Letters, handwritten notes, telegrams and memoranda related to Napier Earthquake Relief Fund Committee Staff. The documents are bound in the top left corner, with cardboard covers. The number 46 is stamped on the cover, with the title: Napier Earthquake Relief Fund Committee Staff. The documents include:

Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Hastings, dated 20 May 1931, regarding Miss E M Davison's salary.

Copy of Memorandum for The Controller of Savings Banks and Accounts, General Post Office, Wellington, from Secretary, dated 3 May 1932, regarding Mr W W McCormick.

Copy of telegram from Napier to Head Office, dated 2 May 1931, regarding Mr W W McCormick.

Telegram from J W MacDonald, to Browne, dated 20 April 1932, message: McCormick may be released on leave 18 days.

Copy of telegram from Trustworthy, to Trusty, Wellington, dated 29 April 1932, message: Mr W W McCormick released on leave.

Copy of Memorandum from Napier, to Head Office, dated 19 April 1932, regarding staff: Mr W W McCormick not required after 30 April 1932.

Copy of letter from Chairman, to whom it may concern, dated 23 April 1932, regarding Robert Patrick Anderson: inspection work with damage to dwellings caused by earthquake.

Note, handwritten, dated 20 April 1932, regarding Mr Walker.

Form, Transfer of Officer, Public Trust Office, Napier, dated 13 April 1932: Mr Thomas E F Dobson.

Copy of telegram from Coad, to Trusty, Wellington, dated 11 April 1932, message: work handed over to Browne.

Memorandum for Chief Inspector, Public Trust Office, Napier, from Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 1 April 1932, regarding Mr T E F Dobson transfer to Palmerston North during absence of Mr J K McManus on sick and annual leave.

Telegram from Coad to Earthquake Relief Committee, Napier, 30 March 1932, message: returning Napier Thursday, notify Caledonian and Barnard.

Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Palmerston North, dated 30 March 1932, regarding sick and annual leave.

Copy of telegram from Coad, to Trustworthy, dated 23 March 1932, message: going Wellington tomorrow

Memorandum between Head Office and Mr A R Coad, dated 22 March 1932, sick and annual leave.

Memorandum from Head Office to Mr A R Coad, dated 10 March 1932, travelling expenses of officers.

Telegram from Coad to Earthquake Relief Committee, Napier, 4 March 1932, message: returning Napier express today, notify Caledonian.

Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, from Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 19 January 1932, regarding Miss E M Davison and increase of salary.

Telegram from Coad to Earthquake Relief Committee, Napier, 19 January 1932, message: returning by mail train tomorrow.

Memorandum for The District Public Trustee, Hastings, from Assistant Public Trustee, dated 7 March 1932, regarding shorthand typing staff Miss Ivy Walker and Miss Davison

Copy of telegram from Trustworthy, dated 12 January 1932, message: Miss Davison Auckland Toilet Saloons.

Copy of telegram from E Davison, to Public Trust Office, Napier, dated 12 January 1931, message: delayed through illness.

Copy of telegram from Coad to Trust Board Wellington, dated 12 January 1932, message: returning Wellington today.

Memorandum for Chief Inspector, Public Trust Office, Napier, from Secretary, Wellington, dated 5 January 1932, regarding W W McCormick defer annual leave.

Telegram from J W Macdonald, to Coad, 5 January 1932, message: Staying Caledonian Wednesday night.

Copy of letter from Chief Inspector, to the Secretary, Staff Division, General Post Office, Wellington, dated 30 December 1931, regarding W W McCormick annual leave due.

Copy of letter from Chairman, to whom it may concern, dated 19 December 1931, regarding Mr H Schierning's employment.

Copy of letter from Secretary, to Mr Arthur C Hyde, 18 Burwood Crescent, Remuera, Auckland, dated 11 December 1931, regarding Mr A F France looking for you.

Letter from A France, 294 Edgecliffe Road, Sydney, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 26 November 1931, regarding trying to locate Mr Arthur Hyde.

Memorandum for the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, dated 21 November 1931, regarding Miss I G Jane.

Memorandum for Mr T E F Dobson, Public Trust Office, from the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, dated 21 November 1931, regarding Miss I G Jane.

Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, from the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, dated 18 November 1931, regarding Miss I G Jane.

Memorandum from Chief Inspector, Public Trust Office, for the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, dated 21 November 1931, regarding annual leave by Miss I G Jane.

Copy of memo to Mr Coad, dated 7 November 1931: request for annual leave by I G Jane.

Telegram, from Coad to Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 2 December 1931, message: returning Napier tomorrow advise Caledonian.

Copy of memo between Napier and Hastings, dated 3 December 1931, regarding Miss E Davison: annual leave approved.

Copy of memo from Mr Coad to Head Office, dated 7 December 1931, regarding Miss E Davison: annual leave approved.

Copy of letter from Chairman, to Mr K Bryant and Mr H Schierning, dated 27 November 1931, regarding services not required after 5 December 1931.

Copy of memo from Mr Coad to Palmerston North, dated 17 November 1931, regarding Mr H Thompson: difficulty of accounts submitted in respect to repairs of Māori dwellings in Wairoa; Mr Flowers of Native Department to travel to Wairoa; Mr Thompson in Wairoa would provide local knowledge.

Copy of letter to R P Anderson and W F Lydford, from Chairman, dated 4 November 1931, regarding services not required after 14 November 1931.

Copy of letter from Chairman, to whom it may concern, dated 7 November 1931, regarding Robert Patrick Anderson: inspection work with damage to dwellings caused by earthquake.

Copy of letter from Chief Inspector, Public Trust Office, to Mr K Bryant, Napier, dated 21 August 1931, regarding services not required from 29 August 1931.

Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, from Assistant Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 19 August 1931, regarding Miss E N Davison remain in Napier.

Memorandum for Public Trustee, Wellington, from Chief Inspector, Public Trust Office, dated 15 August 1931, regarding Miss E N Davison transfer to Palmerston North.

Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, from Assistant Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 13 August 1931, regarding Miss E N Davison transfer to Palmerston North.

Memorandum for Public Trustee, Wellington, from Chief Inspector, Public Trust Office, dated 11 August 1931, regarding Miss E N Davison will transfer to Palmerston North.

Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, from Assistant Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 10 August 1931, regarding Miss E N Davison not recommended for transfer to Palmerston North.

Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, from Assistant Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 30 July 1931, regarding Unemployment Amendment Act, 1931.

Extract from Treasury Circular Memo, dated 18 July 1931: wages and vouchers.

Memorandum for Mr E Grant, Reconstruction Officer, Napier, dated 5 August 1931, regarding remuneration suggestion will trialled.

Notes of Interview: Staff, Reconstruction Officer, dated 4 August 1931: remuneration of Mr Grant, Building Inspector, and Mr Hawke.

Copy of letter from Chairman, to the Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 9 HJuly 1931, regarding departure for Wellington of Mr W D P Kitching.

Memo from Mr Coad, to Head Office, dated 8 July 1931: records not in use to be transferred to Public Trust Office strongroom; records in use to be placed in treasury safe; keys held by Mr Dobson and Mr McCormick.

Memo from Head Office, to Mr Coad, dated 4 July 1931: regarding memo of 26
April 1931. Approved.

Extract from Minutes of Napier Committee Meeting held on 10 June 1931: Expenses of Post and Telegraph Department officers in earthquake area: pay for expenses out of own fund.

Copy of letter to Mr L Forster, 65 Carlyle Street, Napier, from Secretary, dated 18 July 1931, regarding employed as office assistant by Earthquake Relief Committee.

Handwritten note, Mr Forster, undated.

Copy of Letter to Miss E Burns, from Secretary, dated 18 July 1931, regarding no more employment as typist by Earthquake Relief Committee.

Copy of Letter to Miss E Burns, from Secretary, dated 24 June 1931, regarding employed as typist by Earthquake Relief Committee.

Memo from Mr Coad, to Head Office, dated 24 June 1931: Mr Kitching valuable staff member; reimbursement of owners who have paid for repairs new work to be undertaken; still a considerable volume of work; McLaren, Mr McCormick, Mr Schierning remuneration; other staff; Messrs Dobson, Walker and Jackson engaged on earthquake accounts.

Memo from Mr Coad, to Head Office, dated 24 June 1931: custody of earthquake records in Public Trust Office storeroom.

