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4040 June, 1913.
1913.
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.
NEW SOUTH WALES.
THE
SYDNEY HARBOUR TRUST COMMISSIONERS'
THIRTEENTH REPORT
BEING FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1913.
Printed under No. 7 Report from Printing Committee, 2 October, 1913.
SYDNEY: WILLIAM APPLEGATE GULLICK, GOVERNMENT PRINTER!
1913.50082 *254—a
THIRTEENTH REPORTOF THE
SYDNEY HARBOUR TRUST COMMISSIONERS,FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1913.
Sydney Harbour Trust Office,Circular Quay, 30 August, 1913.
THE Sydney Harbour Trust Commissioners have the honor to submit to theHonorable the Colonial Treasurer, for presentation to Parliament, their Report forthe year ended 30th June, 1913.
Receipts.—The Revenue collected during the year, after deducting refunds,amounted to the sum of £450,281 14s. 11d.
Revenue Expenditure.—The working expenses, including the Commissioners’salaries, amounted to £124,930 4s. 6d.
Renewals and Replacements.—The sum expended under this heading onwharves, jetties, and buildings under reconstruction schemes amounted to£29,610 1s. 6d., which has been made a charge against the surplus of the Trust.
Capital Expenditure.—The amount expended from Loan Funds during theyear was £398,591 18s. 11d.
Interest.—The interest on the Capital Debt for the year amounted to thesum of £221,049 4s. 2d.
Surplus.—The year’s surplus on the transactions of the Trust amounted to thesum of £76,654 3s. 7d., which has been carried to Sinking Fund.
Capital Debt.—The Capital Debt of the Trust at the 30th June, 1913, stoodat £6,535,853 6s. 10d.
Sinking Fund.—The accumulated surplus to the 30th June, 1912, amountedto the sum of £177,012. To this amount, however, has to be added the netsurplus for the year just closed, which makes a total of £253,666 3s. 7d. at the 30thJune, 1913 (ride Appendix " J " ) .
RECONSTRUCTION OF WORKS.
The extensive programme of works outlined in the last report has beenproceeded with as expeditiously as circumstances would permit.
The new wharf, known as No. 1 Dawes Point, has been practicallycompleted, and vessels are now berthed thereat. Arrangements have been madewith the Orient Steam Navigation Company to regularly berth their incoming mailsteamers at this wharf, which affords unequalled facilities for the purpose and forthe convenience of passengers.
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No. 9 Dawes Point, although not quite completed, is being regularly usedby some of the largest vessels entering the port, for the accommodation of which itaffords every necessary facility.
Considerable progress has been made with the new jetty known as No. 3Dawes Point, which will have a length of 600 feet and a width of 130 feet, withdouble-decked sheds and bridge connections over Hickson-road to Lower Fort street.
The work necessary at No. 1 Miller’s Point for the reception of the newWhite Star steamer "Ceramic" of 18,500 tons has been completed, and this vesselis able to load to her full depth of 34 feet 6 inches, and proceed to sea at any state ofthe tide. The wharf was widened 20 feet and additions made to the shed, thusmaking ample provision for the rapid discharge of the largest cargoes.
Gasworks Site.—Immediately after the resumption of this property theCommissioners made arrangements with the Gas Company which enabled them toproceed with the erection of a 600-foot jetty on the frontage and the work of thesubstructure has been pushed on very nearly to completion. Double-decked shedswill be erected thereon with temporary access to both the upper and lower roads infront of Mcllwraith, McEacharn’s new jetty at No. 4 Darling Harbour. Whencompleted this jetty will be occupied by the Union Steamship Company of NewZealand.
Woolloomooloo Bay.—The work of remodelling the eastern side of this bayis being expeditiously proceeded with. When completed the facilities for cargohandling on this frontage will be equal to anything in the port. Good progress isnow being made with the permanent double-decked sheds on the new jetty in thecentre of the bay.
Jones Bay.—The work of constructing five berths for modern vessels, on thefrontage, is well in hand. The main jetty will be 1,200 feet in length and 263 feetwide, with a 50-foot roadway down the centre, sunk 4 feet below the wharf level soas to admit of more easy loading of waggons. A similar roadway will pass betweenthe upper sheds and connect by bridge to the higher street level. Modern cargohandling
appliances will be provided.
Circular Quay.—The new accommodation for the Lane Cove ferry on thewestern side of the Quay has been completed, and a commencement made with thatfor the McMahon’s Point and Parramatta River service. Pending completion ofthe latter, the Parramatta service is being run from a temporary landing on the
western side of the Cove. Alterations are also being made to the present Milson’spoint ferry buildings at the Quay, to suitably provide for the new six minutes’
service which is being inaugurated by the Sydney Ferries, Limited. In this connectionextensive improvements will be made at the Milson’s Point landing. The
Commissioners are about to fix at all ferry jetties in the Quay, synchronised clockswhich will be connected with the Observatory, thus securing uniform and correcttime for the use of the ferry services.
Widening Sussex-street.—The widening of Sussex-street between Napoleon-stereet and Erskine-street, is being proceeded with as expeditiously as possible. Alldifficulties with regard to the occupations and leases have been overcome and it ishoped that the work will be completed early in 1914.
The regrading and diversion of Napoleon-street is approaching completion.
Glebe
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Glebe Island Jetty.—A commencement has been made on the works forextensive wharfage accommodation for wheat and coal shipment at Glebe Island forthe Chief Commissioner for Eailways in connection with the new goods railwayscheme.
Future Wharfage Requirements.—The scheme laid down by the Commissionersto meet the pressing needs of increasing trade and the larger modern vessels,
embraces the remodelling of Darling Harbour, and an extensive wharfage schemein Johnston’s, Blackwattle, and Rozelle Bays, which are in the heart of theextending city. The scheme will probably take ten years to complete and, judgingby recent rapid growth of shipping, it will be required before that time has expired.The new wharf frontage will be about 42,600 feet and give accommodation forseventy-one 600-foot vessels or a fewer number of larger ships. The cost of thiswork, including the resumption of the foreshores beyond the present limits of theTrust’s domain, will probably be £6,500,000.
The Trust has now no further water frontage available and it will benecessary to at once make resumptions in the neighbourhood indicated, and indeedthe Commissioners are of opinion that it would be highly desirable to resume thewhole of the area fronting these bays as early as possible, and while the structuresthereon are small and the interests involved comparatively slight.
Dredging.—During the year the Commissioners’ dredging plant has beenkept in full work, 1,875,925 tons of silt having been dredged from the bed of theport. The deepening of the eastern channel has been completed, and now carriesnot less than 40 feet of water at low water spring tide, which is more than sufficientfor the safe navigation of the largest vessels afloat. It will be seen by referenceto the chart of soundings appended that, with a comparatively small amount ofdredging, a depth of 50 feet at low water spring tide could be obtained, if required.
Progress has also been made with the deepening of the western channel,which will be continued until a depth of 40 feet at low water spring tide has beenobtained.
To meet the pressing necessity of deepening in the upper portions of theharbour, the Commissioners purchased a second-hand bucket dredge of largecapacity, in Hong Kong, which was delivered without mishap in Sydney in Aprillast. They are also building a large bucket dredge at Cockatoo Dock, and equippingtwo of the largest capacity high-speed Priestman patent grab dredges.
Repairs and Renewals.—All wharves, jetties, and sheds, and the floatingplant have been maintained in good order, and the sum of £29,610 Is. 6d. has beenexpended out of revenue in connection with renewals and replacements underreconstruction schemes.
Lighting of the Port.—The Commissioners’ scheme for additional lightinghas been carried to completion, the additions during the year being a new lighttower at Shark Island, and a new light on Fort Denison.
The Commissioners regret to note the multiplication of electric advertisementson the shores of the harbour which, whilst being unsightly, are becoming a dangerto navigation. The masters of ferry-boats have made strong complaints in thisregard to the Commissioners, who, in turn, have protested to the City Council, underwhose jurisdiction these matters come.
The Commissioners desire to express their appreciation of the action of theNorth Sydney Council in refusing applications for the erection of these advertisements
if objected to by the Harbour Trust. Life
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Life Saving and Fire Fighting in the Port.—Life-saving appliances were,within the year, placed on all ferry wharves in the port; those on the other wharveswere brought up to the requirements of the regulations. The Harbour Trust’s FireBrigade was augmented by an up-to-date fire-boat, the s.s. “Hydra,” which vesselis capable of throwing 3,000 gallons of water per minute. Thirteen (13) calls tofires were received within the year, both on vessels in the port and along the foreshores.
Motor Lorry Service.—The direct and indirect results from this service havebeen highly satisfactory. Not only have the Commissioners been able to quicklyclear the wharves of time-expired goods, but the effect of the Commissioners’preparedness has been to bring about more expeditious removal of cargo generally,which has meant that vessels have obtained quicker despatch, and the wharves thusrendered more effectual. After making proper provision for depreciation the lorryaccount shows a profit. The Commissioners look forward to the time when thisup-to-date method of transport will be much more generally employed for workabout the wharves, as from the point of view of expeditious handling of goods,manipulation in confined areas, and sanitation, the motor lorry is infinitely preferableto the horse drawn vehicle.
Tonnage of the Port.—The total number of vessels entering the port duringthe year ended 30th June, 1913, was 9,G73, with an aggregate tonnage of 8,714,062.This shows an increase over last year of 149 vessels and 522,979 tons. During thelast ten years the tonnage has been more than doubled; the figures for 1902-3 being5,960 vessels and a tonnage of 4,160,757.
The tonnage of goods imported during the year is 4,860,088, showing anincrease of 432,950 tons over the figures for last year :—
Deep-sea ... ... ... ... 1,978,882 tons.Interstate 836,491 tons.State 2,044,775 tons.
4,860,088 tons.
The value of over-sea and interstate imports is £42,300,000.
Ferry Services.—During the year the ever-growing ferry services have beenconducted without serious accident. According to the returns furnished to theCommissioners the number of passengers carried on the various services was32,500,000 which is the same total as that furnished for last year, but it is probablethat an increase of about 500,000 would have been shown had it not been for thestrike of ferry hands which occurred during Easter week.
The reports of heads of branches are attached.
The Commissioners again have to express their appreciation of the servicesrendered by their officers during a year of unprecedented activity.
CHAS. C. LANCE,President.
T. W. KEELE, M. Inst. C.E.Commissioner.
H. D. WALSH, M. Inst. C.E.Commissioner.
HAROLD F. NORRIE,
Secretary
TREASURER
... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
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TREASURER AND ACCOUNTANTS ANNUAL REPORT.
Sydney Harbour Trust, Accounts Branch.I HAVE the honor to submit the following report on the finances and accounts of the Trust for theyear ended 30th June, 1913. The statements attached disclose that the results realised are better thanfor any other year in the Trust’s history; the revenue exceeding all previous records, while theexpenditure was kept within reasonable limits.
Revenue.—The cash receipts for the year, after deducting refunds, amounted to £450,281 14s. 11d.,which was an improvement on those of the previous corresponding period to the extent of £38,632 13s. 5d.The following are the sources from which revenue was derived, namely :—
Wharfage, harbour, and transhipment rates, tonnage and berthingdues ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Rents of wharves, jetties, business, residential and otherproperties, &c. ... ... ... ... ... ...
License fees, ferry steamers, tugs, lighters, motor launches, &c.......
