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MARINE DEPARTMENT (ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1889-90).

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

My Lokd, — Marine Department, Wellington, 31st August, 1890. I do myself the honour to transmit herewith, for your Excellency's information, the report of the Marine Department of this colony for the financial year ended on the 31st March last. I have, &c, Thomas Fergus, (For the Minister having charge of the Marine Department.) His Excellency the Eight Honourable the Earl of Onslow, &c, Governor of New Zealand.

The Assibtant-Sbceetaet to the Hon. the Mixistek having charge of the Maeink Depaetment. Sik, — Marine Department, Wellington, 21st May, 1890. I do myself the honour to submit the following report of this department for the year ended 31st March last :— Lighthouses. — An addition to the lighthouses was made during the year by the exhibition of the Cuvier Island light. This light, which was shown for the first time on the night of the 22nd September last, is a first-order revolving white light, attaining its greatest brilliancy once every thirty seconds; and, allowing 15ft. for the height of the observer's eye, it will be visible for a distance of twenty-six nautic miles. The optical apparatus was manufactured by Messrs. Barbier and Fenestra, of Paris; the lantern by Messrs. J. Dove and Co.; and the machine, lamps, &c, by J. Milne and Son, of Edinburgh. The tower, which was manufactured in Auckland, is made of castiron ; the dwellings and stores are built of wood. The total cost of the lighthouse establishment was, exclusive of the land, which has not yet been paid for, £7,406 16s. lid. No accident of any importance has taken place at any lighthouse, but the hauling-gear of the wire-rope tramway at Cape Maria van Diemen carried away, and has not yet been replaced. The light on the beacon at French Pass was reported by the keeper to have'become extinguished on nine occasions—■ namely, on 28th June, from 4 to 8 a.m.; on 11th July, from 8 to 11 p.m.; on 30th July, from 2to 7 a.m.; on 13th October, from sto 6 a.m. ;on 21st October, from 9to 10.30 p.m.; on 19th December, from 7 to 10 p.m.; on 13th January, from 6 to 6.15 p.m. \ on 17th January, from Ito i a.m. ; and on 30th January, from 7to 8 p.m. Six lightkeepers left the service during the year ; the services of two having been dispensed with on account of ill-health, two having resigned, one transferred to the Harbour staff, and one died. New Lighthouses. —Nothing further has been done in the matter of the erection of a light at the Snares. A letter has just been received from the Premier of Victoria, forwarding a copy of a despatch from the Imperial Government;, in which they decline to contribute towards a light on that group. I desire again to draw attention to the desirability of proceeding with the erection of a light on Stephens' Island as soon as possible. A light there would be of great benefit to both coasting and oversea trade. Harbours. —Changes in the banks at the entrance to Kaipara Harbour have necessitated the erection of additional beacons, and it is probable that the main beacons will have to be moved before long. At Manukau, too, the banks about the south channel have altered so much that steps have had to be taken to extend the tramways on which the beacons run, so as to be able to give a fair lead into the channel. A new upper beacon has been built, the timber in the old one being decayed. A new road has been made from the signal station to the Blow-hole, the old one being nearly impassable owing to shifting sand. I am afraid that, owing to the same cause, the signal - station will have to be moved before very long. Arrangements have been made with a resident at the mouth of the Rangitikei River to signal vessels bound in and out of that river. At Wairau an artesian well has been bored, from which an ample supply of water is procured. The deepening of the inner bar of the Mokihinui River having been completed, the balance of the amount voted was paid to the company who carried out the work. I—H. 38.

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Orders in Council. —The following Orders in Council, under the provisions of the Harbours Acts, have been issued during the year :— April 8, 1889. Approving plans of middle low training-bank, No. 2, Grey Eiver. April 18. Eevoking provision of order requiring H. Sankey to pay £5 for foreshore order. April 18. Fixing rates and dues for the Otainatea County wharves. May 1. Approving plans of dolphins, excavation, reclamation, &c, Calliope Dock, Auckland. May 21. Approving plans of J. IT. Williams's wharf, Lowry Bay, Wellington. May 21. Authorising extension of workshops and engine-shed accommodation at Westport. May 21. Authorising addition to W. H. Colbeck's wharf at Batley, Kaipara. June 19. Approving plans of additional reclamation, Te Aro foreshore, Wellington, ■luly 2. Approving plans of Wellington Harbour Board's boat-skids and landing-stage, and Thorndon Yacht Club's club-house and boat-shed, Waterloo Quay, Wellington. July 17. Approving plans of dredging operations at coal-staiths, Westport. July 17. Approving plans of additional mooring between coal-staiths and wharf. Westport. July 17. Eevoking orders vesting Havelock Wharf in Pelorus Eoad Board, and fixing dues. July 17. Vesting management of the Havelock Whart in the Havelock Town Board. July 17. Abolishing port-charges at Mongonui. August 3. Approving plana of additional baths and bath-houses, St. Clair, Caversham. August 3. Licensing the Caversham Borough Council to occupy foreshore at St. Clair for baths and bath-houses. September 2. Approving plans of the Waitemata Saw-mill landing and timber-slip, Auckland. September 16. Authorising the Westport Harbour Board to make additions to railway-station house, Westport. September 24. Approving plans of extension of middle tee, Queen's Wharf, Wellington. September 24. Approving plans of P. W. Matthews's wharf at Te Koporu, Kaipara. September 24. Licensing F. \V. Williams to occupy foreshore near Te Koporu as a site for wharf. September 24. Approving plans of training-wall, west side of Turanganui Eiver, Gisborne. October 2. Approving plans of sloping batter-facing, Te Aro Eeclamation. October 2. Approving plans of New Brighton Pier Company's wharf, New Brighton. October 2. Licensing New Brighton Pier Company to occupy foreshore at New Brighton as a site for wharf. October 2. Approving plans of county wharf at Wainui, Akaioa Harbour. October 2. Licensing Akaroa County Council to occupy foreshore at Wainui as a site for wharf. October 25. Approving plans of D. Christie's boat-building skid, Clyde Quay, Wellington. October 30. Approving plans of Northern Eiver Steam Navigation Company's slip at Helensville. October 30. Licensing Northern Eiver Steam Navigation Company to occupy foreshore at Helensvillo as a site for slip. October 30. Approving plans of Kauri Timber Company's booms across the Waihou Eiver, Thames. October 30. Licensing Kauri Timber Company to occupy site for booms, Waihou Eiver, Thames. November 20. Approving plans of extension of middle training-wall and cattle-wharf, Greymouth. November 20. Approving plans of staging on seaward face of Jervois Quay, Wellington. November 20. Fixing dues and rates of Otainatea County wharves. November 20. Approving of Thames Harbour Board licensing E. E. Williams and others to use portion of foreshore for working tailings. December 24. Approving plans altering direction of Gisborne Breakwater. January 9, 1890. Fixing dues for use of J. Webster's wharf at Opononi. January 23. Approving plans of retaining-wall to retain refuse from Destructor, Wellington January 23. Approving plans of Wellington Bowing Club's boat-skids. February 17. Amending dues and rates for use of Kaikoura Wharf. February 27. Approving plans of extension of Wool Jetty, Wellington Harbour. March 7. Fixing dues for the use of the Motupipi and Waitapu Wharves. March 15. Approving plans of dredging operations at Cattle Wharf, Westport. March 28. Approving plans of extension of Cape Foulwind Eailway and building bridge over river. March 28. Approving plans of Masefield Brothers' wharf at Batley. March 28. Licensing Ma-.cfield Brothers to occupy foreshore at Batley as a site for wharf. March 28. Vesting the management of the Raglan Wharf in the Eaglan County Council. March 28. Fixing dues for Eaglan Wharf. Notices to Mariners. —Thirty-six Notices to Mariners were issued during the year, of which sixteen related to matters within the colony. The following is a list of them : — Cuvier Island Lighthouse (three notices). Napier Harbour : Exhibition of lights on outer end of Western Pier, entrance to Inner Harbour. Westport Harbour : Dredging operations, Buller Eiver. Timaru Harbour : Position of wreck of " Lyttelton." Kaipara Harbour : Directions for clearing Tory Shoal. Auckland Harbour: Approaches to Hobson Street Wharf and Quay Street Jetty No. 2. Napier Harbour: Buoys placed to mark foundations, &c., of breakwater.

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Nelson Harbour: Exhibition of lights on extension of Railway Wharf. Wellington Harbour : Position of wreck of " Willie McLaren." Manukau Harbour : Signals for Main Channel. West Coast Sounds: Hock reported between Thompson Sound and Doubtful Sound (two notices). Nelson Harbour : Change of colour of lower leading beacon. Manukau Harbour : Construction of new upper beacon on South Head. Light-dues. —The sum of £15,330 15s. 2d. was received for light-dues for the year, as against £13,463 os. lid. in the preceding year. This includes the sum of £2,291 os. sd. paid by the Post and Telegraph Department in respect of dues remitted on the San Francisco, New Zealand Shipping, and Shaw-Savill and Albion Companies' steamers. A further sum of .-£637 7s. lid. was also received from the Post Office during the year, but is not included in the receipts for the current year, as it should have been paid in during the previous year, and it was included, for statistical purposes, in the receipts for that year. The light-dues include the sum of £3,657 15s. 10d. paid in respect of coasting-vessels. Government Steamers. —The "Stella" was laid up on the 13th May last. The new boilers manufactured for the " Hineinoa " -were placed on board and the whole of the machinery was overhauled, the total cost being £7,585 Bs. (id., and the vessel began to run at the end of April, last year. Since that date she has been employed on the general work of the department. She made two trips to the Antipodes, Bounty, Campbell, and Auckland Islands, the first in July and the second in January last, and also went to the Kermadecs in August. The various depots for the benefit of castaways were all examined. Since the "Hineinoa" has been running the piston-rings of the high-pressure cylinder have given way on two occasions, the first time necessitating the reboring of the cylinder. They are, however, now working well. During the year the vessel steamed 26,725 miles, was 3,106 hours under steam, burnt 1,589 tons of New Zealand coal, landed 2,101 tons of cargo, and cleaned and overhauled 161 buoys. The new intermediate shaft for the " Stella" was completed by the Eailway Department, and is now ready for putting in should she be required to run again. Examination of Masters, Mates, and Engineers. — One hundred and twenty-five candidates passed their examination for certificates of competency, and twenty-eight failed. Of those who passed, ninety-one were masters, mates, and engineers of seagoing vessels; and thirty-four were masters and engineers of river-steamers. Only one candidate failed to pass the colour-test examination as against three the previous year. Only one certificate of service was issued during the year, and that as a mate; in the foreign trade. Belief of Distressed Seamen. — During the past year the sum of £171 2s. 9d. lias been expended on account of the relief of distressed seamen. Of this amount, £9 9s. has been paid for passages of the crew of the " Ada C. Owen " from Tahiti, and £3 3s. for the crew of the " Daisy " from Haapai. A further sum of £20 has been expended in searching the Three Kings for castaways. In replenishing the depots for castaways on the Auckland, Campbell, and Antipodes Islands, and for the purpose of establishing depots on Macquarie Islands, a sum of £128 10s. has been spent; ami £10 os. 9d. on the depots in the Kermadee Group. £39 3s. has also been expended for the conveyance of the crew of the " Flying Venus," of Liverpool, from Samoa to Auckland ; but this amount has been refunded by the Board of Trade. Wages and Effects of Deceased Seamen. —During the year the estates of thirty-three dccci seamen have been dealt with : £87 Is. l()d. has been paid to relatives or creditors, and £59 10s. Bd. paid into the Public Account in accordance with the provisions of section 87 of "The Shipping and Seamen's Act, 1877." Ten new estates were received during the year. Survey of Steamers. —Certificates of survey under " The Shipping and Seamen's Act, 1877," have been issued to 193 steamers, of 31,595 aggregate tonnage and 10,627-horse power: as against 185 steamers, of 30,302 aggregate tonnage and 10,690-horse power, last year. A certificate of exemption from survey and from the employment of a certificated engineer was issued during the year for the s.s. "Taroa," under the provisions of section 201 of "The Shipping and Seamen's Act, 1877," and subsection (2) of section 2 of "The Shipping and Seamen's Act LS77 Amendment Act, 1885." " The Shipping and Seamen's Act Amendment Act, 1889," provided that steamers need only be surveyed once a year, and the schedule gave the maximum fees to be charged. The Minister has accordingly fixed a scale of fees to be charged in respect of a six or twelve months' certificate. The Governor has also made a regulation declaring that every steamer having non-condensing engines, which plies at any time in salt or brackish water, shall be surveyed at least once in everj six months. The Committee appointed by tlie Board of Trade, in pursuance of " The Merchant Shipping (Life-saving Appliances) Act, 1888," have reported to that Board, and have prepared rules for boats and other life-saving appliances to be carried by vessels, which rules have been made by the Board of Trade. As soon as a copy of the rules was received His Excellency the Governor was advised to make similar rules to apply to vessels trading in the colony, and this was done on the 10th December last. Steamers mid sailing-vessels are divided into various classes, according to the trade they are employed in, and whether they carry passengers or not, and the rules fix the boats, &c, to be carried by each class. In all cases the rules provide that a certain number of boats shall be kept under davits; that additional appliances must be kept to a certain fixed amount, proportionate to the tonnage of the vessel, but in no case is a vessel required to carry more boats, &c, than can accommodate her crew and passengers. The rules also provide that a life-jacket shall be carried for every person on board, in addition to a supply of life-buoys. Wrecks and Casualties. — The accompanying table shows an analysis of the casualties reported. Those on the coast of the colony number 39, representing 15,952 tons, as against 50 casualties, affecting 10,02-1 tons, in the previous year. There is again a decrease in the number of total

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wrecks within the colony, 12 vessels, of 2,464 aggregate tonnage, being lost, as against 14 vessels, of 2,991 aggregate tonnage, in the previous year. There is again, also, a decrease in the number of lives lost during the year, being 25, as against 31 in the previous year ; those lost in the colony being 15, as against 19 last year. Of the lives lost on or near the coasts of the colony, 2 were lost from the " Zillah," 2 in the s.s. " Maitai," 8 in the " Eniilie," 1 from the " Enterprise," and 2 from the s.s. " Botorua " (1 on two separate occasions, both suspected suicides); of those lost beyond the colony, 2 were lost from the "Otago," and 1 each from the "Circe," "Blair Drummond," " Devonport," "Cora," " Marlborough," " Tnvercargill," "Peri," and s.s. " Tongarim." Of the miscellaneous casualties reported only two were of a serious character—viz., those to the " Otago " and the " Beltana." The former was badly damaged by heavy seas and lost two of her crew while on her voyage from Sydney to London, and put into Lvttelton to refit. The latter also put into Lyttelton, while on her voyage from Port Adelaide to London, her cargo of wool being on fire. Wreckage of the " County of Carnarvon," a missing vessel, bound from Newcastle, New South Wales, to San Francisco, having been found washed ashore in Spirits Bay, the s.s. " Stafi'a," was despatched to search the Three Kings for castaways or any trace of wreckage; but nothing was found. Fisheeies. Oysters : The oyster-beds at Coromandel and in the Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Islands were opened at the beginning of the season. I desire again to draw attention to the desirability of legislating so as to preserve our oyster-beds, and more particularly the rock-oysters. from entire destruction. The facility that exists for taking the rock-oysters renders the process of their destruction comparatively an easy one. It would appear that one of the most feasible, means of preserving the oysters would be to lease the beds, subject to strict conditions as to maintaining them in full bearing. At present the oidy practical way to preserve them is to close them entirely. This is effectual as long as it lasts ; but, once the beds are opened they are rushed, and in a few months the benefit gained by keeping them closed for years is lost. Imported Fish. —The fry of the salmon-ova referred to in last year's report were duly placed in the Aparima Eiyer, about 265,000 having been placed in that river last season, or about 474,000 in all since the first were liberated there in 1874. It is to be hoped that salmon have been established in this river, but nothing is certain as yet. As stated in last year's report, a sum of £150 has been paid to the fishermen at Biverton as compensation to them for having closed the river for all kinds of fishing. In order to allow the salmon to have every chance, it would be most desirable not to relax the prohibition against iishing in the Aparima or its branches until it is quite certain that the introduction of salmon is either a success or a failure In the former case fishing should only be allowed under special regulations. Seals. —The close season for seals was, on the 24th December last, extended until the.'! Ist December next. In connection with the sealing question, the; Imperial Government were asked to take the necessary steps to have the British (lag hoisted and the Queen's sovereignty proclaimed •over the Macquarie Islands, with the view of their being annexed to New Zealand. Authority was received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to declare Her Majesty's sovereignty over (hem. The " Hinemoa " was about to be despatched to carry this into effect; but a communication was received from Tasmania to the effect that these islands were included in the jurisdiction of the Governor of that colony. Steps are being taken to have the jurisdiction transferred to New Zealand. Inspection of Machinery. —An Order in Council was made authorising a discount of 25 per •cent, on all fees (except the maximum fee) if paid within a month after the issue of the certificate. This came into force on the Ist January last, and has proved a relief to the owners of machinery, and a saving of trouble to the department, as the fees are now paid much more promptly. An additional Inspector was appointed in August last, and it is hoped that before long the arrears of inspection will be overtaken. Beturns. —The usual returns, and reports by Inspectors of Machinery, will be found appended hereto. I have, &c. f Lewis H. B. Wilson, Assistant-Secretary. The Hon. the Minister having charge of the Marine Department, &c.