Memo from Head Office, to Mr Coad, dated 20 June 1931, regarding protect records from fire; safe custody of earthquake records.

Memo from Head Office, to Mr Coad, dated 20 June 1931, regarding staff arrangements: services of Mr Kitching.

Memo for Mr Dobson, Staff, dated 18 June 1931: increase Mr McLaren's remuneration.

Telegram from Coad, to Mr Kitching, dated 12 June 1931, message: returning Monday advise Caledonian.

Memo for Mr Dobson, Staff, dated 18 June 1931: increase Mr McLaren's remuneration.

Letter from A J Bright, 5 Elizabeth Road, Napier, to W Kitching, Secretary, Earthquake Committee, dated 6 June 1931, regarding continuing with present work.

Telegram from J W MacDonald, to Coad, dated 29.5.31, message: arrive Caledonian tonight dinner.

Memo for file: Staff, dated 26 May 1931: reengagement of Mr McLaren; Mr Schierning engaged as secretary.

Copy of letter from Chairman, to Mr Schierning, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 25 May 1931, regarding appointed Secretary to committee.

Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, from Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 18 May 1931, regarding travelling expenses of offices in the earthquake area: travelling allowance, but will not affect Mr Coad, or Messrs Douglas, Kitching or Dobson who are on special relieving duties.

Memo for Mr Coad, from Outgoing officer, dated 15 May 1931: Transfer of Duties of Accountant Napier Earthquake Relief Fund Committee from Mr H K Douglas to Mr T E Dobson. Three pages.

Handwritten note, undated: File Schierning

Handwritten note, dated 15 May 1931, Staff, Mr McLaren, services not required.

Copy of letter from Chairman, to Mr H E Seed, Napier, from Accountant, dated 13 May 1931, regarding dispense of services.

Telegram from Pubsercom, to Douglas, dated 15 May 1931, message: Kingsford directive.

Copy of letter from Accountant, to Miss I G Jane, 36 Carnell Street, Napier, dated 15 May 1931, regarding due to her illness, will miss personally saying thank you.

Copy of letter from Accountant, to Officer in Charge, Transport Department, Napier, dated 15 May 1931, regarding hand over records to Mr T E Dobson.

Copy of letter from Transport Office, Napier, to the Chairman, Napier Earthquake Relief Committee, Napier, dated 14 May 1931, regarding necessary to keep office in existence, but hope to finalise matters by 16 May 1931.

Copy of Memorandum for Mr Coad, from Head Office, dated 4 May 1931, regarding Release of Napier staff: Make sure Mr Dobson is familiar with the work of Mr Douglas before he leaves.

Copy of Memorandum for Wellington, from Mr Coad, dated 13 May 1931, regarding Mr T E F Dobson reported for duty.

Copy of Memorandum for the Public Trustee, Wellington, from Christchurch, dated 9 May 1931, regarding transfer of Mr T E F Dobson to Napier.

Copy of Memorandum for the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, from Accountant, dated 13 May 1931, regarding Mr A F M Kingsford to be dispensed with.

Copy of Memorandum for Mr H E Seed, Napier, from Accountant, dated 13 May 1931, regarding services not required after Monday 18 May.

Letter from Accountant, to Mrs L I Railton, c/o Relief Fund Committee, Napier, dated 13 May 1931, regarding services not required after Saturday.

Copy of letter from Secretary, to the Controller of Accounts, General Post Office, Wellington, dated 11 May 1931, regarding voucher for W W McCormick.

Copy of Report, Report of Chief Inspector, Earthquake Work Napier, dated 4 May 1931. Notes on: Repatriation; Pictures; Nelson Park Camp; Personal Relief; Repairs up to 100 pounds; Return of articles held; Disposal of Committee's assets; Premises; Accounting work; Scope of Committee's activities; Position of accounts; Commitments for claims received and not yet settled; Accounts for collection due to the Committee; Receipts and payments of the committee to date; Staff; Future staff arrangements. Eight pages.

