Petition and letter, Port Ahuriri (Western Spit) Residents
Maker
Monson, Andrew
Production date
16 May 1893
07 Sep 1896
Object detail
Brief Description
Petition and follow-up letter from residents of Port Ahuriri (Western Spit) to the Napier Harbour Board in regards to the construction of the harbour breakwater.
a) The petition maintains that the breakwater has resulted in the obstruction and supply of shingle on the beach of Port Ahuriri, causing denudation beyond the Freezing Works, resulting in the loss of land value and residential homes.
Presented by H Willcock. Signed by 44 residents of Port Ahuriri and Western Spit.
b) Follow-up letter to the Chairman of the Napier Harbour Board. It notes on behalf of the petitioners that the issue was not brought up at the Board's last meeting and reiterates the seriousness of the matter.
a) The petition maintains that the breakwater has resulted in the obstruction and supply of shingle on the beach of Port Ahuriri, causing denudation beyond the Freezing Works, resulting in the loss of land value and residential homes.
Presented by H Willcock. Signed by 44 residents of Port Ahuriri and Western Spit.
b) Follow-up letter to the Chairman of the Napier Harbour Board. It notes on behalf of the petitioners that the issue was not brought up at the Board's last meeting and reiterates the seriousness of the matter.
Maker
Production date
16 May 1893
07 Sep 1896
07 Sep 1896
Production place
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
a) Handwritten in black and coloured ink on paper
b) Handwritten in coloured ink on paper
b) Handwritten in coloured ink on paper
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 175 x 112mm
Height x Width: 385 x 244mm
Height x Width: 385 x 244mm
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Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
16 May 1893
07 Sep 1896
07 Sep 1896
Other number(s)
77742
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