Forwards details of inhabitants, and (2) asks approval for a grant of £100 to celebrate King George's birthday. From: Administrator, Nauru.

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Identifier: MSS Archives.2003/1.WPHC 4/IV.1915. File 864/1915

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Files 1/1915 to 3302/1915

Dates

1915

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From the Collection: Great Britain. Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Organization)
From the Collection: Great Britain. High Commission for Western Pacific Islands (Organization)

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From the Collection: 7.11 metres (3009 files)

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Western Pacific High Commission inwards correspondence files, MP series, 1915

Enquires whether Marine Insurance of S.S. "Tokelau" shall be renewed. From: Burns Philp & Co.

Approves payment to Mr C. H. Workman for subsistence allowance at £1 a day while at Nauru. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Error in shipment of coin to Suva (subscription to National Relief Fund by inhabitants of the Ellice Islands). From: G. B. Smith-Rewse, District Officer, Ellice Islands.

Arrangements for conducting business of the Joint Court. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Lighting arrangements Vila Harbour will be resumed the 1st January, 1915. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

House accommodation for officers of the S.Y. "Euphrosyne". From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Arrangements for conducting business of the Joint Court. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Tongan Ordinance No.10 of 1914. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards copy of letter to the Secretary of State regarding the proposed establishment at Tulagi of an electric lighting station. From: Hollis Brothers, at Tulagi, Solomon Islands.

Acknowledges receipt of a letter regarding trading of missionaries. From: General Secretary, Methodist Missionary Society of Australasia.

Forwards letter from Dr Wilbe, Government Medical Officer at Funafuti, complaining of the accommodation provided and applying for an increased allowance. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copies of Foreign Office notices regarding the arrangements made with Austria-Hungary for the exchange of detained civilian subjects, and the arrangements made for the transmission of money and letters to individuals abroad. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copies of the Cyprus (Annexation) Order in Council, 1914. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copies of "notices to Mariners" regarding traffic in the Thames Estuary. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Monthly allotments payable in England on behalf of the officers of the S.Y. "Euphrosyne". From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards Postal Note for 7/6 in payment for a birth certificate. From: MacKenzie, W. F.

Presence of the German schooner "Elfrieda" in Tongan waters. From: Naval Intelligence Officer, New Zealand Division, at Wellington, NZ.

Asks for copies of Tongan laws. From: Keeper of the Middle Temple Library, at London, England.

Applies for employment. From: Nobbs, George Rawdon F.

Forwards Auditor's certificate of exports form Christmas Island from 1st November to 31st December, 1913. From: Lever's Pacific Plantations Ltd.

Forwards copies of timetable of running of S.S. "Kulambangra" to and from the Solomon Islands. From: Lever's Pacific Plantations Ltd.

Re-applies for permission to work the guano deposit on Bird Island. From: Cantle, Ernest A.

Method of dealing with native disturbances and outrages. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards draft estimates of revenue and expenditure of the Solomon Islands for year 1915-16. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Application of Mr R. R. Pugh for an increase of salary. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Reports arrival on 12th November, 1914, of Dr Crichlow and intended departure on the 15th December of Dr Davies for Sydney en rout to Fiji. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Reports that, on the departure of Mr Edge-Partington, Mr F. M. Campbell, Officer in command of Police, will discharge the duties of District Officer at Auki, and states proposals for the re- arrangement of the District Officers. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards draft of proposed regulation dealing with divers and diving in the Solomon Islands. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards annual medical report for 1914 compiled by Dr Davies. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards accounts for months of July and August, 1914. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Acknowledges receipt, by wireless from Cooktown, per S.S. "Kulambangra", of certain telegrams. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards further list of contributors to the Prince of Wales' National Relief Fund. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards application from Mr Pugh for an appointment as a District Officer. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Departure of C. Francis on leave of absence, for service with the new army in England. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Suggests that as, owing to a clerical error, the salary at which Mr Abbott, Assistant Inspector of Labour, was appointed, was given as £200 a year, he should be paid at that rate for the current financial year and the rate of £250 from the 1st April, 1915. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Provision of a vessel for the use of the Labour Inspectors and the fitting out of the ketch "Adele" for the use of the Police. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

States objections to the private wharf built by Messrs Burns Philp & Co. at Makambo. From: Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Applies for appointment of Resident Commissioner of the Solomon Islands. From: F. J. Bennett, Esq (Acting Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate).