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Return showing the Total Ordinary Expenditure of the Marine Department during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

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Nature of Expenditure. Details. Totals. Grand Totals. Head Office:— Assistant Secretary Senior Clork Clerk Nautical Adviser £ a. d. 400 0 0 240 0 0 190 0 0 300 0 0 £ a. d. £ s. d. 1,130 0 0 1,130 0 0 llAitnouits :— Manukau, — Salaries Road from landing Repairs to signal-stall Itepairs and alterations to beacons .. Contingencies Russell, — Salaries Contingencies Hokianga,— Salaries Contingencies Kaipara,— Salaries Coal for launch Leading-beacons Contingencies Opunake,— Salary Contingencies Foxton, — Salaries Contingencies Itangitikei— Salary Contingencies Wairau, — Salary Sinking artesian well Contingencies Nelson, — Salaries Contingencies Biwaka, — Salary Waitapu,— Salary .. .. .. Leading-lights ( oiitingeneios Collingwood, Salary of liglitkeeper Contingencies Karamea, — Signalman Contingencies Mokihinui, — improving inner bar Contingencies Nile River, — Signalman Okarito, — Salary Contingencies Okura River, — Signalman Contingencies Akaroa, — Salary General harbour contingencies 174 0 0 17 9 1 264 0 0 20 11 7 25 0 0 2 4 9 280 0 0 58 19 4 15 0 0 6 0 9 145 0 0 35 0 0 19 12 9 310 0 0 48 14 9 30 9 10 115 19 7 32 14 7 600 0 0 42 IS 0 112 1 3 40 12 3 537 3 9 191 9 1 284 11 7 801 11 6 27 I 9 338 19 I 21 0 9 199 12 9 895 0 0 72 14 8 967 14 8 6 0 0 25 0 0 25 0 0 18 0 51 8 6 25 0 0 11 4 11 36 4 11 17 0 0 0 18 0 17 18 0 265 0 0 28 15 6 293 15 6 9 15 0 50 0 0 23 13 0 73 18 6 5 0 0 4 13 0 9 13 0 25 0 0 240 11 3 -1,183 12 10 Lighthouses :— Salaries of keepers Travelling-expenses of keepers Oil .. Stores and contingencies Pension of Mrs. Deck Lighthouse artificer 8,067 10 9 io o a 1,239 0 7 1,460 8 2 24 0 0 -17 I 0 Departmental travelling-expenses Sundries .. Charts Inquiries into wrecks and casualties jVdministration of Fisheries Acts Relief of distressed New Zealand seamen 10,854 12 11 10,851 12 11 34 9 1 53 16 0 41 9 1 98 2 7 76 12 11 171 2 9 475 12 5 Curried forward 16,593 18 2

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Return showing the Total Ordinary Expenditure of the Marine Department— continued.

Return showing the Cost of Maintenance of the New Zealand Lighthouses, and the Quantity of Oil consumed at each, during the Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Nature oi Expenditure. Details. I Totals. Grand Totals. L- s. d. £ s. d. e s. d. 16,593 18 2 Brought forward " Inspection of Machinery and Survey of Steamers, — Salaries of Inspectors Travelling-expenses Contingencies .. ! 2,142 14 10 .. | 894 2 5 68 19 7 3,105 16 10 Examination of Masters and Mates, — Salaries Contingencies 125 0 0 63 17 5 _ I 3,105 16 10 488 17 5 "Stella," s.s.,— Wages, stores, provisions, Ac. Less amount earned by steamer 906 B 2 53 4 6 i 188 17 5 853 1 8 853 1 8 853 1 8 " Hinemoa," s.s., — Repairs and alterations Wages, stores, provisions, &c. 3,125 13 4 6,693 4 3 Less amount earned by steamer Introduction of fish-ova Guaranteed interest to Wellington Patent Slip Company Grant for Moeraki sea-baths Survey of Poverty Bay 9,818 17 7 i 362 16 11 : 9,818 17 7 362 16 11 9,456 0 8 964 9 4 2,149 11 3 50 0 0 13 14 0 Less amount of credits to votes 33,675 9 4 516 17 7 Total " t-33,158 11 9 I

Oil. Name of Lighthouse. Salaries. Gallons consumed, j Value. Stores aud Contingencies. Totals. Cape Maria van Diemen Moko Hinou Tiri-Tiri Bean Rock Ponui Passage Cuvier Island* Portland Island.. Napier Bluff .. Pencarrow Head Somes Island Cape Egmont Manukau Head Manukau South Head leading-lights Manukau North Head leading-lights Kaipara Head Brothers Tory Channel leading-lights Cape Campbell Godley Head Akaroa Head Moeraki Taiaroa Head Cape Saunders Nugget Point Waipapapa Point Dog Island Centre Island Puysegur Point Hokitika Cape Poulwind Farewell Spit Nelson French Pass £ s. d. 360 0 0 350 16 8 260 0 0 1118 6 8 170 0 0 209 14 10 302 17 6 36 0 0 277 10 0 120 12 11 231 2 9 250 0 0 12113 4 386 8 6 176 15 11 90 0 0l 244 3 4 : 270 16 8 j 280 10 0 282 10 0 284 3 4 280 0 0 298 6 8 250 0 0 866 6 2 317 16 2 336 13 I 6 5 0 299 3 4 330 0 0 298 6 .8 200 0 0 I 867 812 515 56 80 556 685 (las 930 199 492 512 140 202 559 666 168 500 496 048 570 572 529 861 516 725 898 970 Gas 552 526 223 123 £ a. d. 65 0 6 60 18 0 38 12 6 4 7 4 6 0 0 41 14 0 51 7 6 17 11 0 69 15 0 14 18 6 36 18 0 38 8 0 10 10 0 15 3 0 41 18 6 49 19 0 12 12 0 37 10 0 37 4 0 48 12 0 42 15 0 42 18 0 39 13 6 64 11 6 88 14 0 54 7 6 07 7 0 72 15 0 10 17 6 41 8 0 39 9 0 16 14 6 9 4 6 £ a. d. 84 13 1 53 15 7 41 8 4 33 5 7 7 6 7 30 7 8 64 9 11 0 2 0 66 14 0 17 19 11 76 1 0 40 18 8 £ a. d. 509 13 7 465 10 3 340 0 10 205 19 7 183 ' (i 7 281 ii; 6 478 14 11 53 18 0 113 19 0 159 11 4 344 1 9 329 6 S j I 27 18 2 175 4 6 80 1 0 86 0 7+ 5 3 8 67 6 8 29 15 6 30 18 9 16 2 2 25 11 11 41 12 10 54 19 7 39 10 9 78 4 8 110 15 8 106 7 5 358 8 0 C12 l.'i Ii 107 15 8 348 19 7 837 16 2 : I.V.I I.', '.I 371 7 2 352 13 3 361 6 4 412 17 9 .128 4 9 498 18 4 495 18 10 515 15 9 23 2 (i 869 7 9 434 8 4 326 10 6 216 16 4 28 16 5 64 19 4 11 9 4 7 11 10 Totals .. 8,067 19 9 j 16,092 1,245 13 10 1,460 3 2 10,773 16 9 • LiRhted 22nd September. 1880. I Of this amount. £40 6s. Id. is for provisions.

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Return showing the Cost of Erection of the New Zealand Coastal Lighthouses.

Return showing the Amount of Light-dues collected during the Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return showing the Amount of Pilotage, Port Charges, &c., collected during the Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return showing Expenditure on New Lighthouses, &c., out of Public Works Loan, during the Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return showing the Fees, &c., received under the Shipping and Seamen's Act, the Merchant Shipping Act, the Inspection of Machinery Act, and for Pilotage and Port Charges, &c., during the Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Name of Lighthouse. Cost of Erection. £ s. a. Pencarrow Head .. .. .. 6,422 0 4 Nelson .. .. .. .. 2,824 8 9 Tiri-Tiri .. .. .. .. 5,747 7 2 Mana Island* .. .. .. 5,513 0 1 TaiaroaHead .. .. .. 4,923 14 11 GodleyHead .. .. .. 4,705 16 4 Dog Island .. .. .. 10,480 12 8 Farewell Spit .. .. .. 6,139 11 8 Nugget Point .. .. .. 6,597 8 7 Cape Campbell .. .. .. 5,619 2 6 Manukau Head .. .. .. 1.975 2 4 Cape Foulwind .. .. .. 6,955 9 1 Brothers .. .. .. .. 6,241 0 0 Portland Island .. .. .. 6,554 14 5 Moeraki .. .. .. .. 4,288 18 2 Centre Island .. .. .. 5,786 19 o Puysegur Point .. .. .. 9,958 19 5 Cape Maria van Piemen .. .. 7,028 14 8 Akaroa Head .. .. .. 7.150 6 5 Cape Saunders .. .. .. 6,066 6 3 Cape Egmontt .. .. .. 8,358 17 11 MokoHinou .. .. .. 8,186 5 0 Waipapapa Point .. .. .. 5,969 L8 II Ponui Passage J Kaipara Head .. .. .. 5.571 s o French Pass .. .. .. 1,427 17 5 Cuvier Island .. .. .. 7,406 16 11 Cost of telegraph cable to Tiri-Tiri .. 1,085 19 0 Miscellaneous and unallocated ,.| 1,322 2 2 Total .. .. .. £158,302 8 7 • Light discontinued; moved to Cape Egmout. 1 Cost of iron tower, lantern, and apparatus, which were removed from Mana Island, is not included in this. t Built hv Provincial Government of Auckland; cost not known in Marine Department.

Tort. Amount collected. Auckland .. Onehunga .. Whangarei Whangaroa Russell Mongonui .. Hokianga .. Kaipara Thames Coromandel Tauranga .. Poverty Bay Napier New Plymouth Waitara Wanganui .. Patea Wellington Wairau Picton Nelson Westport .. Greymouth Hokitika .. Lyttelton .. Timaru Oamaru Dunedin Invercargill Bluff .. I £ s. d. 3,339 8 3 83 10 7 46 14 1 26 4 4 148 15 11 8 10 10 37 8 8 372 12 9 47 16 6 19 10 10 28 18 0 170 10 10 674 10 1 104 13 8 4 15 8 56 16 7 6 19 6 3,371 9 9 24 12 0 113 17 9 290 1 3 192 1 1 167 19 2 16 1 9 1,974 12 3 277 7 11 351 1 3 1,879 0 11 18 10 11 1,470 2 1 Total .. £ £15,880 15 2 £15,880 15 2

Name of Port, i 1'ilotage. Port Charges, &c. Total. £ a. d. £ s. d. £ a. d. Auckland* .. 329 7 3 1,395 0 2 1,724 7 5 Onehunga .. 3 3 10 132 1 3 135 5 1 Whangarei .. j .. 45 3 6 45 3 6 Russell .. 3 16 .. 3 1 C Mongonui .. .. 12 0 6 12 0 (i Hokianga .. 44 12 3 .. 44 12 3 Kaipara ... 289 1 6 613 2 4 902 3 10 Thames* .. 39 J 5 0 .. 39 15 0 Gisborne* .. 52 15 2 527 4 8 579 19 10 Wairoa* .. 82 16 8 4 0 0 86 16 8 Napier* .. 2,050 7 8 1,108 10 8 3,158 17 11 New Plymouth* 52 18 6 39 5 11 92 4 5 Waitara* .. 50 5 2 19 19 9 70 4 11 Wanganui* .. 332 6 1 .. 332 6 4 Patea* .. 27 13 2 5 10 Oi 33 3 2 Foxton .. 180 5 11 .. 186 5 11 Wellington* .. 922 2 9 3,859 8 8 : 4,781 11 5 Wairau .. 242 15 11 .. 242 15 11 Nelson .. 1,041 19 10 .. 1,041 19 10 Hokitika* .. 3 114 .. 3 114 Lyttelton* .. 3,627 9 10 2,685 13 5 0.313 3 3 Timaru* .. .. 814 10 11 814 10 11 Oamaru* .. 685 15 (I 681 14 9 1,367 9 !) Dunedin* .. 3,975 15 4 3,480 1 1 7,455 16 5 Invercargill* .. 11 5 6 20 17 3 32 2 9 Bluff* .. 1,005 13 0 669 9 10 1,675 3 4 ' ! Totals .. 15,060 18 1116,113 14 3:31,174 13 2 Harbour Board revenue.

Nature of Expenditure. Amount. Cuvier Island Lighthouse £ a. d. 1,551 11 4

Nature of Receipts. Amount. Shipping and Seamen's Act— Fees for shipping and discharge of seamen, and sale of forms Survey of steamers Examination of masters, mates, and engineers Light-dues Merchant Shipping Act Inspection of Machinery Act Pilotage and port charges Sundry receipts under Harbours Acts Sundries £ a. d. 873 13 0 ; 1,275 13 0 160 10 0 15,330 15 2 62 11 G j 4,015 0 6 ! 2,613 8 4 83 10 0 63 18 C Total 24,479 0 0

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Descriptive Return of New Zealand Coastal Lighthouses.

