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Examples presented as 'wallpaper' at the 2007 NZ Society of Genealogists Conference

Year/Letter Number - date written - subject (author, place)

1865/128 Feb 21 To duty on Ginger Cordial (Krull & Co., Wellington)
1865/136 Feb 10 Mr E. Jennins services can be disposed with (Collector, Havelock)
1865/160 Feb 27 Complaining of men employed in Customs working for others (Boat builders, Lyttelton)
1865/187 Mar 04 Requesting greater powers to enable him to prevent smuggling (Collector, Picton)
1865/202 Mar 21 Reporting Mr Lemming leaving for Port Grey (Collector, Nelson)
1865/205 Mar 18 Requesting appointment of landing waiter at Patea (Collector, New Plymouth)
1865/207 Mar 18 Reporting damage to Custom House by the sea (Collector, New Plymouth)
1865/233 Mar 30 Reporting progress of Gold Field (W. Seed, Hokitika)
1865/245 Mar 30 Acknowledging receipt of letter of thanks (Lt. Col. Morant, Tangahoe)
1865/312 Mar 27 Respecting application for appointment in Marine Board (T. Bateman, Auckland)
1865/361 Apr 21 Requesting an appointment (Andrew Judd, Russell)
1865/394 May 02 Respecting duty on galvanized iron (R. B. Martin & Co., Dunedin)
1865/404 May 09 Respecting the dismissal of his son from HM Customs (Revd Mr Buddle, Auckland)
1865/456 May 31 Reporting Alex Stephen Master Ship ‘Rose’ keeping back shipping bills (Collector, Nelson)
1865/479 Jun 02 Reporting the death of Mr Miller, queries regarding his pay (Collector, Napier)
1865/519 Jun 19 Further statements regarding a report against Mr Richardson for insolence (Collector, Wellington)
1865/568 Jun 17 Soliciting an appointment (Late Ensign 65th Regiment, Auckland)

1865/596 Jul 06 Application for an appointment in the Customs Department in the Port of Wellington
 (Francis Brady, Pauatahanui)

1865/608 Jun 30 Requesting “Busbies” for Artillery uniform may be landed at Dunedin free of duties
 (Capt. Dunedin V. Artillery, Dunedin)

1865/652 Jul 01 Complaining of Collector Invercargill being insulting and using falsehoods towards him
 (W. Cullis, Invercargill)

1865/661 Jul 12 Reporting proceedings taken against Master of Schooner “Friends” ending by the Captain 
 being fined £100 (Collector, New Plymouth)

1865/713 Aug 07 Tender for building a boat - £26 (John McLean, Wellington)
1865/730 Aug 05 Reporting smuggling seizure of “Saint Kilda” schooner and escape… (Collector, Russel & Auckland)

1865/780 Aug 21 Respecting information on shipwrecked sailors belonging to U.S. America who applied for assistance
 (Collector, Lyttelton)

1865/865 Sep 13 Smuggling is carried on at Auckland the way to defeat it is… (John Rafferty, Auckland)

1865/880 Sep 14 Reporting the death of P. H. Dale and forwarding memorial from his widow for assistance 
 from the Government (Collector, Dunedin)

1883/70 Jan 19 For permission to land ex ‘Perthshire’ 11 jars at 5 galls each and 22 jars at 2 galls each of whiskey
 (F. & W. Young, Wellington)

1883/87 Jan 22 For refund on Regalia for H.C.B.S. passed … at Christchurch about 9th April last 
 (D. O'Sullivan, Christchurch)

1883/102 Jan 24 Wants his yacht of 13 tons registered – encloses application to H.E. the Governor
 (C. H. Street, Auckland)

1883/105 Jan 27 Thanks for advance of £25 (G. Besley, Nelson)

1883/121 Feb 05 For admission of 105 paintings presented by Mr J. T. McElvil to citizens of Auckland
 (T. F. Cheeseman, Curator, Auckland Museum)

1883/123 Feb 02 For an appointment (H. H. Ford, New Plymouth)

1883/160 Feb 14 For refund of £40 duty paid on Brimstone & that duty may not be demanded on it in future
 (T. C. Moorhouse, Belfast, North Canterbury)

