Port Archives, 1924. Box 161
1. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Aard Taxi Service Limited: regarding Return of Payment for Shingle as Account Paid, 7 May 1924.

2. Letter from Aard Taxi Service Limited: regarding Request for Refund of Wharfage Paid, 5 June 1924.

3. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Mr Abraham, Aramoana Station: regarding Application for Position of Nightwatchman, 20 June 1924.

4. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and the Acetone Illuminating and Welding Company Limited: regarding Account for Overhauling and Repairing the Western Pier Lighting Apparatus, June – July 1924.

5. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Charlie Adair: regarding San Luis Sailed via Wairoa, March 1924.

6. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and W. Addis: regarding Second Hand Roofing Iron, April 1924.

7. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Department of Agriculture: regarding Subscription Payment to New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, 5 February 1924.

8. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Hawke’s Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society: regarding Hawke’s Bay Farming Development Association, February 1924.

9. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to R.M. Aitken and Son: regarding Browning Crane and the Matter of Customs Duty Thereon. Tynes for Grab of Browning Crane and Debit Note, 30 January 1924.

10. Telegram and Letter from R.M. Aitken and Son: regarding Contract Number 267, Supply and Delivery of Locomotive. Steam Hammer, August – September 1924.

11. Correspondence between G.H. Brown, Acting Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board and Ian Alexander: regarding Application for Position in Office. Absence, February 1924.

12. Note from W.G. Allen and Company: regarding Representative to call, 8 May 1924.

13. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to H.E. Allen: regarding Wharfage on Personal Effects, 18 August 1924.

14. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.E. Allen: regarding Increase in Salary, 14 February 1924.

15. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to W.A. Amner and Sons: regarding Payment of Accounts, 14 February 1924.

16. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and J.E. Allen: regarding Resignation and Refund from Superannuation Fund, April – May 1923.

17. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and American Consul General: regarding Requesting Information concerning Napier Port, May 1924.

18. Copy of Letter from Major G. Phillips, Commanding 6th Battery, N.Z.A.: regarding Dumping Ammunition in Roadstead, 14 May 1924.

19. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to W.A. Amner and Sons: regarding Overdue Accounts, 12 March 1924.

20. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Australian Mutual Provident Society and Bank of New Zealand: regarding Interest on Loan of £40,000. Interest on Debentures, April – June 1924.

21. File Divider: regarding File under W. Anstis, See under Engineer for note when Anstis Resumed after Accident. (Incorrectly assigned record number)

22. Letter from Andersons Limited: regarding Unable to Supply Locomotive Boiler Tubes, 7 July 1924.

23. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Andersons Limited: regarding Declining Quote for Locomotive Boiler Tubes, 2 June 1924.

24. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Mrs Clara E. Anderson: regarding Overdue Rent, February 1924.

25. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, James Taylor, Foreman of Works, George Huntly, Resident Engineer, Napier Harbour Board and New Zealand Insurance Company Limited: regarding J. Anderson Resumed Work after Accident. Offer for Sheets of Galvanized Iron. Iron in Eye, January – June 1924. Attached Medical Certificates and Receipts from Dr W.D. Fitzgerald, June 1924.

26. Correspondence between J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board and George Nelson: regarding Account from J.N. Anderson and Son Limited, March – August 1924.

27. Letter from Ray. C. Anderson: regarding Application for Particulars of Position of Assistant on the Pilot Staff, 2 January 1924.

28. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Andersons Limited: regarding Contract Number 250, Grab for Browning Crane, 9 January 1924.

29. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.N. Anderson and Son: regarding Payment of Accounts, 14 February 1924.

30. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to O. Andrews: regarding Occupancy of Lot 3, Lot 3a Part of Te Whare-O-Maraenui, 31 January 1924.

31. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to S. Andrews: regarding Offer to Sell Leasehold Section 40, Riverbend Road, 11 March 1924.

32. Letter from J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board to “Hawke’s Bay Herald”: regarding Adjourned Annual Statutory Meeting, 20 June 1924.

33. Report from William Charles Anstis: regarding Damage of Timber Fenders, 20 July 1924.

34. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, George Huntly, Resident Engineer and Standard Insurance Company Limited: regarding Accident concerning W. Anstis, Cut to Right Foot. Accident Pay. Resumed Work, March – April 1924. Attached Medical Certificate from T.C. Moore, M.D.

35. Documents from Napier Harbour Board: regarding Lists of Applicants and Information concerning Positions of Assistant on the Pilot Staff, Nightwatchman and Blacksmith, January – March 1924.