Return of Steamers to which Certificates of Survey were issued in New Zealand during the Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

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Name of Lighthouse. Order of Apparatus. j Period j |of Revolving Light. Towelbuilt of Dwelling! ! built of I Date first lighted. I Description. 1 Colour of Light. Cape Maria van J Dicmen 1st order dioptric Revolving Fixed 1' While .. Red, to show over Columbia Reef White White, with red arc over Flat Rock White and red White .. Timber Timber 24 Mar., 1879 Moko Hinou Tiri-Tiri.. 1st order dioptric 2nd Flashing Fixed 10" Stone Iron Timber 18 June, 1883 1 Jan., 1865 Ponui Passage Cuvier Island Portland island ■] I 5th 1st 2nd Revolving 80" 30" Timber Iron Timber 29 Julv, 1871 c'2 Sept., 1889 ID Pell., 1878 Fixed Red, to show over Bull RockWhite Penoarrow Head .. Cape Egmont Manukau Head Kaipara Head Brothers Capo Campbell Godley Head Akaroa Head i .. Taiaroa Head Saunders Nugget Point Waipapapa Point .. Dog Island 2nd order dioptric 2nd 3rd 2nd 2nd Flashing io" 10" Iron Timber Timber 1 .Ian., 1859 1 Aug., 1881 1 Sept., 1874 1 Dec, 1884 24 Sept., 1877 Fixed Red, to show over Cook Rock White 2nd order dioptric 2nd 2nd 8rd 3rd 2nd 1st 2nd 1st order catadioptrio 1st order dioptric Revolving Fixed Flashing i'ixei I Revolving Fixed Flashing Revolving i' io" i ; Red '.'. '.'. Willie Timber Stono Timber Stono Timber Stono Timber Stone Timber Stone Timber Stone Timber Stono Timber Stone 1 Aug., 1870 1 April, 1865 1 Jan., 1880 2-! April, 1878 2 Jan., 1865 1 Jan., 1880 4 Julv, 1870 1 Jan., 1884 1 Aug., 1865 io" 30" Centre Island Fixed White, with red arcs over inshore dangers Whito Timber Timber 16 Sept., 1878 Puysegur Point Cape Foulwind Farewell Spit 1st 2nd 2nd Flashing Revolving 10" 30" 1' White, with red arc over Spit end White, with red arc to mark limit of anchorage Red and white, with white light on beacon 1 Mai'., 1.879 1 Sept., 1876 17 June, 1870 Nelson 4th Fixed Iron 4 Aug., 1862 French Pass 6th 1 Oct., 1884

i Name of Vessel. Tons Register. Horsepower of Engines. Nature of Engines. Nature of Propeller. Class of Certificate.! Remarks. Ahuriri Akaroa Alexandra Alico Ant Antrim Aorere Arawata Australia Awarua.. j\whina Banks Peninsula Barstow Beautiful Star .. Bella Ben Lomond Birkenhead Blanche Britannia Brunner Cairntoul Canterbury Charles Edward .. Chelmsford City of Cork Clansman Clematis Colleen Coromandel Cygnet .. Daphne 31 43 73 3 5 ' 36 45 623 260 100 5 34 32 140 12 33 55 18 108 833 1,071 17 28 30 4 6 30 16 600 77 80 50 62 24 30 12 15 10 9 40 95 155 24 60 24 40 99 4 18 25 3 •J Compound Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Screw Paddle Screw Paddle Screw Paddle Screw Twin-screw-Paddle Screw Paddle Screw Paddle Screw Extended river River Sea-going River Sea-going Extended river River New launch. Tug. New steamer. Triple expanse Sea-going 123 70 42 5 88 68 Q l Non-condensing Compound Twin-screw Screw Extended river Sea-going New steamer. Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Compound Paddle Screw Stem-wheel .. Paddle Screw River Sea-going River River Extended river Biver New steamer. Non-condensing New launch. Launch,

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Name of Vessel. Tons HorseRegister P ower °f Nature of Engines. Engines. Nature of Propeller. IClass of Certificate. Remarks. Despatch Dingadee Douglas Durham Eagle Edina Effort Elsie Enterprise No. 2 .. Erin Fairy Fingal Qairloob Gleaner Glenelg Grafton Hangchow 24 393 60 54 138 9 18 15 61 4 83 23 211 8 156 297 999 20 80 20 30 70 6 12 8 80 4 15 11 85 8 75 123 180 Compound Screw Twin-screw Screw Extended river Sea-going First N.Z. survey Condensing Compound Extended river River Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Paddle Screw Paddle Screw Paddle Screw Extended river Launch. River Extended river Launch. Condensing Coinpound Non-condensing Compound Twin-screw Screw Sea-going River Sea-going Launch. Twin-screw-Screw jFirst N.Z. survey; left the colony. Hauroto Herald .. Huia Huia Ida Invercargill lona Iona Ivy .. Jane Douglas Janet Nicoll Kahu Kaituna Kakanui Kanieri Katikati Kawai Kawatiri Kawau Kennedy Kina Kiwi Kopuru Koputai Koranui Kotuku La Buona Ventura Lady Barkly Lawrence Lilie Lily Little Agnes Little George Lyttelton Mahinapua Mahinapua Maitai Mana Manapouri Manawatu Manukau Maori Mararoa Matau Matuku.. Maud Mawhera May Minnie Casey Moa Mohaka Moss Rose Mountaineer Moutoa Murray Napier Nautilus (yacht).. Neptune Nile Noko No. 222 .. Ohau Omapere Onslow Orawaiti Oreti Osprey 1,276 370 90 4 .12 123 159 61 250 85 25 6 10 50 65 -15 8 22 90 40 4 22 20 8 24 70 10 43 15 30 20 120 75 40 4 20 88 10 12 1G 4 80 10 80 55 25 300 38 15 8 530 40 3 1 75 3 25 38 17 8 60 5 25 30 18 18 20 9 120 92 80 14 70 50 70 Non-condensing River Launch. Compound Sea-going Non-condensing Stem-wheel .. Screw River New launch. 75 490 99 4 57 115 27 Compound Sea-going River Sea-going New launch. 280 8 124 52 133 28 5 301 41 4 39 240 10 20 83 4 39 Condensing Non-condensing Compound River Sea-going Extended river Sea-going River Sea-going River Sea-going Steam-yacht. Twin-screw Screw-Non-condensing Compound Paddle Screw Three screws .. Screw Tug. Wrecked. Non-condensing River Compound , .. Extended river Sea-going River Extended river Sea-going River Sea-going River Sea-going Launch. Non-condensing Twin-screw Paddle Twin-screw Screw First N.Z. survey Compound Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Compound Paddle '.'. Stern-wheel .. Twin-screw Screw New steamer. Launch. Tug. 205 163 51 1,020 112 45 17 1,248 50 3 2 340 Non-condensing Triple expansion Non-cond ensing Extended river Sea-going River Extended river Sea-going River I Wrecked. Stern-wheel .. ScrewLaunch. New launch. Coinpound Non-condensing Compound Sea-going River Launch. 48 110 20 Sea-going Extended river Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Compound Launch. 66 Paddle . '. Screw River 90 48 32 44 21 15 502 411 352 20 283 138 138 Sea-going Launch. Extended river Sea-going Launch. Dredge. Non-condensing Compound Paddle Screw Twin-screw Screw Extended river Sea-going Twin-screw Screw River Sea-going New steamer. " Paddle '.. River

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Name of Vessel. Tons Register. Horsepower of Nature of Engines. Engines. Nature of Propeller. Class of Certificate. Remarks. Pearl Pelorus Penguin Phoenix Pioneer Planet Plucky .. I'rincc of Wales .. .. ! 9 ..j 18 .. 442 6 5 13 29 487 7 12 180 6 5 8 40 21 Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Compound Condensing Screw Extended river Launch. River Sea-going Extended river Launch. River .. „ Extended river Sea-going .. First survey freezing-hulk. .. Hopper-dredge. Extended river Progress Result .. Result .. Reynolds Richmond Ringarooma Riro Riro Rosamond Rose Casey Rotoiti 200 13 18 '.'. 495 ' 623 .. < 462 99 ; 17 50 10 28 14 105 300 I 90 109 15 Compound Non-oondensing Compound Paddle '.'. 1 Screw River .. Launch. Sea-going Non-condensing Compound River .. Launch. Sea-going Extended river Rotomahana Rotomahana Rotorua Rowena Ruby Scotchman Snark Southern Cross .. Spray Staffa Stormbird Sylph Tainui Takapuna Takapuna Tam O'Shanter .. Tangihua Taniwha Tarawera Taupo Tay Te Anau Te Aroha Tekapo To Kapu Terrier Terror Te Wae Theodore Titan Tongariro Torea Tuhua Tuna Victoria Vivid Waihi .. Waihora Waikato Wainui Waipara Wairarapa Wairoa Waitangi Waitapu Waitara Waitara Waitoa Waiwera Waiwera Wakatipu Wakatu Wanaka Wareatoa Waverlev Weka Wellington Westland Yankee Doodle .. Zephyr 189 861 576 74 19 30 12 .. | 158 8 40 137 5 '. '. 370 i 58 22 20 '.'. 1,269 408 .. j 1,028 50 ; .. 1,544 50 :: :: j .. ! 35 i. 22 ; 63 ; .. ! 9 46 ;; 'i .. I 63 .. I 1.269 .. J 66 391 70 .. 1,023 48 '.'. 40 '.'. 26 27 •'• ''« .. 1,158 95 278 . .. I 288 | ..I 77 .. I 53 ! 262 35 6 I 8 45 450 172 80 24 10 10 50 8 20 40 4 8 165 20 12 15 16 250 92 5 250 14 270 25 8 10 10 25 55 25 18 28 14 50 l l 20 250 20 95 80 292 20 5 16 12 16 16 8 15 256 30 120 70 25 20 90 64 12 12 Non-condensing Condensing Compound Fore-and-af t1 screws Screw Sen-going Non-eondensing „ Extended river River Compound Non-condensing Condensing Compound Non-condensing a .. Launch. Sea-going River .. Launch. Extended river Sea-going River .. Launch. Extended river Sea-going River Compound Non-condensing i Paddle Screw I I Compound .. i I " ! „ „ .. Dredge. Sea-going Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Compound Paddle Screw River .. I Launch. Sea-going River Sea-going Extended river New steamer. River .. Launch. Extended river River .. Dredge. Non-condensing „ Condensing Twin-screw Paddle Sea-going .. Tug. River Extended river River Extended river New steamer. River Extended river Sea-going Coinpound Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing ; Compound .. Screw Stern-wheel .. Twin-screw Paddle Screw Non-oondensing Compound Non-eondensing ! Compound .. ! Condensing Non-eondensing Compound Non-condensing Compound Compound Paddle '.'. Screw Twin-screw Screw Twin-screw Screw Extended river Sea-going Extended river I River .. ! Launch. Sea-going River Extended river Extended river River .. ! Launch. Extended river Sea-going i, •• I rr Twin-screw Screw ' Condensing Non-condensing Paddle Screw „ River .. i Launch.

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Name of Person. Rank. Class of Certificate, j Diite of Issue, No. James Mill Malcolm Livingstone Norman Ferguson Pierre Hillien John Abram William Brown George Urquhart Thomson Thomas Henry Malcolm Donald McAllister William Douglas Reid Niel Taylor Robertson John Abram Henry Charles Hainand Coll McDonald .. Andrew Watson Simpson Joseph Moeller Ernest Augustus Browne George Alfred Lohb Thomas Charles William Ancell Victor Ferdinand Person Collin Francis Post Henry Francis Joynt Valentine Charles NightingaleFrederick Charles Laird Charles Nelson John Anderson Mitchell Ernest Warner Cleveland Alfred Ernest Ayscough Reynolds .. William Palmer Collins Grantham Gaee Henry Arthur Butter William Bertram Murison Christian Theodor Julius Andersen.. Duncan Cameron John Whelehan Clotty Tasinan Arthur Gibbous Alfred Stoddart David Spencc Augustus James Hamilton Courbarron Thomas Henry Clarkson Arthur Henry Adams Maurice Neville Plantc Murdoch MacPherson Owen Williams Alexander Stuart William Gilmer James Smith Frank Newcomb Daniel McCalluni Charles William Pidgeon Frederick Ferdinand Nilssoii Matthew Irvine Allan Floras Stevenson Patrick Marron John Alexander Webster Frederic William Cox Charles Ludvig Olson Archibald Brown John William Watkins Joseph Sadler Gill Donald McLean Frederick Obin Edward Shaw Jacob Jacobson Edward Graham Charles Norden Robert Salter Richard Fitzgerald George Archibald Simpson Frederick Meyer Gustav Ericksen William Palmer .. Sivert Holland Simon Guptill George Eccles Watkins Thomas Osborne George Young Dennis Henry Mitchell George Wiig Michael Walsh Herbert Hilton Frederick William Fisk Daniel Anderson William Garrett First Mate Foreign trade 3 April, 1889 .. 4 „ „ .. 1 Slay, „ .. 1 „ 14 „ , .. 14 „ .. .. 14 „ „ .. 27 „ „ .. 27 27 „ „ .. 27 „ „ .. 1 June, „ .. 18 „ „ .. 24 „ „ .. 24 , „ .. 24 „ ., .. 24 „ „ .. 24 „ „ .. 8 July, . .. 8 „ „ .. 8 „ , ... 17 17 , „ .. 6 Aug 7 7 .. .. .. 7 ,. .. .. 17 ,. „ .. 17 . .. .. 19 .. „ .. 29 „ .. 2 Sept 13 „ ,. .. 17 19 „ „ .. 19 „ . ,. 1 Oct., *„ .. 1 ,. „ .. 1 „ „ ■■ 5 „ „ .. 5 „ „ 5 „ .... 28 , „ .. 28 „ „ .. 31 „ „ .. 12 Nov., ., .. 28 . ., .. 10 Dec, . .. 10 . „ .. 12 23 ,. „ .. 31 „ „ .. 8 Jan.. 1890 .. 8 „ „ .. 8 „ „ .. 20 . .. 20 „ „ .. 25 „ . .-. 14 Feb., , .. 7 March, 1889 .. 31 „ „ .. 19 Juno 1889 .. 7 Aug., ,. .. 23 ,. „ .. 23 Sept.. , .. 25 ,. ., .. 20 „ „ .. 20 Nov 18 Dec, ., .. 20 Jan.. L890 .. I Slay, 1889 .. 27 „ „ .. 30 .. ,. .. 7 June, „ .. 26 Nov 26 „ .. .. 12 Doc, , .. 31 „ „ .. 3 Jan., 1890 .. 8 „ „ .. 14 Feb., „ .. 20 „ .. .. 3 March, „ .. 20 . „ .. 469 458 ,176 604 605 566 531 341 600 007 008 605 609 610 611 364 440 497 612 613 478 614 615 616 617 618 438 619 512 487 620 621 622 628 624 625 398 491 626 309 627 628 629 630 031 632 633 402 634 635 636 494 637 638 680 640 041 521 504 042 409 5,332 5,333 5,334 5,312 5,335 5,330 5,337 5,338 5,339 3,107 3,168 3,169 3,170 3,171 3,172 3,173 3,174 3,175 3,176 3,177 3,178 3,179 3,180 Master Ordinary .. Second Mate First Mate Master Extra Master Ordinary .. Only Mate Master Ordinary .. Second Mate First Mate Master Ordinary .. First Mate Only Mate First Mate Second Mate Master Ordinary .. Second Mate Master Ordinary .. First Mate Master Ordinary .. Only Mate Master Ordinary .. (renewal) Only Mate Second Mate Only Mule Second Mate Master Ordinary .. Second Mate First Mate Second Mate Master Ordinary .. Second Slate Only Mate First Mate Master Ordinary .. First Mate Only Mate Master Ordinary .. Only Mate First Mate Second Mate Master Ordinary .. Mate Home tradc(rencwal) Master Mate " Master River trade (renewal)

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Return showing the Number of Masters, Mates, and Engineers examined during the Year ended the 31st March, 1890, distinguishing the Number of Successful and Unsuccessful Candidates.