Storage charges, Grafton and Parbury’s Bonds and Federal Stores,motor lorry charges, and Model Lodging-house receipts
Sundries ... ... ...
Less Refunds
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
. . ....
...
£
278,341
143,4792,507
19,4327,751
£451,5121,230
£450,281
s.
1
154
714
38
14
d.
10
40
64
01
11
(Vide Appendices “A” and “B” for comparative statements.)
Revenue Expenditure.—The disbursements, as per statement on Appendix “C,” amount to£121,705 4s. 6d., which, with Commissioners’ salaries (£3,225), make a total of £124,930 4s. 6d., beingthe working expenses for the year, dissected as follows:—
Dredging of port ... ... ... ... ...Maintenance and repairs to wharves, buildings, &c....Lighting of wharves and approachesRates and fire insurance premiums
...
.........
...
...
............
...
.. .
...
...Working of Grafton and Parbury’s Bonds, Federal warehouses,
motor lorries, and Model Lodging-house...Salaries ... ... ... ... ... ...
...
.........
...
...Collection of wharfage and tonnage, and supervision of wharves
(salaries)Sundries
...
.........
Commissioners’ salaries...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
£27,89321,6354,5847,610
12,07721,749
7,95718,196
£121,7053,225
£124,930
s.98
189
177
112
40
4
d.4783
47
90
60
6
Renewals and Replacements.—The amount expended from Public Works Fund and Treasurer’sAdvance on the renewal and replacement of wharves, jetties, and buildings under reconstruction was£29,610 1s. 6d. (vide Appendix “D” for list of works). This sum is charged against the surplus forthe year, as will be seen on statement Appendix “H.”
Capital Expenditure.—On the works, plant, and properties, &c., chargeable to Capital the totaloutlay was £393,591 18s. 11d., summarised as follows:—
Wharves, jetties, sheds, &c., at Woolloomooloo Bay ...Wharves, jetties, sheds, &c., at Circular Quay . . .Wharves, jetties, sheds, &c., at Dawes to Miller’s Points
...
. . .
...Wharves, jetties, sheds, &c., at Darling Harbour and PyrmontWharfage scheme, Jones’ Bay ...Resumptions, Jones’ Bay ...
...
.........
...
.........
...
. . .
. . .
. . .......
Hickson-road, Miller’s to Dawes Point, Circular Quay, tunnels,bridge, roadway, &c. . ... ...
Buildings within the vested area, &c. ...Streets and approaches to wharves, &c.
...
...
...
...
...
...Dredges, tugs, punts, and lighters for dredge serviceDredging original bottom of portPlant ... ... ... ...Motor lorries, motor car, garage, &c.Harbour lightingOther works ...
...
.........
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
.....................
...
...
.... . ................
£81,117
7,93379,04957,97131,90229,710
31,48714,88610,31031,6548,0992,0632,867
8913,645
£393,591
S.
14
1548
161
86
159
111568
15
18
d.3
0060
10
51
9 .30
11896
11
(Vide Appendices “E” and “F” for list of Works, Votes, &c.)Capital
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Capital Debt.—The capital account to 30th June, 1913, stood at £6,535,853 6s. 10d. (videAppendix “G”), upon the whole of which interest is chargeable,
Interest.—The rate of interest for the year as computed by the Treasury authorities is 3-489 percent., being 108 less than for the year preceding. The Trust’s interest bill for the year amounted to£221,049 4s. 2d.
Surplus.—After deducting working expenses, &c. (£124,930 4s. 6d.), interest (£221,049 4s. 2d.),and expenditure from Public Works Fund (£29,610 1s. 6d.) from revenue, there remains a net surpluson the year’s transactions of £76,654 3s. 7d. to be carried to Sinking Fund (vide Appendix “H”).
Sinking Fund.—The Sinking Fund balance carried forward at 30th June, 1912, was £177,012.By adding the abovementioned net surplus it is increased to £253,666 3s. 7d. at 30th June, 1913 (videAppendix “I ”). Up to the present no credit has been received for interest accrued on this account.
The gross revenue for the year on the capital is equivalent to 7-11 per cent., as compared with6-96 per cent, for the previous year.
The net revenue (excluding Renewals and Replacements) on the capital shows a return of5-13 per cent, as against 5-02 per cent, for the year previous.
The net surplus is equal to 1-15 per cent. on the capital.The expenses on gross revenue (excluding Renewals and Replacement) were 27-31 per cent. as
compared with 27-87 per cent, for the preceding year.A tabulated statement of the Trust’s position at the end of each year since its inception will be
found on Appendix “J .”
Trust Moneys.—Contractors’, wharfage, and other special deposits (including Stores AdvanceAccount) amounting to £11,367 10s. 4d. were held in separate account at 30th June, 1912; vide Appendix“K” for a statement of balances.
Store Advance Account.—A vote of £5,000 having been obtained, a Store Advance Account wasopened during the year in connection with the Napoleon-street and Goat Island depots, which is nowgetting into full operation.
Book Debts.—The total amount of outstandings (after writing off the sum of £82 9s. 11d. forirrecoverable debt) at 30th June was £8,603 8s. 7d., grouped as follows:—
Government AccountsTenants’ Rent and Lease Accounts, &c. ...Berthing and Miscellaneous Charges Account
...
.........
Grafton and Parbury’s Bonds, and Federal Stores, and MotorLorry Accounts ... ... ... ... ... ...
£359
3,2881,414
3,541
£8,603
s.1011
14
8
d.9
1111
0
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Bonded and Free Warehouses, &c.—The total gross earnings (including accrued charges on goods instore at 30th June, 1913, of the Grafton and Parbury’s Bonds, Federal Stores, and Motor Lorries for theyear amounted to £19,493 15s. 2d. Expenses, &c., £12,073 0s. 10d., leaving net earnings £7,429 14s. 4d.
Model Lodging-house.—The receipts for the year amounted to £1,867 7s. 3d., and the disbursementsto £1,197 8s. 1d., which is a slight improvement on the previous year.
Audit Inspection.—The Audit Inspectors have completed their annual investigations, and theAuditor-General has attached his certificate to Appendices “D,” “F,” “G,” “H,” “I ,” and “K,” as isrequired by section 77 of the Sydney Harbour Trust Act.
J. B. WATSON,Treasurer and Accountant
Appendix “A.”
... ... ... ... ...
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Appendix “A.”SYDNEY HARBOUR TRUST.—STATEMENT OF REVENUE COLLECTED DURING THE
FINANCIAL YEAR, 1ST JULY, 1912, TO THE 30TH JUNE, 1913.
From 1st July, 1911, to30th June, 1912.
£
143,4944,808
53,3005,312
26,3302,007
13,7672,262
350
674459738
31,45120,23118,7176,326
8,0251,043
3055,393
28,67212,151
2872,399
13
5233
1,4958
140
134
8761,248
4940
452,441
14320
1,75414.3
13,656
5
411,999
s.
57
144
517
178
17
1027
911
17
1810131419181219
13
50
161510
18
101214
816
7174
121415
0
4
d.
611
75
103
303
066
911
45
824
100039
0
00000
0
40136760628
0
0
Head of Revenue.
W H A R F A G E AND H A R B O U R R A T E S :—Oversea Trade—
Inward ...Transhipments
Interstate Trade—Inward... ...Transhipments
State Trade—Inward...Transhipment
...
...
Tonnage Rates—Oversea vesselsInterstate vessels
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...New South Wales vessels
Berthing Charges—Ferry traffic ...Picnic steamersOther small craft
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
LEASES AND O T H E R OCCUPATION :—Wharves and Jetties—
Oversea companies ...Interstate companies
...
...New South Wales companiesFerry companies ...
Sheds and Warehouses—Oversea companiesLands ...Public bathsHote ls . . .
...
...
...
............
Other business premisesResidential properties...AdvertisingOther leases
...
...
LICENSE F E E S :—
...
...
. . .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Construction of wharves and jetties...Construction of baths and bath-housesOther Works... ... ...Ferry steamers, coal-hulks, &c.Lighters ...Watermen’s boats
...
.........
...
...
...
...Motor Launches, including Survey Fees
and Examination fees, Coxswain andDriver
Moorings......
...
...
SERVICES RE N D E R E D :—Water supply... ...Lighting of wharves, &c.Fire prevention
...
...
...
...
Dredging at private wharves
...
...
...
...
...Cranes, engines, and lifting appliancesStorage ...Hire of steamersSurveys ..
...
...
...Model Lodging-house ...Miscellaneous ... ...
......
...
...
...Bond and Motor Lorry charges
RECLAMATIONS ... ...
Carried forward
...
...
......
...
...
...
...
...
...
From 1st July, 1912, to 30th Jane, 1913.
£
156,9694,956
63,7305,664
26,9951,594
13,4082,808
364
664474710
33,19320,41820,605
6,777
7,800
s.
68
713
812
215
8
00
18
61309
13
d.
1010
110
66
310
2
000
132
11
6.........................................................................................................
1622
2692,225
8
178204
1602
10190
015
000000
00
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
£
161,925
69,395
28,590
s.
15
0
1
d.
8
11
0
...............
...............
80,9947,8001,599
2965,377
30,85113,608
2772,673
1,0221,221
241,466
252,629
40194
1,867147
17,565
913
6131119
15
14
7120
1120
109790
5624988
100
72006
1100343
£
259,910
16,581
1,848
143,479
2,907
26,203
£ 9 1
s.
17
6
18
15
4
10
11
d.
7
3
0
4
0
0
2
...............
...............
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STATEMENT OF REVENUE—continued.
From 1st July, 1911, to30th June, 1912.
£411,999
61231
7825
19
£412,415
766
£411,649
s.4
1010
50
14
5
3
1
d0
1111
00
2
0
6
6
Head of Revenue.
Brought forward
RECOVERIES :—Damages to property.. .Other ...
P E N A L T I E S :—
...
Recoveries at lawForfeitures
SA L E S O F MATERIAL
...
Less Refunds, &c. ...
Total...
...
...
...
...
...
...
. . .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
£
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
From 1st July, 1912, to 30th June, 1913.
£ s. d................
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
£ s. d................
16290
3221
81
110
105
00
...............
...............
...............
£450,931
306
53
220
£451,512
1,230
£450,281
s.
11
10
11
10
3
8
14
d.2
3
0
7
0
1
11
J . B . WATSON,Treasurer and Accountant.
A p p e n d i x “B.”
SYDNEY H A R B O U R TRUST.
F I N A N C I A L Y E A R 1912-1913—REVENUE COLLECTIONS FOR P E R I O D , 1st J U L Y , 1912,
TO 30th J U N E , 1913, COMPARED W I T H T H E SAME PERIOD, 1911-1912.—
R E F U N D S DEDUCTED.
Head of Revenue.
Wharfage and Harbour Rates—Oversea ...„„„
„„„
Tonnage Rates
InterstateState ...
...
...Transhipments
... ... ...
...
...
...
...Berthing Charges, Ferry Traffic, Picnic
Steamers, and other Small Craft ...Rents, Wharves, Jetties, Bonded Stores,
Sheds, etc. ... ...Rents, Houses, Shops, etc.
...
Bond Charges and Motor Lorries...Model Lodging-house
...
...
License Fees, Ferry Steamers, Coal Hulks,Tugs, Launches, etc... ... ...
License Fees, Motor Launches, includingSurvey and Examination
License Fees, MooringsMiscellaneous
Total
... ... ... ...
