Newcastle N.S.W. Department of Navigation, 1919


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The following information was found amongst correspondence in the file SRNSW 34/709.1 "Letters Received 1914-1936, Department of Navigation, Newcastle", item number 19/1597 at N.S.W. State Records.

It shows all the people employed by the Newcastle, N.S.W., Department of Navigation in 1919, with their job titles and description of the duties they performed.

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Department of Navigation

Statement Shewing Briefly Duties Performed by Each Officer at Newcastle

Name Designation Duties Performed
     
Newton, W. Deputy Superintendent (Refer to Capt. Newton)
Holden, H. B. Clerk in Charge of Office Attends to accounts work and correspondence
Girle, H. G. Temporary Clerk Carries out office routine generally; shorthand writer and typist
McCorquodale, J. Shipping Inspector Inspect all vessels and see that none go to sea in an unseaworthy condition. Inspect all lifesaving appliances etc., and report on all shipping accidents and casualties. Proportion:- a. 50% b. 50%
Boulden, S. Shipping Inspector
Palmer, B. Shipping Inspector
Walker, J. W. Shipwright Surveyor and Shipping Inspector Surveys all wooden vessels requiring certificates; Motor Boat surveys; acts as Shipping Inspector (see above). Proportion:- Surveys:- a. 25% b. 75% Inspectors:- a. 50% b. 50%
Dalling, J. McG. Engineer Surveyor and Shipping Inspector Carries out all surveys on iron vessels &/or machinery of wooden vessels requiring certificates; also acts as Shipping Inspector (see above) attends to Motor Boat surveys. Proportion:- Surveys:- a. 25% b. 75% Inspectors:- a. 50% b. 50%
Royle, W. Messenger & Office Keeper Acts as Messenger and Storekeeper; supervises the cleaning and upkeep of the Department's offices; attends Fairway Lights for which he receives an allowance of £24 per annum; attends Time Ball (Meteorological Dept) receives emolument of £3. p.a.
Pitt, Mrs. M. A. Cleaner Cleans the Department's offices daily
Vietch, J. H. Assistant Harbour Master & Shipping Inspector The control of the Pilot Station and Pilots under the supervision of the Deputy Superintendent; arranging suitable berths for vessels; all channels kept clean; beacons and marks kept in order, and also acts as Deputy Superintendent during that Officer's absence. Proportion:- a. 50% b. 50%
Deed, E. S. 2nd Ass. Harbour Master, Shipping Inspector and Senior Pilot Duties similar to Ass't Harbour Master; sounding of channels and attendance of moorings generally, and is also liable to pilot vessels if occasion demands it. Proportion:- a. 50% b. 50%
Sutherland, P. Pilot The piloting of vessels in and out of the harbour and removal of vessels from one berth to another. Proportion:- a. 90% b. 10%
Newbiggen, R. E. Pilot
Barron, A. Pilot
Conway, J. Pilot
MacFarlane, J. Pilot
Wightman, R. Pilot
Jones, D. Pilot
Carson, T. Pilot
Millington, R.S. Pilot
Thomson, A. Pilot
Brew, A. Pilot
Barker, J. P. Master, Pilot Steamer "Ajax" The duties of the officers of the Pilot Steamer "Ajax" are such that are required in vessels of this class which is engaged principally in pilotage work at this Station.
Holgate, S. J. Acting Master, p.s. "Ajax"
Spencer, C. S. Temp. 2nd Master and Chief Mate
Stobo, R. S. 2nd Mate
Arthur, - Temp. 2nd Mate
Fuller, H. H. Chief Engineer
Shoults, A. G. 2nd Engineer
Carpenter, J. J. Fireman
Czisz, F. S. Fireman
Burge, C. Fireman
Brownfield, S. Fireman
Coburn, T. Fireman
Vacant Fireman
Perry, G. Seaman
Holliday, E. Seaman
Parry, S. N. Seaman
Longley, F. Seaman
Hansen, M. R. Seaman
Carpenter, G. T. Seaman
Cannon, G. Seaman
Jenkins, H. Seaman
Vacant Seaman
Vacant Seaman
Anderson, T. Cook & Steward, p.s. "Ajax" The usual duties of Cook and Steward on such vessels as the p.s. "Ajax"
Bradshaw, W. Ass't Cook & Steward, p.s. "Ajax"
Scott, J. Senior Boatman & Officer in Charge of the Boatshed Responsible for the upkeep of the Station under the Ass't Harbour Master's directions; looks after all launches, boats, and their equipment, buoys and moorings lying at the Station.
Ross, J. Pilot Boatman Holds either a certificate as Master of a Harbour & River Steamer or License as Driver or Coxwain of a Motor Boat. Engaged in taking Pilots to and from vessels requiring a Pilot's services, or any other duty that the motor boat might be required to perform. Keep the Station in order and form crew of the Lifeboat. Proportion:- a. 25% b. 75%
Boyd, J. Pilot Boatman
McKie, D. Pilot Boatman
Stapleton, P. Pilot Boatman
Taylor, J. W. Pilot Boatman
Forsstrom, A. W. Pilot Boatman
Sutcliffe, C. Pilot Boatman
McIntosh, E. L. Pilot Boatman
Belcher, R. O. Pilot Boatman
Parker, W. B. Pilot Boatman
MacLean, R. B. Pilot Boatman
Howes, T. C. Pilot Boatman
Wivell, W. Pilot Boatman
Kelly, N. Pilot Boatman
MacFadyen Pilot Boatman
McLeod, M. Pilot Boatman
Vacant Pilot Boatman
Vacant Pilot Boatman
Burless, W. V. Carpenter Repairs all boats and carries out any necessary carpentering
Kafer, J. H. Master, Launch "Barossa" Holds a certificate as Master of a Harbour & River Steamer or 3rd Class Engineer. Two on "Barossa" and four on the "Mabel".

Launch "Barossa" Proportion:- a. 25% b. 75%. Note. The "Barossa" is engaged on general work in connection with the Station.

Launch "Mabel" Proportion:- a. 50% b. 50%. Note. The "Mabel" is used principally by the Inspectors for the inspection of shipping.

Gibson, S. Engineer, Launch "Barossa"
Bowen, D. Master, Launch "Mabel"
McLeod, A. Master, Launch "Mabel"
Clayton, H. Engineer, Launch "Mabel"
Watson, W. Engineer, Launch "Mabel"
Williams, A. G. Signal Master In charge of the Signal Station; Responsible for the upkeep and the proper lookout and reporting of how vessels enter and leave the port. Answering vessels signals and transmitting as required. Signals for the dispatch of the Pilot Steamer at the proper time required. Proportion:- a. 50% b. 50%
Fry, G. C. Signalman Perform similar duties to the Signal Master and keep night lookouts. Proportion:- a. 50% b. 50%
Redburn, G. L. Signalman
Webber, A. W. Signalman
Dunnett, A. G. Signalman
Williams, T. R. Tide Signalman Attend to the display of the Tide Signals of the Port and repeat same to the Signal Station. Look after beacon and channel lights. Proportion:- a. 50% b. 50%
Jordan, J. Tide Signalman
Scott, M. Tide Signalman
Wright, M. S. Wharfinger Allotting of berths at cargo wharves, supply particulars for the computing of storage of goods on wharves, tonnage dues on vessels, electricity used etc. Proportion:- a. 25% b. 75%
Boyce, T. Assistant Wharfinger
Palmer, H. Temporary Rat Destroyer and Wharf Cleaner Engaged in rat destroying along the foreshores of the harbour, and is resp- onsible for the cleaning of the wharves under the Department's control. Proportion:- a. 25% b. 75%

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