Return showing the Certificates of Service issued to Masters, Mates, and Engineers during the Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Name of Persou. Rank. Class of Certificate. Date of Issue. No. James Stewart Edward Barker Mundlo Thomas Scott William John Layton Stephenson .. Robert Smith Ross John Brow n Neil Dickson Hood Robert Burns James Russell James White Dunlop William Robertson George Walker Ross Robert Packor William Gilmour Charles John Swann Allan Forrest Anderson Lawrence Frost Arnold Fraenkel Levestam William Peterson.. Donald SI cCorquodalc John Corliss Peter Grant John Greig Howarth William John Crawford John Darling John Cook Buchanan Alfred Olaf Sproule John Bryant George Wallace William Henry Worth James Brookes John Benjamin Denford William Joseph Legg George James Buck Thomas William Coulthard Alfred Everitt Frederick Nelson Henry George Dod Richard Byrne John Sheddan William Holden John Gillard Frederick William Thorp John Fraser Alfred John Durham William Bishop Charlie Kelly .. ... John Wallace King George Dean •• .. •■ ;; i 1st Class Engineer 2nd Class Engineer 1st Class Engineer 2nd Class Engineer 1st Class Engineer 2nd Class Engineer 1st Class Engineer 2nd Class Engineer 1st Class Engineer 2nd Class Engineer 1st Class Engineer Engineer " Foreign tradeireuewal) (renewal) "I •• I "I .. | ,. ,, 10 April, 1889 .. 12 „ „ .. 12 „ „ .. 12 „ „ .. 15 „ .. .. 18 „ ,. .. 4 May, „ .. 10 „ „ .. 10 ,. „ .. 28 „ „ .. 10 June, „ .. 22 Julv, „ .. 17 Sep"t 23 „ „ .. 28 , „ .. 28 Oct 18 Nov., , .. 20 „ „ .. 9 Dee 16 , „ .. 14 Fob., 1890.. 14 „ „ .. 1 March, ., .. 1 „ 4 .. 10 „ „ .. 20 „ „ .. 15 April, 1889 .. 29 „ „ .. 4 May, „ .. 28 ,/ . .. 18 Juno, „ .. 4 Julv, „ .. 17 „" „ .. 30 „ „ .. 7 Aug 7 ,. „ .. 7 ,. „ .. 17 Sept., „ .. 28 9 Oct.. „ .. 31 „ „ .. 16 Nov., „ .. 12 Dec, „ .. 20 „ „ .. 8 Jan.. 1890 .. 30 „ „ .. 14 Feb., „ .. 24 „ „ .. 10 March, , .. 189 136 157 190 ' 145 107 137 101 191 192 193 194 134 195 128 196 197 198 199 200 201 158 202 203 204 187 1,581 1,582 1,588 1,58 ! 1,585 1,586 1,587 1,588 1,589 1,590 1,591 1,592 1,593 1,594 1,595 1,596 1,597 1,598 1,599 1,600 1,601 1,002 1,603 River trade (renewal) a (renewal)

Auckland. Wellington. Lyttelton, Dunedin. Other Places. Totals Class of Certificate. r 3i rA . a x o jfi fcr r. T3 r- T3 ' r- . . r- _ rr O Z \ 1 9 fi 1 rH QJ y. rr ! CJ s — J — — /. — «5 B — — x .- *r es = - 3 = 0 . as" CQ OS 5 C Qh fc, H fi | fci | e r- r- H -- 44 H /. — a = ir 43 Foreign - going masters and 16 (i 22 inates Home-trade masters and mates 1 .. I River-steamer masters .. 5 .. 5 Sea-going engineers .. ..516 River-steamer engineers .. 8 8 11 Totals .. .. 85 10 45 ! I 14 8 17 5 i 9 2-t 1 25 59 II 73 2 I 6 1 3 1 I .. I 8 3 1 1 2 7 .. 7 5 .. 5 14 .. i 14 8 .. i 3 ! 2 13 8 i 1 j 9 25 8 ' 33 i 6 7 18 I 41 2 43 18 t ' 19 8 7 13 1 24 1 21 5 15 II 25 26 125 28 153 125

Name of Person. 11. Rank. .. Slate Class of Certificate. Date of Issue. .. j Foreign trade .. 1 Fobruary, 1890 No. .. 2,551 lobert Johnson

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Return of Estates of Deceased Seamen received and administered in Pursuance of the Provisions of "The Shipping and Seamen's Act, 1877," during the Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

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Name of Seaman. Balance to Credit of Estate on 31st March. 1889. Amount received. jVuiouut paid. Balance to Credit of Estate on 31st March 1890. James Diamond .. Harry Burke John Slosley Unknown William Warne .. William Nash W. J. llellman .. F. Hoffman T. Olsen .. T. SI. Cave J. Andersen J. Symmons Peter Oster August Johnson .. J. Cailson W. H. Potter Leon Oliver Frank Olliver James Murrison .. James Watson Joseph Clarke Jimmy David Rintoul Christian Rissler .. James Glass George Davy Alfred George Julier James Slullen George Thomas Archer R. H. Larsen George Martin John SIcKay Julius Peterson .. £ a. d 5 3 9 2 9 5 0 10 6 0 1 11 10 8 0 8 4 5 0 0 10 4 6 4 10 0 3 8 4 0 15 0 3 12 0 3 4 10 0 10 0 0 10 8 0 15 0 1 16 9 2 16 6 3 8 4 8 4 3 6 6 0 29 11 10 9 1 11 £ a. d. 4 - 0 0 4 14 9 7 12 7 12 6 1 15 0 2 2 0 4 5 4 8 10 8 5 10 0 2 7 10 7 5 1 £ s. d. 5 3 9 2 9 5 0 10 6 0 1 11 16.8 0 8 4 5 0 0 10 4 6 4 10 0 3 8 4 0 15 0 3 12 0 3 4 10 0 10 0 0 10 8 0 15 0 1 16 9 2 16 6 3 8 4 8 4 3 6 6 0 29 11 10 13 1 11 £ a. d. 3 4 0 12 6 1 15 0 2 2 0 4 5 4 8 10 8 5 10 0 414 9 4 8 7 2 7 10 7 5 1

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RETURN of Wrecks and Casualties to Shipping reported to the Marine Department from the 1st April, 1889, to the 31st March, 1890.

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Date of Name ° f Vesse] . Casualty. Age £$° ci&ss . tn « Nm iber of iture of Number of Lives lost. Place where Casualty occurred. Wind. ™£ [ Force. Decision of Court of Inquiry, &c. Rig. Name of Master. cj O Passengers. Cargo. Casualty. I 1889. Feb. 10 Gael, 12 years April 4 Clansman, 10 years Slay 4 Ionic, 6 years .. Schooner Brig'ntine 98 157 6 7 General & copra Coal Stranded; total loss Stranded: total loss 1 Reef off Slalicolo Island, j N.E. New Hebrides Quarter-mile to west of S.E. mouth of Turanganui River, Poverty Bay Lat. 52° 12' S., long. 168° N.W. W., bearing N. 56'- W.: 926 miles from Godley Heads Lat. 44° 33' S., long. 161° S.W. 3' E., on voyage from Newcastle to Bluff Light .. Squally Vessel drifted on to reef, it being calm, with Peder Gregessen heavy swell inshore Samiksen. Casualty caused through chains parting .. Henry Slathcson. Fourmasted 3070 General Crank-shaft broke Strong breeze The aft crank-shaft became fractured about William Henry two-thirds across, and vessel returned to Kidley. Lyttelton in order to fix spare shaft 14 Circe, 20 years I Schooner 145 Coal .. Loss of life only 1 Fresh gale An A.B. named Christian Rissler, while en- George Francis. gaged aloft in stowing the upper-topsail, fell from the yard on to the deck and was killed Casualty caused by carelessness of master of " Australia " in shaping his course without any regard to the approaching vessels, and in such a manner as to bring them suddenly into a dangerous position. Until collision AlfredLabruyere was imminent he appears to have disre- Kemp. garded the other vessel altogether, taking it AlexanderCampfor granted she would have to get out of the bell. way, although she was a sailing-vessel with Alfred Lawrence a steam-tug lashed alongside, and had dis- Shaube. played her green light before he altered his course. His certificate was suspended for three months, and he was ordered to pay costs of inquiry The anchor dragged through force of wind and , Manuel Ignacio sea, yessel went on shore and became a total j Soares. wreck Vessel ran in for shelter, and, wind changing, ! Peter Brown. anchor broke, and master had to run her ashore 14 j Australia, s.s., 5 years 14 ; Awhina, s.s., 4J years 14 Essex (America) Schooner Cutter .. 200 5 25 5 12 General Collision; partial loss Collision; partial loss Collision; partial loss j J Outside Rangitoto Channel, entrance to Auek- N.E. land Harbour N.E. Fresh Barque.. 030 12 Ballast.. 15 Rose, 29years.. Stranded: total loss Tryphena Harbour, S.W. Great Barrier Island Cutter .. 25 Firewood i S.W. Strong .. 17 Coralie, 15 yrs. Cutter .. 29 Sawn timber and drainpipes General Stranded; partial loss Little Slahia.. .. S. s. Gale 19 Coriolanus, 12J years 22 Cabarfeidh, 15 years Slay 25 Sloa, s.s., 3 years 27 E. U. Cameron, 21 years 31 Australia, s.s., 5 - years Barque.. Barque.. Schooner 1045 333 J110 12 Timber.. \ Cattle and sheep Ballast.. Stranded; no damage Stranded; partial loss Stranded; partial loss Stranded; total loss Stranded; slight damage About 14 miles off Abrothos Lighthouse, Brazil Entrance to Kaipara E.S.E. Harbour Near the Head's wharf, Wanganui Rivor Te Wae Point, Bluff W.S.W. Harbour Near Awanui Reef, 10 S.E. miles S.W. from East Cape E.S.E. Light breeze Vessel touched something. Soundings taken John Theodor shortly after, but no bottom found Parkilsen. Vessel took the ground outside Tory Shoal Charles Thow. when going out of harbour Vessel refused to answer her helm, and Oscar Jarnian. grounded on stones Vessel missed stays when tacking, and anchor Frederick Engwas let go, but did not hold land. Vessel touched on rock when calling at Awanui John Hcnning. landing-place Johnson. Schooner 41 3 W.S.W. Strong breeze Fresh breeze Schooner 260 24 12 General ! S.E. "-

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une Maitai, s.s., 4 years looncr 21 General Stranded; total loss On rock off Red Slereury Island ercury rong .. Vessel lost on rock at or near spot marked on chart as Richards Rock, but Court has no means of determining whether chart is correct. Court considered it unsatisfactory to be able to come to no certain conclusion as to exact position of rock, but considered evidence did not justify it in imputing negligence or wont of care to master or officers. Vessel struck on rock off Kerititi Bay, Great Barrier, and became total wreck, master and mate both drowned. Apparently master had lost his reckoning This yessel, formerly a paddle-steamer, having been dismantled and sold to Slokau Coal Company, when being towed to Slokau by s.s. " Rowena," was capsized, and became a total wreck near the bar of that river An A.B., T. Vicenza, while engaged at work on the maintop-gallant yard fell into the sea and was drowned Vessel, through misfortune, touched tail of outer bank, and, when floated off, sea took her across the channel on to the beach before way could be got on her An O.S. named Alfred Julier, while engaged aloft making fast the foresail, fell overboard and was lost William Darling Dawson. ling Zillah, 11 years Stranded; total loss 2 Kerititi, east side (treat Barrier Island John Lena. 2 Ketch .. General S.E. Strong .. 8 Oregon, 13 years Stranded; total loss N.W. Gale .. 27 Slokau Bar 14 Blair Drummond, 15 years, Al Lloyd's Isabella Anderson, 14 years Ship .. General Loss of life only 1 On voyage from London to Auckland, lat. 41° S., long. 84° E. Slouth of Hokitika River Fresh breeze John Hall. 1450 26 W.S.W. 25 Schooner 79 P r o d uce & general Stranded; total loss N.E. Sloderate breeze Jacob Eckhoff. July 17 23 Enterprise, 23 years Schooner Schooner SI General Ballast.. Loss of life only 1 1 Off east coast, South Island, between Banks Peninsula and Otago Peninsula Lat. 30° 38' S., long. 173° E. E. Heavy wind with squalls Archibald Bell. George Greenwood. Devonport, 11 years 291 Loss of life only Gale .. While wearing ship main boom jibed, and a seaman named John SlcKcy was entangled in the peak down-haul, fell overboard, and was drowned Wind fell when vessel was crossing bar, and she then drifted into breakers Casualty not caused by fault of captain. If he had taken liquor after accident he had not taken enough to incapacitate him. Chief mate did not support master as he ought. Ship was ill-found when she left Sydney 27 Sarah Pile, 25 years Otago, 20 years Schooner Timber.. Stranded; no damage Deck swept; rudder carried away; saloon and pantry gutted by heavy seas Loss of life only Tory Shoal, off Kaipara Harbour About lat. 50° 6' S., long. 163° 21' W., South Pacific, on voyage from Sydney to London Calm .. Ritchie Watt. 115 6 Aug. 24 _ Barque.. 993 20 2 Cop ra, tallow, wool, &o. N.N.W. S trong gale Henry Norman. 2 „ 31 Cora, 22 years.. General Island produce Timber.. On voyage to Rarotonga The mate, George Slartin, fell overboard and was drowned Henry Abbott. Schooner 46 1 Sept. 6 Flying Venus, 34 years, 3/3 Veritas Cora, 22years.. Barque.. 1660 22 1 Stranded; total loss Reef off Penrhyn Island, South Pacific N.E. Sloderate ! Slaster was making for Penrhyn Island to adjust chronometer when yessel struck on reef Vessel drifted on to reef through ropes of some of whaleboats, which were towing her, breaking An A.B., Oliver Jones, while engaged aloft at about 8.10 p.m., in shortening sail, fell into the sea and was lost Strong fresh running out caused vessel to go on to North Spit John Kerr. 14 Schooner 46 Island produce, fruit, &c. General Stranded; total loss West Reef, just outside Rarotonga Harbour Henry Abbott. 14 Slarlborough, 13 years Ship .. 1124 22 Loss of life only 1 On voyage from London to Lyttelton, lat. 42° 28' S., long. 46° 38' E. North Spit, Waitara River S.W. Gale .. William Hird. ' „ 17 Gairloch, s.s. .. Schooner 211 General Stranded; partial loss s. Light .. F i n d 1 a y SIcArthur. 19

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Date of Casualty. Name of Vessel, also Age and Class. tH «> Number of ,ture of Number of Lives lost. Place where Casualty occurred. Direction. Wind. Decision of Court of Inquiry, &c. Name of Master. ■ 33 - tcai o KtH Cr PasBengers. Cargo. Casualty. Force. 1889. Sept. 18 Huia, s.s., 11 years Schooner 12 2 General Stranded; partial loss Slouth of River Slanawatu, north bank N. Light .. Casualty caused through there being a fresh A. T. Frascr. in the river which was unknown to the master or the pilot who signalled the vessel to come in Casualty caused by vessel being kept too close Henry Edward to the spit Hill. 23 Koranui, s.s., 6 Schooner 301 26 12 General Stranded; no damage About 5 miles eastward of Farewell Spit Lighthouse, Cook Strait Piege Rocks, French Pass Calm years , 26 Koranui, s.s., 6 years Schooner 301 21 General Stranded; total loss Slaster erred in judgment in not retracing his Ditto. course when the white light was sighted. His certificate was suspended, and he was ordered to pay the costs of the inquiry. A passenger, Major Jackson, SI.H.R., reported Robert Heddlemissing on arrival of vessel at Onehunga, on ston Neville. the 29th September. Seen in his berth by bedroom-steward at 10 p.m. the previous evening, but not seen afterwards. Ship searched for him before arrival, without result. Weather fine, and smooth sea throughout the passage Vessel was approaching tho wharf, and ran Richard Brointo the hulk " European," through not thers. seeing her light soon enough Slaster erred in keeping too close to the Joseph Salmon. Steeple Rock; and when he found that the vessel was making water so fast after he had anchored, and after the accident to the pump, he ought to have beached the vessel without waiting for the steamer. Slaster was ordered to pay the costs of the inquiry Vessel anchored, but owing to gale anchors did John SIcKenzie. not hold until she was too near the bank to allow her to swing clear of the bank at change of tide Vessel on way from Sandy Bay to Auckland David Owens. when bad weather came on. In trying to get to Whangarei for shelter, she missed stays and went ashore Sloses Garden. The tug "Lyttelton," when going to the "Slargaret Galbraith " with the pilot, took a shear, and came stem on to the latter vessel John Galbraith. 26 „ 28 or 29 Rotorua, s.s., 13 years Schooner General Loss of life only 1 On voyage from New Plymouth to Slanukau 576 29 Jubilee, s.s. .. Near end of Queen's Wharf, Wellington Harbour Steeple Rock, near Worser Bay, Wellington Harbour Schooner 1005 II General Collision; no damage Oct. 5 William Sic L a r e n, 15 years, Newcastle, 1889, Red 3 years Barque.. 536 13 Coal .. Stranded; total loss N. Sloderate gale 8 Stanley, 7 years, Auckland, Bureau Veritas 11 years Elizabeth Stranded; slight damage Slary Catherine Bank, Kaipara Whole gale Brig'ntine 344 10 Timber.. •. W.N.W. 10 Cutter .. 12 Flax and wool Stranded; total loss Between Frenchman's Cap and Whangarei Heads S.E. Gale 12 Margaret Galbraith, 21 years, AaI Lloyd's Ship .. 841 20 Ballast.. Collision; partial loss .. S - J Two miles off Godley Head, Lyttelton Harbour . 12 Collision; partial loss S. Fresh breeze Lyttelton, p.s., 11 years 89 I

