Pay sheets and gratuity sheets from the Borough of Napier, Napier Earthquake Relief Committee, as well as claim forms, memorandums, invoices, order forms, receipts, statements, packing slips and letters associated with expenses claimed related to the Napier Earthquake Relief Fund Committee.

Voucher number 400
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Anderson and Hansen Limited, dated 13 April 1931 for services. A statement from Anderson and Hansen Limited, dated 31 March 1931, and a receipt of payment dated 14 April 1931 are adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt. Attached to the back of the from are six invoices from Anderson and Hansen Limited, dated 28 February 1931 to 31 February 1931 and a statement.

Voucher number 401
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Mrs M Purdy, dated 13 April 1931 for claim for goods taken by Northumberland. A handwritten letter from Mrs M Purdy, dated 10 April 1931, and a receipt of payment dated 15 May 1931, are adhered to the claim form. There are two red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the bottom of the receipt. Affixed to the back of the form are eleven letters from Secretary, Tiffen Park House, and other departments, to Mrs M Purdy and her replies, dated from 23 February 1931 to 31 March 1931, regarding Claim for biscuits and block chocolate commandeered from shop in Dickens Street.

Voucher number 402
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Briascos' Limited, dated 13 April 1931 for timber. An invoice from Briascos' Limited, dated 6 March 1931, is adhered to the claim form. There are two green 1/2D and a red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the bottom of the form.

Voucher number 403
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Robert Holt and Sons, Limited, dated 13 April 1931 for 47 coffins. An invoice from Robert Holt and Sons, Limited, dated 28 February 1931, is adhered to the claim form. A receipt of payment dated 14 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form. Adhered to the back of the form is a handwritten letter from D Hummerys, Inspector, Police, to The Secretary, Napier Earthquake Relief Committee, Tiffen Park House, dated 9 April 1931, regarding one pound per coffin considered high, considering wood rough, and nailed together like a packing case.

Voucher number 404
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: J J O'Rourke, dated 13 April 1931 for cartage. A handwritten invoice from J J O'Rourke, dated 26 February 1931, is adhered to the claim form. There are two red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the bottom of the form. A note attached to the top of the form reads: cheque to A Simmonds and Company. Adhered to the back of the from are four invoices from J J O'Rourke and Arthur Simmonds Limited, dated from 3 March 1931 to 31March 1931.

Voucher number 405
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Mrs H M J Carswell, dated 13 April 1931 for blankets. A letter from The Secretary, Tiffen Park House, to Mrs H M J Carswell, 7 Carlyle Street, Napier, dated 9 April 1931, and handwritten reply at bottom of letter from Mrs H M J Carswell is adhered to the form. A receipt of payment, dated 17 April 1931, is adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt. Affixed to the back of the form are four letters from Secretary, Tiffen Park House, to Mrs H M J Carswell and her replies, dated from 19 March 1931 to 8 April 1931.

Voucher number 406
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Lord and Turville, dated 14 April 1931 for milk. A statement from Lord and Turville, dated 28 February 1931, is adhered to the form. A receipt of payment, dated 15 April 1931, is adhered to the claim form. There are two red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the bottom of the receipt. Affixed to the top of the form is a memo for the Public Trustee regarding supply of benzine. Affixed to the back of the form are ten invoices from Lord and Turville, dated 24 February 1931 for milk, a copy of a letter from the Chairman, Napier Food Control Committee, to Lord and Turville, dated 17 March 1931, regarding supply signed receipts.

Voucher number 407
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: W J Walters, dated 13 April 1931 for lorry and driver. A New Zealand Government Treasury Voucher with W J Walters as the claimant, dated 14 March 1931, is adhered to the form. A receipt of payment, dated 20 April 1931, is adhered to the claim form. There are two red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the bottom of the receipt. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt. Adhered to the top of the form are two memorandums for the Public Trustee regarding W J Walters.