1883/171 Feb 15 For return of Frozen meat, and preserved or canned meat exported in 1882 
 (G. W. Griffin, US Consul, Auckland)

1883/181 Feb 23 Asks £25 compensation for loss of Grape Vines, detained by Customs (Henry Bridden, Nelson)
1883/184 Feb 24 Renews application for appointment (G. H. Thompson, Temuka)
1883/203 Feb 17 Complaining of 12s a gallon on Hop Bitters (N. H. van Bergh, Sydney)
1883/215 Feb 28 Mr R. McFarland is a qualified as a Bank Assayer (Dr Hector, Wellington)
1883/229 Mar 05 That George Hamill’s Auctioneer’s License may be transferred to him (Donald Stewart, Sheffield, Canterbury)
1883/231 Mar 01 Complains of duty being levied on value of Drapery Cases (F. Proebstring, Auckland)

1883/244 Mar 12 Complains of duty being demanded at Wanganui on second hand goods packed with new goods
 (A. R. Fitzherbert, Somerset, Marton)

1883/287 Mar 21 For permission to procure Vines, for a Vineyard, from Botanical Gardens, Sydney
 (S. P. Greenleaf, Whangaruru?, Bay of Islands)

1883/291 Mar 16 As to necessity for excluding fresh grape and raisins (Dr Von Mueller, Melbourne)
1883/292 Mar 27 Want License for a Bonding Warehouse (P. Mahoney & Co., Patea)
1883/310 Mar 31 Log of ‘Hawk’ for March 1883 (John Jacob, Auckland)
1883/346 Feb 03 For employment in New Zealand; with testimonials (J. T. Wilkinson, Hughesoffka, South Russia)
1883/352 Apr 12 Complains of importation of Watches and Jewelry by Post (F. C. Dupré, Greymouth)
1883/382 Apr 23 Wants to ship 50lbs dynamite to Sydney Islands per ‘Explorer’ (E. Porter & Co., Auckland)

1883/394 Apr 28 Want to ship Buggy and Harness for Drawback to Rarotonga per ‘Elsmore’ 36 tons
 (Donald & Ellenborough, Auckland)

1883/411 May 03 That Chief Customs Houses may be supplied with Wise’s Directory from stock in hands of Storekeeper
 (Henry Wise, Wellington)

1883/449 May 14 With certificates of Birth, Health & character (H. A. Boddington, Nelson)
1883/485 May 23 For appointment. Has passed Junior Civil Service Examination (H. E. Felton, Ashburton)
1883/495 Jun 01 Wants Masonic furniture admitted Free (Wm. Tebbs, Auckland)

1883/497 Jun 01 Complains of destruction of his Bicycle at Lyttelton. Was 3rd class passenger per ‘British Queen’
 (H. Thwaites, Wellington)

1883/517 Jun 06 Has sold brewery at Gisborne – that sour beer may remain till purchaser arrives, Customs holding key
 (R. Whitson, Auckland)

1883/581 Jun 22 Protest – Photographic Background - Samples (S. Carnell, Napier)
1883/647 Jul 05 Mr G. W. Thomas wants a supply of Pension abstracts (W. Thomas, Napier)
1883/664 Jul 07 Leaves per ‘Ionic’ – that his pension may be paid through Agent General, London (W. Mills, Dunedin)

1883/668 Jul 13 Collector refuses clearance for his Ketch ‘Lucy James’ – gives no definite reason
 (August Muller, Master, Poverty Bay)

1883/686 Jul 20 For admission free of pictures, the property of, and executed by his daughter, and not for sale
 (J. Sperrey, Wellington)

1883/719 Jul 20 For appointment – 18 years old – has passed Junior Civil Service Exam – 5th out of 29
 (A. B. Reynolds, Hokitika)

1883/729 Jul 23 Const. Piri Raiti seized from Flem Silva, Bushman, & ‘Chick’ of Whaler ‘C. W. Morgan’ 15lbs 
 Tobacco. Fined £13 10s & costs each mitigated to £2 19s 6d each [paid] (J. Bell Thomson, Mongonui)