Copy of Report, Napier Earthquake Relief Fund Committee, Report of Mr H K Douglas with regard to the system adopted in connection with the accounting work of the committee: Scope of the control committee's activities; Claims; Passing of claims for payment; Cash book; Receipts; Payments; Receipts and Payments; Ledger accounts; Journals: Writing off accounts irrecoverable. Two pages.

Copy of letter from Chairman, to A Hobson, Food Controller, Napier, dated 29 Aprlil 1931, regarding conclusion of duties as Food Controller, commendation of work of Mr Schierning, Mr Shera, and Mr F Lindsay.

Copy of letter from Accountant, to A Hobson, Food Controller, Napier, dated 29 April 1931, regarding remuneration.

Letter from A Hobson, to Chairman, Earthquake Relief Committee, Napier, dated 28 April 1931, regarding resignation as Food Controller.

Notes of an Interview, three copies, dated 15 April 1931, regarding Food Controller: Mr Hobson, Food Controller hours reduced.

Letter from L Irene Railton, Greenmeadows, to Mr Coad, dated 6 May 1931, regarding sorry to disappoint, ill with cold and sore throat, will return as soon as possible.

Copy of letter from Chairman, to Mr A H Hyde, Transport Department, Napier, dated 4 May 1931, regarding transport accounts to be dealt with at Relief Committee office. Transport Department to cease functioning.

Copy of letter from Chairman, to Mr H R Hunter, Transport Department, Napier, dated 4 May 1931, regarding transport accounts to be dealt with at Relief Committee office. Transport Department to cease functioning.

Copy of Memorandum for Officer in Charge, Labour Department, Napier, from Accountant, dated 4 May 1931, regarding introducing Mr H J Barnes.

Card, O H M S receipt of letter, to the Accountant, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 1 May 1931.

Copy of Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, Napier, from Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 30 April 1931, regarding Mr T E Dobson suggested to replace H K Douglas.

Memorandum for H K Douglas, Napier, from the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, dated 30 April 1931, regarding Mr Barnes to report to Wellington.

Memorandum for the Public Trustee, Wellington, from Chief Inspector, dated 1 May 1931, regarding list of staff employed on Earthquake Relief Fund.

Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, Napier, from Chief Inspector, Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 29 April 1931, regarding present staff list requested.

List of employees and salaries, handwritten, dated February - March 1931, Napier Earthquake Relief Committee Staff.

Memo from Head Office to Mr Coad, dated 24 April 1931, regarding expenses of W W McCormick, H J Barnes. Vouchers returned.

Memorandum for the Secretary, the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, from J W MacDonald, dated 24 April 1931, regarding accommodation of W W McCormick, H J Barnes: vouchers for sufferers only.

Memorandum for The District Engineer, Telegraph Department, Christchurch, from Accountant, dated 29 Aprlil 1931, regarding dispense of Mr H J Barnes.

Memorandum for Chief Inspector, Public Trustee, Wellington, from Accountant, dated 29 April 1931, regarding dispense of Mr H J Barnes.

Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, Napier, from Chief Inspector, Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 28 April 1931, regarding release of Mr Douglas in approximately 7 days once a replacement found.

Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, Napier, from Chief Inspector, Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 22 April 1931, regarding expenses of W W McCormick, H J Barnes.

Copy of letter Mr A Hobson, Food Controller, Barracks' Buildings, Kennedy Road, Napier, from Secretary, dated 13 April 1931, regarding remuneration.

Memorandum for Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, Napier, from the Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 7 April 1931, regarding proposal under consideration.

Copy of letter from Secretary, to Mr S P Spiller, c/o Relief Fund Committee, Napier, dated 8 April 1931, regarding remuneration.

Copy of Memo for the Chief Postmaster, from Accountant, dated 7 April 1931, regarding travelling expenses of Messrs R V Jackson, A F M Kingsford, W W McCormick, H J Barnes.

Memo for the Public Trustee, Wellington, from Chief Inspector, dated 2 April 1931, regarding Mr H K Douglas needed for commandeered goods paperwork, but he can train a competent accountant replace him.

Interview notes, 27 March 1931, Messrs Coad and Barton: Mr Spiller to be employed to consolidate various sections operating on relief work

Memo for The District Public Trustee, Hastings, from Chief Inspector, dated 27 March 1931, regarding Miss E N Davison to be paid by Public Trust Office.