£
1st July, 1911,to
30th June, 1912.
£143,026
53,30026,33012,073
234,730
16,290
1,872
87,15247,85513,656
1,754
1,752
144134
6,304
411,649
s.2
145
10
12
19
0
87
1512
9
1018
7
1
d.17
101
7
8
0
10786
0
008
6
1st July, 1912,to
30th June, 1913.
£156,276
63,73026,99512,202
259,204
16,567
1,848
91,46851,59417,565
],867
2,524
178204
7,257
450,281
s.12
78
10
19
12
18
16307
9
01513
14
d.1111
61
5
0
0
11833
0
005
11
Increase.
£13,25010,429
665129
24,474
276
s.1013
20
6
12
d.10
480
10
4
...............
4,3163,7383,908
112
772
3369
953
38,632
8164
14
0
1017
5
13
1179
0
009
5
Decrease.
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J. B. WATSON,Treasurer and Accountant.
Appendix “C.”
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Appendix “C.”SYDNEY HARBOUR TRUST—ACTUAL DISBURSEMENTS DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR—
1ST JULY, 1912, TO 30TH JUNE, 1913.
Financial Year,1911-12.
£5,2285,1481,6504,4432,846
350
118890981319490520
27274485
51,649
7,27831
758710
1419
6,1705,717
40411
1,4263,943
s.10
41219150
711
6126
1927
116
13
25
133
145
1599
1421
d.6254
100
00479817657
17
5075
68
119
1010
................1,1671,856
3,0091,109
7
1,092195
9.19
191119
10
37
007
56
50082
Head of Expenditure.
H E A D OFFICE :–
Salaries—Secretary and StaffTreasurer and Staff
...
...Harbour Master and StaffEngineer-in-Chief and Staff
...
.... . .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...Chief Surveyor and Land Valuer and Staff...Shipping Inspector
Contingencies—Rates and Taxes
...
...Furniture and fittingsStationery and printingAdvertising ... ...Postages, telephones, &c.CleaningInsurance
...
...Legal expensesMessengersInstrumentsOther ...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
C O L L E C T I O N OF W H A R F A G E A N D SUPERVISION OFW H A R V E R :—
SalariesOther ...
...
.........
C O N T R O L O F H A R B O U R : —
Lightship ...Beacons, buoys, &c.
...
...Maintenance of mooringsOther ... ... ...
...
...
MA I N T E N A N C E O F P R O P E R T Y :—
Wharves and jettiesSheds and warehouses ...Cranes and engines on wharvesHote ls . . . ... ...Other business premisesResidential propertiesBaths ... ... ...Roads and approachesOther ... ... ...
L I G H T I N G O F P R O P E R T I E S :—
Wharf propertiesStreets and approachesOther ...
W A T C H I N G :—
...
Wharves and jettiesOther ... ...
...
......
Carried forward
254—B
.
.
......
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Actual Expenditure,1912-1913.
£6,3675,2801,9864,4313,233
449
169583
1,237203607706
68108532
52,226
7,834123
5951,614
1232
8,6294,913
4148
1,5283,486
s.107
16150
17
191435
191116121802
01
366
10
1913
6180
18
d.416839
810016936904
18
010
19
611
010
24
..................1,9101,018
3,3571,219
8
1,212221
1219
179
161
55
4106
91
...............
£
21,749
6,450
s.
7
3
d.
7
8
...............
...............
£
Total.
£
28,199
7,957
2,254
21,635
4,584
1,433
60,392
s.
11
1
6
8
18
17
5
d.
3
9
8
7
8
10
8
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
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... ...
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... ...
... ...
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...
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STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE— continued.
Financial Year,1911-12.
£
12,8246,4653,0083,576
83
478947
1,430
352
5,366
7
536
9,656794554648297518
1,5261,955
s.
181
1458
1119
16
16
17
17
8
121816169506
d.
51393
09
11
9
11
10
1
32552668
£111,424 6 9
Heads of Expenditure.
Brought forward
DREDGING :—Salaries and wagesRepairs to vessels
...
...Maintenance of launchesOther ... ... ...Renewal of obsolete plant
SU R V E Y O F PO R T : —WagesOther
...
.........
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
F I R E AND O T H E R IN S U R A N C E PREMIUMS
MA I N T E N A N C E O F F I R E - F L O A T S
R A T E S A N D T A X E S ...
...
...
...
...
MA I N T E N A N C E O F L I F E - S A V I N G AP P L I A N C E S
W A T E R S U P P L Y ... ...
O T H E R EX P E N D I T U R E :—
...
Bond and motor lorry chargesCentral Wharf engine-room ...Parbury’s Wharf engine-roomDalton’s Wharf engine-room...Demolition of buildingsDemolition of wharvesCleaning and garbageRecoverable amounts...Model Lodging-house...
Total
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
£
...
...
...
...
. . .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Actual Expenditure,1912-1913.
£ s. d.
...............
11,6965,6883,2487,259
1599
14
1071
10...............
516974
2,369
16
10
63
5
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
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...............
...............
...............£
£ s. d.
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
2,369
404
5,240
195
758
10,880793624246487
791,8591,1181,197
10
18
18
1
9
92
187
1481
138
5
4
10
10
2
39854
10181
...............
Total.
£
60,392
27,893
1,490
8,968
17,287
121,705
s.
5
9
7
18
4
4
d.
8
4
9
7
1
6
J. B. WATSON,Treasurer and Accountant.
Appendix “D.”
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Appendix “D.”
SYDNEY HARBOUR TRUST—EXPENDITURE FOR RENEWALS AND REPLACEMENTSDURING THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1913.
Hickson-road, Gilchrist, Watt, and Sanderson
Towns’ Bond
Windmill-street Store
...
...
Watson’s Bay waiting-room
No. 1, Woolloomooloo
Napoleon-street extension
Kent-street, Nos. 107-9
...
...
...
Parbury’s Bond, Windmill-street
Jones’Bay, No. 6 0 . . .
sea-wall
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Hickson-road, Circular Quay to Miller’s Point
Jones’ Bay, preparation of site
Kent-street, Nos. 263-9
Woolloomooloo, Nos. 6-9
...
...
Dawes to Miller’s Points, No. 1
...
...
...
...
Dawes to Miller’s Points, Nos. 8-9
“ Sydney and Melbourne” Hotel
Erskine-lane Store. . . ..... .
...
Dawes to Miller’s Points, Nos. 4-5
Circular Quay, No. 11
„ „ Nos. 4-5
Kent-street, No. 173
Circular Quay, Nob. 6-7
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
„ „ alteration to No. 11 for ferries
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
£406
810
1,144
624
3,603
2,107
1,117
97
2,78076
1,838
2,206
1,077
495
539
978
1,413
118
880
249
71
375
895
5,771
£29,610
s.7
19
1
13
9
11
7
6
19
5
12
3
2
7
5
16
18
172
2
1
3
1213
1
d.3
0
11
10
6
3
10
6
110
810
7
10
38
5
82
81
0
1
7
6
CHAS. C. LANCE, President,T. W. KEELE, Commissioner, Commissioners of theH. D. WALSH, Commissioner, Sydney Harbour Trust.
J. B. WATSON,
Treasurer and Accountant.
Examined and found correct,—
JAMES S. CAMPBELL,
Inspector of Public Accounts.
I HAVE examined the vouchers and documents in support ot the net disbursements within the period1st July, 1912, to 30th June, 1913, from the Public Works Fund Vote and Treasurer’s Advance, asrequired by the Sydney Harbour Trust Act, 1900 ; and I hereby certify that the above total of£29,610 Is. 6d. represents the net disbursements by the Sydney Harbour Trust Commissioners from suchFunds during the period mentioned.
J. VERNON,Auditor-General
Appendix “E.”
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Appendix “E.”SYDNEY HARBOUR TRUST.—LOAN EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1913.
LedgerFolio.
9121518192731
123108109119141150152156158162164168172188190323325328332335338341348350351357366430444
448449453494499510547549554556558560564565566568573578582584589590
592600606611613623
Work.
Circular Quay, No. 3Do No. 11Do No. 8
...
...
...Do Nos. 4 and 5Do N o . 6 and 7Do No. 1Do No. 2
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...Dawes to Miller’s Points—Nos. 6 and 7
Do do Nos. 4 and 5Do do Nos. 2 and 3Do doDo doDo do
N o. 1Nos. 8 and 9
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...Waterman’s Shelter
Darling Harbour—No. 2Do No. 3
...
.........
Do Wool Dumping PlantDo No. 4 ... ...Do Suspension RailwayDo Hickson-roadDo High-street
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...Do Workmen’s Dwellings, High-streetDo Shore Sheds. Nos. 3 and 4Do No. 20Do No. 23Do No. 5Do No. 1Do No. 52bDo No. 35
...
...
...
...
...
.....Do Nos. 6 and 7
Do No. 28Do No. 30Do No. 27
...
...
...Do Garbage Bins’Do No. 53
Jones Bay ResumptionsDo Removal of RockDo Sea Wall
...
...
...
...Do Preparation of SiteDo No. 60Do No. 61
...
...Woolloomooloo, No. 11
Do No. 1Do No. 6
Kent-street, No. 173
...
...
...do Nos. 107 and 9
Ladder Dredge .. .Grab doRock Excavator...Man-o’-War Steps
...
...
...
...Head Office Extension .. .Goat Island Barracks
Do CottagesPile DriverMotor CarMotor Lorries .. .Windmill-street Store
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...Motor Garage—Federal Bond ...“Manchester” .. . ... ...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...Shelley-street and Erskine-lane WorkshopsTug, “ H y d r a ” ... ... ...Kent and Napoleon streets StoreMiller’s Point TunnelLighter, “Samson”
...
.........
...
...
...
...Bridge—Munn and Windmill streets. . .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
.....................
Miller’s Point, Circular Quay, Hickson Road...Hopper Barges ... ... ... ... ...
Carried forward
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
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...
Amount.
£1,8185,933
068
19146
5010,520
57334,11633,448
3393,559
352686
1,5413,9901,034
978403
1,25423
8688,425
11,4271
1,7543,7051,495
25773
6515,60429,710
6603,199
16,24311,712
871
23,83257,284
111,730
6,54013,061
1,5371
9091,0471,680
5365
2,5413,691
3293
416,3462,2628,7141,8592,478
16,02245
359,083
s.196339
16176
1216168306
1119
6131
161817150744
1518
28
101077
128832
19627
1040
1119570
191915
847
1212
2161
15
d.65050267503
1110
12620
1110882892G521
1024
100248
104560
11101010
798016002488377394
2
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LOAN EXPENDITURE, FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1913—continued.
LedgerFolio.
625626628629630640644646649651653654655657659661663
Brought forwardHopper Punts—(2), 400 tonsTug, “ Delilah” ... ...Watson’s Bay Wharf ...Towns’ Bond ... ...
...
...
...
...
...
Work.
...
...
...
...
...Erskine, Day and Lime streets Stores...King and Day streets StoresShark Island Light TowerNapoleon-street ...
...
...
...“Sydney and Melbourne” HotelDredge, “Canton River”Napoleon-street WorkshopsVaucluse Light Tower ...Por t Denison Light TowerSussex-street—Widening ofKent-street, Nos. 263 and 9Parbury’s Bond, Windmill-streetDredging original bottom
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Total
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
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...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
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...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
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...