36. Document from Napier Harbour Board: regarding Applications for Employment, 1924.

37. Document from Napier Harbour Board: regarding Applications for Position of Nightwatchman, 26 June 1924.

38. Document from W. Newton, Commissioner, Council of Conciliation: regarding Application that and Industrial Dispute be heard, 24 April 1924.

39. Citation of Respondents and Notice to Appoint Assessors: regarding Industrial Dispute concerning Engineers, April 1924.

40. Citation of Respondents and Notice to Appoint Assessors: regarding Industrial Dispute concerning Metal Workers and Iron Masters, April 1924.

41. Document from the New Zealand Waterside Employers’ Association Industrial Association of Employers: regarding Application that an Industrial Dispute be Heard, May 1924.

42. Notice from Nearing and Company Limited: regarding Industrial Dispute concerning New Zealand Waterside Employers’ Association, the New Zealand Waterside Workers’ Federation and the Auckland Waterside Workers’ Industrial Union, 16 June 1924.

43. Document from the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Court: regarding Industrial Dispute between New Zealand Waterside Workers’ Federation Industrial Association of Workers and Industrial Union of Employers, 24 June 1924.

44. Letters from R. W. Arnold: regarding Application for Position of Clerk, November – December 1924.

45. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Joseph Arrell: regarding Application for Position of Nightwatchman, 28 January 1924.

46. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to R.J. Arthur: regarding Termination of Engagement, 12 August 1924.

47. Letters from G.R. Ashbridge: regarding Application for Position of Clerk, November – December 1924.

48. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, W.A. Ashworth and Gabriel Slater: regarding Sections 28/31 part Ahuriri Lagoon Reserve, County Road, March 1924.

49. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to A. Atherton: regarding Foreshore at Te Awanga, 23 September 1923.

50. Letter from A. Atkinson: regarding Application for Position of Blacksmith, 28 February 1924.

51. File Divider: regarding Auckland Harbour, for Correspondence concerning Storage Charges on Under Bond Cargo see J. Mahony and Sons, 1924. Attached Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Auckland Harbour Board: regarding Goods Subject to Customs Examination, January – February 1924.

52. Letters from J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board to Auckland Star: regarding Advertisement of Non-Propelling Dredge Required and Positions of Blacksmith and Platelayer, January – February 1924.

53. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Brett Printing and Publishing Company Limited: regarding Payment of Account. Invoice. Advertising, March – October 1924. Attached letters from J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board to Auckland Star: regarding Advertisement of Contract Number 268, Supply and Delivery of Steam Hammer and Equipment, September 1924.

54. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, G.H. Brown, H.D. Earney and the Government Audit Inspector: regarding Date for Auditing Accounts. Mr Austin’s Absence at Magistrates Court, January 1924.

55. Notes from J. O’Reilly: regarding Mr Austin’s Absences due to Illness and Attending Court, March – August 1924.

56. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to the Australasian Accountant and Secretary: regarding Subscription Payment, 3 March 1924.

57. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to the Australasian Insulators Limited: regarding Accepting Quotation for Lagging Boiler of Number 3 Locomotive, J.D.O. Dredge, January – March 1924.

58. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, the Inspector of Factories, Department of Labour and the Government Printer: regarding Arbitration Court Awards, February 1924.

59. Letter from M. Baker, Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Engineer, Otaki Borough Council: regarding Request for Conditions and Appointment of Clerkship, 29 November 1924.

60. Note from Captain F. Ness, Master, J.D.O Dredge: regarding M. Balcomb Commenced Duty; Relieving Fireman Lyons on Special Leave, 16 May 1924.

61. Letter from S.R. Ball: regarding Application for Particulars of Position of Night Watchman, 26 January 1924.

62. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Ball and Company: regarding Quote for Printing Balance Sheet and Statistics for 1923. Sinking Fund Commissioners. Hallmark Foolscap Purple Carbon Order, January – October 1924.

63. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Bank of New Zealand: regarding Absence of Secretary from Napier, August 1924.

64. Letter from A. Barber: regarding Application for Position of Clerk, 6 December 1924.

65. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to F. Barrett and Company: regarding Order for Wicks for Wigham Lamps, 31 January 1924.

66. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Barry Brothers Limited: regarding Payment of Accounts. Accepting Tender for Contract Number 259, Piles and Timber. Quote for Coal ex-S.S. Rakanoa. Account for Rent, February – December 1924.

67. Letter from J.W. Bartlett: regarding Application for Position on the Pilot Staff, 3 January 1924.

68. Letter from A. Batchelor: regarding Application for Position of Nightwatchman, 7 February 1924.

69. Notes from George Huntly, Resident Engineer, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Walter Banckham Appointed to Position of Fireman on J.D.O Dredge, May 1924.