Memo for A R Coad, Earthquake Relief Committee, from The District Public Trustee, Hastings, dated 25 March 1931, regarding Miss E N Davison's pay.

List, four copies, undated, Napier Earthquake Relief Committee Staff.

Telegram from Coad to Harold Douglas, dated 17 March 1931, message: departure delayed, returning tomorrow.

Telegram from Coad to Harold Douglas, dated 16 March 1931, message: returning tomorrow mail train.

Memorandum for the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, dated 16 March 1931, regarding confirmation of telegram of 12 March 1931

Extract from Minutes of Napier Committee Meeting held on 13 March 1931: staff: Mr Kitching, Secretary; Mr Douglas, Accountant; Mr Jackson, Senior Clerk; Mr Barnes, Clerk; Mr McCormick, Clerk; Mr Walker, Clerk; Mr Kingsford, Cashier; Mr H E Seed, Clerk; Miss Jane, Stenographer; Mrs Railton, Stenographer; Miss Davidson, Stenographer; Mr McLaren, Messenger; pay rates listed.

Copy of letter from Secretary, to Miss Mary M MacDonald, Carlton Private Hotel, Napier, dated 12 March 1931, regarding no vacancies.

Letter from Mary M MacDonald, Carlton Private Hotel, Napier, to Mr Coad, Public Trust, Napier, dated 11 March 1931, regarding application for work.

Telegram from Pubsercom to Douglas, dated 13 March 1931, message: Miss Davidson to replace Miss Bishop.

Copy of telegram from Pubsercom, Wellington, dated 12 March 1931, message: replacement stenographer for Miss Bishop needed urgently.

Copy of letter from Secretary, to Miss J G West, 205 Carlyle Street, Napier, dated 11 March 1931, regarding the fact that the government will administer positions without expense. Application noted.

Note, application for employment, undated: J G West, 205 Carlyle Street, Napier

Memorandum for H K Douglas, Napier, from the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, dated 6 March 1931, regarding receipt of letter.

Memo for the District Public Trustee, Napier, dated 3 March 1931, regarding Mr H W S Walker to be employed on earthquake relief work in Napier. Cadet Dawson will replace Mr Walker.

Copy of telegram, from Coad, to Trusty, Wellington, dated 6 March 1931, message: Walker to be made available for relief work.

Memorandum for H K Douglas, Public Trust Department, Napier, from the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, dated 3 March 1931, regarding four typewriters intended, fifth for Chief Postmaster.

Memorandum for the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, dated 6 March 1931, regarding Miss I M Garnett not a stenographer; Miss G M Bishop not capable of taking notes; Miss I W Walker can only do draft work. Stenographer still needed, Miss I G Jane and Mrs Railton are the typists.

Memorandum for H K Douglas, Public Trust Department, Napier, from the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, dated 2 March 1931, regarding Miss I M Griffin unable to proceed, Miss I W Walker of Hastings the replacement.

Letter from Secretary to L Cato, Council Chambers, Napier, dated 5 March 1931, regarding application noted, not required.

Letter from C O Morse, Napier Citizens' Control Committee, to Mr Kitching, Public Trust Office Napier, dated 4 March 1931, regarding letter.

Letter from Leonard Cato, Napier Citizens' Control Committee, to Secretary, Relief Committee, Napier, dated 4 March 1931, regarding offering clerical services.

List, handwritten, dated 3 March 1931, regarding Miss B Owen, Miss M Fitzgibbon.

Copy of telegram from Douglas to Trusty, Wellington, dated 4 March 1931, message: four male officers reported so far.

Memo for The District Public Trustee, Hastings, dated 3 March 1931, regarding Miss Walker and Miss Dawson. Miss Walker not a stenographer, which is what is required. Miss Dawson and Miss Walker not required.

Letter from Colin Hendry, Hastings, to Mr Douglas, dated 3 March 1931, regarding introducing Miss Walker.

Memorandum for the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, dated 3 March 1931, regarding Messrs R V Jackson, A F M Kingsford and Mr H J Barnes reported for duty 28 February 1931, Mr W W McCormick and Miss I M Garnett reported 2 March 1931, Miss I M Griffin not yet reported.