...
...
...
...
...
...
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...
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...
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...
...
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...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
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...
...
...
...
£
Amount.
£359,083
122,762
897579
2,5763,099
6067,2133,8941,023
51
2843,096
36319
8,099
393,591
s.15
700
17340
191216070
16111311
18
d.2903
1027
1037
110476860
11
J. B. WATSON,Treasurer and Accountant.
Appendix “F.”SYDNEY HARBOUR TRUST.—STATEMENT OF NET CAPITAL EXPENDITURE DURING
THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1ST JULY, 1912, TO 30TH JUNE, 1913.
Act.
George V, No. 43 of 1910George V, No. 43 of 1910GeorgeV,No.25 of l911George V, No. 57 of l912
GeorgeV,No.57 of l912
Amountof Vote.
£231,000110,000250,000380,000
5,000
Vote.
Towards construction of works generally, &c.Resumption of land, Jones Bay, and at PyrmontTowards construction of works generally, &c.Towards construction of works generally, &c.
£378,241 19 11Less amount charged in previous
year paid from ExpenditureSuspense ... ... ... 27,780 13 4
Total Expenditure from Loan VotesLoan Expenditure Suspense Account
Store Advance Account—transferred toDeposits
Total
Special
...
Expenditure.
£832
29,7101,142
350,461
382,14611,445
393,591
5,000
398,591
s.14
13
6
612
18
0
18
d.9
103
7
56
11
0
11
CHAS. C. LANCE, President,T. W. KEELE, Commissioner,H. D. WALSH, Commissioner,
Commissioners of theSydney Harbour Trust.
J. B. WATSON,
Treasurer and Accountant.
JAMES S. CAMPBELL,
Inspector of Public Accounts.
I HAVE examined the vouchers and documents in support of the net disbursements within the period• 1st July, 1912, to 30th June, 1913, from each of the Loan Votes above, and from Expenditure Suspense
Account, as provided by the Audit Act, and as required under section 77 of the Sydney Harbour TrustAct of 1900; and I hereby certify that the above total of £398,591 18s. 11d. represents the netdisbursements incurred by the Sydney Harbour Trust Commissioners on account of Capital during theperiod abovementioned.
J. VERNON,Auditor-General.
Appendix “G.”
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Appendix “G.”SYDNEY HARBOTTR TRUST.—STATEMENT OF CAPITAL DEBT TO THE 30TH JUNE, 1913.
CA P I T A L D E B T at 30th June, 1912 . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Add Total Expenditure by the Commissioners from 1st July, 1912, to 30th Jane , 1913Store Advance Account Loan Vote, transferred to Special Deposits ...
Add Vestment of site, 12 perches, Horse Ferry road to Dawes Point, Gazette No.
...
63„ „ 2 roods 17 perches, George-street, North, Dawes Point, for
extension of Hickson-road, Gazette No. 104„ „ 7 acres 1 rood 35 1/2 perches, Darling Harbour, Australian
Gaslight Co.’s premises and others, Gazette No. 125, value to be assessed„ „ 2 roods 39 perches, Dawes Point Reserve for widening and
extending Hickson Road, Gazette No. 147...„ „ 35 3/4 perches, Premises formerly known as Noa. 36/8 Point
Street, Pyrmont, Gazette No. 97, value to be assessed
Deduct Repayments to Loan Votes, namely:—
Darling Harbour Resumption Vote, £4,000,000, 64 Vic. No. 10,Treasury Receipt No. 1,788
Treasury receipt No. 2,821
Treasury receipt No. 4,406Sydney Harbour Trust Vote £250,000, Geo. V. No. 25 of 1911.
London Credit 28th September, 1912
Treasury receipt No. 290 ... ... ... ... ... ...„ „ „ £231,000, Geo. V. No. 43 of 1910
Treasury receipt No. 543... ... ... ... ... ...„ „ ,, £380,000, Geo. V. No. 57 of 1912
Treasury receipt No. 2,619 ... ... ... ... ... ...„ „ „ £380,000, Geo. V. No. 57 of 1912
Treasury receipt No. 4,564„ „ „ £231,000 Geo. V. No. 48 of 1910
Treasury receipt No. ,4951 ... ... ... ... ... ...„ „ „ £250,000 Geo. V. No. 25 of 1911
Treasury receipt No. 8,859 ... ... ... ... ... ...
Divestment of the following reclamation areas:—
91/2 perches, Neutral Bay (Wm. Davy), Gazette No. 107 ... ...83/4 perches, Neutral Bay, (Ethel M. Starkey), Gazette No. 10783/4 perches, Neutral Bay (Mary Davy), Gazette No. 107 ... ...6 perches, Neutral Bay (Jane Davy), „6 perches, Neutral Bay (A. Saunders), ,,21/4 perches, Neutral Bay (Mary Davy), „41/2 perches, Berry’s Bay (J . W. Eaton) „93/4 perches, Drummoyne (J. R. Quilty), „151/4 perches, Five Dock (W. C. Denning) Gazette No. 123 ... ...1 acre 0 roods 30 perches, Kissing Point Bay (F. J. Moxham),
Gazette No. 144 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...1 rood 3 perches, Kissing Point Bay (F. J. Moxham), Gazette No. 1443 perches, Mort Bay, Balmain (John Pratt) , Gazette No. 27. . .25 perches, Woolwich (H. C. Bell), Gazette No. 75. . . ... ...371/4 perches, White Bay, Balmain (R. L. Scrutton & Company), re-
sumed and vested in the Railway Commissioners, Gazette No. 3821/4 perches, Mort Bay, Balmain (John Prat t) , Gazette No. 27
Capital Debt at 30th June, 1913
. . .
£ s.
77 19
14 3
2 10
1,008 6
44 3
12
7 2
17
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CHAS. C. LANCE, President,T . W. KEELE , Commissioner, Commissioners of the
J. B. WATSON, H. D. WALSH, Commissioner, Sydney Harbour Trust.Treasurer and Accountant.
Examined and found correct,—JAMBS S. CAMPBELL,
Inspector of Public Accounts.
The figures in the above statement agree with those shown in the books of this Department,
J. VERNON,Auditor-General,
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Appendix “I.”
THE SYDNEY HARBOUR TRUST COMMISSIONERS IN ACCOUNT WITH THE STATETREASURER.—SINKING FUND ACCOUNT TO 30TH JUNE, 1913.
1912.30 June.
1913.30 June.
1913.30 June.
To
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Surplus for the year 1912-1913 ........
Balance brought down ......................
177,012
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CHAS. C. LANCE, President,)T. W. KEELE, Commissioner Commissioners of the
J. L. WATSON, H. D. WALSH, Commissioner) Sydney Harbour Trust.
Treasurer and Accountant.Examined and found correct.
JAMES S. CAMPBELL,
Inspector of Public Accounts.J. VERNON,
Auditor General.
Appendix “J .”
SYDNEY HARBOUR TRUST.—TABLE SHOWING THE TRUST’S POSITION FOR EACHYEAR OF ITS EXISTENCE, AND THE SURPLUSES CARRIED TO SINKING FUND.
Yearended
30 June.
1901* ...1902 ...1903 ...1904 ...1905 ...1906 ...1907 ...1908 ...1909 ...1910 ...1911 ...1912 ...1913 ...
Total...
Revenuereceipts.
£58,316
219,706256,145261,677253,581270,689297,942327,525334,368337,047373,755411,649450,282
3,852,682
Revenueexpenditure.
£11,27575,69286,17283,76576,77680,02782,66990,782
103,882107,793119,531113,963122,968
1,155,295
Capitalexpenditure.
£
84,759126,96181,70546,31338,87945,01190,424
113,955144,207216,130439,141398,592
1,826,077
Totalcapital debt.
£4,692,7824,806,5344,950,2995,030,2095,074,4225,112,4175,137,6465,227,3605,338,1085,482,0605,697,7566,136,6706,535,853
6,535,853
Interest.
£55,554
169,874173,112177,906180,966178,779184,074189,265191,532191,246200,845212,842221,049
2,327,044
Expenditure,renewals, &
replacements.
£
34,97023,65028,44629,610
116,676
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£
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29,72956,39876,654
253,666t
Deficiency.
£8,513
25,8603,139
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4,161
* 11th February, 1901, to 30th June, 1901. † Total amount of Sinking Fund, deficiencies deducted.
J. B. WATSON,Treasurer and Accountant.
Appendix “K.”
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Appendix “K.”SYDNEY HARBOUR TRUST.—SPECIAL DEPOSITS ACCOUNTS. —STATEMENT OF
RECErPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS DURING PERIOD 1ST JULY, 1912, TO30TH JUNE, 1913.
Account
Contractors’ DepositsKey DepositsWharfage Guarantees
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Applications for Leasesand SurveysSuspense Account...Unclaimed Wages
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Fixed Deposits held by the Trust :Contractors’ DepositsWharfage Guarantees
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Balance at30 June, 1912.
£4,336
5035410149220633
5,576
5,968229
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£3,093
444
1782,158
307698
6,485
1,84117
8,601
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£7,430
55399279
2,650514732
12,062
7,809246
8,601
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19728
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Disbursements.
£5,145
222
1951,784
334465
7,950
3,60812
5,780
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Balance at30 June, 1913.
£2,285
5237684
865179267
4,111
4,201234
8,5462,820
£ 11,367
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CHAS. C. LANCE, President,T. W. KEELE, Commissioner Commissioners of theH. D. WALSH, Commissioner, Sydney Harbour Trust.J. B. WATSON,
Treasurer and Accountant.Examined and found correct,—
JAMES S. CAMPBELL,Inspector of Public Accounts.
I HEREBY certify that the above statement represents transactions under the Trust Fund Accountswithin the period 1st July, 1912, to 30th June, 1913, and that the above balance shown opposite eachaccount as at 30th June, 1913, is correct.
J. VERNON,Auditor-General.
ENG1NEER-IN-CHIEF’S REPORT.
I NOW submit, for the information of the Commissioners, a report in connection with the EngineeringBranch for the year ending 30th June, 1913.
Notwithstanding the unavoidable delay which occurred on account of the lack of funds during theearlier part of the year, necessitating the closing down of some large works for a time, and of the veryinclement weather during the last three months, the year has been an exceedingly busy one, and a largeamount of important work has been carried out. DuriDg the year 3,522 piles, 7,412 girders, 3,551,192superficial feet of sawn timber have been delivered and utilised on the various works.
The improvements in lighting of the port, which were in hand at date of my last report, werecompleted during the year, and have proved a marked success. The deepening of the eastern channel to40 feet at L.W.S. tides is completed, and the “ Triton ” is now employed dredging the Western Channelto a similar depth. The large jetty at Woolloomooloo, comprising berths Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9, which wasstarted in August, 1910, was completed, and two large temporary sheds were erected at the shore end inorder to make these berths immediately available for shipping, the material used being in part the upperdecks of the large steel-framed permanent sheds now in course of erection. Considerable delay has takenplace in the delivery of ironwork for bridges, sheds, &c., and of loading appliances, owing to labourtroubles in England, and this has retarded for several months the completion of important works such asNo. 1 Dawes Point, Nos. 8 and 9, Dawes Point to Miller’s Point, and Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9, Woolloomooloo.