70. Letter from Agnes H. Beagley: regarding Payment of Rent on Section Number 668, 29 July 1924.

71. Letter from Beaney and Sons: regarding Request for Specification for Contract Number 263, 7 to 10 Ton Hand Crane, 12 July 1924.

72. Letter from J. Beard: regarding Application for Particulars of Position of Clerk, 28 November 1924.

73. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to F.G. Smith and Company Limited: regarding Handling of Beer at E Shed, 4 April 1924.

74. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to the Belfast Rope Company Limited: regarding Inquiry concerning Prices and Grades of Manila Rope, 14 January 1924.

75. Letters and Invoices from the Belfast Rope Company Limited: regarding Pricelist of Rope. Goods Shipped from Liverpool on the S.S. Westmoreland, June 1924.

76. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and George Bell: regarding Tender for Galvanized Iron, March 1924.

77. Letter from William Bence: regarding Application for Particulars for the Supply and Delivery of Locomotive, 8 August 1924.

78. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and W.S. Bendall: regarding Overdue Rent, February – August 1924.

79. Telegram from Luigi Benini: regarding Application for Particulars of Contract Number 267, Locomotive, 20 August 1924.

80. Correspondence between J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board and A.E. Benn: regarding Application for Position of Blacksmith, February – April 1924. Attached Testimonial Letters.

81. Letter from H.M. Bennett, Consulting Optician: regarding Thank you Note for Invitation, 7 May 1924.

82. Correspondence between J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board, W. Bennett, Dr Leahy, George Huntly, Resident Engineer, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Birth Certificate. Appointment as Platelayer. Medical Examination and Certificate. National Provident Fund. Entering Hotels during Working Hours. Absence due to Wife’s Illness. Absent Attending Funeral, March – September 1924. Attached Medical Certificate from J. Leahy, M.D.

83. Letter from Benson Brothers Limited: regarding Request for Specification and Tender Forms for the Supply of Steam Hammer and Equipment, Contract Number 268, 16 October 1924.

84. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Beresford and Roberts: regarding Overdue Rent and Water, 1 July 1924.

85. Memo from Chas. (Charles) Black: regarding Request for Specification and Tender Forms for the Supply of Steam Hammer and Equipment, Contract Number 268, 21 September 1924.

86. Letters from J. Blackman: regarding Application for Position of Nightwatchman, June 1924.

87. Letter and from J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board to Daily Telegraph: regarding Advertisement of Positions of Blacksmith and Platelayer, February 1924. Attached Documents.

88. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and F.W. Blakey: regarding Contract Number 250, Grab for Browning Crane, January – February 1924.

89. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, W.T.M. Bliss, Hawke’s Bay Hospital Board, Captain H. White Parsons, Harbour Master and Chief Pilot, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Birth Certificate for National Provident Fund. Tooth Extraction. Commencing Work. Uniform. Absence due to Illness. Resumption of Work, January – August 1924. Attached Medical Certificate from R. McRae, M.D.

90. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, W. Bliss, Dr Leahy: regarding Application for Position on the Pilot Staff. Medical Examination and Certificate. Appointment to Position on the Pilot Staff. Entering Hotels during Working Hours. National Provident Fund and Birth Certificate, January 1924. Attached Medical Certificate from J. Leahy, M.D.

91. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Bluff Harbour Board: regarding Salaries of Staff, March 1924.

92. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Blythes Limited: regarding Payment of Accounts, February 1924.

93. Letter from Blythes Limited: regarding Thank You Notes, 25 October 1924.

94. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Board and Council: regarding Payment of Account, 15 January 1924.

95. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Board and Council: regarding Payment of Account, 19 May 1924

96. Letter from J.P. Kenny, Secretary and Treasurer, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Advertisement of Contract Number 267, Supply and Delivery of Locomotive, 7 August 1924.

97. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Board and Council: regarding Payment of Accounts, 20 October 1924.

98. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Board and Council: regarding Payment of Account, 16 December 1924.

99. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Resident Engineer: regarding Boiler Certificate, 17 January 1924.

100. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Resident Engineer: regarding Boiler Certificates and others, 25 July 1924.

101. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Booth, Macdonald and Company Limited: regarding Contract Number 250, Grab for Browning Crane, 9 January 1924.

102. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Booth, Macdonald and Company Limited: regarding Boiler Tubes, 22 May 1924.

103. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Town Clerk, Napier: regarding Section 48, Waghorne Street, Leased to Mr Richard Vivian, 15 January 1924.

104. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Napier Borough Council: regarding Application to Lay a Stormwater Channel into Lagoon near Burns Road, January – February 1924.

105. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Town Clerk, Napier: regarding Sections fronting Waghorne Street and Adjoining Town Sections 466/7, February 1924.

106. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Town Clerk, Napier: regarding Suburban Section 94, Lot 6 Burns Terrace, Leased to George Albert Baker, 11 April 1924.

107. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Town Clerk, Napier: regarding Foreshore Sections 41 and 42, Hardinge Road, Leased to A.S. Paterson and Company Limited, 28 April 1924.

108. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Engineer, Napier Borough Council: regarding Widening of Iron Pot Bridge and Examination of Bridge by Diver, 14 April 1924.

109. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Town Clerk, Napier: regarding Notification of Committee Meetings, 1 May 1924.

110. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Town Clerk, Napier: regarding The Harbours Act 1923 Number 40 and the Collection of Harbour Rates, 14 May 1924.

111. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Sanitary Inspector, Napier Borough Council: regarding Sewer Connection Leasehold Section, 129, Wellesley Road, May 1924. Attached Notices.

112. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to D.J. Oliver: regarding Section 94, Lot 7, Burns Terrace, Leased to David Jack Oliver, 30 August 1924.

113. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Napier Borough Council: regarding Cheque from Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary Limited, September 1924.

114. Letter from John Bourke: regarding Application for Particulars of Position of Platelayer, 28 February 1924.

115. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Thomas Borthwick and Sons: regarding Payment of Accounts, February 1924.

116. Letters and Telegram from M. Brady: regarding Application for Position of Platelayer, 27 February 1924.

117. Letter from Kenneth Brennan: regarding Application for Particulars of Position of Nightwatchman, 31 January 1924.

118. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Napier Brewery Company: regarding Payment of Accounts, February 1924.

119. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Napier Brick and Pipe Works: regarding Application for Lease of about 2 Acres of Land Adjacent to Hyderabad Road, 11 June 1924.

120. Letters and Telegram from Briscoe and Company Limited: regarding Supply of Split Pulley, Steel Wire Rope, Iron and Boiler Tubes, January – March 1924.

121. Letters from E.F. Broad Limited: regarding Order Number 962, Invoice and Statement of Account, January – July 1924. Attached Shipping Documents from Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited.

122. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to G.H. Brown: regarding Increase in Salary. Bonus, February 1924.

123. Letters from J.A. Brown: regarding Applications for Position of Nightwatchman and Clerk, June – December 1924.

124. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J. Vigor Brown: regarding Leave of Absence. Account for Rent, January – December 1924.

125. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to J. Vigor Brown and Company: regarding Payment of Accounts. Overdue Accounts, February – March 1924.

126. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Samuel Brown Limited: regarding Payment of Account, January – August 1924.

127. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George J. Browne Limited: regarding Declining Quote for Pulleys, Shafting, etcetera, 5 February 1924.

128. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Resident Engineer: regarding Boiler Certificate for Browning Crane, 11 April 1924.

129. Letter from the Browning Company: regarding Price List of Spare and Repair Parts for Browning Crane, 22 April 1924.

130. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to New Zealand Brushware Company Limited: regarding Payment of Account, October – December 1924.

131. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to M. Buchan: regarding Change of Address noted in the Debenture Register, 9 April 1924.

132. Letter from R. Buchanan and Sons Limited: regarding Unable to Supply Quote for Locomotive Boiler Tubes, 28 May 1924.

133. Letter from Albert E. Bull: regarding Application for Particulars of Position of Clerk, 28 November 1924.

134. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Bull Brothers: regarding Overdue Account, 12 March 1924.

135. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board; D. Shanahan; G.H. Brown; A. Harmon, Engine Driver; A.A. Smith, Shunter; Bull Brothers: regarding Damage to Locomotive by Motor Lorry. Payment of Account. Account for Rent, April – December 1924.

136. Note from James Taylor, Foreman of Works: regarding C. Burkitt from Machine Shop Absent, 3 January 1924.

137. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, C.W. Burkitt and George Huntly, Resident Engineer, Napier Harbour Board: regarding Application for an Increase in Salary. Oil Drums and Markings. C.W. Burkitt’s Leave, January – September 1924.

138. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and John Burns and Company: regarding Parallel Shank, April 1924.

139. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and John Burns and Company: regarding Unable to Supply Boiler Tube. Contract 268, Supply and Delivery of Steam Hammer and Equipment, July – October 1924.

140. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and E.J. Burnside: regarding Declining Tender for Contract Number 259, March 1924.

141. Letters from A. and T. Burt Limited: regarding Contract Number 263, Hand Crane. Contract 267, Locomotive, May – August 1924.

142. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Girling Butcher: regarding Landing of Explosives and Meeting of Dealers, 4 June 1924.

143. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and A.F. Byers: regarding Sections for Lease, May 1924.