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ov. 3 Invercargill, 15 years, A 1 Lloyds up encral Loss of life only Lat. 43° 32' S., long. S. 124° 55' E., on voyage from London to Auckland The second mate, Thomas William Brown, who bad charge of the decks, went forward to take in port side-light, two of the hands having refused to do so when ordered, on the ground that weather was too bad. In attempting to do this, he was washed overboard and drowned Windlass carried away when getting under weigh, cable then ran out to end, and had to be cut to enable steamer to get to sea John Sluir. Nairnshire, s.s., 1 year, 100 Al Loss of anchor and chain Foveaux Strait, usual W.S.W. anchorage between Bluff Harbour and Dog Island Near Antipodes Island, South Pacific Peter Wallace. 19 Brig .. :2428 62 Waterballast Gale .. 19 Beltana, 20 years, A 1 Lloyds Peru, 13 years, Al Lloyds I Barque.. 741 31 Wool .. Fire on board; partial loss Spontaneous combustion of greasy wool Henry Wright. 21 Barque.. 683 15 Ballast.. Stranded; partial loss Silloth Rocks, Barrier S.E. by Reef, on voyage from S. Queensland to Gisborne Sloderate breeze Slaster should not have left deck when vessel was so close to land. Chief mate was guilty of grave negligence in not acting when sailmaker reported land right ahead. Slaster was ordered to pay costs of inquiry Slaster of " Rotorua " was guilty of grave negligence in driving vessel at speed of 11 knots an hour in a dense fog. He was censured, and ordered to pay costs of inquiry William Beaton Orr. Rotorua, s.s., 13 Schooner General Collision ; partial loss Collision; partial loss Calm, foggy I Robert Heddleston Neville. Geo. SIcDonald. Dec. 7 7 years Orawaiti, s.s., 6 years Schooner 576 238 II 18 75 General ' About 6 miles off Kaikoura Peninsula 1890. Jan. 5 Arawa, s.s., 5 years Barque, f o u rmasted 3268 General Fire on board; slight damage Queen's Wharf, Wellington Calm .. Fire discovered in engineer's store-room about 1.15 a.m., and was extinguished by crew in about a quarter of an hour. Damage done was destruction of bulkhead dividing storeroom workshop and its contents, consisting of oil, lampwicks, packing, &c. Origin of • fire unknown An A.B. named J. E. Petersen, while engaged in setting up foretop-gallant stay, the jibboom having carried away in a gale on the 5th January, fell overboard and was drowned Slaster showed want of judgment in not allowing sufficiently for the effect of the heavy sea and wind on a light ship, which brought him inside the course he was steering. He was ordered to pay costs of inquiry Vessel missed stays while being put on port tack in beating into harbour, and touched the tail of shoal John Stuart. Peri, 22 years Ship .. Loss of life only Lat. 46° S., long. 19° E. John Waltei Steel. 13 896 General 1 Sloderate 16 Dingadee, s.s., 2 years Schooner 393 20 Stranded; partial loss Off Stripe Point, West S.W. Coast, South Island S.W. Strong breeze Duncan Downie. 18 J. W. Parker, 16 years, United States of America Splendid, 55 yrs. Brig'ntine 361 Ballast.. Stranded; no damage Shoal south of Ward N.W. Island, Wellington Harbour N.W. Fresh breeze John Warren Kane Feb. 7 Barque.. 358 10 Stranded; total loss .\breast Port Albert Wharf, Kaipara Harbour Gentle breeze Vessel grounded on river-bank, which caused her to strain and leak badly, and when she was afterwards beached to get at leak she collapsed A passenger who gave the name of Wright was found missing when tickets were being collected on nearing Wellington. He is supposed to have jumped overboard during the night Harold Dillner. 18 Rotorua, s.s., 13 years Schooner 576 11 General Loss of life only; supposed suicide 1 On voyage from Lyttel- N.W. ton to Wellington N.W. Light .. Robert Heddleston Neville.

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RETURN of Wrecks and Casualties to Shipping reported to the Marine Department— continued.

Date of Casualty. Name of Vessel, also Age and Class. Rig. _£ to to W Number of Nature of e of Casualty. Number — of Lives lost. Place where Casualty occurred. Wind. Decision of Court of Inquiry, &e. Name of Master. | Passenh | gers. Cargo. Direction. Force. 1890. Mar. 8 Tongariro, s.s. Barque.. 2657 General Loss of life only 1 On voyage from London to Wellington, Ushant light bearing S. by E. distant 22 miles Off coast north-west of South Island Fresh .. A saloon - passenger, General Sir Howard Elphinstonc, fell overboard at 9.25 p.m. and was drowned John Bone. „ 12 Wareatea, s.s.,7 years Schooner Coal .. Explosion of coal-gas ; no damage Calm .. Explosion of coal-gas on board George Lambert. 288 a 14 14 27 Waitoa, s.s., 7J years Birkenhead, 5J years Emilie, 15 years (Nicaraguan vessel) Cutter .. 27 55 4 3 3 Collision; partial loss Collision; slight damage Water - logged, dismasted, and stranded; total loss . Auckland Harbour About 20 miles west of Puysegur Point Slaster of " Waitoa " should have seen "Birkenhead" before he admits he did; and if after the time when he says he saw her he had kept up his speed instead of cutting off steam he would have gone clear, and acting as he did he was guilty of an error of judgment. -Master of " Birkenhead " was justified in assuming that "Waitoa" would go astern of him, but when he saw her shut off steam he should have reversed his engines instead of going slow. Slaster of " Waitoa " ordered to pay costs of inquiryVessel left Bluff for Port Pirie, South Australia, with cargo of timber, and when about 20 miles westward of Puysegur Point she was caught in a sudden gale and became waterlogged. Vessel appears to have been moderately old, but otherwise seaworthy, and was probably burst open owing to lower part of timber being improperly stowed. After becoming water-logged she fell over on broadside, when masts fell overboard, and master, second mate, and six men were drowned. Hull righted, and afterwards drifted on to Stewart Island John Carrick Hewson. Benjamin Poole. George L. Small. Barque.. 729 12 Sawn timber N.W. Fresh gah

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Casi laities i >n or near the Coasts of the Colony. Casualties outside the Colony. Vi - Nature of Casualties. Steamers. iteaiiiers. Sailing-vessels. Tot of Casualties reported. Sailing-vessels. Total within Colony. Total outside Colony. of fl H rl ■A? r- § Yt EH ri O o IS c — ii o « . tn c 1 81 I o E4, O o — . tn •A A 44 O 44.2 i IX O 4o— oTt a o— o' •" •» a a ? h) > I Eh J ■JH J - O tc a Eh I I oS . at O QJ ri H4 x Ji ». o °-S 3 o■A? 0 KJB O (A •a:a g| Eh a I \ I I I Strandings, — Total wrecks Partial loss Slight damage No damage 2 4 1 1 464 804 260 301 2 10 2 1 2 2,000 10 302 .. 344 .. 476 .. 12 2,464 12 6 1,166 2 004 3 777 " 3 1 1,804 683 '• 3 1 t 1,804 683 •• 15 7 2 4 4,268 . 12 1,849 604 1,822 1 1,045 1 1,045 " Total strandings 8 1..829 2 I 15 3,182 10 I 23 I 5,011 12 I i 1 5 3,532 1 . 5 1 3,532 28 .-. „ 8,543 12 1 .. I I ' 1 1 Collisions, — Partial loss Slight damage No damage 6 1 1 1,190 55 1,005 " i 2 1,471 .. 8 2,661 1 51 1 1,005 2,661 51 1,005 •• . •• " "" •' •• " " 8 1 1 2,001 55 ! .. 1,005 .... Total collisions 8 2,250 i ! 2 1,471 .. 10 j 3,721 | .. 3,721 I I . ! 1 I i I • • 1 10 3,721 ; .. - " I l I 1 I I 1 Sliscellaneous, including explosion of coal-gas, damage by heavy seas or fire to hull and cargo, also loss of anchor, chains, &c, and breakdown of machinery 5,984 10,063 1,152 j 5,984 10,788 1 2 23,052 14 9,091 11 3 3,070 2 1,734 5,266 5,198 2 3 j 4,804 8,336 7,855 2 6 '• •• •■ •• '■ Total casualties to shipping .. 19 2 2 r 17 1 4,053 84 10 1 36 3 14,716 1,236 12 3 i i 3,070 2,657 "l 7 7 2 7 8 8 2 8 44 11 Loss of life only Total number of casualties reported i . 4 ' : 1 21 I 11,215 4,737 11 39 15,952 15 2 5,727 1 14 10,464 9 16 16,191 10 55 32,143 25 ■ 18 I ! I I : I 1 ted suicide ! I I I * Suspect iecl ■s.

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ANNUAL EEPOETS ON WOEK DONE.

Return showing the Number of Land Boilers inspected during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

The Inspector of Machinery, Auckland, to the Assistant Sbobetaby, Marine Department. Sir,— Auckland, 9th April, 1890. I have the honour to submit to you the annual report on the inspection of land boilers and machinery in the Auckland District for the year ended the 31st March, 1890. During the above period 480 inspections have been made, 149 of which were done by Mr. W. Peck. During the year '26 new boilers have been brought into use, 13 of which were imported and 13 made in this colony ; 4 were brought from Canterbury and 1 from Wellington Districts, 54 have changed owners, 11 extended certificates, and repairs have been effected to 41. Nos. 1653 and 1151, with collapsed flues, which are given in returns, were in charge of experienced men at the time of collapse, and may therefore be attributed to gross carelessness on their part. It is fortunate that there are no accidents to life or limb to report in connection with boilers. Attendance to the construction of and repairs to boilevs is an important part of an Inspector's duty, owing to the keen competition which now exists in the iron-trade for work, and the higher pressures which many ol the land boilers are now worked compared with a few years ago. I regret having accidents with machinery to report, particulars of which are given in the return. The appended returns give the number and description of the boilers and machinery inspected, fees payable, defects found in boilers and machinery, notices to repair boilers and protect dangerous parts of machinery, and accidents to life and limb in this district. I have, &c., The Assistant Secretary, Marine Department. W. J. Jobson.

Return showing the Number and Description of Boilers, &c., inspected, and Fees payable, in the Auckland District during the Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Number of Portable Boilers. Number if Stationary Boilers. Totals. Name of District. Under 5 to 10 Over Under 5 h.p. h.p. j 10 h.p. 5 h.p. 5 to 10 | Over h.p. I 10 h.p. Boilers. Fees. Auckland Taranaki Hawke's Bay Wellington Marlborough Nelson North Nelson South Westland Canterbury Otago ... i ... i 27 2 7 14 5 2 1 81 50 67 20 21 92 18 30 8 15 134 187 22 4 10 26 5 7 4 8 3 11 120 9 15 74 9 25 24 19 110 161 49 14 17 85 3 18 15 6 28 49 i I 156 11 27 100 10 8 87 12 66 151 441 60 97 391 50 90 88 61 371 609 £ a. d. 751 5 0 93 0 0 194 0 0 776 15 0 96 0 0 168 0 0 176 0 0 115 0 0 580 0 0 928 10 0 Totals 139 592 100 566 284 577 2,258 |3,878 10 0

IN Nature of Boiler. Under i 5 h.p. Number. .Number. Pees. Kemarks. 5 to 10 Over 10 h.p. h.p. —-j Portable boilers ... Stationary boilers 6 Portable boilers ... ... 26 Stationary boilers ... 114 Locomotive boilers ... 1 £ s. a. 1 1) j*Q ,j q iEmployed at 30 establish* 4 79) i ments; fees at £5 each, 63 16) 45 77- 601 5 0 3 5J Total 147 147 116 178 116 178 I I Machinery inspections (17, £1 each) ... „ „ (6, 15s. each)... (11, nil) 17 0 0 4 10 0 Total for year... Five boilers in public buildings own and 171 are charged for at the reduced ra 772 15 0 _ led by Government are not included in the above return, tte brought into force on the 1st January last. Five boilers in public buildings owned by Govcrnmc ,nd 171 are charged for at the reduced rate brought into fi

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Return of Defects found in Boilers and Fittings in the Auckland District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return of Notices given to Repair Boilers in the Auckland District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

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Description. Dangerous. Ordinary. Total. Collapsed furnace-flues ... Collapsed vertical flues ... Tops of fire-boxes out of shape Corrosion, internal Corrosion, external Fractured plates Blistered plates... Pitted and grooved plates Tubes defective Joints sprung ... 1 1 1 2 2 5 10 8 1 2 7 5 1 1 3 7 10 3 1 2 7 5 i Total defects found in boilers 5 33 ■10 Defective fittings — Safety-valves... Feed-valves and pipes ... Pressure-gauges Water-gauges and test-cocks Spring-balances Blow-off cocks and pipes Omissions — Boiler without man-hole 3 2 6 9 3 1 3 2 6 9 3 1 1 1 Gross total ... 5 5 60 65 Four of the boilers found in a dangerous state have been thoroughly repaired, and are now in ;ood working-order ; one condemned.

Date of Notice. Description of Boiler. Nature of Repairs ordered. 1889. April 26 April 27 May Ii May 10 June 19 July 8 Aug. 9 Aug. 16 Aug. 22 Sept. 6 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Oct. 25 Nov. 7 Nov. 7 Nov. 13 Dec. 3 Dec. 13 Dec. 16 Dec. 19 Dec. 28 1890. Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 21 Jan. 24 Jan. 25 Jan. 28 Jan. 28 Feb. 15 Feb. 20 Mar. 6 Mar. 14 Mar. 31 Portable ... ... Nine of the tubes to be renewed. Portable ... ... Fire-box and tubes renewed, and a new safety-valve fitted. Portable ... ... j Five new tubes and a patch to be fitted at blow-off. Vertical tubular ... Bepairs to be effected to vertical flue. Vertical flue ... New vertical flue fitted, shell and furnace repaired. Portable ... ... Mountings and connections to bo overhauled. Vertical tubular ... New safety-valve fitted, and man-hole cut in shell. Cylindrical ... i New plate fitted to the bottom. Cornish ... ... j Patch to be fitted to the shell. Portable ... ... Two patches to be fitted at sludge-holes. Longitudinal tubular Three-fourths of the tubes renewed. Longitudinal tubular ' After tube-plate repaired. Longitudinal tubular Patch on front end to be renewed. Vertical flue ... Part of the vertical flue renewed. Vertical flue ... ; New vertical flue to be fitted. Semi-portable ... Defective place in fire-box to be renewed. Portable ... ... Four additional stays to be fitted to top of fire-box. Longitudinal tubular I Half-plate in after end to be renewed. Portable ... ... Six additional stays to be fitted to top of fire-box. Portable ... ... Patch on fire-box tube-plate to be renewed. Vertical flue ... Upper part of vertical flue renewed. Longitudinal tubular ; To be retubed. Vertical flue ... | Bepairs to be effected to upper part of flue. Vertical flue ... j Defective place in shell to be renewed. Portable ... ... \ Patch on top of fire-box taken off and renewed. Cylindrical ... Three seams in bottom to be pared and caulked. Portable ... ... Safety-valve and connections to be overhauled. Vertical tubular ... Patch to be fitted at sludge-hole, and steam-pipe overhauled. Cornish ... ... Patch to be fitted to crown of shell. Cornish ... ... Strengthening-ring to be fitted to furnace-flue. Portable ... ... I New top to be fitted to fire-box, and one side of ditto repaired. Cornish ... ... Two half-plates in bottom to be renewed. Portable ... ... Four additional stays fitted to top of fire-box.