In order to provide for the increasing draft of vessels likely to visit the port, a bucket dredge oflarge capacity was purchased at Hongkong; another large bucket dredge is in course of construction atFitzroy Dockyards, and a plant consisting of two of the largest capacity high-speed Priestman patentgrab dredges is now being fitted up for deepening alongside the various wharves.
A new store for use in connection with the works of the Trust was opened at No. 213A Kent-street early this year. The building is roomy, and, being equipped with travelling cranes, has proved ofgreat service, and has considerably expedited the work of construction.
Nos. 1,2, and 3 Berths, Woolloomooloo.—A new cargo berth for the use of the Port Jackson andManly Steamship Company was completed during the year at the northern end of No. 1, and a cargo shed96 feet by 16 feet has been erected thereon giving much superior accommodation to the former berth atFort Macquarie. No. 1 berth and part of No. 2 have been completed, and the erection of the large cargoshed, 560 feet by 80 feet, is in progress, having been started on the 24th February last. Operations onNo. 3 berth will be commenced as soon as Nos. 1 and 2 are available for shipping. A contract has
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already been let for the construction and delivery of the steel floor trusses for the upper deck of the largetwo storey cargo shed, 570 feet x 120 feet, to be erected on Nos. 2 and 3 berths. The excavations of theheadland at the rear of these berths was completed, and the retaining wall along the boundary of“Bomera” practically completed. The roadway approach to the berths has been excavated, and formedover an area of 4,700 square yards and 500 lineal feet of kerbing and guttering have been laid. Expendi-ture for the year, £27,435 12s. 11d.
Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 Berths, Woolloomooloo.—The approaches to this fine jetty were completed inAugust, last year, and the erection of the four double-decked cargo sheds, each 530 feet by 40 feet, wascommenced on 30th July last. The work has proceeded rapidly, and as all the materials are to hand, twoof the sheds will be finished by the end of the year. Expenditure for the year, £57,779 10s. 4d.
No. 3 Ferry Berth, Circular Quay.—This jetty, used by the Port Jackson and Manly SteamshipCompany, Limited, has been lengthened, by 40 feet, the shelter-shed being s-imilarly extended and thefruit shop enlarged. Work was commenced in October last, and completed February, 1913, at a cost of£1,818 19s. 6d.
Nos. 6 and 7, Ferry Berths, Circular Quay.—The demolition of the existing waiting-rooms and theenlargement of the jetty was put in hand on the 29th May last, preparatory to commencing the erectionof new and up-to-date accommodation for the McMahon’s Point and Parramatta River ferry services.This building will have a number of rooms on the upper floor suitable for letting as offices. Expenditurefor the year, £834 1s. 1d.
No. 8 Ferry Berth, Circular Quay.—The work of constructing suitable accommodation for theLane Cove ferry service at the west side of the Quay was commenced in September, 1912, and completedin June. The building is of wood, with tiled roof, and has an upper floor, with large rooms suitable forletting as offices. The Lane Cove ferry service was moved into the new berth from No. 7 on the 31st Maylast. Two dolphins were also driven between Nos. 7 and 8 for the protection of the steamers whileberthing. Expenditure, £11,618 4s. 5d.
Temporary Berth for the Parramatta River Service.—Owing to the demolition of Nos. 6 and 7berths prior to reconstruction it was necessary to provide a temporary berth for this service on the westside of the Circular Quay. A waiting room of galvanised iron was erected and a pontoon put in place.Work was atarted in March last and completed in May. Expenditure, £336 1s. 3d.
No. 1 Berth, Dawes to Miller’s Points.—The southern end of this berth was completed, also the tworamps from the road to the wharf level. The masonry sea-wall was extended as far as No. 2 Berth. Aconsiderable amount of submarine rock excavations was carried out both by contract and by the Trust’srock-drilling plant, the depth being now 35 feet to within 30 feet of the sea-wall at the southern end.The work of excavation is still proceeding, and will be continued until a minimum depth of 35 feet hasbeen secured for the full length of the berth, viz., 620 feet. The construction of the double-decked cargoshed, 421 feet by 70 feet, commenced last year, was practically completed, and a portion of it has been inuse for shipping. The gantry platforms are ready for erection; two electric 3-ton semi-portal transportercranes have been ordered from England to be delivered early next year, and the high-level bridge fromGeorge-street North to the upper deck is nearing completion. Wharf offices and accommodation for theCustoms officials have been completed. Expenditure for the year, £34,656 1s. 6d.
Nos. 4 and 5 Berths, Dawes to Miller’s Point.—The construction of this jetty providing these twoberths has been pushed on. but on account of the old jetty known as Parbury’s No. 3 crossing the line ofthe new work, operations will be hampered until this old structure, still in use for shipping, can beremoved. The water in the vicinity being deep and the bed of the harbour soft, piles 110 feet long,consisting of two turpentine spars spliced together are used, and longer piles will be needed as the jetty ispushed out from the shore. A portion of the longshore wharf, sea-wall, and reclamation extendingwesterly about 70 feet have been completed. Expenditure for the year, £11,400 14s. 7d.
Nos. 6 and 7 Berths, Dawes to Miller’s Points.—Demolition of the old wharves, jetties, and shedson this site has been commenced, so that Hickson-road can be carried round to join the portion alreadyopened fronting Nos. 8 and 9 Berths. Expenditure for the year, £50 6s. 7d.
Nos. 8 and 9 Berths, Dawes to Miller’s Points.—The longshore wharf sea-wall and reclamation werepractically completed as far as the eastern end of the wharf premises. The foundation piles for theremainder of the cargo shed are being driven, and concrete corner buttress placed in position. Thisportion of the wharf was delayed in construction on account of the necessity for allowing the old jetty toremain in use for shipping until the new berths could be put into service. The construction of the cargosheds commenced in August, 1911, was pushed on; the portion on the jetty 475 feet by 92 feet havingtwo decks, being now practically completed. The jetty and the lower floor of the cargo shed have beenin use since 15th February, 1912. The three-storey portion of the cargo shed, standing on the shore, hasbeen pushed on as rapidly as circumstances admitted. Expenditure for the year, £34,427 5s. 7d.
Nos. 1a and 1b, Berths, Darling Harbour.—This wharf, 1,180 feet in length, was widened by20 feet, and the cargo sheds provided with awning roofs, 20 feet wide, to give greater protection for thelarge quantities of cargo passing over those berths. The work was started in April, 1912, and nearlycompleted by the end of the year. It was necessary to carry on operations piecemeal in order not tointerfere with the shipping. Expenditure for the year, £11,427 0s. 9d.
Not. 2a and 2b Berths, Darling Harbour.—An awning roof was erected along the front of thecargo shed an the south side, 500 feet x 10 feet. The work was started in March, and is nearingcompletion. Expenditure for the year, £3,559 0s. 1d.
Nos. 3a and 36 Berths, Darling Harbour.—A wool bale conveying plant, supplied by Pohlig andCompany, was installed in the roof of the cargo shed to deliver wool bales from the dumping- flow to theship’s side on either side of the jetty; the conveyors consisting of tipping steel buckets which automaticallydischarge the bales into shoots down which they slide to the deck of the wharf at the ship’s side. Thetravel of this conveyor is 400 feet outward and the same return. Work was started in fixing the necessaryframing and supports last June, aud the whole was finished and in use in December. Expenditure for theyear, £3,990 6s. Nos.
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Nos. 5a and 56 Berths, Darling Harbour.—Before commencing this jetty, it was necessary toconstruct a landing stage along the north side of No. 6 Berth for the Gas Company’s employees, and a lineof fender piles along the Gas Company’s Wharf to protect the coal gantries. The work on the jetty wasbegun on 17th February last, and the whole structure 600 feet x 100 feet has been practically completed,except for a small gap on the north side at the junction with the shore, which is necessary for the presentto allow the Gas Company’s punts to berth. Only 90 feet of the decking at the outer end of the jetty nowremain to be laid. A portion of the temporary elevated roadway, to give access to the upper floor of thedouble-decked shed about to be erected thereon, has been constructed. Expenditure for the year,£8,425 15s. 8d.
Nos. 6, la, 1b Berths, Darling Harbour.—The work of extending these two jetties by 100 feet andcutting back the width of No. 7a to give more waterway was completed in August last. Extensivealterations and additions to the cargo sheds were carried out, affording more covered space and extra officeaccommodation. Coal elevators and conveyors for lifting bunker coal from hulks and carrying it overthe jetty into the steamer bunkers were erected. The framing was put up by the Trust and the conveyingplant by the Adelaide S.S. Company, the lessees of the premises. The cross wharf between the jetties waswidened by 20 feet, and a portion of the decking covered with 2-inch sheathing. Expenditure for theyear, £3,705 4s. 5d.
Nos. 23a and 236 Berths, Darling Harbour.—This jetty was lengthened by 20 feet, the work havingbeen commenced in December last and finished in April this year. Expenditure for the year, £868 17s. 2d.
Nos. 27a and 274 Berths, Darling Harbour.—The cargo shed on this jetty was extended by 160 feet.Work was started in September and completed in February last. Expenditure, £773 2s. 10d.
Nos. 35a and 35b Berths, Darling Harbour.—This jetty was extended by 96 feet, the work havingbeen started in November last and completed in February. The floor of the cargo shed was laid withconcrete and sheathed over with timber. This work, commenced in March, 1912, was interrupted by theshipping trade. Work was again started in October, 1912, and completed in February last. Expenditurefor the year, £1,754 4s. 6d.
Nos. 8 and 9 Berths, Pyrmont.—The work of extending this jetty by 250 feet was commenced inAugust, 1912, but progress was delayed by the difficulty in obtaining the timber. The extension is nowcomplete with the exception of about two (2) squares of decking. Expenditure to date, £15,604 10s. 4d.
Jones Bay Wharfage.— Owing to the shortage of funds in October last operations on these wharveswere shut down. Work was resumed in March. During the year 29,500 cubic yards of rock and 6,000cubic yards of stripping were removed and deposited in the reclamation. The reclamations for the twojetties have been well advanced and a number of piles driven. Two ten-ton locomotive cranes have beenpurchased for this work, and are now being erected, and a number of trucks have been built. With thisplant the work of excavation and reclamation will be greatly facilitated. Submarine rock excavation anddredging have also been in progress, and preparations are now being made to’ commence the wharfconstruction. Expenditure for the year, £36,966 4s. 9d.
Watson’s Bay Ferry Jetty, Watson’s Bay.—The steps at this jetty were widened and otheralterations were effected at a cost of £897 0s. 3d.
Watson’s Bay Waiting and Refreshment Booms.—A suitable building was erected of wood andtiles, the work being finished last December. Expenditure for the year, £624 13s. lOd.
George-street North.—The widening and regrading of George-street North to give easy accessto the bridge leading to the upper floor of No. 1 wharf, Dawes to Miller’s Points, has been pushed on.The excavation has been completed for a distance of 400 feet, and the roadway ballasted. It having beenfound desirable to widen the roadway from 30 feet to 50 feet, arrangements were made with the ResumedProperties Branch and the City Council for the acquisition of the necessary land, and at the end of Junethe work of making the new roadway was in hand. Two flights of steps leading down to the Hickson-road level have been partly completed, also steps and stone pillars at entrance to Dawes’ Point Park.Expenditure, £1,800.
