Port Archives, 1923. Box 153
1. Letters from E. Hadwen to Napier Harbour Board: regarding Application for Assistant Pilot Staff, October 1923 – February 1924.

2. Letter from Sidney S. Haigh: regarding Prospectus, Loan £148, 200, June 1923. Attached newspaper article: regarding Napier Harbour Board.

3. Letters from The Charles Haines Advertising Agency, Limited: regarding Advertising for Loan, June – July 1923.

4. Letter from John W. Hall: regarding Application for Position of Nightwatchman, 9 January 1923.

5. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Mrs M. Hall: regarding Declining Offer for Flat Bottomed Boat, 29 March 1923.

6. Letter from Hamilton and Hamilton: regarding Prospectus 5 ½% Loan, 18 June 1923.

7. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Hamilton and Hamilton: regarding Your 5 ½% Loan, August 1923.

8. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Hamilton and McNeil: regarding Declining Tender for Contract number 234, Pile Shoes and Spacers, 18 May 1923.

9. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hamilton’s New Zealand Welding Company Limited: regarding Declining Tender for Contract number 234, 18 May 1923.

10. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Hamilton and Williams: regarding Declining Tender for Contract number 232, Cargo Shed, Nelson Quay, 17 March 1923.

11. Letter from Leonard J.B. Hammond: regarding Particulars of Signal Station Keeper’s Duties, 26 January 1923.

12. Letter from H. Hanley: regarding Resignation, 20 August 1923.

13. Letter from Axel Hansen: regarding Application for Nightwatchman, 4 January 1923.

14. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Mark Levy: regarding British Manufacturers’ Guide to New Zealand, 7 September 1923.

15. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Lloyd’s Register of Shipping: regarding Lloyd’s Register, 19 December 1923.

16. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and H. White Parsons: regarding Life Buoys and Grapplings, Positions, January 1923.

17. Letter from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Monthly Report, 11 January 1923.

18. Notes from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Grappling Pole Lent to Police, January 1923.

19. Notes from Harbour Master: regarding J.C. Flett and G. Keble (Nightwatchman), 24 January 1923.

20. Reports from Harbour Master to Napier Harbour Board: regarding Canadian Government Ships, Comparative Statement: regarding S.S. Canadian Pioneer, January 1923.

21. Letters from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Uniform Requirements, February 1923.

22. Report from Harbour Master to Napier Harbour Board: regarding Monthly Report, February 1923.

23. Letter from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding A. Taylor, Nightwatchman Resumes Duty after Leave, 12 February 1923.

24. Correspondence between H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board and Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand: regarding Berthing of S.S. Kini, February 1923.

25. Letter from Captain Sergeant, Harbour Master, Auckland: regarding Coir Rope, 26 February 1923.

26. Report from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Monthly Report, March 1923.

27. Letter from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Information of Position, Depth, Anchorage etc., of Napier Harbour, 1923.

28. Letters from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Damage to Wharf by S.S. Koutunui, March – April 1923.

29. Letter from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Damage to Wharf by Moa, 17 March 1923.

30. Correspondence between H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board and Messrs Cranby and Company: regarding Information on Port for Messrs Cranby and Company, March 1923.

31. Letters between H. White Parsons, Secretary and Engineer, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Damage to Wharf by Moa, March 1923.

32. Report from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Monthly Report, April 1923.

33. Correspondence between H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board and J. O'Reilly: regarding Motor Cars Parking on North Side E Shed at Night, 17 April 1923.

34. Letter from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Captain Sharp Absent through Sickness, 20 April 1923.

35. Correspondence between from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board and F.S. Tyler Limited, 23 April 1923.

36. Letters from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board and Secretary: regarding S.S. Baden Powell Entering Inner Harbour on the Night of the 1 Instance with the Tide Signal against the Vessel, May 1923.

37. Report from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Monthly Report, May 1923.

38. Letter from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Petane Beacon Lights, 12 May 1923.

39. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to The New Zealand Shipping Company: regarding Leading Lights, 17 May 1923.

40. Letter from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding P. Gillies, Pilot Staff, Launch Ponui, Breakwater Work too Heavy for Him, 28 May 1923.

41. Letters from H. White Parsons, and D. Shanahan, Napier Harbour Board: regarding S.S. Wanaka Crushing of Wooden Pile and Lifting of the Capping Caused by Swell, May – June 1923.