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Return of Machinery inspected in the Auckland District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return of Accidents to Life and Limb which have occurred in connection with Land Boilers and Machinery in the Auckland District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Description of Machinery. Ammunition factory Air-compressor ... Boiling-down Bakeries ... Boat-building ... Breweries Brick-works Block- and pump-works ... Bone-mills Boot factory Butter-box factory Coach factory ... Clothing factory... Confectionery factories ... Cabinet-making factories ... Cement-works ... Chemical-works Cordial-works ... Chaff-cutting Coffee-mills Dairy factories and creameries ... Dredging Docks ... Diamond-drills ... Flour-mills Flock-mill Fellmongeries ... Freezing-works . . Fruit-preserving works ... Fish-preserving works Firewood-cutting Fire-engine Gasworks 1 j i cn t> 1 1 4 2 1 7 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 ... 1 2 2 7 '.'.'. '.'.'. 1 4 21 3 i i I \ cerine-works Hoisting Hauling Ironworks and foundries Laundries Lifts or elevators Lead-works Mortar-mills ... Malt-mill Maize-mill .Meat-canning factories ... Oil-springs Oil-, soap-, & caudle-works Pumping and winding ... Printing Potteries Pile-driving Phormium-dressing Quartz-crushing Boad-roller Bope- works Saw-mills Sash and door factory ... Sugar-works ... Stone-breaking Ship-building yards Sausage-machines Tanneries Tinplate-works Threshing-machines Wool-dumping Waterworks Woollen-mill ... Winding Description of Machinery. 2 d dj 44 m 1 25 '.) 16 2 2 1 6 .1 1 2 1 2 10 2 2 2 51+ 3 1 1 46 1 1 2 2 2 (i 1 11 2 ._> 1 10 z 44 a Es 44 ci Es 7 i 18 3 ... 16 1 2 1 6 1 3 2 2 6 12* 2 1 3 ine, water and steam. i »< t Three, water and steam.

Name and Address of Owner. Description Machinery. Name of Person injured. Nature and Date of Accident. Fatal or uot. Cause of Accident, and Remarks, Gibbs Brothers, Churchill William H.W'allis, Okete, Haglan Wilson and Co., Mahurangi Flax-mill .. F. Nickisson, K i g li t a r in aged 17 years wrenched off, llth July. 188'J Flax-mill .. Maka Hanuio- Right arm crush'd ani (Maori), aged 18 years Lime-works .. | li. \V. Warin, Right arm scaged about 21 verely crushed, years llth November, 188'J Not It appears he was in tlic act of throwing a hank of Ilax towards the scutcher, when, one end of the hank becoming entangled with a revolving spindle, his arm was drawn towards it and wrenched off. A more experienced person would have let go the Max in place of holding on. Fatal He was employed at the scutcher ; his right arm gnl entangled with the flax, being drawn with it into the feeding - apparatus and severely crushed : it was afterwards amputated. He died the following day from the effects of the injuries received. Not He was reaching over to oil the top parts of a pulverising-machine while in motion ; his shirt sleeve appears to have been loose, us ii was caught by a pair of wheels : his arm was drawn in and severely crushed. Tho manager's instructions were to stop the machine for oiling, &c. This and the preceding case are due to the clothing worn being too loose. If many of those employed about machinery would bo more particular in this respect there would he fewer accidents to report.

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Return of Notices given to Fence Dangerous Parts of Machinery in the Auckland District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

The Inspectok of Machinery, Wellington District, to the Assistant Seceetaey, Marine Department. Sim, — Office of Inspector of Machinery, Wellington, 7th July, 1890. I have the honour to forward for your information the annual report on the boilers and machinery in the Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson North, Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, Nelson South, and Westland Districts for the financial year ended the 31st March, 1890. During the above period H34 boiler-inspections and 707 machinery-inspections have been made. Included in the above numbers are !■">-! boiler- and 400 machinery-inspections made by Mr. Mowatt, and 34 boiler- and :i(l machinery-inspections by Mr. Peck. Ninety-five fresh boilers have been added during the year—3o of which have been made in the colony, 19 new ones have been imported, and 46 are from other districts. At the end of the year 268 were still to inspect.

Date of Notice. Description of Machinery. Parts of Machinery to be fenced, &c. 1889. April 12 ... April 18 ... July 13 ... July 15 ... Julv 19 ... Chaff-cutter Saw-mill ... Drag-bench Winding ... Quartz-crushing Belt and pulley, the guard over knives to be repaired. Two belts of planing-machines. Driving-belt and pulley of turbine-wheel. Engine-crank and connecting-rod. Driving-belt, three-spur and pinion-wheels, and two couplings on main shafting. Two belts of drag-bench, three belts of planing-machine, and one length of shafting. Two fly-wheels of breaking-down saw and emery-wheel. Engine fly-wheel and crank, two belts of stripper, and opening in scutcher reduced to l-J-in. in width. Pair of wheels of log-winch and belt of breaking-down saw. Belt of stripper, and opening in scutcher reduced. Belt and pair of pinion-wheels of stripper. Two engine fly-wheels, and intermediate gear of six creamseparators. Two belts of stripper, and opening in scutcher reduced. Main driving-belt, and pulley and belt of scutcher. Engine fly-wheel and belt, and belt of stripper. Two belts and pair of pinion-wheels of stripper. Spindle and roller shaft of pulveriser. Engine fly-wheel and belt, fly-wheel of breaking-down saw. Speeil- ami pinion-wheels of winding-gear. Belt and pair of wheels, and opening in scutcher reduced to 1-J-in. in width. Engine fly-wheel and belt, and four belts of stripper. Two belts, pair of pinion-wheels, and spindle end of scutcher. Two belts of planing-machine and emery-wheel. Engine fly-wheel and belt, two belts, and spindle-end of stripper. Engine fly-wheel and belt, two belts, and spindle-end of stripper. Four belts and two pairs of wheels of strippers, opening in scutcher reduced. Pair of cog-wheels of bone-crusher. Aug. 17 ... Saw-mill ... Aug. 23 ... Sept. 12 ... Saw-mill ... Flax-mill... Sept. 18 ... Sept. 26 ... Sept. 27 ... Sept. 28 ... Saw-mill ... Flax-mill... Flax-mill ... Dairy factory Oct. 2 ... Oct. 8 ... Oct. 4 ... Oct. 10 ... Nov. 8 ... Nov. 10 ... Nov. 20 ... Nov. 20 ... Flax-mill ... Flax-mill ... Flax-mill ... Flax-mill ... Lime-works Saw-mill ... Winding ... Flax-mill ... Nov. 25 ... Dec. 10 ... Dec. 11 ... Dec. 13 ... Flax-mill ... Flax-mill ... Saw-mill ... Flax-mill ... Dec. 14 ... Flax-mill ... Dec. 16 ... Flax-mill ... Dec. 19 ... 1890. Jan. 6 ... Jan. 14 ... Jan. IS ... Bone-mill... Flax-mill ... Flax-mil] ... Flax-mill ... Engine fly-wheel and two belts of stripper. Two belts of stripper. Water-wheel and race, stripper, and scutcher-belts, opening in scutcher reduced. Water-wheel and race, driving- and scutcher-belts. Water-wheel and belt, scutcher-belt, and opening reduced to 1 J in. in width. Feed-rollers and belt of stripper. Four belts of Pelton-wheels, six pulleys and belts of wiper shafts, and coupling on main shaft. Engine fly-wheel and belt, opening in scutcher reduced. Main driving-belt, two belts of stripper, spindle-ends, and opening in scutcher reduced. Water-wheel, belt of scutcher, and opening in ditto reduced to l+in. Belt of drag-bench and fly-wheel of small engine. Main driving-belt and three belts of stripper. Engine-spur and pinion-wheels. Safety-catch to be fitted to steam-lift. Engine fly-wheel and belt, two belts of stripper, spindle-ends of scutcher. Jan. 18 ... Jan. IK ... Flax-mill ... Flax-mill ... Jan. 22 ... Jan. 23 ... Flax-mil] ... Quartz-reduct ion works Flax-mill ... Flax-mill ... Jan. 27 ... Jan. 30 Feb. 6 ... Flax-mill .;. Feb. 11 ... Feb. 11 ... Mar. 11 ... Mar. 19 ... Mar. 25 ... Saw-mill ... Flax-mill ... Pumping and winding Flour-mill Flax-mill ...

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The increase in the number of boilers during the year is almost entirely due to the flax-milling industry. Eepairs of a more or less extensive character have been effected in 36 boilers, and in 27 cases new mountings have been fitted. There have also been 28 notices given to fence dangerous parts of machinery. I regret having to report several accidents, some of a serious nature, to persons employed about machinery. Fencing will not prevent accidents of the description reported, as, with one exception, the sufferers themselves have been to blame—the exception being in the case of a man who had his head cut by a piece of machinery while attending to a stripper, the drum of which flew in pieces while he was in the act of feeding the green flax ; one of the flying fragments striking him on the head, and inflicting a serious wound. I made an examination of a part of the dram when inspecting the mill some time after the accident, but was unable, from the appearance of the fracture, to account for it giving way. Care and daily examination will be required to guard against accidents of this nature. No accidents to life or limb have occurred in connection with boilers, although two accidents have taken place from overheating of the plates, which, only for the high class of material of which they are constructed, might have ended in serious results. Appended are returns showing the number and class of boilers inspected, the horse-power, fees payable, number and description of machines inspected, number of notices given to fence dangerous parts of machinery, number of notices given to repair defects in boilers, return of accidents to boilers, and return of accidents to persons employed about machinery. I have, &c, H. A. McGeegoe, Inspector of Machinery. The Assistant Secretary, Marine Department, Wellington.

Return of Machinery Inspected during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

'olllngton. Marl Ihoroi Igb. Nelson North. Tarana] ;i. Haw tin rite's Nelson w «stlnnil' ay. South. ] Westland. Description of Machinery. 3 9 7 h h ai* .* 8 to g O a - a3 o 3 S OQ - ca is i 1 411 > IT. ? 5 Total •A A . -A A 'A CJ 33 c. 33 V — a — «s 4r > — > +4 1f I I 5- IB ? Bark-mills Bone-mills Boiling-down establishments Briek-making machines Breweries Chaff-cutting machines Confectionery Coffee- and spice-mills .. Coach factories Cooperages Cordial factories Dairies Drain-pipe works Dredging-machines Electric-light machines Fire-engines Fire-wood cutting Flour-mills Foundries Gasworks Hauling-machinery Hoisting-machinery Hydraulics Jam factories Lifts (hydraulic) Locomotives Machine shops Meat-preserving works .. Mortar-mills Oil-works Phormium-drcssing Printing Pumping-machinery Quartz-crushing Refrigerating-machines.. Road-roller Sausage machines Sash and door factories Saw-mills Soap-works Steaming Stone-crushing Tanneries Threshing-machines Traction-engines Turneries Vinegar works Winding-machinery Woollen manufactory .. Wool-scouring machines 14 8 10 17 6 1 2 4 6 4 2 4 1 14 9 8 1 1 16 1 1 12 5 5 2 '2 1 3 1 1 3 a 1 '2 1 1 2 1 2 l l l 3 18 1 i 4 G 2 1 1 '5 '3 2 1 2 'i 1 1 1 '3 '2 i '2 2 3 0 i i i 1 3 4 2 1 '7 3 '2 3 3 i "1 24 io i 1 7 i i i i s '3 2 1 2 23 12 30 38 7 3 2 7 12 7 7 4 5 23 23 17 3 8 60 6 1 31 10 6 i i (17 3 5 "i 16 7 2 i 12 1 9 3 1 1 4 1 2 1 123 8 18 11 4 1 8 32 129 5 11 G 5 27 1 G 1 17 1 4 2 i 8 9 i 2 1 3 19 42 2 8 8 2 18 '2 2 1 8 2 G 21 2 '2 5 1 4 21 1 3 18 19 '2 5 3 1 G '3 "2 2 1 1 i 1 1 2 1 3 '9 5 i Totals* 330 4 l 53 79 88 60 l 767 ;,2 87 10 * Included in the aboi 5s. each, and three at £1 e totals a: each; tot re si ;al, i ;ven water-power machines, for which fees have been charged at the rate of ,8 5s.

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Return showing the Number of Land Boilers inspected during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

The following boilers are included in maximum fees: — * Thirty over 10 h.p. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 80 t Five over 10 h.p. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. r> } Fifteen over 10 h.p. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 15 5 Nineteen over 10 h.p. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 19 Four over 10 h.p. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4 73

Return of Notices given to fence Dangerous Parts of Machinery in the Wellington District during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1890.

Portable. Stationary. To! als. Name of District. — Under 5 to 10 5 h.p. h.p. Over 10 h.p. Under 5 to 10 Over 5 h.p. h.p. 10 h.p. Boilers. Fees. Wellington" Marlborough \ Nelson North Taranaki ... Hawke's Bay [ Nelson South5 Westland || - ' 14 92 5 18 2 30 2 20 7 21 8 1 15 26 5 7 1 10 4 8 74 9 25 9 15 24 19 88 8 18 14 17 L5 6 100 10 8 11 27 37 12 391 50 90 60 97 88 61 £ 776 96 168 93 194 176 115 Totals 31 204 64 175 158 205 837 ! 1,618

Date of Notice. Description of Machinery. Parts of Machinery to be fenced, fee. i 1889. June 29 Julv 2 July 5 August 9 August 10 August 20 August 21 August 27 September 6 September 17 September 17 September 18 September 19 ... Saw-mill ... ... i Flax-mill ... ... Saw-mill ... ... Flax-mill... ...Flax-mill... ... Saw-mill ... ... Saw-mill ... ... ■ Saw-mill ... ... Saw-mill ... ... Saw-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... ... : Flax-mill ... ... Saw-mill ... Main driving-belt from engine to circular saws. All driving-belts, with fly-wheel of engine. Fly-wheel of engine, and part of main driving-belt. Stripper- and scutcher-belts, the latter close-boarded. Counter-shaft and pulleys and main driving-belt. Fly-wheel of engine. The counter-shaft and pulleys of planing-machine. The main driving-belt. The main driving-belt, and belt of circular saw. The fly-wheel of engine and main driving-belt. Stripper- and scutcher-belts. The driving-belt of scutchers close-boarded. Fly-wheel of engine, main driving-belt, and belts of circular saws. Driving-belts of strippers and counter-shaft. September 23 1890. January 14 January 20 January 24 January 25 January 27 January 29 January 29 January 30 ... I Flax-mill ... ... ; Flax-mill ... Sash and door factory ... Flax-mill... ... Flax-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... . . Flax-mill . ... Flax-mill... Main driving-belt, and belt of stripper and scutcher. Connecting-rods of vertical saw-frame. All driving-belts between engine and stripper. Main-driving belt, counter-shaft, and pulleys. The driving-belt of scutcher close-boarded. The gearing of turbine-wheel close-boarded. The gearing of turbine-wheel close-boarded. The water-wheel, and driving-belts of stripper and scutcher. The driving-belt of scutcher close-boarded, and wide planks fitted under stripper-belts. The driving-belts close-boarded where passing through the floors. The fly-wheel of engine and driving-belt of firewoodJanuary 30 ... Flax-mill ... i February 4 ... Flour-mill February 10 ... Brewery ... i saw. The water-wheel and driving-belts of stripper. The driving-belts of strippers, counter-shaft, and pulleys. Fly-wheel of engine and main driving-belt. February 13 February 13 March ' 30 ... j Flax-mill ... ... ! Flax-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... i

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Return of Notices given to Repair Boilers during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return of Boilers in the Wellington District inspected during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890, the Certificates for which have been issued Free.