Hickson-road—Dawes to Miller’s Points.—The excavation of rock necessary to give the width ofroadway has been completed as far as Parbury’s Bond Store. The total amount excavated in the yearamounted to 14,500 cubic yards, of which 1,532 cubic yards was taken out as dimension stone. Theretaining wall has been completed up to Milton-terrace, with the exception of the coping, and the wall has beencontinued round the back of Milton-terrace for a distance of 70 feet. Expenditure for year, £16,24018s. 9d.
Hickson-road—Daves’ Point to Circular Quay.—The formation of this part of the road is now inhand, and a considerable length of kerbing and guttering has been laid and provision made for drainage ofsurface water. Expenditure for year, £854 12s. 7d.
Watermen’s Shelter and Waiting Room—Dawes’ Point.— The construction of these premises of woodwith tiled roof, sanitary accommodation nd boatshed was commenced in May last year and finished inSeptember. Expenditure, £339 3s. 10d.
Harbour Lights. —A red sector light was installed in the lower leading light tower, Vaucluse, toenable vessels to clear the Bottle and Glass Reef. This light is complete, except for the adjustment ofthe screens. A new lighthouse was built on the tower of Fort Denison to replace the electric red lightformerly in use. The illuminant is acetylene gas and a fourth order dioptric lens has been placed inposition. The new light is ready for the adjustment of the screens. A new reinforced concrete lighttower, fitted with a fourth order dioptric lens and lighted with acetylene gas, was erected in lieu of theold wooden structure on the north-west side of Shark Island. Expenditure for the year, £891 8s. 9d.
Towns’ Bond Store.—A new street front was constructed also customs’ and delivery clerk’s offices.A stone alignment wall was erected between the store and Dalgety-road. Expenditure, £1,390 16s. lOd.
Parbury’s New Bond Store.—The floors of this large five-storied store at the foot of Kent-street,built for a wool store before the formation of the Trust, required to be strengthened to suit the work ofa bond. Customs’ and delivery clerk’s offices were also constructed. Expenditure for the year, £417.
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Windmill-street Store and Approach and Roadway to Nos. 8-9 Millers’ Point.—Work is well inhand and will be completed as soon as the bridge leading to Nos. 8-9 is finished. Expenditure for theyear, £4,836 0s. 11d.
Gilchrist, Watt aad Sanderson’s Store.—This store, at the rear of Nos. 8-9 Berths, Dawes toMiller’s Point, was cut back to allow the formation of Hiekson-road. A new brick and stone front wasbuilt, also sanitary block. Work was commenced in April, 1912, and finished in June last. Expenditurefor the year, £406 7s. 3d.
Nos. 213—15 Kent-street.—These fine four-storey stores have now been completed. The two lowerfloors are occupied by the Trust’s Stores Supply Branch, and the upper three floors are let. Expenditurefor the year, £2,262 7s. 3d.
New Store—1-9 Erskine-street.—This store, which was in hand at date of my last report, wascompleted in April last. Expenditure for the year, £2,576 3s. 2d.
Maitland Brewing Company’s Store.—This building, at the corner of Day and King-streets,mentioned in the last report, was finished on 26th November last. Expenditure for the year,£3,099 4s. 7d.
Not. 107-9 Kent-street.—These premises, which were partially destroyed by fire, have beenpractically rebuilt. Work was started in September last, and finished in March this year. Expenditure,£2,847 14s. 9d.
Not. 263-9 Kent-street.—These stores, consisting of two buildings of five floors and basement each,have been remodelled and thrown into one store, and new office and sanitary accommodation were fittedup. Expenditure, £1,113 14s. 3d.
Fowler’s Stores, Erskine-lane.—The ground floor of this store was raised 12 inches, filled in withtar paving, and sheathed over with wood. Expenditure, £118 7s. 8d.
“Sydney and Melbourne” Hotel.—In connection with the widening of Sussex-street and Napoleon-street, this hotel has been extended and remodelled ; a number of bedrooms, new bar, kitchen, and up-to-date sanitary accommodation have been added. The work was started in May last, and is now practicallycompleted. Expenditure for the year, £5,308 11s.
Napoleon-street.—The lengthening, widening, and regrading of this street, in order to give an easygradient to and from Sussex-street, has been pushed on. The concrete retaining wall from Kent-street asfar as Margaret-street crossing has been completed, and the filling-in brought up to top level. Thisportion of the roadway is kerbed, guttered, and ballasted, and ready for the metalling. 1,706 cubic yardsof concrete have been used, 14,578 cubic yards of ballast and earth tilling, and 360 lineal feet of kerbingand guttering. Expenditure for the year, £9,321 10s. 6d.
Widening of Sussex-street.—In view of the future widening of Sussex-street, nearly the whole ofthe buildings between Erskine and Margaret streets have been demolished, and arrangements have beenmade and plans are being prepared for the reconstruction of the buildings on the eastern side. Expendi-ture for the year, £3,096 16s. 6d.
Fox and Lawson’s Workshop.—This shop, in the lane at the rear of 263-9 Kent-street, wascommenced in April last, and is now nearing completion. Expenditure, £577 16s. 10d.
No. 173 Kent-street.—These premises, which were partially destroyed by fire, have been convertedinto two shops and dwellings, and the work is nearing completion. Expenditure, £387 2s.
Fire Brigade Depot, Goat Island.—A new barracks for the men employed in connection with theFire and Salvage Service was erected, and an existing stone building adapted to the use of a mess-room.Accommodation is provided for fourteen men, with all conveniences. Work started in April, 1912, andfinished in November. Expenditure for the year, £1,047 11s. 8d.
In addition to this, three cottages were provided for housing the extra Masters and Engineers, inconnection with the putting into commission of the second fire-boat. Expenditure, £1,680 19s.
Motor Oarage.—A garage was erected at the Federal Bond store for the accommodation of theTrust’s motor lorries. Work was started in October and finished in January. Expenditure, £329 19s. 2d.
Upper Floors of Cargo Sheds.— Leakage of moisture having occurred in cargo sheds, to the upperdecks of which horses have access, it was found necessay to devise some means of abating the nuisance.The openings caused by the shrinkage of the 3-inch decking were first covered with strips of felt welltacked on. The whole deck was then floated over with a thin layer of Val de Travers, and 2-inch sheathinglaid over thi3, the joints being also well filled with bitumen. This forms a water-proof floor necessaryfor the protection of the goods below.
Argyle-street Bridge.—A reinforced concrete bridge spanning the heavy rock cutting made inHickson-road was commenced as soon as the necessary excavation was completed, and at the end of theyear the centering was erected and the reinforcement laid in place. Expenditure, including rock excava-tion, £10,585 14s. 4d.
Repairs to Wharves and Jetties.—A number of the Wharves and Jetties were repaired at a costof £8,629 16s. 6d. The principal items were :—
Repairs to Blackwattle Bay Metal Wharf...Re-decking Nos. la and 1b Berths, Darling HarbourRepairs to Nos. 6, 7a, and 7b Jetties, Darling HarbourRepairs to No. 26a Jetty, Darling HarbaurRepairs to Nos. 31a and 31b Jetties, Darling Harbour . . .Repairs to Nos. 34a, 34b, 35a, and 35b Jetties, Darling HarbourRepairs to Nos. 36a and 36b Jetties, Darling HarbourRepairs to Nos. 47 and 48 Wharves, Darling HarbourNo. 3 Ferry Jetty, Circular QuayHorse Ferry, Dawes PointPicnic Jetties, Fort MacquarieHorse Ferry, Fort MacquarieDouble Bay Jetty ...
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Shed rear of Naval Stores, west side Circular QuayNaval Stores, west side Circular QuayP. and O. Company’s shed, Circular Quay .Shed on Nos. 35a and 35b Jetty, Darling HarbourWaiting-room and Cargo Shed, Manly ... ...
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The total expenditure under this head was £4,913 13s. 11d.Hotels.—The greater part of the repairs and renovations to the various hotels within the Trust’s
area were carried out by the lessees in terms of their leases. Structural defects for which the Trust isresponsible were carried out to fourteen hotels at a cost of £142 18s. 10d.
Repairs to Shops and other Business Premises.—Repairs and and alterations were effected to 123shops and other premises at a cost of £1,528 Os. 2d.
Repairs to Residential Properties.—Repairs were carried out in connection with 270 residentialpremises at a cost of £3,486 18s. 4d.
Maintenance of Roads and Approaches: Steaming and Cleaning under Whartes, Ac.—The variousapproaches to the wharves were maintained in good order. Cleaning with live steam under the wharvesand jetties continued throughout the year. The two scavenging boats removed from the harbour thefollowing :—Dogs, 653; cats, 691; rats, 2,454 ; fowls, 621 ; goats, 1 ; bags of fish, 331; bags of meat, 493 ;pigs, 39 ; calves, 12 ; sheep, 21 ; rabbits and hares, 10 ; horses, 3. The total expenditure upder this headwas £3,769 13s. 6d.
Lighting Wharves and Approiahes.—The three electric light stations were maintained in goodorder. Current was supplied to 171 arc lamps, 213 incandescents, and 2 Bernsteins. The totalexpenditure was £4,584 18s. 8d; but a revenue of £1,318 3s. l id. was obtained for supply of current tolessees of premises, thus reducing the cost of lighting the wharves and approaches to £3,266 14s. 9d.
Engine Stations.—The engine rooms at Central and Parbury’s Wharves were maintained in goodorder. The engine room and cart lift at Dalton’s Wharf have ceased work, as this store is to be demolishedto make way for Hickson-road. The Expenditure for the year was £1,664 8s. lOd.
Cargo Lifts and Whips.—The following lifts were installed during the year :—Stores Nos. 213-215Kent Street, three 22-cwt lifts ; Stores at corner Erskine and Day Streets, one 22-cwt. lift; Store atcorner King and Day Streets, one 22-cwt. lift.
Dredging Plant.—The plant was kept fully engaged during the year, the “Triton” working in theEastern Channel, and the “Charon” at Homebush Bay, cutting the Channel to give access by water tothe State Brick Works and the State Abattoirs. The “ Poseidon” was also engaged dredging in the samelocality, and it is anticipated that this work will be completed by the end of the present year (1913).The other dredges “ Sydney,” “Chi,” “ Pi” and “ Pan” were employed removing silt, sand and ballast fromvarious parts of Sydney harbour, and the statement attached to this report indicates a most satisfactoryyear’s operations. The “Triton’s” total (756,000 tons as against last year’s work when 538,700 tons wereremoved) shows that even though overtime has been worked during the past quarter, the deepening of theEastern Channel has been pushed ahead with satisfactory results. The whole of the dredging plant hasundergone the customary overhaul and necessary repairs have been effected and the plant is now in goodworking order. The expenditure under this head for the year was £32,841 9s. 6d. The amount paid byother Government Departments and private persons for dredging on their behalf was £4,518 15s. 5d.
New Plant.—The tug and fire boat “ Hydra,” the tug “ Delilah” and the rock-excavating plantwhich were mentioned in my last report as being in hand were completed early in the year. The new-steam lighter “ Samson” was also completed, and is now engaged conveying material for the WharfageConst ruction Branch.
The work of constructing a new double ended Priestman grab dredge has be?n carried almost tocompletion. The punt was built at Glebe Island by our shipwrights and successfully launched. Theboiler was built at Fitzroy Dock. The work of installing the machinery has yet to be done, but it isexpected that this dredge will be completed and placed in commission in about three months time.