1883/748 Jul 30 Asks that his wife & companion may be allowed to land in NZ free of Chinese Poll Tax
 (Ho Kim, Dunedin)

1883/760 Aug 04 Cannot support existence on superannuation allowance of £27 13s per annum. Is petitioning 
 House of Representatives (A. C. Smith, Auckland)

1883/770 Aug 12 Medical certificate accounting for his absence (W. T. Glasgow, Wellington)
1883/830 Aug 24 For admission Free of organ for Church of England Sunday School (G. P. Beaumont, Lawrence, Otago)
1883/832 Aug 22 Protest – Knitting Machine (J. C. Fowler, Napier)
1883/847 Aug 29 Wants permit for a small still (Dr France, Wellington)

1883/866 Sep 03 Mr Chamberlain has detained a case of Books “Sexual & Creative Science” – copy forwarded
 (S. Brian Gibson, Dunedin)

1883/884 Sep 10 For appointment as Writer (John Cole, Karori)
1883/938 Aug 09 Protest – Carbolic Soap (F. C. Calvert & Co., Manchester)
1883/1013 Oct 12 Requesting another trial for his son (H. W. Felton, Ashburton)
1883/1020 Oct 10 Asks for the usual compassionate allowance on the death of her husband (Mrs Williams, Lower Hutt)

1884/27 Jan 10 For reappointment in Customs Department (K. B. McIver, Blenheim)

1884/34 Jan 10 Complains of inconvenience caused through difficulty in obtaining import Licenses for Saltpetre
 (Keith Ramsay, Dunedin)

1884/41 Jan 12 For appointment, forwards certificate of birth, health and character (William Rose, Wanganui)
1884/55 Jan 15 For an appointment, has passed junior Civil Service Examination (Edward T. Maclaurin, Auckland)
1884/59 Jan 19 When does Tobacco Coy permit for manufacturing Cigars out of Bond expire (S. Thorne George, Auckland)

1884/74 Jan 22 For return of the declared values of Gold exported to Victoria & New South Wales from 1862 to 1867
 (W. N. Blair, Dunedin)

1884/89 Jan 24 Applies for Cadetship for his son Harry (J. S. Manning, Petone)
1884/96 Jan 28 Applies for employment (J. D. G. Macdonald, Wellington)
1884/98 Jan 28 For information respecting Tobacco Factory (Wm. Toogood, Featherston)
1884/99 Jan 28 Is duty charged on personal effects of Immigrants? (G. R. Jones, Fielding)
1884/191 Feb 25 Is there any restriction on importation of pigs from New South Wales? (T. D. Cummings, Wanganui)
1884/218 Mar 04 Wants refund of duty on artificial foot for own use (Wm. Stenhouse, Dunedin)

1884/246 Mar 10 Offers to pay £10 poll tax on two shipwrecked Chinamen ex “Rangitikei” upon releasing him from his bond
 (Thomas Quoi, Auckland)

1884/255 Mar 12 Complaining of conduct of A. R. Ratcliffe, Coastwaiter at Whangaroa (Thomas Davis, Whangaroa)
1884/282 Feb 04 Applies for an appointment as Brewery Inspector (W. White, Brightwater)
1884/292 Mar 29 Wants duty imposed on Fancy Almanacs and other lithographer’s work (A. D. Willis, Wanganui)
1884/301 Apr 04 Can Collector legally grant Auctioneers License for less than forty pounds? (F. C. Dupre, Greymouth)
1884/321 Apr 16 Wants Spirits of Wine for manufacture of Vinegar admitted free (Thos. Sainsbury, Wellington)

1884/334 Apr 19 Applies for the remission of Fine £20 on 2 hhds Beer seized stamps not cancelled 
 (Jas. H. Coad, Manaia Wanganui)

1884/362 Apr 19 Wants part of Railway Shed to be appointed a Bonded Warehouse, Stationmaster is willing to supervise
 (S. Taplin, Patea)

1884/364 Mar 25 Wants 60/- per Gall imposed on Spirits and Inspector appointed to protect the public
 (W. Sloane, Te Awamutu)