Acknowledges donation from Residents of Solomon Islands to the National Relief Fund. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Claim for refund of expenses of himself from Union Island, and of his family from Tonga, to Suva. From: Indermaur, L.

Appointment of Clifford Francis to new army. Neither he nor Captain Harrowell should draw £60 in addition to grant of free passage to England. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Captain Harrowell should not be allowed £60 in addition to his passage to England. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Reports selection of R. W. Jackson for post of Postmaster at Tulagi. From: Burns Philp & Co.

Appointment of Mr A. K. Young as Acting Chief Judicial Commissioner. States also that Mr Dawson will not arrive in the Colony until the 30th April. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

House for master of the New Hebrides S.Y. "Euphrosyne". From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Extension of leave without salary to Captain Harrowell. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Foodstuffs shipped to Vila. From: Governor General, Commonwealth of Australia.

States that Reaveka, a native of Ocean Island, (the wife of the Fijian Avisai, ex-constable of the Gilbert & Ellice Islands Police,) wishes to sell her land on Ocean Island to the Pacific Phosphate Co. From: The Honourable K. J. Allardyce, Native Commissioner, Fiji.

Thanks His Excellency for the facilities accorded to M. Dornier, Acting Secretary General, in the accomplishment of the urgent mission to carry out which M. Dornier visited Suva in November, 1914. From: His Excellency The Governor of the Society Islands.

Asks for authority to advance £20 to T. R. Salisbury who is proceeding to England for to volunteer for military service, with the authority of Mr King. From: Burns Philp & Co.

Forwards copy of a letter from the American Telephone and Telegraph Company asking for information as to telephone installations in Western Pacific. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Reports that there is no vacancy in the Fiji Lands Department for a surveyor, but that Mr Gibson's name has been noted for future vacancies. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Forwards copy of Secretary of State's Fiji despatch No.289 of 31/10/1914 reporting the appointment of Mr E. H. Morris as Auditor. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Asks for information and advice as to settling in the South Sea Islands. From: Elliott, E. M.

Asks for the assistance of the High Commissioner in the recovery of a debt said to be owing form an ex-missionary of the Solomon Islands. From: Kendall, W.

Reports advance, on Secretary of State's instructions, of £60 to Mr A. W. Mahaffy, from Gilbert & Ellice Islands and Solomon Islands Protectorate funds. From: Crown Agents.

Gilbert & Ellice Islands Investment Account and Banaban Fund for November, 1914. From: Crown Agents.

Has Authorised an advance of £60 on account of salary to Mr A. W. Mahaffy. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Reports that there are no candidates available for selection as Medical Officers for the Protectorates. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of letter to the Foreign Office regarding the conditions of Captain Harrowell's pay during his military service. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of correspondence with the Pacific Phosphate Co. on the subject of native labourers employed at Nauru. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Refers to correspondence with Senor Moisi, Acting President of the Joint Court, on the subject of the control of the staff of the Court. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of correspondence regarding the recruiting of native labourers in the Union Islands for service in the Phoenix Group and at Christmas Island. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Gives particulars of documents relating to the British Solomon Islands said to have been deposited in the High Commissioner's office at Suva. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of correspondence with Mr Woodford regarding his offer to reply to Imperial Funds the amount received by the Protectorate as Grants in Aid. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Refers to suggestions for the improvement of steamer communication with Samoa. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Approves a Draft Joint Regulation for the prohibition of the importation of Trade Spirits into the New Hebrides. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Requisitions for ammunition for the Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Approves the action of the Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands, in accepting Mr Burkes's resignation. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Approves King's Regulation No.I of 1914, "The Solomon and Gilbert Islands Copyright Regulation, 1914", but suggests an amendment. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of correspondence with the Crown Agents relative to the proposed purchase of a steamer for the Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Affairs in the Lord Howe Islands. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of correspondence with the Foreign Office regarding the closing of the Joint Court for the registration of land during the interruption of the French mail service. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Mr Justice Roseby's application for appointment as Puisne Judge in Mauritius. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of the license leasing Christmas Island to the Central Pacific Coconut Plantation Ltd., and of Messrs Lever's surrender of their license. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Rearrangement of the staff of the Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate in consequence of the death of Mr Darbishire. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Charges made against Mr Brodhurst-Hill by the Reverend F. Goldie. Approves transfer of District Officers, British Solomon Islands. From: Secretary of State.