A bucket dredge (“Canton River”) of much larger capacity than the dredge “Sydney” waspurchased at Hong Kong, and steamed out from that port reaching Sydney on the 22nd March, 1913.The dredge was docked, cleaned painted and thoroughly overhauled and commenced work at Glebe Islandon the 18th June last.
The work of constructing the new ladder dredge is still proceeding at Fitzroy Dock and it is hopedthat she will be completed in about nine months time.
Fire Fighting Appliances.—The pumps, hoses and gear on the “ Pluvius,” “ Hydra” and“ Powerful” were maintained in good and efficient order, and the fire brigade was kept up to its fullstrength at Goat Island. Expenditure under this head, £404 18s. 4d.
Contracts.—Fourty-six contracts were let during the year, nearly the whole being for materials,stores, or manufactured steel work as follows :—
12-49. Hewn and sawn ironbark for framing jetty sheds, No. 6, Woolloomooloo.59. Steel and ironwork for roof bracing to No. 9, Dawes to Miller’s Points.60. Elevated passenger gangway No. 1, Dawes’ Point.61. Portland cemen—general purposes.62a. 15-ton travelling bridge crane for Nos. 8-9 berths, Dawes’ Point.62b. 20-ton stationary derrick crane, Nos. 8-9, Dawes’ Point.62c. Two 30-cwt. pivot wall cranes, and one 30-cwt. electric derrick crane for Nos. 8-9 berths,
Dawes’ Point.62d. Travelling geared pulley blocks, and six 2-ton travelling blocks for Nos. 8-9, Dawes’ Point.63. Three 1-ton pulley block and trolley hand power travelling cranes for New Napoleon-street.
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64. Hand power travelling gantries for jetty berths, Nos. 8-9, Dawes to Miller’s Points.65. Sawn hardwood decking for shore shed on No. 9, Dawes to Miller’s Points.66. Hewn ironbark for extension of grain jetty, Darling Harbour.67. Sawn box decking for extension of grain jetty, Darling Harbour.68. Two 3-ton electric semi-portal transporter cranes for No. 1,’ Dawews’ Point.69. Turpentine piles for general purposes.70. Reinforced concrete trestles and plate sea walling for Port Jackson foreshores.71. Twelve steel-framed suspended wool chutes for berths, Nos. 8-9, Dawes to Millers’ Points.73. R.S. joist runways for travelling geared pulley blocks at berths Nos. 8-9, Dawes to
Miller’s Points.76. Three wool bale elevators and adjustable platforms for Nos. 8-9 shore sheds, Dawes’ to
Miller’s Points.77. Installation of one 3-ton suspended hydraulic freight lift, and two 1/2-ton wool stacking
jiggers for berths 8-9, Dawes to Miller’s Points.78. Thirty tons of wrought ironwork for No. 5 berth, Darling Harbour.79. Steel trusswork for jetty shed No. 5, Darling Harbour.80. Hand power travelling gantries for berth No. 1, Dawes to Miller’s Points.
13- 1. Reinforced concrete pontoon, Nos. 6-7. ferry jetties, Circular Quay.2. Mild steel gussets and bolts, jetty shed No. 5, Darling Harbour.3. Steelwork, bolts and fastenings for single deck cargo shed No. 1 berth, Woolloomooloo.4. MS. entrance gates to No. 1 wharf, Dawes to Miller’s Points.6. R.S. joists and fish plates for berths 60 and 63, Jones’ Bay.7. Steelwork and ironwork for roof extension at the Manly ferry jetty, Circular Quay.8. Annual contract, carbons.9. do hewn ironbarx, &c.
11. do Manilla rope.12. do coal.15. do redwood, &c.14. do Portland cement.16. 106 M.S. floor trusses for No. 3 wharf premises, Woolloomooloo17. Ornamental hand railings for bridges, Dawes to Miller’s Points.18. Erection, Ac, of two 10-ewt hydraulic whips for 263-269, Kent-street.19. Annual contract, plain and corrugated iron.20. Installation of electric light at berths 8-9, Dawes to Miller’s Points.21. Annual contract, W.I. bolts and nuts, bars, ends, coach screws, black spikes, &c.22. Annual contract, W.I., and M.S. work for wharf and general repair work.23. One 22-ewt hydraulic suspended freight lift at Nos. 53-55 Day-street.24. Rock excavation at Messrs. Burns, Philp’s Wharf, Circular Quay.25. Annual contract, stores and material.26. Annual contract, kauri pine.
General.—In addition to the works mentioned, the following were carried oat by the Trust for otherDepartments:—
For the Public Works Department—
Extension of quarantine wharf, North Head.. .
Removal of rock at Bantry Bay
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landings for rails, Lavender Bay
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The inspection of wharves and machinery has been carefully attended to. All ferry pontoons,public baths, lifts, and other such property under the jurisdiction of the Trust have been examined, withthe view to securing the safety of the public and employees.
The average number of men employed on the various works, dredges, tugs, &c., was 1,440, exclusiveof contracts; 7,738 orders were issued for the purchase of materials, which necessitated the making out of4,613 requisitions.
The total number of vouchers dealt with amounted to 11,882.The total expenditure from capital and revenue for the year on works completed and in progress
was £451,982.H. D. WALSH, M.Inst.C.E.,
Engineer-in-Chief.
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Appendix “L.”
DREDGE REPORT.—Statement showing tons of silt, Ac., lifted during the twelve months ended30th June, 1913.
Dredge.
Sydney ...
Charon ...
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PI . . . ...
Where Working.
Woolloomooloo BayParbury’s WharfPyrmont PointJones Bay ...
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Lever Bros.’ Works, BalmainMorrison and Sinclair’s Works, BalmainAdelaide Company’s Works
„ Wharf, Darling HarbourDalton’s Wharf ... ... ... ...P. & 0. Company’s Wharf, Circular QuayMorfs Bay .. . . . . . . . . . .Near Gas Company’s Works, Darling
HarbourNo. 3 Coal Elevator, Darling Island
Total ... ... ... ...
Uhr’s Point, Parramatta River ...Homebush Bay
Total ... ... ... ...
Stringy Bark Creek, Lane Cove River ...Chicago Flour Mills North Coast Company’s Wharf, Darling
HarbourMcMillan’s Premises at Johnston’s Bay. . .Sydney Coal Company’s Wharf, Black-
wattle BayColonial Sugar Company’s Works,
Johnston’s BayUnion Company’s Wharf, Druitt-street...Fresh Food and Ice Company’s Wharf,
Darling HarbourB. Byrnes’ Coal Wharf, Darling HarbourChapman’s Slip, Waterview Bay ... ...Gas Works, Mortlake
„ Darling HarbourSydney Smelting Works, WoolwichHead of Mosman Bay Reynolds-street, Balmain..Sewage Farm, Folly Point ... ...
Total ... ... ... ...
Homebush Bay ... ... ... ...Booth-street, BalmainWilson’s Creek, Lane Cove RiverLavender BayIron Wharf, Darling Harbour ... ...Wharf for Explosives Depart., Bantry BayGas Works, Neutral Bay Storm water Sewer, Careening CoveStorm water Sewer, Rushcutter’s BaySaxton & Binn’s Premises, Blackwattle BayHenderson Boat-shed, DrnmmoyneDalton’s WharfChapman’s Slip, Waterview Bay...Sydney Coal Co.’s Wharf, Blackwattle Bay
Total ... ... ... ...
No. of TonsLifted.
26,0002,0201,400
145,10019,03013,65069,400
5,200360
9,5806,500
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346,540
24,50052,500
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Material Dredged.
Mod and clay.Rock „Stone and sand.Mud and clay.Hard clay.Clay and rubbish.Mud and sand.Clay and rubbish.Broken rock.Mud and clay.Clay and rock.
Sand, clay, and rubbish.Coal, clay, and mud.
Clay and mud.Sand and clay.
Sand.
Silt and timber.Mud, ballast, and timber.
Mud and silt.
Mud.Silt.
Mud and clay.Sand and silt.Silt.Ashes and coal.Sand.Silt and sand.
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Dredge.
Pan
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CantonRiver
Where Working.
Homebush BayChapman’s Slip, Waterview Bay...Near Swan Bros.’ Premises, BalmainNo. 4 Je t ty , Darling Harbour ...Glebe IslandMort’s Dock, BalmainColonial Sugar Co.’s PremisesRushcutter’s Bay Sewer ...Burns Philp, Circular QuayNo. 1 Wharf, Dawes to Miller’s Points ...
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No. of TonsLifted.
2,7502,2257,8301,150
75015,650
2,9803,3501,980
950
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5501 6003,1101,500
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564,700
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Material Dredged.
Clay.Silt.Silt and clay.Silt, stone, and ashesSilt.Sand.Silt and stoneSand.Sand and rock.
Sandstones, &C.Silt and rock.Mud and sand.Sand and rock.Clay and rock.Ballast.Silt.
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Appendix “M.”
STATEMENT showing expenditure in connection with the Dredges during twelve months ended the30th June, 1913.
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£3,2421,553
505267
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9079
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STATEMENT showing Cost of Dredging per Ton, &c., during twelve months ended 30th June, 1913.
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758,800
3,400
Hoursdredging.
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637
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£ s. d.5,568 5 72,222 11 21,301 8 51,186 18 21,008 19 11,785 11 14,082 18 35,467 15 4
97 8 8
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10.5210.52
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Tug and where employed.
Pluvius, Sydney...Dawn, Sydney ...Hydra, Sydney .. . ...Dayspring, SydneyAchilles, SydneyAurora, Sydney ...Octopus, Sydney...
Tons towed.
337,55054,22036,44021,85066,61045,190
Miles run,towing.
9,9643,9612,9101,7036,2063,573
Milea runspecialservice.
9921,861
8503,755
341830
7,395
Totalworkinghours.
4,2932,4901,5922,4662,4462,4162,720
Hoarsattending.
3,9502,1301,4572,2532,3242,3072,615
Cost oftowing.
£ s.2,308 51,109 7
855 15353 11825 18623 8
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Cost ofspecial service.
£223659366748
41113368
a.04
125894
d.2786742
Cost perton.
d.1.644.915.643.832.982.78...
Cost permile,
towing.
s. d.4 85 75 114 22 82 11
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Cost permile, special
service.
s.4784221
d.617059
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Cost perworking
hour.
s. d.11 914 215 48 117 15 84 11
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attending.
s.121616
9755
d.10799661
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Appendix “P.”STATEMENT of Quantity and Cost of Work done by Dredges (with towing) for twelve months ended
30th June, 1913.
Dredges.
SydneyCharonChi ... ... ... ...P iP a n15-ton eranePoseidonTritonCanton River
Dredging,
Tons.
346,54077,00029,68527,08039,61529,105
564,700758,800
3,400 .
Towing, and Repairs.
Expenditure£ s.
7,964 73,305 101,866 131,548 151,942 11,785 114,082 185,467 15
140 19
d.673391347
Price per ton.d.
5.5210.3015.0514.1711.7714.72
1.731.739.95
H. D. WALSH,Engineer-in-Chief.
Appendix “Q.”
DETAILS of Dredge Expenditure for twelve months ended 30ch June, 1913.
Dredges and Tu s.
SydneyPluvius Dawn Hydra
Twice towedFrom June , 1912 ...
CharonAchillesAuroraDawn DayspringPluvinsHydra
Remaining to betowed
Twice towedFrom June, 1912 ...