1884/406 May 15 With draft deeds for exchange of part Customs Reserve at Blenheim (W. Sinclair, Blenheim)

1884/409 May 19 How many convictions for smuggling have been recorded against Newcastle Colliers, with dates
 (W. Seed, Auckland)

1884/411 May 17 Wants return showing quantities & values of frozen mutton exported 1882 & 1883 (W. C. Buchanan, Carterton)

1884/430 May 12 Applies for a Cadetship for his son Richard C. Wilson. Passed Junior Exam. 
 (Thos. Wilson, Rangiora, Taranaki)

1884/523 Jul 04 Forwards petition praying for remission of J. H. Coad’s fine £20 (H. Caplen, Hawera)
1884/540 Jul 08 Has discontinued the use of “Still” at Ashburton (Jas Bradley, Ashburton)
1884/749 Sep 12 For admission duty free of Umbrella makers materials (H. Lethaby, Dunedin)
1884/789 Sep 26 For removal of duty off Linseed and Cotton seed Resin Oil & duty on drums… (F. Singer, Wellington)

1884/801 Sep 27 Being about to visit India he could procure information & report re facilities for frozen meat trade &c
 (E. S. Thomassen, Wellington)

1884/828 Sep 17 For remission of fine £100 imposed upon P. Welsh for illicit distillation in 1867 (Dr Kirby, Kuri Bush)
1884/842 Aug 10 Mr Johnston ordered to take six weeks leave (Cap Andrew, Gisborne)

1906/33 Jan 05 Protests paying 4s duty on goods sent to England for repairs (W. Hosking, Masterton)
1906/39 Jan 04 Applies for refund of £4 12s duty on an artificial leg (J. Tennent, Greymouth)

1906/85 Jan 15 Asks if a crippled mute would be allowed to come to NZ to live if accompanied by his mother
 (J. W. Levesque, Auckland)

1906/93 Jan 19 Asks exemption certificates for his relatives: Salim Michich, Manseur & Sadie Hannah 
 (E. Y. Corban, Auckland)

1906/96 Jan 12 Intends settling in NZ & asks for information re household effects (D. Thomson, Sydney)
1906/99 Jan 18 Asks that household effects arriving two years after him be admitted free (J. Omrod, Wellington)

1906/154 Jan -- Asks return of a crochet mat submitted to Mr Williams, expert, who says it was forwarded to 
 Wellington & has not yet been returned (H. A. Farland, Christchurch)

1906/155 Jan -- Asks what proceedings she must take so as not to have to pay duty on crockery sent out 
 to replace damaged dishes on which full duty was paid (Edith E. Lysaght, Normanby)

1906/211 Jan 26 Asks exemption certificate for his brother Joseph Statat Coory, Assyrian (J. H. Coory, Dunedin)
1906/236 Feb 05 Asks permission to keep a small still for distilling water (H. C. Patterson, Rongotea)
1906/271 Feb 13 Complains of inattention & incivility on the part of Customs Officers (J. E. Jenkinson, Wellington)

1906/287 Feb 08 Asks that statues for erection in Catholic Church at Rotorua be admitted free as Works of 
 Art for Public Buildings (C. Kreymborg, Rotorua)

1913/155 Jan 15 Asks that saddle tree industry receive tariff protection (J. Edwards, Auckland)

1913/214 Jan 06 Protests duty on heirlooms (jewellery) sent to his wife; wishes to import tobacco monthly
 (C. E. R. Rendle, Ashburton)

1913/220 Jan 27 Protests duty on personal photos (T. C. Porter, Waverley)
1913/224 Jan 20 Applies for warrant as gold assayer (W. G. Royse, Waiuta)
1913/228 Jan 29 For refund of duty on parcel from Harriet Meta… London. Amout remitted 10/- (Mrs A. Armstrong, Waihi)

1913/262 Jan 20 Makers of agricultural machines complains re high tariff on their goods entering Australia 
 as against free tariff in NZ (P. & D. Duncan, Christchurch)

1913/299 Feb 04 For permit to import opium (D. Pollok, Invercargill)
1913/300 Feb 06 Are putty & roofing iron for oil refining to be passed free (Collector, New Plymouth)