Directs that schedules shall be issued under sections 13 & 14 of the Protectorates Wild Birds Protection Regulation, No.VI of 1914. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Asks that a complete list of the pensionable posts in the Gilbert & Ellice and the British Solomon Islands may be prepared. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Approves the Joint Regulation No.6 of 1914, "To amend the New Hebrides Customs Regulation of 1913". From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of correspondence with the Foreign Office on the subject of the proposed wireless telegraph station at Vila. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of a despatch to H.M. Ambassador at Paris on the subject of Captain Harrowell's pay while serving with the New Zealand forces. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of contract with the Marconi Company for the erection at Ocean Island of a wireless telegraph station. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Reports the selection of Mr G. H. Kelsey-Burge for appointment as a Cadet in the Gilbert & Ellice Islands. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Reports the selection of Messrs C. G. Norris and H. D. Curry for appointment as Cadets in the British Solomon Islands. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Refers to correspondence on the subject of recruiting labourers in the Union Islands for service at Christmas Island & elsewhere. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Asks for observations on the question of whether the leave expenses of Senor Moisi, Public Prosecutor of the Joint Court, should be paid from Condominium Funds. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Approves the confirmation of Mr S. C. Methven in his appointment as Clerk to the Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands, and refers to the question of increasing his salary. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Reorganisation of the staff of the Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards correspondence between the French Government and the Foreign Office on the subject of modification of articles 46 & 51 of the New Hebrides Convention regarding native labourers. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Queries on High Commissioner's account for April, 1914. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Copy of Finance Act, 1914 (session 2), and instructions as to Income Tax to be retained from salaries paid from Imperial funds in respect of the financial year 1914-15. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Draft International Conventions for the unification of maritime law as to shipowners' liability and maritime mortgages and lieus. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Calls attention to an unanswered despatch on the subject of Compulsory Pilotage. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Certificates of Crown Agents' balances with the Government of Tonga, Gilbert & Ellice, and British Solomon Islands on the 30th September, 1914. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Memoranda Nos.V and VI in regard to the treatment and internment of enemy subjects in Great Britain. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of an Order of His Majesty in Council, "The Declaration of London Order in Council, (No.2) 1914)". From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copies of an order by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, "The Importation of Dogs Order, 1914". From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of correspondence with the American Ambassador regarding the preparation of a list of prisoners of war for communication to Germany. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Requests that particulars of cargoes seized as contraband of war may be given, & all action taken reported, to the Colonial Office. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of a Proclamation by His Majesty extending to the War with Turkey various Proclamations and Orders in Council. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copies of notices to Mariners concerning compulsory pilotage in the United Kingdom. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards revised list of British merchant vessels which have been armed for self defense. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of revised instruction for postal censorship in the United Kingdom, and asks that the instructions should be followed, as far as possible, in the Protectorate. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of the "British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914". From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copies of revised Foreign Office notices regarding the arrangements (a) with Germany and Austria- Hungary for the exchange of detained civilian subjects, and (b) for the transmission of money and letters to individuals abroad. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Proposed conference on education to be held in London in 1917. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Arrest on board neutral vessels of enemy subjects liable to military service. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Policy of H.M. Government as regards the "holy places" of Islam, and the attitude of Indian Moslem opinion in regard to the outbreak of war with Turkey. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Asks for a return showing how enemy subjects resident in the Protectorates under the High Commission have been Waltevreden. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards letters from the Home Office respecting the position in Great Britain of Germans and Austrians who have been nationalized in a British Dominion or Colony. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Request that, when specimens of birds are sent to the British Museum for identification, it may be stated whether their return is desired or not. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of a despatch from Filed Marshall Sir John French describing the battle of Ypres -Armentieres. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

M. Beugel, Registrar of the Joint Court, New Hebrides, requests that his resignation, on ground of health, may be accepted. From: W. R. D. Beckett, Esq., C.M.G. (British Consul-General, Batara (Java)).

Use of codes for telegraphic messages. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Reports that message of 11th instant to Consul General, Batavia, has been stopped by the censor at Waltevreden. From: Superintendent, Pacific Cable Board, at Suva, Fiji.

States that arrangements have been made to ensure that ex-prisoner "Jinimy" shall not leave Fiji. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Asks that it may be ascertained whether the French High Commissioner concurs in the proposed extension of Captain Harrowell's leave. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Encloses copy of letter from Acting Resident Commissioner, Solomon Islands, No.161 of 11/12/1914 regarding changes among District Officers. From: High Commissioner, at Suva, Fiji.

