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Correspondence, 1963, Correspondence from 1963 to D. Simmons from John Daniels in regards to information on the Chathams. First letter is covering the passenger ship's schedule, and what is needed to be taken to the island, such as fresh water and food, and transport available on the island, land rover or horse. Persons of note on the island include; Officials; Don Reid, resident commissioner. Samuel H. Henry, farm advisory officer. Bill Burt, county clerk. Colin Stephenson, police constable. Residents; Ron Weaver, Licensee Hotel Chatham, Waitangi. Jack Wishart, manager Kaiara station. Charles Hill, manager Owenga fisheries Co-op. David Holmes, son of late resident magistrate. Pat Prendeville, chairman of county council. Joe Tuanui, farmer at Te Ngaio. Pat Smith, Co-owner of Te Awatea station. Oscar Johansen, Farmer at Te One. Fred Lananze, farmer. Laurie Smylie, manager of Kaiangaroa. Norm Thomas, general contractor and handyman, "Bosun" Day, handyman. Peter Harris, manager of Wharekauri station. Cannon family, farmers at Waitangi West. Warns of being careful if visiting Pitt Island due to fued between two families. Following this letter is an inventory of items and their weights.

0011.3.13/4.1

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Production Date
1963
Creator
Dave Simmons
Record Level
Item
Associated Person
Dave Simmons
Accession Number
0011.3.13/4.1

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