Port Archives, 1924. Box 163
1. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to H.D. Earney: regarding Increase in Salary, 14 February 1924.

2. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to H.D. Earney: regarding Bonus, 14 February 1924.

3. Letter from H.D. Earney: regarding Roofing Iron, 20 March 1924.

4. Letter from D. Eddy: regarding Tender for Galvanised Iron, 24 March 1924.

5. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Hawke’s Bay Education Board: regarding Valuation Fee, Mr F.A. Cameron, School Site at End of Hastings Street South, February – March 1924.

6. Copy of letter from J.L. Newbigin Company Limited: regarding Elwell-Parker Electric Industrial Trucks and Cranes, 21 November 1924.

7. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Central Hawke’s Bay Electric Power Board: regarding Ledger Account, April 1924.

8. Letter from Central Hawke’s Bay Electric Power Board: regarding Payment of Account, 15 May 1924.

9. Letter from Central Hawke’s Bay Electric Power Board: regarding Ledger Account, Payments, 12 April 1924.

10. Letter from Ellicott Machine Corporation: regarding Construction of Non-Propelling Suction and Reclamation Dredger, 11 February 1924.

11. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Ellis and Burnand Limited: regarding Payment of Account, 15 January 1924.

12. Telegram from Napier Harbour Board to Ellis and Burnand: regarding Awaiting Order of Logs, 29 January 1924.

13. Letter from Ellis and Burnand: regarding Quote, Heart Totara Logs, 4 February 1924.

14. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Ellis and Burnand Limited: regarding Our Order for Six White Pine Logs, 3 March 1924.

15. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Ellis and Burnand Limited: regarding Our Order for Six White Pine Logs, 28 March 1924.

16. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Ellis and Burnand Limited: regarding Matai Logs, 11 June 1924.

17. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Ellis and Burnand Limited: regarding Logs, 19 June 1924.

18. Telegram from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs Ellis and Burnand Limited: regarding Logs to be Railed to Dannevirke Today, 29 October 1924.

19. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to C. Ellison: regarding Appointment as Deputy Chairman, 13 February 1924.

20. Letter from Investment Trustees, Napier Harbour Board War Relief Fund: regarding Napier Harbour Board War Relief Fund, 10 May 1924.

21. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Empire Oil Company Limited: regarding Transhipping Charges on Crude Oil in Barrels, August 1924.

22. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to The Engineer The Strand, London: regarding Payment of Account, 15 January 1924.

23. Letter from Harbour Engineer’s Office: regarding Removal of Wires so Crane can be used, 3 January 1924.

24. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Resident Engineer: regarding Information for Balance Sheet, 10 January 1924.

25. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Engineer: regarding Enquiry number 140, Accepted Quotation for 1 Cast Iron Centre Column for Hand Crane, 12 January 1924.

26. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Engineer, Public Works Department, Wellington and George Huntley: regarding Australian Hardwood Timber and Damage by Insects, 14 January 1924.

27. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Engineer: regarding Enquiry number 150, I Dozen Axle Brasses, 15 January 1924.

28. Drawing from G. Huntley, Engineer: regarding End of Jetty for Browning Crane, 15 January 1924.

29. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Engineer: regarding Boiler Certificate, January 1924. Attached Boiler Certificate, 6 November 1922.

30. Correspondence between George Huntley, Napier Harbour Board and J. Walch: regarding Weekly Appointment, January 1924.

31. Letter from G. Huntley, Engineer: regarding Working of Browning Crane, 19 January 1924.

32. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Engineer: regarding Air-Compressor and B.J. Dunsheath Limited, 28 January 1924.

33. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Resident Engineer and Messrs J.L. Newbigin Company: regarding Electric Cranes, January – February 1924.

34. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board A. Loudoun Esquire and George Huntley: regarding Sections for Sale Overlooking Shakespeare and Kowhai Roads Offered as Quarry Sites, February 1924.

35. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Resident Engineer: regarding Soundings Outside Piers, February 1924.

36. Letter from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Boiler Certificate of Browning Crane, 5 February 1924.

37. Letter from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Lighter Agnes Martin in Tow of S.S. Tangaroa Strikes Browning Crane Jetty, 8 February 1924.