Difficulties of the Société Francaise des Nouvelles Hébrides in presenting their land claims before the Joint Court as a consequence of the war, and application for the provisional closing of the Court for land claims work. From: President of the Joint Court, New Hebrides.

Forwards twelve copies of the half-yearly report of the Australian Institute of Tropical Medicine, Townsville. From: Governor General, Commonwealth of Australia.

Asks for a copy of the death certificate of Mr G. Darbishire. From: Messrs Justus Scharff.

Re-insurance with the Queensland Insurance Co. of the S.S. "Tokelau". From: Burns Philp & Co.

Uniform price of goods sold by the Pacific Phosphate Co. on Ocean Island. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports the arrival at Ocean Island of a force for the occupation of Nauru, and forwards copy of letters from the Navy Office, Melbourne. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports a visit to Ocean Island & inspection of the native Police by Col. Holmes, in command of the military guard at Nauru. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Refers to correspondence on the proposed wireless telegraph station for Ocean Island, and calls attention to the existence of a high power station at Nauru. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports that Mr Methven, Clerk to the Resident Commissioner, has repaid in full the amount of an advance made to him at Suva. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports that a fee is being paid to a native interpreter for the tuition of cadets and for instruction in English of the native Police. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports that the Royalty on phosphate due to the Government has been paid to 30th June, 1914. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Forwards copy of correspondence in regard to contraband of war seized at Ocean Island on board the S.S. "Wonganella". From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Prices of goods sold by the Pacific Phosphate Co. on Ocean Island. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports the desire of the Banabans to contribute £1000 to the Prince of Wales' Fund. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Forwards copy of correspondence with Messrs Burns Philp & Co. on the subject of undesirable trade methods said to have been practiced by the firm. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Enquires what is the proper title of Dr O'Reilly. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Submits for approval rules made under King's Regulation XI of 1912, Section 67(4). From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports that Mr A. Grimble, Cadet, has applied to be examined in certain subjects. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Asks that a copy of a despatch on the subject of Dr Hoare's action in improving certain natives of the Union Islands may be sent to him. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Asks that six regulation "cat of nine tails" may be supplied to him. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Encloses cheque for £900 for credit of the Protectorate account with the High Commissioner. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Forwards a report by the Senior Medical Officer on the Pacific Phosphate Co's hospitals at Ocean Island. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Submits a revised list of furniture to be supplied to official quarters. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Refers to the leave of Sergeant Ilaisa of the Protectorate Police. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate

Forwards a copy of a memorandum by the Chief Officer of the S.S. "Messina" on the attempted detention of the vessel by the Germans. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports the visit to Ocean Island of the Japanese warship "Tsukaba". From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Forwards copy of a letter to the Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong, asking for uniforms for the Ocean Island Defense Force, and reports the annulment of the Proclamation of Actual Service. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Forwards confidential reports on officers of the Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Refers to a letter from the High Commissioner said to be missing form the series of letters received at Ocean Island. From: Acting Clerk to Resident Commissioner, Ocean Island.

Proposed amendment in the New Hebrides Condominium estimates for 1915. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

States that there is no objection to the proposed extension of Captain Harrowell's leave of absence. From: French High Commissioner.

Refund to Senior Naval Officer, New Zealand Division, of £3.9.6 paid for wireless messages to Fiji. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Reports the lists of contributions to the Prince of Wales' fund will be published in the Fiji Gazette. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Notifies shipment of foodstuffs for the Solomon Islands by the S.S. "Kulambangra". From: Governor General, Commonwealth of Australia.

Encloses copy of Secretary of State's despatch No.303 of 03/12/1914 acknowledges High Commissioner's despatch No.437 of 21/09/1914 regarding proposed transfer of Mr Indermaur to Beru. From: High Commissioner, at Suva, Fiji.

Asks for permission to proceed to the Caroline Islands by the "Promise". From: Administrator, Nauru.

Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve, in the New Hebrides, who have reported their presence. From: Acting Paymaster Brown (for the Senior Naval Officer, New Zealand Division).

Reports that Mr C. Francis has applied for payment, on account of the War Office, of the cost of his passage to England, and asks for immediate instructions. From: Burns Philp & Co.