District, and Date of Notice. Description of Boiler. Nature of Repairs ordered. Wellington. 1889. April 1 April 5 April 6 April 6 April 24 May 14 Cornish... Cornish... Semi-tubular Portable Multi-tubular Portable New gauge-mountings. New fusible plugs. New compensating-ring round man-hole. New crown in fire-box. Extra stays (longitudinal). Doubling piece under the cylinders, and repairs to mud doors. Bepairs to fire-box of locomotive. Retubed. New safety-valve fitted, and man-hole cut for examination. Repairs to fire-box of locomotive. Repairs to shell near feed-valve chest. Compensating-ring round man-hole, and additional stays. New angle-iron fitted in back end, and lower part of front plate renewed. July 19 July 23 July 25 July 27 Aug. II Aug. 17. Aug. 17 Portable Multi-tubular Vertical tubular ... Portable Cornish... Semi-tubular Cornish... Nelson South. Aug. 19 Sept. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Nov. 7 Portable Multi-tubular Cornish... Multi-tubular Portable Repairs to mud-hole doors. Extra stays in steam- and water-space. Repairs to longitudinal seams. Repairs to mud-hole doors. New crown in fire-box, repairs to skirt, new stays in steam-space, and all new stays in fire-box. New stays in fire-box, and repairs to skirt. Repairs to fire-box, and patch on shell. New stays in fire-box, and skirt repaired. Repairs to bottom of shell, and new blow-off cock fitted. New lum-leg fitted. Repairs to front plate and mud door, Retubed. Nov. 8 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 21 Nov. 30 Nov. 30 Dec. 5 1890. Jan. 8 Portable Portable Portable Semi-tubular Vertical Cornish... Multi-tubular Cornish... Strengthening-rings round partially-collapsed furnace. Tabanaki. Jan. 25 Jan. 25 Jan. 81 Feb. 2 Portable Portable Portable Semi-tubular Xcv, stays on crown of fire-box. Extra cross-stays on crown of fire-box. Repairs to mud-hole doors, and new steam-gauge. Compensating-ring on man-hole, and new feed-check valve. New longitudinal stay in steam-space. Feb. 12 Portable Wellinoton. Feb. 24 Feb. 26 Feb. 20 Feb. 26 Multi-tubular Cornish... Portable Lancashire New plate bottom of boiler, back ring of plate. Patch on bottom, and blow-off cock refitted. The skirt of fire-box chipped and caulked. Strengthening-rings fitted on partially-collapsed furnacetubes. Patch on side of fire-box. March 27 Portable

Date. Fees. 188!). relegraph Department: One boiler over 10 h.p. ... ... June 1 Prisons Department: One boiler over 10 h.p. and one over 5 h.p. Nov. 4 Lunatic Asylum : Two boilers over 5 h.p. ... ... ... Nov. 12 Defence Department: One boiler over 10 h.p. and one over 5 h.p. June 19 government Printer : Two boilers over 10 h.p. ... ... April 18 & a. d. 3 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 I 122

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Return of Accidents to Boilers in the Wellington District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return of Accidents to Life and Limb which have occurred in connection with Machinery in the Wellington District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Date of Accident. Name and Address of Owners. Nature and Cause of Accident. 1889. Jay 19 ... The Grey Valley Coal Partial collapse of furnace-flue from want of water. One of Company, Nelson the ring-seams of the flue was opened, allowing the steam South to escape through the furnace. The pressure at the time was low, about 71b. to the square inch, or the result might 1890. have been very serious. .larch 26 ... < The Wellington Meat Partial collapse of the flue of a Lancashire boiler. This was Export Company, no doubt owing to shortness of water on the parts affected; Wellington but whether tho water was allowed to fall below the crowns of the flues, or was driven off by violent ebullition, examination failed to show. The furnaces are of the best quality of mild steel, and showed no sign of crack or flaw even when forced back to their former position.

_ I Name and Address Description of Nam(J of VcKim Owners. Machinery. injured. Nature of Accident. Fatal or not. i iiii-e uf Accident, and Bemarks. The Wellington Woollen-mill .. William Norris Woollen Manufacturing Company (Limited), Wellington. Leg crushed Not .. This accident was caused by the rollers of a scouring-machine, and was the result of the lad's attempting to climb up on the machine while it was in motion, when his leg was caught and severely crushed between tho rollers. In the performance of his duties he had no right or necessity to be there, and the accident can only be put down to venturousness on the part of the lad himself. This accident was caused by the wheels of the machine she was attending, she having lifted the protecting-cover off for the purpose of cleaning them, her linger by some means getting between the cogs. The notice to all machine-tenders in the mill is on no account to remove any of the protectingcovers; and had she actod up to these instructions the accident could not have occurred. This accident was caused by the drum of a stripping-machine flying in pieces while the man was in the act of feeding in the Max ; hut whether it was duo to a flaw in the easting, or owing to some hard substance getting between the drum and the beater, I cannot ascertain. Care and daily examination of the drum are all that can be done to prevent accidents of this nature. This accident was caused by the driving-belt of the strippingniachine catching and winding the man's arm round the counter-shaft. At the time of the accident he was assisting to repair the belt without stopping the machinery, a very dangerous proceeding, which fencing cannot prevent. This accident was caused by the rollers of the mangle catching the girl's hand while attempting to reach to the opposite side of the machine from which she stood. Her duties did not require her to do this, and to fence in the rollers would render tho machine useless. The accident was of such a serious nature that the hand had to be amputated about tho wrist. . The Wellington Woollen-mill .. ' Mary Smith .. Woollen Manufacturing Company (Limited), Wellington. Finger crushed .. Not .. Mudford Brothers, j Flax-mill .. William Quinn Campbelltown Head cut Head cut Not .. Stewart, Sutton, Flax-mill .. John O'Hallorarj and Co., Palmerston North Ann torn off Arm torn off Not .. E.Gawn, Welling- Steam-mangle Florence Moore ton Florence Moore Hand crushed .. Hand crushed .. Not .. , i L__ _J

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The Inspector of Machinery. Cantbbbuey District, u> the Assistant Secretary, Marine Department. Sik,— Christchurch, sth April, 1890. 1 have the honour to forward annual reports of boilers and machinery inspected by me during the financial year ending the 31st March, 1890. The total number of inspections during the year is rather less than last year, although I have had more cases of bad boilers and dangerous machinery to deal with. The revival of the flax-industry has caused an increase in the number of mills, and as they are often started by men of small capital the machinery is often of a makeshift character, and therefore requires more frequent inspection ; and as the owners often fail to give notice of having started a mill, as required by the Inspection of Machinery Act, they may have been at work some time before the Inspector is aware of it. The only fatal accident I have to report this year occurred at a flax-mill scutching-machine, but this machine has been very much improved since. By degrees I have got the mouthpiece so reduced in size of opening that it is hardly possible for a man to get his hand in, and there is no difficulty in feeding the fibre, as by the present arrangement of mouthpiece there is an incurrent of air which draws it in. There is again an increase of traction-engines in my district, and I find they are sometimes used for ploughing, and are likely to be largely used for that purpose, and, as I stated in my last annual report, they are often in the hands of very incompetent men. The only way to prevent this would be to require the engine-drivers to hold a certificate of competency. This is in force in Victoria, although there is no general inspection of boilers in force there as yet. The makers of traction-engines seldom make any provision for inspection, so in a few cases 1 have had a small door cut and properly fitted for that purpose. The reduction of fees, provided same is paid within one month, has had a good effect, although there are still some owners who will not pay the fee until they are forced to do so; much trouble is thus caused, and much time wasted in writing these owners. Should further information on any part of the report be required I shall be happy to supply the same. I have, &c, The Secretary, Marine Department, Wellington. George Croll.

Return of Boilers belonging to the Government inspected by me during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return of Defects on the Inspection of Boilers and Fittings in the Canterbury District during the Financial Year ending the 31st March, 1890.

Of the above boilers 27 have been repaired, 7 have been condemned, and the remainder are out of use or are working at a reduced pressure.

For what and when used. j " , j . '_ For what and when used. £ s. d. sed for cooking and pumping at the Sunnysidc Lunatic Asylum, Christchurch... 2 0 0

Description of Defects. Dangerous. Ordinary. Total. Crack in shell (caused by a fall in erection) ... Crack in fire-box or furnace Crown of fire-box down Crack in neck of uptakes (vertical boilers) Furnace injured from over-heating (Cornish) ... Faulty design Fitting defective ... Laminated plate ... Leakage in fire-box Leakage on bottom (Cornish) Longitudinal stay broken ... Pressure-gauge incorrect Patches on fire-box Shell grooved, pitted, anil wasted (train-engine) Tubes wasted Top tube-plate cracked (vertical boiler) Vats wasted at top and stays Wasted in shell from age and exposure Wasted from damp foundations Wasted from leakage at doors and joints ... ... 1 2 I I 2 1 2 i 2 1 3 1 3 2 "i 1 1 "i i l t 7 "i i "i 9 1 2 I 2 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 7 1 10 1 4 2 4 13 Total ... 27 27 31 (il

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Return showing the Number of Land Boilers Inspected in the Canterbury District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return showing Fees payable for the Inspection of Boilers and Machinery in the Canterbury District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Nm b, —There are 19 maximum fees, including 88 boilers over 10 h.p. and 3 over 5 h.p.

Return of Notices given to Fence Dangerous Parts of Machinery in the Canterbury District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

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Portable. Stationary. Name of District. Under 6 h.p. 5 to 10 Over Under h.p. , 10 h.p. { S h.p. 6 to 10 i Over h.p. I 10 h.p. Total. lanterbury ... 31 134 3 110 28 65 371

Name of District. Fees payable in respect Fees payable in respect of Boilers. of Machinery. £ s. A. £ s. d. Total. Canterbury L S. II. Jj S. (1. 580 0 0 3 0 0 £ 580 s. d. 0 0 £ 8 s. a. o o £ 583 s. d. 0 0

Date of Notice. Description of Machinery. Notice. Particulars. 1889. April 22 June 21 July 1 July 16 July 16 July 30 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 9 Sept. 24 Sept. 26 Oct. Id Oct. 22 Oct. 24 Nov. 22 Nov. 29 Dec. 13 Dec. 13 1890. Jan. 80 Feb, 21 ... Goods-lift ... Flour-mill ... Biscuit factory ... Flax-mill ... ... j Flax-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... ... l-'lax-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... ... Flax-mill... ... Flax-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... ... Dairy factory ... Pottery-works ... Flax-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... ... Flax-mill ... ... Printing ... ... Verbal ... Verbal .. Verbal ... Written ... Written ... Verbal ... Written ... Verbal ... Written ... Written ... Verbal ... Written ... Written ... Verbal ... Verbal ... Verbal ... Verbal ... Verbal ... Verba] ... Written ... ; To attach safety-catches to cage. ... To protect belts and gearing, as directed. ... To protect machinery of oven and copper-pan. ... To fence along line of shafting and belts. ... To reduce size of scutcher-mouth, and to have opening looking upwards. ... To protect counter-shaft from water-wheel. ... To fence on each side of scutcher-belt, and close end of building to prevent thoroughfare. ... To protect belts, and have traveller to carry away fibre. (Mill just erecting.) ... To fence belt of scutcher, also to reduce size of mouthpiece of scutcher. ... To protect fly-wheel of engine, counter-shaft. and to have traveller to carry away fibre. ... To protect water-race and belt of scutcher; also directed as to mouth of scutcher erecting. ... To have traveller to carry away fibre, rail to , side of belt ; also to alter scutcher-mouth, as directed. (Mill since burnt down.) ... To erect foot-bridge with hand-rail along top of water-race, box over shaft from wheel to shed, alter mouth of scutcher, and add another bearing to scutcher-spindle. ... To erect traveller to carry away fibre; also to alter scutcher-mouthpiece. ... (To close passage behind machinery by erecting hand-rail and gate. ... To box over gearing of pug-mill. ... To fence along side of stripper-belt. ... ! To reduce size of scutcher-mouthpiece, and make the opening upwards. .. To reduce size of scutcher-mouthpiece, and make the opening looking upwards. ... To fence fly-wheel of gas-engine, or close doorway to prevent any thoroughfare past flywheel. ! I

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Return of Machinery inspected in the Canterbury District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return of Accidents to Life and Limb which have occurred in connection with Boilers and Machinery in the Canterbury District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Description of Machinery. I 1. 13 CO i Description of Machinery. S (3 CO U i CO > "3 § o Biscuit factories Bacon factories Breweries Brick- and tile-works Brush factory ... Baths Bone-mill Boiling-down ... Blind factory ... Butchers Cabinet-making Carriage factories Chaff-cutting ... Collieries Coffee- and chicory-mills... Cooperage Cordial factories Chemical-works Dock and slip ... Dairy factories... Electric lighting Fire-engines Firewood-sawing Flock-mill Flax-mills Flour-mills 2 3 9 4 1 3 1 8 1 26 7 2 25 2 2 2 4 2 2 3 3 4 5 1 L2 7 Foundries and ironworks Gasworks I Goods-lifts Heating (hospital) Locomotive (contractors) Meat-preserving Pumping ("drainage) „ (waterworks) ... Printing Eoad-roller I Befrigerating-works Stone-breaking... 1 Soap-works Saw-mills Seed-cleaning ... ... Stone-sawing ... Tanneries Threshing-machines Traction-engines Tram-engines ... Wool-washing ... Wool-dumping ... i Woollen-mills ... Winches and cranes Winding Well-sinking ... 25 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 1 3 13 2 1 4 96 55 6 5 3 3 19 1 3 ... ! ... 3* ... ... 2 "5 1 i l *Gas.

Name and Address of Owner. Description of Machinery. Name and Age of Person injured. Nature of Accident. Fatal or not. Cause of Accident, and Remarks. Canterbury Boiler Mills, Ashburton Flour-mills, Milner Busteam and c h a n a n, water aged 35 years Handcrush'd in cog-wheels Handcrush'd in cog-wheels Arm crushed in scutcher Handcrush'd in rollers Fingers of right hand crushed N< Fat Ni N Not ot ital [ot lot The manager, Mr. D. H. Brown, writes, " It was entirely the man's own fault; while cleaning he allowed a bit of cotton waste to dangle, which caught the cogs and pulled in his hand." The hand was amputated. While scutching fibre his arm was drawn in and badly crushed; it had to be amputated at the shoulder. Blood-poison caused his death. Since this accident there is such an improvement in the scutchers that such an accident is not likely to occur again. While he was adjusting the paper his hand got between the rollers. The hand is quite well again. He was greasing.cog-wheels through a small door left for that purpose when something attracted his attention in another part of the mill, when his fingers were caught. Charles Chinnery, Eangiora Fla x - m i 11, William Versteam and ! rell, aged water 38 years Arm crushed in scutcher Fatal Lyttelton Times Company, Ch'ch Atlas Milling C o mpany, Timaru Printing, William Barsteam low, aged 30 years Flour-mill, James Freesteam man, aged 19 years Not Not

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Return of Notices given to Repair Boilers in the Canterbury District during the Financial Year ending 31st March, 1890.

Return of Accidents to Boilers and Machinery reported as having occurred in the Canterbury District during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1890.

Date. Description of Boiler. Notice. Particulars of Bepairs. 1889. April 3 May 8 Vertical... ... Written Portable ... Verbal To rejoint check-valve and sludge-doors. To renew gauge-mountings, and expand eight tubes. May 25 •I line 8 July 2 Vertical... ... Verbal Portable ... Verbal Cornish ... ... Verbal To remove one tube and plug-holes. To recaulk bottom corner of fire-box. To chip and recaulk ring-seam of shell in bottom flue. Aug. 12 Aug- 15 Traction ... Verbal Semi-tubular ... Verbal To renew crown of fire-box. To renew tubes, also to rivet new plate on shell where cracked. (This crack was caused by a fall during erection.) A new pressure-gauge. To renew top end of stays. New set of tubes, including stay-tubes. New set of tubes. To cut out crack in fire-box and fit a new plate with the six-screwed stays passing through now plate, as directed. New pressure-gauge. To renew top ends of stays. To remove blow-off cock to another part of boiler, and patch over present seat. To rivet strengthening-ring on man-hole, also to renew angle-iron ring and top ends of stays in vat. Aug. 22 Aug. 27 Oct. 2 Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Vertical... ... ' Verbal Vat ... ... Verbal Portable ... Written Portable ... Written Portable ... Written Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Dec. 2 Cornish ... ... Written Vat ... ... Verbal Vertical... ... Verbal Dec. 8 Vertical and vat ... Verbal Dec. 3 1890. Jan. 14 Jan. 21 Vertical... ... Verbal New angle-iron ring in neck of uptake. Feb. 19 Portable ... Written Locomotive ... Written Portable ... Written New set of tubes. To renew or properly repair fire-box, also renew skirt of shell at fire-box. New end-plate in shell of boiler, also new endplate in lire-box. Cut out cracked plate in mouth of fire-box, and rivet on new plate. New pressure-gauge. Feb. 19 Portable ... Written Feb. 28 Portable ... Verbal

l>ato of Accident, Owner's Name and Address. Nature and Cause of Accident. 1889. April 9 . W. Cudden, Fendalton Flour-mill burnt down. Boiler not injured ; requires steamand water-gauges renewed. Reported boiler injured in furnace. Found furnace partial collapse, caused by thick scale-deposit on plates of furnace from not having been properly cleaned out. Reported vertical tubular boiler cracked on top. Found crown-plate required renewing. Caused by tubes being too crowded in boiler. Reported crown of fire-box of traction-engine down. Found crown required to be renewed. Caused by lowness of water. Reported Cornish boiler leaking in furnace. Found collapse of furnace from lowness of water; found top had been bare of water from end to end. Several plates had to be renewedi Reported a leak in bottom to tubular boiler. Found a crack; had plate renewed. Caused by dirt. Reported bulge in furnace of Lancashire boiler. Found a bulge just above bars, caused by a deposit on inside, thus keeping the water away from plate. Boilers were dirtyinside. April 18 . Press Company, Christchurch J tine 2 I Lunatic Asylum, Christchurch Aug. 12 . John Brown, Christchurch Nov. 18 , E. H. Banks, Christchurch 1890. Jan. 25 . Bowron Brothers, Woolston Christchurch Meat Company, Islington Mar. 6 .