Voucher number 408
Food Control Depot Napier wages sheet from 18 February 1931 to 31 March 1931. The sheet includes the employee, occupation, weeks worked and pay rate, signature and the net amount paid.

Voucher number 410
Earthquake Relief Committee Napier, Nelson Park and Clive Square kitchens wages sheet from 4 February 1931 to 9 February 1931. The sheet includes the employee, occupation, days worked and pay rate, signature and the net amount paid.

Voucher number 411
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: A F M Kingsford, dated 14 April 1931 for cashier and redemption of meal tickets. A wages sheet dated 14 April 1931 is attached to the form. There are two red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the wages sheet. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt. Adhered to the back of the wages sheet are four receipts.

Voucher number 412
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Hawke's Bay Office Equipment, dated 15 April 1931 for goods. An invoice from Hawke's Bay Office Equipment, dated 1 April 1931, is adhered to the claim form. A receipt of payment dated 16 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form. Adhered to the back of the form are four further invoices from Hawke's Bay Office Equipment, dated 13 March 1931 to 28 March 1931.

Voucher number 413
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: The Hawke's Bay Vacuum Cleaning Company, dated 15 April 1931 for cleaning offices. An invoice from The Hawke's Bay Vacuum Cleaning Company, dated 1 April 1931, is adhered to the claim form. A receipt of payment dated 23 April 1931is adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt.

Voucher number 414
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Manson and Clark, Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for goods. An invoice from Manson and Clark, Limited, dated 31 March 1931, is adhered to the claim form. Two receipts of payment dated 20 April 1931 are adhered to the claim form.

Voucher number 415
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Napier Fire Board, dated 15 April 1931 for extra men placed on permanent duty. An invoice from Napier Fire Board, dated 11 April 1931, is adhered to the claim form.

Voucher number 416
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Napier Dairy Company, dated 15 April 1931 for lorry and driver. A handwritten invoice from Napier Dairy Company, dated 25 February 1931, and a handwritten invoice from Ian L Simson, dated 30 March 1931 are adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the bottom of the form.

Voucher number 417
Trust Office claim form. Claimant: R Limbrick and Company Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for repairs. An invoice from R Limbrick and Company Limited, dated 6 February 1931, is adhered to the claim form. There are two red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the bottom of the form. A receipt of payment dated 17 April 1931, is adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt.

Voucher number 418
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Robert Holt and Sons, Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for sawdust. An invoice from Robert Holt and Sons, Limited, dated March 1931, is adhered to the claim form. A receipt of payment dated 16 April 1931is adhered to the claim form.

Voucher number 419
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Hansen and Sons, dated 15 April 1931 for milk. A two page invoice from Hansen and Sons, dated 31 March 1931 is adhered to the form. A receipt of payment dated 21 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form. There are four red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the bottom of the receipt.

Voucher number 420
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Joseph Nathan and Company, dated 15 April 1931 for milk. Twelve invoices from Joseph Nathan and Company, dated 3 March 1931 to 14 March 1931 are attached to the form. Two receipts of payment dated 18 April 1931 are adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt.

Voucher number 421
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Public Works Department, dated 15 April 1931 for lorry hire. An invoice from Public Works Department, dated 9 April 1931, and a receipt of payment dated 18 April 1931 are attached to the claim form.

Voucher number 422
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: G Gordon, dated 15 April 1931 for lorry hire. An invoice from G Gordon, dated 9 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form.

Voucher number 423
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Ellison and Duncan Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for lorry hire. An invoice from Ellison and Duncan Limited, dated 9 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form. A receipt of payment dated 22 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form.

Voucher number 424
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Long and Barden, dated 15 April 1931 for lorry hire. An invoice from Long and Barden, dated 9 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form. A receipt of payment dated 20 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form.

Voucher number 425
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: W Plowman and Sons Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for lorry hire. An invoice from W Plowman and Sons Limited, dated 9 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form. A receipt of payment dated 22 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt.

Voucher number 426
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: C Dadson, dated 15 April 1931 for lorry hire. An invoice from C Dadson, dated 10 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the bottom of the form.