Enquires what date Dr Hoare commenced to receive salary from High Commission funds. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

List of Civil Servants on the establishment of the High Commission revised to January, 1915. From: Clerk in charge of accounts.

Reports the shipment of a consignment of foodstuffs to Tonga. From: Governor General, Commonwealth of Australia.

States that proclamation should be issued prohibiting the exportation of vessels to all destinations other that the United Kingdom and British Possessions. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Applies for leave of absence. From: C. H. Hart-Davis, Secretary, High Commission, at Suva, Fiji.

States that Mr H. D. Curry accepts appointment as a Cadet in the British Solomon Islands Protectorate. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Forwards copies of a Fiji Council Paper setting forth the terms of appointment of Cadets in Fiji and the Western Pacific. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Reply to query on account for August, 1914. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Collection of contributions due from shipowners under the National Health Insurance Act. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards an application from Mr G. Scott for registration under the Pacific (Barristers and Solicitors) Order in Council, 1913. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Reports that the Government of Tonga desires to adhere to the Radiotelegraph Convention. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Selection of a head for the Agricultural Department of Tonga. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

States that it is not proposed to fill, at present, the vacant post of Principle of Tonga College. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Encloses a copy of a letter from the Premier stating that Asiatics will not be excepted under approved labour agreements. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards draft for £56.17.9 in payment of cost of telegram sent to the Secretary of State at the request of the King of Tonga on 05/10/1914. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Encloses cheque for £59/18/11 in payment of the amount due to the Fiji Government in respect of contributions towards the pension of Mr H. W. Harcourt. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

British residents in Tonga desiring to volunteer for active service. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Arrangements for the return to Fiji of a Fijian and a Solomon Islander carried off in the Tongan cutter "Kolofoou". From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards certificates of birth for registration. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards landing certificate for consignment of food stuffs shipped to Tonga from Australia. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards Tongan Gazettes No.1, 2 and 3 of 1915. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards letter from the Premier of Tonga reporting a change in the constitution of the Legislative Council of Tonga under Law I of 1914. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards a letter from the King of Tonga contradicting newspaper reports of Tongan neutrality in the war. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards a contribution from the Government of Tonga, and further individual subscriptions to the Prince of Wales' National Relief Fund. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Asks that a supply of Postal Orders and forms may be sent to the Government of Tonga. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards a report from the Inspector of Police at Neiafu as to the origin of a message found in a bottle at Lau. From: Deputy Commissioner, Vavau.

Schedules of unanswered despatches. From: Secretary, W.P.H.C.

States that a system of certificates and declarations should be adopted as soon as possible. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Account with Secretary of State for the month of October, 1914. From: Clerk in charge of accounts.

Asks that a list of the Secret and Confidential documents which were seized at Fanning Island by the German cruiser "Nurnberg" may be furnished. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Enquires whether the High Commissioner concurs in the proposal to contribute to the Prince of Wales' Fund from the Banaban Fund. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Reports request of British community at Nauru that news of the war may be telegraphed to them. From: Administrator, Nauru.

Pacific Phosphate Co. requests permission to acquire more guano leases on the same conditions as under the German Protectorate. From: Administrator, Nauru.

Gives a list of documents seized by the German cruiser "Nurnberg". From: Deputy Commissioner, Fanning Island.

Forwards a memorandum by the Postmaster General as to the treatment of letters containing money or postal orders sent to or from enemy countries prior to the outbreak of war. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copies of the "Trading with the Enemy Amendment Act, 1914". From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of a despatch from the Fieldmarshall commanding in Chief, giving an account of the operations around Antwerp, 3-9 October, 1914. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Asks that copies of certain King's Regulations may be sent to the Colonial Office. From: Under Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards Sovereign's warrant conferring upon the Count of Buena Esperanza the dignity of Honorary K.C.M.G., and the appropriate insignia, for presentation to the Count. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Adjustment of advance of £60 to Mr Mahaffy in England. From: Bank of New Zealand, at Suva, Fiji.

Forwards copy of chart No.1660. From: Admiralty.

Acknowledges receipt of a letter regarding refund of certain amounts paid by H.M.S. "Torch" for radiotelegrams in Tonga, and requests that future communications for the Senior Naval Officer addressed to Paymaster W. J. Brown, R.N. From: Captain H. J. T. Marshall, R.N. (Senior Naval Officer, New Zealand Division).