38. Letter from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Caterpillar Tractor Registered as Motor Vehicle, 12 February 1924.

39. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and George Huntley, Resident Engineer: regarding Boiler Certificate, February 1924. Attached Boiler Certificate, 6 February 1923.

40. Letter from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Plan Showing Soundings Taken, West Pier, (Entrance Channel). Attached plan, ink on paper.

41. Letter from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Diver Examines Fender Piles, West Quay, 20 February 1924.

42. Letter from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Damage to “J.D.O.” by Barge number 2, 20 February 1924.

43. Letter from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Dray Taken Off Work and W. Reid Finished Up, 6 March 1924.

44. Letter from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Damage to Cattle Wharf by Tu Atu, 7 March 1924.

45. Reports from Napier Harbour Board: regarding Engineer’s Report, Recommendation, Purchase of Motor Tractor and Trailer, 7 March and 22 May 1924.

46. Letter from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding D. Head and J. Hamer Resume Duty, 24 March 1924.

47. Notes from Engineer: regarding Hacksaw Blades, March – April 1924.

48. Notes from Engineer: regarding 6 Locomotive Boiler Tubes, April 1924.

49. File Divider: Engineer, see under Vulcan Foundry, etc. (incorrectly assigned record number)

50. File Divider: Engineer, see under J.D.O., etc. (incorrectly assigned record number)

51. Record of Interview at Wellington between Messrs Jull, Huntley and Kenny, and Mr Campbell, Gisborne Harbour Board Engineer: regarding Dredge Maui, 16 April 1924.

52. Record of Interview at Wellington between Messrs Jull, Huntley and Kenny, and Messrs Furkert, Wood, Sharp and Newnham, Public Works Department: regarding Half-Tide Wall Proposal in Napier Inner Harbour, 17 April 1924.

53. Report from George Huntley, Engineer, Napier Harbour Board to Works Committee Report, Progress at West Quay Contract, 8 May 1924.

54. Note from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Opening up Plant for Inspector of Machinery, 10 May 1924.

55. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and English Electric Company: regarding Dredge Crane Lifting Capacity at Napier Wharf, January 1924.

56. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Boiler Certificate, 11 April 1924.

57. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Survey Certificate for J.D.O., 12 April 1924.

58. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Matters Arising out of Report before Board at Meeting on 8 April 1924. West Quay Renewals, Half Tide Wall, 123 April 1924.

59. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Matters Arising at Meeting of Board Held 13/5/24, 15 May 1924.

60. Report from George Huntley, Engineer, Napier Harbour Board; regarding Question of Electrifying Board’s Dredgers and Other Machinery, 26 May 1924.

61. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Matters Arising out of Report before Board’s Last Meeting, 12 June 1924.

62. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Matters Arising out of Report Presented to Board by Committee: regarding Rolling Stock for Breakwater Cargo or matters pertaining thereto, 13 June 1924.

63. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Repairs to Sailing Club Jetty at Westshore, 14 June 1924.

64. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Boiler Certificate, 19 June 1924.

65. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Boiler Certificate, 14 August 1924.

66. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Marine Department and Earthquake Question, 19 August 1924.

67. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Boiler Certificate, 20 September 1924.

68. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to George Huntley, Engineer: regarding Factories Act, 22 September 1924.

69. Letter from E. Ennis: regarding Application for Position of Blacksmith, 25 February 1924.

70. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Eruptite Safety Explosives Company New Zealand Limited: regarding Invoice, 2 April 1924. Attached invoice, 31 March 1924.

71. Letter from Eruptite Safety Explosives Company New Zealand Limited: regarding Invoice of Goods, 4 April 1924.

72. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Eruptite Safety Explosives Company New Zealand Limited: regarding Payment of Account, 19 May 1924.

73. Letter from Harry Escreet: regarding Particulars of Duties, February 1924.

74. Letter from George L. Eustice: regarding Application for Position as Clerk, 28 November 1924.

75. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Evening Post: regarding Advertisement, Wanted, Blacksmith and Platelayer, 22 February 1924.

76. Letter from Blundell Brothers Limited: regarding Permission to Advertise Tenders: New or Second-hand Crane, 30 May 1924.

77. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Blundell Brothers Limited: regarding Payment of Account, 15 April 1924.

78. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Evening Post: regarding Advertisement, Second-Hand Locomotive for Sale, 16 September 1924.

79. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Blundell Brothers Limited: regarding Payment of Account, 24 November 1924.

80. Letter from S.E. Everingham: regarding Specification and Particulars of Contract number 250, Turpentine Piles, 1 February 1924.

81. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Chief of Inspector of Explosives, 13 February 1924.

82. Letter from Archibald Fabling: regarding Application for Position of Platelayer, 25 March 1924.

83. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Inspector of Factories: regarding Inspection of Weighing Machines, 16 January 1924.

84. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Inspector of Factories: regarding Accident to Factory Worker, 6 September 1924.

85. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Vulcan Foundry: regarding Price for 6 New C.I. Fairheads, 15 May 1924.

86. Letter from C. Faithful: regarding Application for Position of Nightwatchman, 21 June 1924.

87. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs A.L. Falls and Company: regarding Payment of Account, 22 July 1924.

88. Letter from Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Co-operative Association: regarding Load Goods ex- S.S. Kaiwarra, 16 September 1924.

89. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Meat Company: regarding Payment of Accounts, 20 February 1924.

90. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Federal Steam Navigation Company: regarding Copy of By-Laws Covering Port Charges, January 1924.

91. Letter from John Fenwick and Company: regarding Renewal of License of O.E.V. Doris, 26 June 1924.

92. Letter from W.W. Ferguson: regarding Application for Wages to be Reimbursed while Absent from Work, 30 June 1924.

93. File Divider: File under Fire Board see under Wharfinger etc. (incorrectly assigned record number)

94. Letter from Napier Fire Board: regarding Fire Plugs, 15 March 1924.

95. Letter from J.P. Firth: regarding Final Arrangements of Peter’s Affairs and Allocation of Money, 14 February 1924.

96. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to M.E. Fitzgibbon: regarding Account for Rent, 3 December 1924.

97. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Miss E.G. Fiveash: regarding Increase in Salary, 14 February 1924.

98. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Miss E.G. Fiveash: regarding Resignation, to be Married, March – April 1924.

99. Letter from Andrew Flick: regarding Payment of Rent, 24 November 1924.

100. Letter from S. Fleming: regarding Particulars of Position of Nightwatchman, 4 February 1924.

101. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Fleming and Company Limited: regarding Statistical Records for Shipments (Imports) of Oats, June 1924.

102. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Fletcher Construction Company: regarding Clam Shell Type Grab, January 1924.

103. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and John Flynn: regarding Declining Application for Position of Nightwatchman, June 1924.

104. Letter from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding J. Taylor, Foreman of Works Commences Annual Leave, 17 January 1924.

105. Notes from J. Taylor, Foreman of Works: regarding Draught Horse Lame, February 1924.

106. Notes from D. Shanahan: regarding Cement ex- S.S. Tainui, 5 Cement Casks Broken, March – April 1924.

107. Notes from J. Taylor, Foreman of Works: regarding Repairs of Pontoon, March – April 1924.

108. Notes from J. Taylor, Foreman of Works: regarding Alf Forest, Driver Unwell, 4 February 1924.

109. Letter from J. Taylor, Foreman of Works: regarding Metal for Napier Borough Council, 17 March 1924.

110. Note from D. Shanahan: regarding D. Bordy Resumes Work After Damaged Hand Mended, 7 July 1924.

111. Report from J. Taylor, Foreman of Works: regarding Damaged Gate, September 1924.

112. Letter from G.R. Foreman and Company: regarding Quote for Nails and Corrugated Iron, 14 March 1924.

113. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to J.P. Fortune: regarding Increase in Salary, 14 February 1924.

114. Letter from Napier Harbour Board: regarding J.P. Fortune, 9 June 1924.

115. Letter from H.D. Earney: regarding Mr Fortune suffering from Chill, Absent from Work, 5 May 1924.

116. Notes from H.D. Earney: regarding Mr Fortune Resumes Duty, September 1924.

117. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, F.G. Smith and Company and J. Fortune and D. Shanahan: regarding Handling of Beer at E Shed, April 1924.

118. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Mrs Emma Foster: regarding Overdue Rent, Section number 139 Napier South, February 1924.

119. Letters from Harry Foster: regarding Application for Position as Clerk, December 1924.

120. Letter from L.H. Fox: regarding Particulars of Position of Nightwatchman, 28 January 1924.

121. Letter from R.G. Fox-Rogers: regarding Particulars of Position of Nightwatchman, 27 January 1924.

122. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Victor France: regarding Application for Position of Clerk, February 1924.

123. Memo from Phoenix Foundry: regarding Boiler Tubes, G. Fraser and Sons Limited, 22 May 1924.

124. Letter from W.J. Fraser: regarding Particulars of Position, Blacksmith, 26 February 1924.

125. Letter from R.A. Fredericskon: regarding Application for Position of Clerk, 1 December 1924.

126. Letter from Freemantle Harbour Trust: regarding Copy of Latest Harbour Plans, March – April 1924.

127. Letter from Freemantle Harbour Trust: regarding Receipt Copy, Statement of Accounts and Other Statistics, 4 August 1924.

128. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and North British and Hawke’s Bay Freezing Company: regarding Payment of Accounts, February 1924.

129. Letter from T.G. Finch: regarding Application for Position as Nightwatchman, 19 June 1923.

130. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Mrs Ethel H. Friend: regarding Missing Receipt, March 1924.

131. Letter from C.E. Fuller: regarding Application for Position of Clerk, 4 December 1924.

132. Note from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding A. Gall Off Duty through Accident, 5 February 1924.

133. Notes from George Huntley, Engineer and D. Shanahan: regarding A. Gall Bruises Muscles, Attached medical certificates from T.C. Moore, M.D. and G.E. Waterworth, M.B., CH.B, February 1924.

134. Letter from J. Gallagher: regarding Blacksmith, Particulars of Position, 26 February 1924.

135. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to G.A. Gamman and Company: regarding Second Hand Locomotive for sale, 1 December 1924.

136. Letter from G.A. Gamman and Company: regarding 2 Hand Locomotive, 5 December 1924.

137. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to C.F.H. Gannaway: regarding Increase in Wages, 14 February 1924.

138. Note from George Huntley, Engineer: regarding C. Gannaway Absent from Work, 22 April 1924.

139. Note from G. Gardiner: regarding Return to Work after Holiday, January 1924.

140. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and G.F. Gardiner, Reclamation Engineer’s Assistant: regarding Increase in Salary, February 1924.

141. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to G.F. Gardiner: regarding Termination of Engagement, 12 August 1924.

142. Letters from G. Gardiner: regarding Away in Camp with 6th Battery, March 1924.

143. Letters from Leonard Gardener: regarding Application for Position, Nightwatchman, June 1924.

144. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Robert Garlick, Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand: regarding Application for Position, Nightwatchman, February 1924.

145. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Napier Gas Company: regarding Payment of Accounts, 14 February 1924.

146. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Napier Gas Company: regarding Account for Rent, 3 December 1924.

147. Letter from G. Gaston: regarding Application for Position as Nightwatchman, 23 June 1924.

148. Letter from John Gill: regarding Application for Position as Nightwatchman, 21 June 1924.

149. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Arthur H. Giles: regarding Application for Portion of Awatoto Block Land, February 1924. Diagram.

150. Letter from Mr J. Gillham: regarding Nightwatchman, Cannot use Morse Code, 1924 (n.d.).

151. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Gisborne Harbour Board: regarding Copy of By-Laws Governing Meetings, March 1924.

152. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Gisborne Harbour Board: regarding Copy of Statement of Accounts, 1921 and 1922, March 1924.

153. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Gisborne Harbour Board: regarding Napier Harbour Board’s Rating Powers, March 1924.

154. Letter from Gisborne Harbour Board: regarding Conduct of Business, 1 May 1924.

155. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Gisborne Harbour Board: regarding Dredge Maui, 5 August 1924.

156. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Gisborne Harbour Progress Association: regarding Constitution of Napier Harbour Board, February 1924.

157. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Gisborne Sheepfarmers Frozen Meat and Mercantile Company: regarding Wharfage on Gasoline ex- Waitemata, March 1924.