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The Inspector of Machineby, Otago District, to thu Assistant Secretary, Marine Department. Sik, — Office of Inspector of Machinery, Duuediu, 25th April, LB9O. I have the honour to forward to you the annual report of the inspection of boilers and machinery in the Otago District for the financial year ended the 31st March, 1W)O, contained in the accompanying tables. In the summary of inspections, the number of inspections are—Boilers, 6D9 ; hydraulic lifts, 52 ; steam elevator, 1; water-wheel, 1: total, 663. Of that number Mr. Blackwood inspected —Boilers, portable, 147 ; boilers, stationary, 92 ; hydraulic lifts, 39 ; water-wheel, 1 : total, 279. In forwarding this report to you I am pleased to be able to inform you that the iron-trade has materially improved during the year owing to the great start the mining-industry has taken, both in alluvial and quartz, but principally in river-dredging, which has been doing remarkably well, and which has every appearance of being a great source of wealth for many years to come There is a great amount of work on hand at the present time, and more coming forward. The timber-trade is at present in a very backward state. During the building of the Exhibition a slight impetus was given to it, and also a very considerable amount of foreign shipments going on at the same time; but the one source of demand being closed and the other having dwindled down so much, it has caused a number of mills to work single-handed and also closed up others. The harvest down South has been almost unprecedented in quality and quantity. The flax-industry has taken a sudden rise, but seems at present to bo in rather a backward state again. I may say that at all the mills I have visited there appears to me to be a great loss through the non-utilisation of the by-products, which I am confident with a little application could be made to yield a considerable profit, but which now entirely, or nearly so, goes to waste. The flax-dressing is also turned out very imperfectly, there being no selection of cases, but all passing through indiscriminately, which certainly produces quantity but an inferior quality. There has been a large increase of new boilers during the year, 56 having been added to last year's number ; still a considerable number remain to be inspected at the end of March. A great deal of time during the year has been occupied with marine work. A great deal of time is also taken up' in examining tracings presented by persons getting new boilers made ; and also, afterwards, visiting these boilers in course of construction at the different shops; the whole of our time and advice, at present, given gratis. The question arises whether a small fee should not be charged as an equivalent for the time taken up in overlooking and correcting these tracings; the fee to be charged according to horsepower ; thus enabling the steam-user to get the highest class and pressure accordingly. This would also be a great benefit to the Inspector, giving him greater facilities in classification. Remarks un Tables. Return of Defects found on the Inspection of Boilers and Fittings.—This represents about the usual amount of tear and wear and renewals. Return of Notices given to repair Boilers. — These repairs have all been done satisfactorily and without any trouble ; steam-users, as a rule, always being willing to adopt any suggestions we may make; one boiler having been condemned. Return of Accidents to Boilers and Machinery reported.—These are only two, but one of them might have been attended with disastrous results, the man in charge having taken out the blow-off cock-plug in order to clean out the pipes, the boiler being under steam with a strong fire. Fortunately, the door of the building was immediately opposite, through which the man escaped without injury. The other accident was simply trying to get up steam without water, and was therefore unattended with any danger. Notice to fence Dangerous Parts of Machinery. — There has been nothing of sufficient importance requiring any notice. Notice to remove Dangerous Parts of Machinery.—There was only one notice served, which was for two circular saws, both at the one mill. The saws were cracked for a distance of lOin. and 14in. respectively from the centre. It is rarely that cracked saws are worked about the large mills; generally the small mills. As this mill has changed hands there was no difficulty in then , removal. Return of Accidents to Life and Limb.—l am sorry to have to report one accident, which took place in the rope-works in South Dunedin. The machine is known as a drawing-frame. The boy is supposed to stand at one end and watch the hemp coiling into the tub, when he removes the full tub and replaces it with an empty one. In case of any hemp fouling, his orders are to stop the machine at once; but in this case the boy thought he could manage to clear the obstruction without stopping the machine. For this purpose he went round the side, and put his arm underneath the chain-belt, when the belt caught his arm, tearing it off at the elbow. This is an extremely dangerous machine to meddle with while in motion. I visited the works next day, but nothing more can be done than there is at the present time. Printed instructions are placed up on the walls, instructing the boys to stop their machines at once when they see anything wrong; and there are also two men who do nothing ehe hut attend to this, the proprietors sparing nothing that would be likely to obviate any such thing happening in the future. Return of Hydraulic Lifts inspected. —As you will see by the table, we have not been able to get the owners in all cases to put on safety-catchers, a number of them being diflicult to fix efficient catchers on ; there arc also a number of owners who object to the expense incurred.

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In the case of new lifts being put up, in all cases the safety-catch is being adopted. lam pleased to be able to inform you that no accident of any kind has taken place with this machinery during the past year. In tile return of fees given for inspection of boilers and machinery, 1 may state that the minimum scale has been calculated in the table since January last. I may also state that the reduction has found general favour among owners of machinery. I have, &c, Alexander Gkawfohd, Lewis H. B. Wilson, Esq., Inspector of Machinery, Otago District. Assistant Secretary, Marine Department, Wellington.

Return of Machinery inspected in the Otago District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Description of Machinery. a a CJ s. 1 . a tr r* OJ I "S CS fi 44 44" J. " 1 I Description of Machinery. i Cl 44 co j Ti II 3 P CO o 4-1 'rr i i' Aerated water ... Agricultural -implemei 11 works Air-compressor... Bacon factory ... Bakeries ■ Baths... Barbed-wire factory Beehive factory Boiling-down ... Bone-mills Brass-, copper-, and leadworks Breweries Brick- and tile-works Boring Butter factories Cable tramways Cabinetmakers Cement-works ... Chaff-cutters Chemical-works Cooperage Cocoa factory ... Cooking Collieries Coffee- and spice-works ... Condensed milk Confectionery ... Corn-crushers ... Cranes Cutlery Dairy factories Dredges, harbour Dredges, gold ... Dye-works Elevators Electric light ... Engine-shops ... Engine-shops and foundries Foundries Fellmongeries ... Flour-mills ... ... Flax-mills Ploek-mills Fish-preserving Fire-grate- and range-works Firewood-cutting Gasworks Gold-mining Graving-dock ... ... | G rindery ... ... i 1 5 1 1 5 1 1 1 6 8 2 11 5 1 3 2 4 2 29 2 1 1 2 8 3 1 5 3 13 2 6 2 6 4 1 1 4 8 3 4 10 33 2 1 3 6 3 7 1 1 I I ... Hoists Hydraulic lifts ... Joineries Lathmaker Laundries Lead-pipe works Locomotives Machine-shops ... Merry-go-round Meat-preserving Parchment-works Paper-mills Potteries Pipeclay-works Pumping water. Plumbing Quartz-batteries Refrigerating-works Rabbit-fur machinery Rope-works Rolling-mill Sausage-skins Sausage-machines Saw-mills Seed-dressing ... . Sheep-dip Soap-works Soap- and candle-works ... Soda-crystal works Spice- and coffee-works ... Starch-works ... Standard-works Stone-crushers ... Straw-pressers ... Stone-dressing ... Tanneries Threshing-machines Turning, wood Venetian-blinds Wool-washing ... Wool-pressing ... Woollen factories Wool-mat factories Wood-work factories Wood-working Winding Appendix. Fish-bone manure Digesters Oil-mills Poudrette-works 13 ... 4 ... 1 ... 2 ... 2 ... 7 ... 3 ... 1 ... 4 ... 1 ... 1 1 3 ... ! ::: I ::: 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 8 ' ... 40 j 1 2 ... 2 ... 2 2 2 3 '.'.'. 1 ... 2 , ... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... 5 ... 112 ... 3 ... 1 ... I ::: 1 ... 6 ... 7 ... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... 12 ... 1 ... 1 ... 52 i ... j ...

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Return showing the Number of Land Boilers inspected in the Otago District during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 1890.

Return of Fees payable for the Inspection of Boilers and Machinery in the Otago District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return of Defects found on the Inspection of Boilers and Fittings in the Otago District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return of Notices given to remove dangerous parts of Machinery in the Otago District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Number of Portable Boilers. Number of Stationary Boilers. Name of District. 5 h.p. and 5 to 10 [ Over 10 5 h.p. and 5 to 10 Over 10 under. h.p. h.p. under. h.p. h.p. Total. 'tago 50 187 11 161 49 151 609

I Name of District, &c. Pees payable in respect of Boilers. Fees payable in respect of Machinery. Total. Otago. 'ortable Itationary lachinery £ s. d. 383 0 0 545 10 0 £ s. d. ::: \. 2 0 0 J < £ s. d. 930 10 0 i

I tesoription. Dangerous. Ordinary. Total. Angle-irons, wasted digester Crowns, wasted digester Boiler-shell bulged over lire Boiler-shell bulged over fire, outer shell Crowns down Corrosion, internal Cylinder-joint leaking Fire-box getting thin Fire-box bulged ... Fire-box patched ... Fire-box leaking ... Pressure-gauges ... Water-gauges .... Manhole Mudhole New furnace fitted New fire-box Fusible plugs Stays, longitudinal, broken... Stays screwed, wasted Steam-pipes Seams over fire leaking Stripped lagging ... Tubes renewed Tubes leaky Tube-plate leaky ... Test-cocks ... ... 1 "l 1 1 1 "l "i 2 1 1 1 1 1 i 2 1 1 3 2 1. 2 2 2 2 6 "a 2 1 2 "2 1 2 3 1 7 1 2 I 2 I 2 1 3 2 3 2 1 6 1 5 1 I 2 1 3 1 2 i 3 3 1 7

Date of Notice. Name and Address of Owner. Nature of Machinery, and Cause of Removal. 16th February, 1890 I New Zealand Pine Company, Circular saws, two cracked — one lOin. Invercargill, No. 1 Mill from the centre, the other 14in. from the centre.

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Return of Notices given to repair Boilers in the Otago District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return of Notices given to fence Dangerous Parts of Machinery in the Otago District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return of Accidents to Life and Limb which have occurred in connection with Land Boilers and Machinery in the Otago District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Date of Notice. Description of Boiler. ' I Nature of Repairs ordered. 1889. May 25 June 21 June 28 July 9 July 9 Julv 9 July 29 Aug. 8 Oct. 3 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Oct. 25 Oct. 29 Oct. 31 Nov. 4 1890. Jan. 8 Jan. 7 Feb. 17 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Mar. 14 Mar. 17 Mar. 17 ... Digester ... ... New angle-irons in crown. ... Locomotive ... Retubed. ... Vertical ... ... New fire-box and uptake. ... Longitudinal tubular One new plate put in at blow-off cock. ... Longitudinal tubular Plate indented taken out and made good. ... Vertical ... ... To be repaired at bottom of shell. ... Portable ... ... Two longitudinal stays to be put in. ... Vertical ... ... : Cylinder to be taken off and rejointed. ... Cornish ... ... Plate in crown of furnace to be cut out and renewed. ... Vertical ... ... Mudholes to be repaired. ... Semi-portable ... Fire-box to be patched at bottom and a number of screwed ... Locomotive ... New steam-pipes. [stays put in. ... Longitudinal tubular Seams on top of shell to be caulked. ... Vertical ... ... Plate to be put on at bottom of shell. ... Cornish tubular ...; To be retubed. ... Portable .. ... Mudholes to be repaired. ... Portable .. ... Fusible-plug and patch on crown. ... Locomotive ... Eight screwed stays to be renewed and raudhole patched. ... Portable ... ... Outer fire-box to be partly sheathed. ... Semi-portable ... At corner and mudholes repaired, part of crown-seams to be rerivetted. ... Portable ... ... Two extra dog-stays to be fitted on crown of fire-box, and compensation-ring put round manhole. ... Portable ... ... A number of screwed stays to be renewed in fire-box. ... Lancashire ... Furnaces corroding, two small plates to be cut out and renewed, and also three others small. ... Semi-portable ... Condemned.

Date of Notice. I Class of Machinery, Parts requiring to be fenced. Nil ... Nil ... Nil.

Name and Address of Owner. Description of Machinery. Name of Person Injured, Nature, of Accident. Fatal or not. Cause of Accident, nnd Remarks. J. Donaghy and Co., So' 1) u ne di n, 31st July, L889 Rope-spin- Edward lading ma- j wards, aged clii n e r y, 14 years last known as May drawingmachine Right a r m Not torn off at elbow 1 The boy at work stands in front of the machine where the fibre comes out and coils into his tub ; this place he has no business to leave without first stopping his machine, but, as the lad states himself, he saw something requiring to be taken out, for this purpose he went round the side of the machine and put his right hand underneath the endless-chain belt, when his arm was caught and torn off at the elbow. It was amputated above the elbow. I called at the works on the 1st August, but could offer no suggestions for future prevention.

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Return of Accidents to Boilers and Machinery reported as having occurred in the Otago District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Return of Hydraulic Lifts inspected in the Otago District during the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890.

Summary of Inspections, Otago District, for the Financial Year ended the 31st March, 1890, Number of boilers... ... ... ... ... ... 609 Number of hydraulic lifts ... ... ... ... ... 52 Number of steam-elevators ... ... ... ... ... 1 Number of water-wheels ... ... ... ... ... 1 663 Number of machinery inspected ... ... ... ... ... 640 Number of defects found on inspection of boilers and fittings ... ... 62 Number of notices given to repair boilers ... ... ... ... 21 Number of accidents to boilers and machinery reported to Inspector ... 2 Number of notices given to fence dangerous parts of machinery ... Number of notices given to remove dangerous parts of machinery ... 1 Number of accidents to life and limb reported... ... ... ... 1 Number of hydraulic lifts inspected ... ... ... ... ... 52 {Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, nil; printing (1,500ooplee), £-14 10s.]

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Date of Accident. Name and Address of Owners. Nature and Cause of Accident. i 1889. lept. 23 )ct. 9 ... Dunedin and Sub- j Crown of furnace down and seams sprung (Cornish boiler), urban Gas Company the blow-off cock having got choked up. The man in (Limited), Caver- | charge took out the plug to put a wire up to clean it out, sham when the water was blown out, the pressure at the time being about 301b., with a strong coke-fire. Fortunately the man escaped at the door without injury. ... William Wright,Great Vertical boiler. Firebox-crown sprung. It seems one man King Street, Dun- blew off the boiler at night and forgot to put any water in . | edin it; the man on watch coming on at 4 a.m. next morning commenced to fire up without looking to see if there was any water, springing the crown and seam of uptake.

catches without all complete. Safety-catches. Lifts with Lifts with Lifts with Chains. Steel Ropes. Hemp Ropes. ! Remarks. 12 | 40 4K 3 1 Notices served to put on safetycatches, written, 18; verbal, 22.

NEW ZEALAND WRECK CHART 1st APRIL 1889 TO 31st MARCH 1890 Compiled from Official Records in the MARINE DEPARTMENT.