Voucher number 427
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: S Ivory Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for lorry hire. Two invoices from S Ivory Limited, dated 10 April 1931 are adhered to the claim form. A receipt of payment dated 20 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form. There are two red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the receipt.

Voucher number 428
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: C H Cranby and Company Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for lorry hire. An invoice from C H Cranby and Company Limited, dated 9 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form.

Voucher number 429
Headquarters Staff Napier Earthquake Relief Committee wages sheet from 9 April 1931 to 15 April 1931. The sheet includes the employees, occupations, days worked and pay rates, signatures and the net amounts paid.

Voucher number 430
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Government Printing and Stationery Department, dated 14 April 1931 for pads and envelopes. An invoice from Government Printing and Stationery Department, dated 7 April 1931, is adhered to the claim form. Two receipts of payment dated 20 April 1931 are adhered to the claim form. Adhered to the back of the form are a statement, packing slip and invoice from Government Printing and Stationery Department.

Voucher number 431
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: W J Whyte, dated 14 April 1931 for food. An invoice from W J Whyte, dated 20 March 1931 is adhered to the claim form. A receipt of payment dated 21 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt.

Voucher number 432
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Hawke's Bay Fishing Curing Company, dated 14 April 1931 for food. An invoice from Hawke's Bay Fishing Curing Company, dated 31 March 1931 is adhered to the claim form. A receipt of payment dated 18 April 1931 is adhered to the claim form. There are two red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the receipt. Adhered to the back of the form are four packing slips from Hawke's Bay Fishing Curing Company, dated 3 to 26 March 1931.

Voucher number 433
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: R Northe and Sons Limited, dated 14 April 1931 for goods. An invoice from R Northe and Sons Limited, dated 31 March 1931 is adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the bottom of the form. Adhered to the back of the form are eight packing slips from R Northe and Sons Limited, dated 3 to 30 March 1931.

Voucher number 434
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Napier Gas Company Limited, dated 14 April 1931 for 20 bags coke. An invoice from Napier Gas Company Limited, dated 31 March 1931 is adhered to the claim form. A yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp is adhered to the invoice.

Voucher number 435
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Sargood Son and Owen, dated 14 April 1931 for goods. An invoice from Sargood Son and Owen, dated 24 February 1931 is adhered to the claim form. A yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp is adhered to the bottom of the form. Adhered to the back of the form is an invoice from Sargood Son and Owen for a safe, dated 20 February 1931, and a note from A Hobson, Chairman, Napier Food Control Committee, dated 10 April 1931, regarding Waitangi Dairy account, ten invoices from Sargood Son and Owen.

Voucher number 436
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: The Waitangi Dairy, dated 14 April 1931 for food. An invoice from The Waitangi Dairy, dated 28 February 1931 is adhered to the claim form. A receipt of payment dated 21 March 1931 is adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt. Adhered to the back of the form is a note from A Hobson, Chairman, Napier Food Control Committee, dated 10 April 1931, regarding safe, and seventeen invoices from The Waitangi Dairy.

Voucher number 437
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: F S Hellyer, dated 13 March 1931 for petrol and oil. An invoice from the F S Hellyer, dated 28 February 1931, and a receipt of payment dated 8 March 1931 are attached to the claim form. There are two red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the receipt. Adhered to the back of the form are six order to supply forms from the Napier Food Control Committee, and a letter.

Voucher number 438
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Anderson and Hansen Limited, dated 14 April 1931 for tyre repairs. An invoice from Anderson and Hansen Limited 28 February 1931, and a receipt of payment dated 18 April 1931 is attached to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt. Adhered to the back of the form is a note from A Hobson, Chairman, Napier Food Control Committee, undated, regarding Anderson and Hansen's account.

Voucher number 439
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Hawke's Bay Motor Company Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for goods. An invoice from Hawke's Bay Motor Company Limited, dated 28 February 1931, is adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the bottom of the form. Adhered to the back of the form is a copy of the invoice, and two letters.