158. Letter from James Gleeson: regarding Particulars of Position as Clerk, 28 November 1924.

159. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and E. and W. Glendinning: regarding Application for Refund, June – July 1924.

160. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, C.H. Glover and P.P. Neagle Esquire, February – July 1924.

161. Letter from Goldfinch Company: regarding Details of Steel Hulk Senorita, 1 February 1924.

162. Letter from Gollin and Company: regarding Illustrations and Particulars of Buoys and Beacons, Booklet attached, 22 May 1924.

163. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Messrs A. Goodwill and Company: regarding Payment of Account, 15 January 1924.

164. Letter from A. Goodwill and Company: regarding Specification for Locomotive, Contract number 267, 1924.

165. Notes from G. Huntley and J. O’Reilly: regarding W.H. Gordine, Storeman Absent through Illness, March 1924.

166. Notes from D. Shanahan: regarding W.H. Gordine, Storeman Absent through Illness, March 1924. Attached medical certificate, Dr H. Graham Robertson, C.B.E, 21 March 1924.

167. Notes from H.D. Earney: regarding W. Gardiner, Annual Leave, September 1924.

168. Letter from Gordon and Gotch Advertising Agents: regarding Offer of Services, 28 February 1924.

169. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Gordon and Gotch Advertising Agents: regarding April 1924.

170. Letter from Gordon and Gotch Advertising Agents: regarding Permission to Advertise, Contract No.267, Supply and Delivery of Locomotive, 12 August 1924.

171. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and William Gore: regarding Travelling Allowance to Dredge C.D.K., March 1924.

172. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board, Standard Insurance Company and G. Plank: regarding W. Gore Absent Due to Sore Foot, July – September 1924. Accident to W. Gore. Attached medical certificate from T.C. Moore, M.D., July – August 1924.

173. Letter from Gourock Ropework Export Company: regarding Quote for Ropes, 28 January 1924.

174. Letter from Gourock Ropework Export Company: regarding New Representative, Mr Arthur J. Dean, 30 August 1924.

175. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Government Audit Inspector: regarding Date of Auditing Accounts, January – February 1924.

176. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Government Printer: regarding Payment of Account, 14 January 1924.

177. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Government Printer: regarding Book of Awards, Recommendations, Agreements etc., 5 February 1924.

178. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Government Printer: regarding Arbitration Court Awards, 28 February 1924.

179. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Government Printer: regarding Payment of Account, 15 April 1924.

180. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Government Printer: regarding Copy of Harbours Act 1923, 14 June 1924.

181. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Government Printer: regarding Arbitration Court Awards, 9 September 1924.

182. Receipts from Government Statistician: regarding Port for Statistics for Various Months, January – September 1024.

183. Letters from Napier Harbour Board to Government Statistician: regarding Statistical Return, Harbour Boards (Year ended 31 December 1923) May – June 1924.

184. Postcard from Government Statistician: regarding Remittance Referred to Government Printer, 24 July 1924.

185. Letter from Ernest J. Graham: regarding Application for Position of Nightwatchman, 20 June 1924.

186. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Mr H.E. Grainger: regarding Overdue Rent, 1 July 1924.

187. Note from Mrs Grange: regarding Sending of Receipt to Home Address, 12 July 1924.

188. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Mrs F.C. Grange: regarding Account for Rent, 3 December 1924.

189. Letter from Gray’s Propriety Limited: regarding Contract number 268, Steam Hammer and Equipment, 16 October 1924.

190. Letters from A. Green: regarding Particulars of Position, Platelayer, February – March 1924.

191. Correspondence between Napier Harbour Board and Greymouth Harbour Board: regarding Wharfage on Baggage, Furniture and Effects of Government Officers on Transfer, January 1924.

192. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to Greymouth Harbour Board: regarding Storage of Honey, June 1924.

193. Letter from Napier Harbour Board to T.J. Griffin: regarding Declining Quote for Carting Sand from Westshore Beach, 31 January 1924.

194. Letters from G. Griffith: regarding Application for Position on Pilot Staff, 4 January 1924.

195. Letter from W. Grubb: regarding Application for Position of Clerk, 5 December 1924.