Memorandum for District Engineer, Public Works Department, Gisborne, dated 3 March 1931, regarding Mr W W McCormick reported for duty 27 February 1931.

Memorandum for Under-Secretary, Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, dated 3 March 1931, regarding Miss I M Garnett reported for duty 2 March 1931.

Memorandum for District Engineer, Telegraph Department, Christchurch, dated 3 March 1931, regarding Mr Barnes reported for duty 28 February 1931.

Memorandum for the Controller of Accounts, General Post Office, Wellington, dated 3 March 1931, regarding Messrs R V Jackson and A F M Kingsford reported for duty 28 February 1931.

Memorandum Letter from District Engineer, Public Works Department, Gisborne, to H K Douglas, Public Trust Department, Napier, dated 25 February 1931, regarding introduction of Mr W W McCormick.

Memorandum Letter from Under-Secretary, Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, to H K Douglas, Public Trust Department, Napier, dated 25 February 1931, regarding introduction of Miss I M Garnett.

Memorandum Letter from Public Trustee, Public Trust Office, Wellington, to Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, Napier, dated 25 February 1931, regarding time Mr Douglas remaining in district.

Memorandum Letter from controller of Accounts, Dominion of New Zealand, to the District Public Trustee, Napier, dated 26 February 1931: introduction of Mr R V Jackson.

Memorandum Letter from controller of Accounts, Dominion of New Zealand, to the District Public Trustee, Napier, dated 26 February 1931: introduction of Mr A F M Kingsford.

Memorandum Letter from District Telegraph Engineer, Post and Telegraph Department, Christchurch, to Mr H J Barnes, Clerk, Engineer's Office, Christchurch, dated 26 February 1931, regarding transfer: services required in Napier for accountancy duties.

Copy of Memorandum for Secretary, Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, dated 27 February 1931, regarding Miss G M Bishop and Miss I G Jane arrived for work; five typewriters supplied; clerical staff urgently needed.

Letter from Secretary, Office of the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, to H K Douglas, Public Trust Department, Napier, dated 25 February 1931, regarding introducing Miss I G Jane, Miss I M Griffin, Miss I M Garnett travelling from Wellington, and Miss G M Bishop travelling from from Auckland as shorthand typists.

Letter from Secretary, Office of the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, to H K Douglas, Public Trust Department, Napier, dated 25 February 1931, regarding introducing Miss I G Jane as shorthand typist.

Copy of Letter from c/o Public Trustee, Executive Officer Central Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, to Mr E Cornford, dated 26 February 1931, regarding application noted, Government officers being allocated to avoid expense.

Copy of Letter from c/o Public Trustee, Executive Officer Central Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, to K Bryant, Bryant & Co Ltd, dated 26 February 1931, regarding application noted, Government officers being allocated to avoid expense.

Copy of telegram, from R Masters, to C O Morse, dated 24 February 1931, message: staff recommended by Coad approved by Prime Minister.

Letter from K Bryant, Bryant and Company Limited, to Mr Douglas, Public Trust, Napier, dated 25 February 1931, regarding application for clerk vacancy.

Telegram, from Public Trustee, to Coad, dated 25 February 1931, message: Public Service Commissioner arranging supply staff. Mr Douglas to take charge.

Extract from Minutes of Napier Committee Meeting held on 25 February 1931: staff furnished by Government would incur no cost on Relief fund, but local typists should be utilised.

Copy of telegram, from E Cornford, to The Relief Committee Napier, dated 25 February 1931, message: application for employment on clerical staff.

Copy of telegram, from Coad, to Trusty, Wellington, dated 23 February 1931, message: Napier committee cannot collect amounts owing until thousands past transactions analysed. No staff, large sum involved.

Letter from Public Trustee, Public Trust Office, Wellington, to Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, Napier, dated 18 February 1931, regarding travelling expenses of officers in the earthquake area.

Copy of telegram, from Coad, to Trusty, Wellington, dated 6 March 1931, message: Walker be made available for work.

Letter from Public Trustee, Public Trust Office, Wellington, to Mr A R Coad, Public Trust Office, Napier, dated 4 March 1931, regarding Staff, Earthquake Relief Work: four male officers, Walker recommended, Coad Dawson could be spared.