Voucher number 439.1
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Hawke's Bay Motor Company Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for goods. An invoice from Hawke's Bay Motor Company Limited, dated 28 February 1931, is adhered to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the bottom of the form. Twenty four invoices and two letters are attached to the back of the form.

Voucher number 440
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: G Dyett, dated 15 April 1931 for cartage. A handwritten invoice from G Dyett, dated 21 March 1931, and a receipt of payment dated 18 April 1931 are attached to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt. Adhered to the back of the form is a receipt and note from Camp Adjutant, New Zealand Defence Forces, dated 28 March 1931, regarding G Dyett's claim.

Voucher number 441
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: F H Green and Company, dated 15 April 1931 for bacon and ham. An invoice from F H Green and Company, dated 28 February 1931, and a receipt of payment dated 25 May 1931 are attached to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt. Adhered to the back of the form is a note from A Hobson, Chairman, Napier Food Control Committee, undated, regarding F H Green and Company's invoice.

Voucher number 442
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Picot's Palmerston North Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for butter. An invoice from Picot's Palmerston North Limited, dated 11 March 1931, and a two receipts of payment dated 22 April 1931 are attached to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt. Adhered to the back of the form is an invoice, note from A Hobson, Chairman, Napier Food Control Committee, undated, regarding Picot's Palmerston North Limited's invoice, and letter from Picot's Palmerston North Limited.

Voucher number 443
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: R Dockery and Company, dated 15 April 1931 for goods. An invoice from R Dockery and Company, 31 March 1931, is adhered to the claim form. Adhered to the back of the form is a request to supply form from the Napier Food Control Committee, dated 27 February 1931. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the bottom of the form. Adhered to the back of the form are thirteen invoices from R Dockery and Company.

Voucher number 444
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: R L Dine, dated 15 April 1931 for goods. An invoice from R L Dine, dated 31 March 1931, and two receipts of payment dated 28 April 1931 are attached to the claim form. Adhered to the back of the form are three packing slips from Dalgety and Company Limited, dated 17 February 1931. There are two red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the receipt. There are nineteen packing slips from R L Dine attached to the back of the form.

Voucher number 445
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: D B Clough, dated 15 April 1931 for food. A statement from D B Clough, dated 10 April 1931, with a yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp is attached to the claim form. Adhered to the back of the form are four invoices from D B Clough, a letter from D B Clough, to A Hobson, Chairman, Napier Food Control Committee, dated 7 April 1931 regarding supplies for Siberia Camp, and a letter from A Hobson, Chairman, Napier Food Control Committee, to D B Clough, dated 12 March 1931, regarding invoices.

Voucher number 446
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Williams and Creagh, Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for wood. An invoice from Williams and Creagh, Limited, dated 28 February 1931, and two receipts of payment dated 20 April 1931 are attached to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to one of the receipts.

Voucher number 447
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Mr P Chalk, dated 15 April 1931 for fruit and vegetables. An invoice from Mr P Chalk, dated 10 March 1931, and a receipt of payment dated 28 April 1931 are attached to the claim form. A yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp is adhered to the receipt. Eight letters between Mr P Chalk and the Napier Food Control Committee are adhered to the back of the form.

Voucher number 448
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: Fong Wee, dated 15 April 1931 for vegetables. An invoice from Fong Wee, dated 3 March 1931, and a receipt of payment dated 20 April 1931 are attached to the claim form. There are two red 1D postage and revenue stamps adhered to the receipt.

Voucher number 449
Public Trust Office claim form. Claimant: D S Laing and Son Limited, dated 15 April 1931 for bacon. A statement from D S Laing and Son Limited, dated 10 April 1931, and a receipt of payment dated 17 April 1931 are attached to the claim form. There is one yellow 2D postage and revenue stamp adhered to the receipt. Adhered to the back of the form are eight invoices from D S Laing and Son Limited, dated 20 February 1931 to 14 April 1931.