42. Letter from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Harbour Buoy Repairs, 6 June 1923.

43. Report from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Monthly Report, June 1923.

44. Letter from Napier Harbour Board: regarding Tender for Repairs to Buoy, Vulcan Foundry, 8 June 1923.

45. Report from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Monthly Report, July 1923.

46. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Medical Officer of Health: regarding Plague Precautions, July 1923.

47. Letter from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Captain Sharp’s Foot Crushed between Pilot Launch and Steamer, 28 July 1923.

48. Report from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Monthly Report, August 1923.

49. Letter from Messrs Hutcheson, Wilson and Company: regarding House Flags, 22 August 1923.

50. Letter from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Naval Decoration Received by Captain Parsons, 28 August 1923.

51. Report from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Monthly Report, September 1923.

52. Letters from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board and Secretary: regarding Table of High and Low Water Slack and Berth, September 1923.

53. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Master, S.S. Quebec City: regarding S.S. Quebec City, September 1923.

54. Report from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Monthly Report, October 1923.

55. Letter from Napier Harbour Board: regarding Engine Driver on Launch “Ponui”, 15 October 1923.

56. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Inspector of Machinery, Napier: regarding Extension of Survey Certificate for Launch “Ponui”, November 1923.

57. Report from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Monthly Report, November 1923.

58. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Twigg and Company: regarding Messrs W.R. Twigg and Company: R. Carburettor for Launch Ponui, November 1923.

59. Note from Harbour Master, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Supply of 1 Nautical Almanac, 1924.

60. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Harbour Master: regarding Piston Heads etc. for Launch Ponui, 23 November 1923.

61. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and, G.H. Brown, D.A. Sharp and Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand: regarding S.S. City of Naples 26/11/23, November – December 1923.

62. Letter from D.A. Sharp: regarding Monthly Report, 6 December 1923.

63. Letters from H. White Parsons, Napier Harbour Board: regarding S.S. Kurow, White Buoy Sunk, 28 December 1923.

64. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Session 1922, Synopsis of Acts Affecting Harbour Boards, January 1923.

65. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding General Conditions of Contract and Conditions of Tender, May – June 1923.

66. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Labour and Haulage upon Government Cargo, June – July 1923.

67. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Gilbert McKay Esquire, M.P. and Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Harbours Act 1923, July 1923.

68. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Harbours Consolidation Bill 1923, July – August 1923.

69. Letter from Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Government Nominees Being Represented on Harbour Boards, 13 July 1923.

70. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Payment of Account, 19 July 1923.

71. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Amendment Section 97, New Bill (alters Financial Year), July 1923.

72. Letter from Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Amendment to Board’s Constitution, 31 July 1923.

73. Letters from Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Harbours Consolidation Bill, August 1923.

74. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Income Tax Amendment, August 1923.

75. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Payment of Account, 19 November 1923.

76. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Harbours Association of New Zealand: regarding Session 1923, Synopsis of Public Acts Affecting Harbour Boards, December 1923.

77. Letter from Harbours and Rivers Department, Queensland: regarding Statement of Accounts and Statistics 1922, 1 October 1923.

78. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Mr Harcourt: regarding Debenture Issue Still Available, July 1923.

79. Letter from Hardleys Limited: regarding Cotton Waste, Unable to Quote, 5 December 1923.

80. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to H.J. Harris: regarding Accepting Quotation for Uniform Suits, 27 February 1923.

81. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.H. Harris: regarding Fencing Section Adjacent to Awatoto - Meeanee Road, 16 February 1923.

82. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to L.E. Harris: regarding Desire to take over Tenancy from Mrs Liddell, 7 March 1923.

83. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to L.E. Harris: regarding Account for Rent, 1 December 1923.

84. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Messrs Harton and Company per D. Wilkins Esquire, c/o Messrs C.R. Maguire and Company, Sydney: regarding Coir Rope ex- Waitemata at Calcutta, February – June 1923.

85. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and W.H. Harton and Company Limited: regarding Order for 1 Coil of 20 inch Coir Rope, July 1923 – January 1924

86. Letter from Harvey, Fulton and Hill: regarding Loan £148,200, 14 June 1923.


87. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A.A. Hastings: regarding Declining Tender for Electric Lighting of Cargo Shed, Nelson Quay as per Contract number 232, 17 March 1923.

88. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A.A. Hastings: regarding Accepting Quotations for Electric Alterations and Fittings at the Breakwater, 23 April 1923.

89. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A.A. Hastings: regarding Accepting Tender for Contract number 241, Electric Light Installation at “E” Shed, 17 July 1923.

90. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A.A. Hastings: regarding Contract number 241, 25 July 1923.

91. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A.A. Hastings: regarding Accepting Tender for Contract number 257. Connection Boxes for Portable Electric Light, 1 December 1923.

92. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A.A. Hastings: regarding Contract number 257, Connection Boxes for Portable Electric Light, 5 December 1923.

93. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Town Clerk, Hastings Borough Council: regarding Harbour Board Election, April 1923, January – March 1923.

94. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Town Clerk, Hastings Borough Council: regarding Enabling Harbour Rates and the Napier Harbour Board Enabling Act, 1921, February 1923.

95. Letter from Town Clerk, Hastings Borough Council: regarding Harbour Board Election, 1923, 5 March 1923.

96. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Town Clerk, Hastings Borough Council: regarding Payment of Account, March 1923.

97. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Town Clerk, Hastings Borough Council: regarding Payment of Commission on Collection, April – May 1923.

98. Letter from Town Clerk, Hastings Borough Council: regarding Election, 27 April 1923.

99. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Town Clerk, Hastings Borough Council: regarding Napier Harbour Board Enabling Act 1921 and the Collection of Rates for Current Year, 16 May 1923.

100. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Town Clerk, Hastings Borough Council: regarding Payment of Account, July 1923.

101. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Town Clerk, Hastings Borough Council: regarding Telephone Charges, November – December 1923.

102. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Town Clerk, Hastings Borough Council: regarding Collection of Harbour Rates, 5 December 1923.

103. Letter from Town Clerk, Hastings Borough Council: regarding Collection of Harbour Rates, 19 December 1923.

104. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Hastings Progress League: regarding Loan of Bunting for Carnival Week, October 1923.

105. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Town Clerk, Havelock North Town Board: regarding The Napier Harbour Board Enabling Act 1921 and the Collection of Rates for Current Year, 16 May 1923.

106. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Town Clerk, Havelock North Town Board: regarding Collection of Harbour Rates, 5 December 1923.

107. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Mrs W.T. Haxton: regarding Application for Caretaker for Signal Station, January - February 1923.

108. Letter from G.E. Haydon: regarding Particulars of Resident Engineership, 4 September 1923.

109. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and R.A.J. Hayden: regarding Appointment as Office Boy, February – August 1923. Attached medical certificate from Dr Leahy: regarding Russell Hayden, 27 July 1923.

110. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to D.A. Head: regarding Increase in Salary, 17 January 1923.

111. Letter from F.W. Ness: regarding D. Head Ceased Work Due to Strain, 5 April 1923.

112. Medical certificate from G.E. Waterworth: regarding Medical certificate for D. Head, 4 April 1923.

113. Letter from F.W. Ness: regarding D. Head Resumed Duties, 1 May 1923. Attached medical certificate from J. Waterworth: regarding D.A. Head Fit for Work, 30 April 1923.

114. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Hawke’s Bay Rivers Board, Messrs Beresford and Roberts, and Department of Public Health: regarding Beresford and Roberts and Offal into River, April 1923.

115. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Department of Health: regarding Plague Prevention Measures, July 1923.

116. Telegram from Napier Harbour Board to Mr N. Heath: regarding Order for Galvanised Flexible Steel Wire Rope, 22 January 1923.

117. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Sainsbury, Logan and Williams: regarding Helleur, August – October 1923.

118. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George W. Helleur: regarding Account for Rent, 1 December 1923.

119. Letter from Henderson and Pollard Limited: regarding Price for Merchantable Oregon, 5 May 1923.

120. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and E. Henshall: regarding Application for Resident Engineership, September – October 1923.

121. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Reserves for Lease, 5 January 1923.

122. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 231, Removal and Re-erection of Wooden Building at Port Ahuriri, 8 January 1923.

123. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Signal Station Keeper, 22 January 1923.

124. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Notice of By-Laws, Business, 3 February 1923.

125. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Napier Harbour Board, Sections 39 and 40 Hardinge Road, Port Ahuriri to be Offered for Lease at Public Auction, 14 February 1923.

126. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Napier Harbour Board, By-Laws, 20 February 1923.

127. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 233, Timber Pontoon, 21 February 1923.

128. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 233, Timber Pontoon, 2 March 1923.

129. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 232. Cargo Shed, Nelson, 2 March 1923.

130. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, 30 Bluegum Piles, 20 March 1923.

131. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Flat Bottomed Boat Required, 22 March 1923.

132. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 233, Timber Pontoon, 26 March 1923.

133. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, 30 Bluegum Piles, 3 April 1923.

134. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Position as Assistant on Pilot Staff, 19 April 1923.

135. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Napier Harbour Board, Date of Annual Statutory Meeting, 4 May 1923.

136. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 235, Supply and Delivery of Steam Winch and Boiler, 12 May 1923.

137. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 238, Blue Gum Piles and Contract number 239, Ironbark or Turpentine Piles, 24 May 1923.

138. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, 5 ½% Loan of £148, 200, 13 June 1923.

139. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 241, Electric Light Installation for E Shed and Contract number 242, Construction of a Pontoon, 26 June 1923.

140. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Date of Annual Statutory Meeting of Napier Harbour Board, 26 June 1923.

141. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Firewood and Rubbish, 11 July 1923.

142. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 243, Carriers and Others, Sealed Tenders Invited, 20 July 1923.

143. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Motor Boat Engine for sale, 28 July 1923.

144. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Important Sale of Leases, Port Ahuriri Sections, Sections 48,151, 152 and 153 Waghorne Street, 154 Outram Street and 108 Campbell Street; Hill Building Sites, 94 Lot 6 Burns Terrace and 94 Lot 7 Burns Terrace, 17 August 1923.

145. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Resident Engineership, 25 August 1923.

146. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Firewood for sale, 28 August 1923.

147. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 245, 600 Tons of Portland Cement, 3 September 1923.

148. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Lease of Reserves, September 1923.

149. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Non-Propelling Dredger Required, 19 September 1923.

150. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Reserve for Lease, 19 September 1923.

151. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 247. Construction of Reinforced Concrete Breastwork, West Quay, Port Ahuriri, 25 September 1923.

152. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 248, Construction of Railway Embankment between Hyderabad and Taradale Roads, 2 October 1923.

153. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, 14ft. Dinghy Required, 3 October 1923.

154. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Position on Pilot Staff, 4 October 1923.

155. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 249, Construction of a Pontoon, 15 October 1923.

156. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 250, Supply and Delivery of One Clam Shell Type Grab, 23 October 1923.

157. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Notice to Owners and Drivers of Vehicles concerning Regrading Road, 25 October 1923.

158. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, 14ft. Dingy Required, 25 October 1923.

159. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Vacancies for Three Engine Drivers for Dredge C.D.K., 2 November 1923.

160. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Contract number 255, Tender for Supply of 14ft. Boat, 20 November 1923.

161. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Lagging Boiler and Steam Pipes on Dredge J.D.O., 12 December 1923.

162. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Herald: regarding Advertisement, Position of Assistant on Pilot Staff, 28 December 1923.

163. Letter from G.H. Herbert C.E.: regarding Resident Engineership Particulars, 20 September 1923.

164. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Heretaunga Co-operative Dairy Company Limited, Sir George Hunter M.P., Gilbert McKay Esquire, M.P., L. McIlvride Esquire, M.P. and Heretaunga Dairy Factory: regarding Appointment of Dairy Produce Grader for Port of Napier, March – July 1923.

165. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Land and Income Tax Department and C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding Miss A.L. Williams, February 1923.

166. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding Mr T.F. Taylor, Purchase of Debentures, 14 June 1923.

167. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding Mary Smith, Purchase of Debentures, 14 June 1923.

168. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding Cheque, Williams and Kettle, 14 June 1923.

169. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Messrs C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding Allen Marsh Williams, Debentures, June 1923.

170. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding Miss Isabella Fraser, Debentures, 15 June 1923.

171. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Messrs C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding Charles F. Hetley, Purchase of Debentures, June – August 1923.

172. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding H. and W. Memorial Trust, 15 June 1923.

173. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding Mrs Frances Chisholm, Debentures, 16 June 1923.

174. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding G.F. Gardiner, W.A. Harding and F.J. Stopford, Purchase Debentures, 19 June 1923.

175. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding France Trust, Purchase of Debentures, 20 June 1923.

176. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Messrs C.F. Hetley and Son: regarding Mrs H.M. Hetley and Girl’s Friendly Society (Waiapu Board Diocesan Trustees), June 1923.

177. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Heretaunga Dairy Factory, Heretaunga Co-operative Dairy Factory, Messrs Richardson and Company: regarding Appointment of Dairy Produce Grader for Port Napier, March – June 1923. Attached Comparative Statement Setting out Rates on Export Wharfage, Transhipping Rate etc, in Connection with Dairy Produce at Different Ports.

178. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Mrs A.W. Hickey: regarding Overdue Rent, Napier South Section 637, 29 October 1923.

179. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Napier High School Board and Sainsbury Logan and Williams: regarding Hire of Dredge C.D.K. by High School attached Copy of Agreement, January – April 1923.

180. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Napier High School Board: regarding Filling in of the Cut through the High School Block at south end of Hastings Street and Use of C.D.K. for making Excavations for Lake, May 1923. Attached plan by Frank Finch: regarding Locality Plan, Napier Boys High School, with proposed works, pen, ink, watercolour and pencil.

181. Report from Napier Harbour Board and Reserve Committee, 8 June 1923. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, George Neilson, Engineer, Napier Harbour Board, George Plank and Napier High School Board: regarding Filling in of the Cut through the High School Block at south end of Hastings Street and Use of C.D.K. for making Excavations for Lake, May – October 1923.

182. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Napier High School Board of Governors: regarding Account for Rent, 1 December 1923.

183. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to H. Hill: regarding Increase in Salary, 17 January 1923.

184. Letter from G.H. Brown: regarding H. Hill Resumes Work After Annual Leave, 29 August 1923.

185. Letter from H. Hill: regarding Attached medical certificate for 2 Weeks Sick Leave, November 1923.

186. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and H. Hill: regarding Application for Increase in Salary, December 1923 – February 1924.

187. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.G. Hill: regarding Accepting Tender for Contract number 232, Cargo Shed, Nelson Quay, 17 March 1923.

188. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs A.R. Hislop Limited: regarding Declining Quotation for 150 ft. Canvas Hose, 5 February 1923.

189. Letter from A.R. Hislop Limited: regarding Mr J. Harlen, Engineer, 14 February 1923.

190. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Messrs A.R. Hislop Limited: regarding Payment of Account, February – October 1923.

191. Letter from A.R. Hislop Limited: regarding 1 ½” Rubber Hose, Unable to Quote, 28 September 1923.

192. Letter from Australian and Eastern Company: regarding Lobnitz and Company, 1 March 1923.

193. Letter from Sainsbury, Logan and Williams: regarding Hodgkinson to Napier Building Society, 12 April 1923.

194. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to E.J. Hodgkinson: regarding Account for Rent, 1 December 1923.

195. Letter from F.W. Hoggard: regarding Application for Nightwatchman, 30 December 1922 (Particulars sent January 1923).

196. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Mr James S. Holmes: regarding Debentures, 27 August 1923.

197. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and James S. Holmes: regarding Deduction of Income Tax from Debentures Interest, February – March 1923.

198. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, James S. Holmes and Bank of New Zealand: regarding Purchase of Debentures. Trustees for Catherine M. Holmes and Malcolm S. Holmes, June – August 1923.

199. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and James Holmes: regarding Debentures, August 1923.

200. Letter from Malcolm S. Holmes: regarding Receipt, Interest on Debentures, 28 August 1923.

201. Letter from Robert Holt: regarding Unable to Quote, Hardwood Timber, 23 May 1923.

202. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs R. Holt and Sons: regarding Account for Rent, 1 December 1923.

203. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and A.S. Hood: regarding Application for Purchase of Debentures, June – August 1923.

204. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to F. Hopkinson: regarding Increase in Salary, 17 January 1923.

205. Letters from H.D. Earney: regarding Mr Hopkinson Commences Annual Leave, August – September 1923.

206. Letters from H.D. Earney: regarding Mr Hopkinson goes home, gastric trouble, October 1923.

207. Letters from H.D. Earney: regarding Mr Hopkinson Granted Leave, Serious Illness in his Family, December 1923.

208. Letter from Robert Charles Howell: regarding Advert in The Sun, 30 August 1923.

209. Letter from H.R. Houghton: regarding Application for Nightwatchman, 5 January 1923.

210. Letter from Genes (sic) Haunsell: regarding Application for Position Advertised, 30 August 1923.

211. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Housing Department: regarding Lease of Section 71, Napier South (formerly Snaddon), 12 April 1923.

212. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Housing Department per Inspector of Factories: regarding Rent on Section number 71, Napier South, 26 November 1923.

213. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Robert Charles Howell: regarding Appointment for Interview, Resident Engineership, September 1923.

214. Telegram from Mr Hubbard: regarding Specifications, Cement Contract, 17 September 1923.

215. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and R.R. Hunt: regarding Contract number 224, Steel Bars, 23 February 1923.

216. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Sir George Hunter M.P.: regarding Appointment of Dairy Produce Grader for Port Napier, July 1923.

217. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Sir George Hunter M.P.: regarding Harbour Rates, July 1923.

218. Notice from Napier Harbour Board: regarding Conditions Pertaining to the Appointment of a Resident Engineer for the Napier Harbour Board (Huntley), 1923 (n.d.).

219. Notice from Napier Borough Council: regarding Conditions and Duties in Connection with the Appointment of a Qualified Engineer for the Napier Borough Council, 25 June 1923.

220. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to District Telegraph Engineer: regarding Mr G. Huntley, Connect Telephone, 19 November 1923.

221. Letter from D.W. Hursthouse, C.E.: regarding Accepting Tender for Contract number 240, Saw Bench, 15 June 1923.

222. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to D.W. Hursthouse: regarding Payment of Account, 20 August 1923.

223. Letter from Wilfred L. Hussey: regarding Application for Position of Nightwatchman, 6 January 1923.

224. Letter from Hutcheson, Wilson and Company Limited: regarding A.J. Hern, Representative and List of Lines in Stock, 1923 (n.d.).

225. Letter from Hutcheson, Wilson and Company Limited: regarding Enquiry, Canvas Hose, 30 January 1923.

226. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding Declining Quotation for Pay Envelopes, 5 February 1923.

227. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding 1 1/8” Stud Link Chain Cable, 7 February 1923.

228. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding Davitt Blocks, 28 March 1923.

229. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding 3000 ft. Flexible Steel Wire Rope, May – June 1923.

230. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding Payment of Account, 18 June 1923.

231. Letter from Hutcheson, Wilson and Company Limited: regarding 8 Ply Cotton Belt, 26 June 1923.

232. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding Declining Quote for Tarpaulins, 1 August 1923.

233. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding List of Line Stocked, Ferrogene Paints, August 1923.

234. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding House Flags, July – September 1923.

235. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding Payment of Account, 16 October 1923.

236. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding Payment of Account, 19 November 1923.

237. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding Cotton Waste, 13 December 1923.

238. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding Two Beaumont Pattern Lifebelts, December 1923.

239. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Messrs Hutcheson Wilson and Company: regarding Hydro Electricity Provisional Power Board, County Council Office, Napier, August 1923.

240. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Department of Industries and Commerce: regarding Purchase of Foreign Nails, May – September 1923.

241. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to New Zealand Insurance Company: regarding Employers Indemnity Policy Expired 21/10/23, 27 October 1923.

242. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Standard Insurance Company: regarding Employers Indemnity, Period 21/10/23 to 21/10/24, 27 October 1923.

243. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to the Honourable Minister of Internal Affairs, Wellington: regarding Local Bodies’ Finance Act 1921/22 number 36 and the matter of Antecedent Liability, 22 February 1923.

244. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and the Iron and Steel Company of New Zealand Limited: regarding Contract number 247, Specification, Reinforced Steel, September – October 1923.

245. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Izard and Weston: regarding Payment of Account, 20 August 1923.

246. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Standard Insurance Company: regarding Accident to R. Jackson, November – December 1923. Attached medical certificates from Dr. McRae.

247. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Jackson and Company and Engineer, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Anti-Fouling Copper Paint, Giant Brand, August 1923.

248. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Jagger and Harvey: regarding Your Account for £16/10/0, June – August 1923.

249. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Jagger and Harvey: regarding Declining Quote for Tarpaulins, 1 August 1923.

250. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and G. Jamieson: regarding Purchase of Debentures, June 1923.

251. Letter from J.O. Jameson: regarding Receipt, Statement of Accounts for 1921, 30 May 1923.

252. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.O. Jameson and Company: regarding Debentures, Loan of £148, 200, June – July 1923.

253. Letter from J.O. Jameson and Company: regarding Receipt, Statement of Account, 17 September 1923.

254. Letter from Jarrah Timber Company: regarding Sleepers, Unable to Quote, 18 May 1923.

255. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, January 1923.

256. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Mr C. Schultz: regarding Workmen on J.D.O., 8 February 1923.

257. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Mr J. Northey: regarding J.D.O on Patent Slip, 14 February 1923.

258. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, February 1923.

259. Letter from F.W. Ness: regarding J.D.O. Engaged in Lifting Gear from Nora Niven, 27 March 1923.

260. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, March 1923.

261. Letter from F.W. Ness to Engineer: regarding Jib Boom of Lighter Agnes Martin, 12 April 1923.

262. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, April 1923.

263. Letter from F.W. Ness to Engineer: regarding Relieving Engineer from Vulcan Foundry Ceases Work as D. Head Resumes, 1 May 1923.

264. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, May 1923.

265. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Dredge J.D.O., Per Captain F.W. Ness J.D.O.: regarding Survey Certificate, June 1923.

266. Letter from F.N. Ness, J.D.O.: regarding Two Hardwood Sleepers, 23 June 1923.

267. Letter from F.N. Ness, J.D.O.: regarding Recovery of 1 Bluegum Pile while Dredging, 25 June 1023.

268. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, June 1923.

269. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, July 1923.

270. Letters from F.N. Ness, J.D.O.: regarding F.W. Ness Resumed Duty today, August 1923.

271. Letter from F.N. Ness, J.D.O.: regarding Order for 62ft. 7/8” Round Link Chain, 3 September 1923.

272. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, August 1923.

273. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Engineer and Messrs Stothert and Pitt Limited: regarding Order for Tooth Wheels for Crane on Dredger J.D.O. Built by You in 1893, September 1923.

274. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, September 1923.

275. Letters from F.N. Ness, J.D.O.: regarding J.D.O. Engaged in Towing Sea Lord to Safe Anchorage, October 1923.

276. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, October 1923.

277. Letter from F.N. Ness, J.D.O.: regarding W. Fairburn Engaged to Relieve W. Moore (Deckhand) while Absent on Leave, 2 November 1923.

278. Letter from F.N. Ness, J.D.O.: regarding J.D.O. Beaks One Board in Bulwark of S.S. Houic, 9 November 1923.

279. Letter from F.N. Ness, J.D.O.: regarding Lighter Stanley Strikes J.D.O. Causing Damage, 21 November 1923.

280. Letter from F.N. Ness, J.D.O.: regarding Leak in Boiler, Cold Water Test, 21 November 1923.

281. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, November 1923.

282. Report from F.W. Ness, Master of J.D.O.: regarding Monthly Report, December 1923.

283. File Divider: regarding J.D.O. see under J.J. Niven and Company (incorrectly assigned record number)

284. Letter from J. Jenkins: regarding Application for Position of 2 Class Engine Driver, 6 November 1923.

285. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Miss M.A. Jennings: regarding Purchase of Debentures, 2 July 1923.

286. Letter from Resident Engineer, Wellington Harbour Board: regarding Particulars of Resident Engineership, 30 August 1923.

287. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.S. Jessup Esquire: regarding Suggestion to Centralise Shipping, 12 October 1923.

288. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to P.J. Jessep: regarding Declining Quotation for White Pine Logs, 22 December 1923.

289. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Application for Resident Engineership, September 1923.

290. Letter from J.E. Johnson: regarding Application for Nightwatchman, 7 January 1923. Attached Particulars of Position, 27 December 1922.

291. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.T. Johnson: regarding Uniform, 5 March 1923.

292. Letter from H.E. Earney, Napier Harbour Board: regarding J. Johnson Absent form Duty, 4 March 1923.

293. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.T. Johnson: regarding Sick Pay, Medical certificate, 13 June 1923. Attached letter from G.E. Waterworth, M.B., Ch.B., 7 June 1923.

294. Letters from H.D. Earney: regarding J. Johnson Goes Home Unwell, May – July 1923.

295. Letters from H.D. Earney: regarding J. Johnson Commences Annual Leave, December 1923.

296. Letter from Robert C. Johnson: regarding Position Signal Station Keeper, 20 September 1923. Conditions and Particulars for Position, 23 January 1923.

297. Letter from W.T. Johnson and Company: regarding Order number 1694, 17 January 1923.

298. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs W.T. Johnson and Company Limited: regarding Declining Quotation for Canvas Hose, 6 February 1923.

299. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs W.T. Johnson and Company Limited: regarding Payment of Account, February – May 1923.

300. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Alfred Lloyd Tarleton Jones, c/o Bank of New Zealand: regarding Purchase of Debentures, 14 June 1923.

301. Letter from Ruby May Jones: regarding Fire Policy covering Building 41 Macdonald Street, Napier South, 15 December 1923.

302. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and R. Jordan: regarding Debentures, June – September 1923.

303. Letter from V.S. Jensen: regarding Application for Nightwatchman, 10 January 1923.

304. Letters from Hawke’s Bay County Council: regarding Subsidy, Port Ahuriri – Westshore Ferry Service, January 1923.

305. Letter from Mrs B. Josephs: regarding Conditions and Particulars of Signal Station Keeper Position, 31 January 1923.

306. Correspondence between Secretary, Napier Harbour Board and A.E. Jull: regarding Napier Harbour Board Enabling Act 1921, January – February 1923.

307. Letter from James Taylor, Foreman: regarding J. Jury Absent from Work, 14 May 1923.

308. Letter from John Moore: regarding Tools Issued to H. Jury, 28 May 1923.

309. Letter from C. Kara: regarding Specification for Tender, Awatoto Block, 21 September 1923.

310. Letter from Kauri Timber Company: regarding Price for Clean Oregon, 19 April 1923.

311. Letter from Kauri Timber Company: regarding Estimate of Timber, 2 May 1923.

312. Letter from Kauri Timber Company: regarding Unable to Quote Kauri, 4 October 1923.

313. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Kean’s Limited: regarding Uniform Caps, March 1923.

314. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Kean’s Limited: regarding Quote for Cap Accepted, March 1923.

315. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Kean’s Limited: regarding Payment of Account, 17 April 1923.

316. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Kean’s Limited: regarding Order for Cap Folio number 521, 27 November 1923.

317. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Kean’s Limited: regarding Payment of Account, 19 December 1923.

318. Medical certificate from Dr T.C. Moore: regarding Mr G.W. Keeble, Influenza, 21 June 1923.

319. Letters from H. White Parsons, Harbour Master: regarding G.W. Keeble, Nightwatchman goes home owing to ill health, June 1923.

320. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Mr J.R. Kelly: regarding Painting Contract, March 1923.

321. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to C.D. Kennedy Esquire, M. Inst. C.E.: regarding Renewal of Lease of Lot 1 Te Whare-O-Maraenui Reserve, 10 October 1923.

322. Report from Napier Harbour Board: regarding Reserves Committee’s Report, 9 November 1923.

323. Telegram from Mr Kenny: regarding Check Numbering, 27 September 1923.

324. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Mr Brown: regarding Nothing further to Letter, September 1923.

325. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Mr Jull: regarding H. Burmester, Applicant for Engineer Information as to Qualifications and Ability, October 1923.

326. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and D.B. Kent: regarding Corrugated Iron, October 1923.

327. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and L.L. Kirkaldy: regarding Certificate of Deduction of Income Tax, February 1923.

328. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and A.H. Kirkham, c/o Messrs Conroy and Higgins: regarding Payment for Firewood from Whare-O-Maraenui Reserve, February 1923.

329. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Mr W.N. Lambie and A.H. Kirkham, c/o Messrs Conroy and Higgins: regarding Rubbish and Trees on Harbour Reserve Occupied by You, July 1923.

330. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A.H. Kirkham, c/o Messrs Conroy and Higgins: regarding Account for Rent, 1 December 1923.

331. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, A.H. Kirkham, c/o Messrs Conroy and Higgins and Mr H. Wilson, c/o Mr S.S. Woodcock: regarding Removal of Firewood from Harbour Reserve, December 1923.

332. Letter from Ernest Knowles: regarding Conditions and Particulars of Residential Engineer, 20 September 1923.

333. Letter from W.M. Knox: regarding Particulars of Position of Nightwatchman, 28 December 1922.

334. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J. Koorey: regarding Overdue Rent, 5 January 1923.

335. Letter from J. Koorey: regarding Payment of Account, 31 January 1923.

336. Letter from J. Koorey: regarding Overdue Rent, 1 March 1923.

337. Letter from J. Koorey: regarding Payment of Account, 6 March 1923.

338. Letter from J. Koorey: regarding Payment of Account, 19 March 1923.

339. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J. Koorey: regarding Overdue Rent, April – December 1923.