almanac, July 1917.

274. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Naval Adviser: regarding Aliens Working on Wharves, October to November 1917.

275. Telegram from Naval Adviser: regarding Licenses for Aliens, 16 October 1917.

276. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Cecil L. Neal: regarding Overdue Rent, 20 February 1917.

277. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Cecil Neal: regarding Termination of Tenancy of House Occupied by Father, Near Logan Park, 17 April 1917.

278. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Cecil E. Neal: regarding Overdue Rent, 25 July 1917.

279. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to H. Nelson: regarding Overdue Rent, 15 June 1917.

280. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to H. Nelson: regarding Overdue Rent, 21 June 1917.

281. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to H. Nelson: regarding Overdue Rent, 25 July 1917.

282. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to H. Nelson: regarding Overdue Rent, 14 December 1917.

283. Letter from H. Nelson: regarding Part-Payment of Rent, 20 December 1917.

284. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Nelson Harbour Board: regarding Dredge John Graham, 21 May 1917.

285. Letter from Nelson Harbour Board: regarding Labour on Wharves, 7 June 1917.

286. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Nelson Brothers: regarding Interest Coupons, March 1917.

287. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Plymouth Harbour Board: regarding Rate of Pay of Men, Hours and Overtime, February to March 1917.

288. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Plymouth Harbour Board: regarding Rate of Wages Paid to Certain Employees, June 1917.

289. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Plymouth Harbour Board: regarding Collection of Harbour Rates, 2 July 1917.

290. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Plymouth Harbour Board: regarding Wharfage on Bunker Coal, July 1917.

291. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Zealand African Steam Ship Company: regarding Cargo of S.S. Cumberland, May 1917.

292. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Zealand African Steam Ship Company: regarding Cargo of S.S. Dorset and Cumberland, May 1917.

293. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to New Zealand African Steam Ship Company: regarding Cargo of S.S.Armagh, 31 December 1917.

294. Letter from J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board to New Zealand Herald: regarding Advertisement of Resident Engineership, 17 August 1917.

295. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to New Zealand Herald: regarding Payment of Account, 14 December 1917.

296. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Zealand Insurance Company: regarding Rates for Cover of Accident Insurance, November 1916 to January 1917.

297. Letter from New Zealand Insurance Company: regarding Cheque for Claims concerning J. Keene, M. Moore and S. Sullivan, 8 January 1917.

298. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Zealand Insurance Company: regarding J. Keene, January to May 1917. Attached Medical Certificate.

299. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Zealand Insurance Company: regarding Accident Claim concerning J. Cleary’s False Teeth, February to March 1917.

300. Letter from New Zealand Insurance Company: regarding Quote for Liability Insurance, 12 April 1917.

301. Letter from New Zealand Insurance Company: regarding Claim concerning M. Moore, 22 May 1917.

302. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Zealand Insurance Company: Re J. Keene and S. O’Sullivan, August 1917.

303. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Zealand Paper Mills: regarding Old Manila Rope, April 1917.

304. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to New Zealand Shipping Company: regarding Tender concerning Lease of C Shed, 5 March 1917.

305. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and New Zealand Shipping Company: regarding Harbour Improvement Rate, May to June 1917.

306. Letter from New Zealand Civil Engineers: regarding Annual General Meeting, 8 November 1917.

307. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and G.T. Niccol: regarding Suva Dredge Machinery, March 1917.

308. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to New Zealand Times: regarding Advertisement of Resident Engineership, 17 August 1917.

309. Letter from George T. Niccol: regarding Letter Received in Error, 5 April 1917.

310. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and George T. Niccol: regarding Manila Rope, March to April 1917.

311. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to H.E. Niccolls: regarding Superannuation Scheme, 3 May 1917.

312. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to David Nield and Company: regarding Payment of Account, 18 June 1917.

313. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Night Watchmen: regarding Hours of Employment and Wages, July to October 1917.

314. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Daily Telegraph,Hawke’s Bay Herald, Hawke’s Bay Tribune, Dominion,New Zealand Herald: regarding Advertisement for Night Watchman, 21 November 1917.

315. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Declining Tender for Contract Number 164, 9 January 1917.

316. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Specification of Contract Number 165, January 1917.

317. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Damage to Cattle Wharf Crane, January 1917.

318. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Contract 167 concerning Repairs to J.D.O., 13 January 1917.

319. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Auckland Rock Light Buoy, January 1917.

320. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Rendering Accounts, 19 January 1917.

321. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Contract Number 168 concerning Repairs to Auckland Rock Buoy Light, 27 January 1917.

322. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Contract Number 166, 14 February 1917.

323. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding
Tender for Contract Number 169, February 1917.

324. Letter from J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Scrap Metal, 14 March 1917.

325. Letter from J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Items Unpaid, 23 March 1917. Attached statement.

326. Letter from J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Quote for Anchors, 12 April 1917.

327. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Declining Tender for Contract Number 171, 18 April 1917.

328. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Contract Number 172 concerning Repairs to the Peters Grab of J.D.O., April 1917.

329. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Contract Number 173, May 1917.

330. Letter from J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Coal Shortage. Cambridge Patent Improved Suction Gas Producers, 15 May 1917.

331. Letter from J.J. Niven and Company: regarding C.D.K. Reconstruction Contract, 6 June 1917.

332. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Tender for Contract Number 174 concerning Repairs to Bow of Dredger J.D.O., June 1917.

333. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Tender for Contract Number 175, June 1917.

334. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Tender for Supply of Dredge Parts, Impeller, etc., July 1917.

335. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Declining Tender for Contract Number 176, 30 July 1917.

336. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Contract Number 177, 11 September 1917.

337. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Contract Number 178, 11 September 1917.

338. Letter from J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Vertical Boiler for sale, 12 November 1917.

339. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Accepting Tender for Contract Number 180 concerning Repairs to “Peters” Grab of J.D.O., 11 December 1917.

340. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Quote for Bolts Required, 17 December 1917.

341. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Tenders for Stores Contract, 17 December 1917.

342. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Accepting Tender for Supply of Stores, 17 December 1917.

343. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.J. Niven and Company: regarding Quote for Bolts, December 1917.

344. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to W. Norman: regarding R. Edwards’ Rent Account, February to September 1917.

345. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and North British and Hawke’s Bay Freezing Company: regarding Application for Coal Loan until S.S. Ngakuta Arrives, May 1917.

346. Letter from North British and Hawke’s Bay Freezing Company: regarding Renewal of License for S.S. Ahuriri and Master R. Norman, 19 June 1917.

347. Report from Committee: regarding North British and Hawke’s Bay Freezing Company Lease Alterations, Site of Works, Westshore, 7 December 1917.

348. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to North British and Hawke’s Bay Freezing Company: regarding Alteration in Style of Lease, Site of Works, Westshore, September to December 1917.

349. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to R. Northe and Sons: regarding Carting of Stone, May 1917.

350. Letter from Northern Assurance Company: regarding Quote for Liability Insurance, 10 April 1917.

351. Correspondence between J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board and Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society: regarding Tender for Accident Insurance, April to May 1917.

352. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society: regarding Claim concerning George Boden Hindson, June to July 1917.

353. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society: regarding Various Claims concerning “Workers’ Compensation Act”, September 1917.

354. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and North British and Hawke’s Bay Freezing Company: regarding Harbour Improvement Rate, May 1917.

355. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J. Northey: regarding Tender for Contract Number 170, February to March 1917.

356. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J. Northey and Captain Cossentine, Acting Harbour Master and Chief Pilot: regarding Towing Vessels without License, 14 March 1917.

357. Letter from J. Northey: regarding Recommendation concerning Length of Planks, 18 April 1917.

358. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society: regarding Accepting Tender for Accident Insurance, 17 April 1917.

359. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society: regarding Proposal Signed, 1 May 1917.

360. Letter from Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society: regarding Claims concerning W. Perkis, A. Gorst and G.B. Hinson, 17 July 1917.

361. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society: regarding Compensation for R. Hardy, August to September 1917.

362. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society: regarding Wigg’s Claim, August 1917.

363. Letter from T.J. Nott: regarding Resignation from Position as Engine Driver on the Dredge C.D.K., 19 March 1917.