Chi AuroraDayspringDawnAchillesHydra
Thrown back
Twice towed ...
P i AuroraDayspringDawn AchillesHydra .
Thrown back
HoarsDredging.
1,767
1,300)650)
1,476
9,250)250)
1,356
1,276
HonrsWorking.
4,023
2,374
2,374
2,374
TonsTowed.
335,50011,040
1,950
348,490
1,950
63,75011,2507,7502,0001,250
250
250
9,500
19,2004,3803,950
700140
1,715
30,085400
7,1405,3203,2702,160
510
8,680
Total Tons.
346,540
86,500
77,000
29,685
27,080
Cost of Towing.
£ s. d.
2,273 0 5105 9 2
17 12 4
785 4 673 14 1
173 10 826 17 1118 11 85 0 7
303 7 795 17 1
145 6 115 13 65 0 7
104 18 0113 19 0110 9 125 0 1
7 10 11
Cost of Dredgingand Towing.
£ s.5,568 5
2,396 1
7,964 7
2,222 11
1,082 19
3,305 10
1,301 8
565 4
1,866 13
1,186 18
361 17
1,548 15
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DETAILS of Dredge Expenditure—continued.
Dredges and Tags.
Pan HydraDawnAuroraDayspringPluvius
Twice towedFrom June, 1912 ...
15-ton crareDawn .DayspringHydraAuroraEsther
Remaining to betowed
From June, 1912 ...
Canton River ...DawnHydra
Remaining to betowed
HoursDredging.
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800)250)
1,328
16
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2,383
2,374
126
TonsTowed.
26,1607,4055,7001,100
300
40,6651,050
13,3759,0504,5801,900
400
50
29,355250
6502,350
400
Total Tons.
39,615
29,105
3,400
Cost of Towing.
£
682203
3011
5
2281058211
835
s.
188752
612
40
64
d.
1011
506
1194
11
110
Cost of Dredgingand Towing.
£ s.1,008 19
933 2
1,942 1
1,358 6
427 4
1,785 11
97 8
43 10
140 19
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Appendix “R.”STATEMENT showing expenditure in Connection with the Tugs during twelve months ended 30th June, 1913.
Tugs.
Pluvius
Dawn
Dayspring ...
Achilles . . .
Aurora
Item.
Wages..RepairsCoal ...Stores...
Wages..Repairs.Coal ...Stores...
Wages..Repairs.Coal ...Stores...
Wages...Repairs.Coal ...Stores...
Wages..Repairs.Coal ...Stores ..
Amount
£1,468
403481177
913393344116
694142179
85
55915115491
431608361
s.6
131015
16108
16
89
144
169
137
163
125
d.8603
00
1110
367
11
1199
4912
Totals.
£
2,531
1,768
1,101
867
636
s.
5
17
6
17
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5
11
3
8
4
Tugs.
Octopus
Mylah
9Comet
Hydra . . .
Item.
Wages..Repairs.Coal ...Stows...
Wages..Repairs.Coal ...Stores...
Wages..Repairs.Coal ...Stores...
Wages .Repairs.Coal ...Stores...
Amount.
£.452
60110
44
278848146
524318108
38
579201168273
s.3
178
14
27
163
21912
2
10834
d.529.
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96
104
118
101
689
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668 4
490 10
989 17
1,222 7
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Appendix “S .”DETAILS of Tug expenditure for twelve months ended 30th June, 1913.
Tugs and Services.
PluviusSydneyCbaronPanGarbageHarbour work
Dawn ...15-ton craneSydneyCharonPanChi P iCanton RiverGarbageHarbour work
Dayspring15-ton craneP i ChiCharon PanHarbour work
AchillesCharonPi ChiHarbour work
Aurora Chi ... ... ...CharonPiPan15-ton craneHarbour work
HydraPan 15-ton craneCanton RiverSydneyp iChi
GarbageHarbour work
Hoursworking.
4,293
2,490
2,466......
2,446
2,416
1,592
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......3,547
298
18348
3,950
275127209245175133
10162794
2,130
216233196
5523
1,530
2,253
2,1046742
111
2,324
1,099267380110
40411
2,307
814984221
966
24437
1,457
Miles run.
......9,792
1022050
992
10,956
878289712692479363
32516
1,861
5,822
530482456170
653,755
5,458
5,932182
72341
6,547
1,898693676210
96830
4,403
2,251308133
7523252075
850
3,760
Tons towed.
335,5001,250
300500
337,550
13,37511,040
7,7507,4053,7903,270
6506,940
54,220
9,0505,3204,3802,0001,100
21,850
63,7502,160
700
66,610
19,20011,2507,1405,7001,900
45,190
26,1604,5802,3501,950
510140250500
36,440
Cost of eachservice.
£
2,273185
11223
228115173203145110
8134659
105113
952611
748
785251541
30373
1043011
113
682823517
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20366
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69
108696
104
12191717
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40
138
71418
709
1844
1210
002
12
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58682
1128
1111137
901
1106
6167
7105
114
104
104
117798
Total cost.
£
2,531
1,768
1,101
867
636
1,222
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HARBOUR-MASTER’S REPORT.
THE following report relating to matters connected with my branch for the financial year ended 30th June,1913, is submitted :—
As in the case of my reports for recent previous years, I think it desirable to refer, in the first place,to the very important matter of wharfage accommodation in the Port. The demand for such has beenheavy and continuous during the period under review; but it has been met in such a manner that I amable to say that there has been very little complaint of any serious inconvenience or delay to shipping.The insistence on a quick removal of goods for the purpose of affording accommodation for incoming vesselshas, as usual, given rise to some little complaint, as has also the operation of Regulation No. 271, whichpractically forbids the unpacking of goods upon wharves; but the public have, in the main, acquiesced inthe departmental procedure followed as being reasonable and required by the exigencies of the rapidlygrowing trade of the Port.
Reference might be made to a statement put forward at some length in the public Press thatwharfage congestion in the port could be considerably reduced by the system in vogue in many Easternports by which all cargo is warehoused direct from the vessel. In this connection it might perhapsbe allowable to quote the report of the 31st March last on this important subject, furnished by myself andthe Manager of the Bonds :—
“We are in considerable agreement with that portion of the press excerpt which we are askedto review in regard to what is stated as the causes of wharf congestion; but, as all these points havebeen raised and discussed before, and every effort is being made to deal with them, it is hardlynecessary to go into them in the present Report. We think it only necessary to refer to the suggestionthat a lot of congestion on the wharves might be reduced if large warehouses were built for theimmediate reception of cargo from the ship on somewhat similar lines to the practice in many ports inthe East, where, as the correspondent truly states, cargo is received direct from the ship into thestores. The Harbour-master is aware from experience tbat this is so; but at the same time it is notmentioned that in many cases the ship is discharged in the stream and the goods are lightered ashore,where they must necessarily be placed in warehouses. Though the practice referred to may be a goodone in the East, where labour is cheap, it does not follow that it would be equally good in this part ofthe world, where the cost of handling the cargo is very great. Our system is to provide transit sheds,into which the goods are received, and from which they are taken away by the merchant into his ownwarehouse. This is, undoubtedly, a very much cheaper system of dealing with goods than thatproposed by the Press correspondents. If warehouses were provided, they would be very expensive;they would have to be built in all parts of the Harbour—for we could not deal with cargo in a certainmanner in one area and in a different manner in some other locality—and, above all, it would meanthe double handling of goods, which we are sure the importers would not agree to—in a word, in ouropinion, the proposal would be too costly to be entertained.
“As we have previously stated, the present system is a good one; the increase of shed andwharf accommodation from year to year is tending to reduce any congestion which has beencomplained of in the past; and, as far as free or bonded storage is concerned, we think there is ampleaccommodation in the Port for many years to come. If there is a demand for increased accommodation,it will most probably be always provided by private enterprise.”
The shortage in the cargo transport service of the Port—both land and water—has now beenpractically reduced, and the delay in dealing with cargo during the past year, due to this cause, has beenvery much lessened.
Figures showing the general increase in the trade of the Port accompany this Report (seeAppendix “ T ” ) ; but the following special figures are submitted in connection with shipping at thosegreat centres of our export trade—Pyrmont and Darling Harbour :—
No 51 Jetty, Pyrmont.—25 ships loaded oversea, while 694 oversea and State vessels have beenaccommodated either loading or discharging.
No. 52 Jetty.—83 vessels loaded coal oversea and 131 Interstate and State steamers loaded coal exelevators.
No 53 Jetty.—101 vessels loaded oversea (principally wheat and refrigerated cargo), while 63 steamersfrom foreign ports discharged.
Darling Island.—96 steamers loaded wheat, and 83 Interstate vessels were berthed to either load ordischarge various cargo.
This makes a total of 1,276 ships handled in the centre referred to, and is a decrease on the figuresof last year; but it does not include the vast number of hulks and lighters which have to be dealt with fromday to day, and which help to keep the jetties and wharves almost constantly occupied. Steamers arerapidly taking the place of sailing-ships for the carriage of wheat, and as the capacity per ship is so muchgreater, there has been less difficulty than in former years in finding accommodation for vessels engaged inthis important trade.
It is pleasing to be able to refer to what will, undoubtedly, assist in meeting the heavy demand foroversea berthing accommodation which I confidently anticipate during the coming year. I refer to theopening for use—though yet to a limited extent—of the new jetty at Woolloomooloo Bay.
The temporary sheds at the inner end of the jetty were completed and ready for use early in theyear under review. The first steamer was berthed on 31st July last, and since that date, with the exceptionof short periods required for clearing up cargo, the jetty has been almost continuously in use by two oreven three steamers of the largest class, for it has been fouud practicable to use the outer end of thejetty, which is at present open for rough cargoes. The wide central roadway and provision made forloading goods on to drays, has been much appreciated by carriers, and though the shed accommodation atthe inner end of the jetty is only half of what it will be eventually, cargoes of from 4,000 to 6,000 tons(weight and measurement) have been landed and delivered most expeditiously.
I am also glad to report that the construction of No. 1 Berth and shed (Dawes Point to Miller’sPoint) has been sufficiently advanced to justify its use during the past three months. Several vessels haveloaded or discharged there, and it promises to be one of the most useful and valuable properties in thePort . The
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The lighting of the port continues to be satisfactory. On further experience the occulting gasbuoys have been found efficient, and the amount of attention required by them is very little in excess ofthe theoretical requirements. The lightship “Bramble,” which for some time was stationed at Shark Island,has now been finally removed to Rose Bay, where she is to be used as a store and emergency vessel. Thegas strike early in the current year necessitated a return to the old method of oil lighting at the leadinglights, but this was not a matter of difficulty owing to the fact that the officers formerly charged withthis work were available for the service.
An event of considerable importance during the financial year was the strike in connection withthe ferry services of the Port. This commenced with the Easter holidays on Good Friday morning, andcould not have occurred at a more inconvenient time for the public or for those charged with the duty ofminimising the public inconvenience which it created. However, the Commissioners were able, on theSaturday afternoon following the commencement of the strike, to place in commission as ferry-boats thetugs “Pluvius,” “Dawn,” “Dayspring,” and the launch “Lady Hopetoun,” and by this means anabsolute stoppage of the ferry traffic was obviated. This emergency service was gradually increased bythe bringing into use of several other vessels of the Harbour Trust plant; but the difficulties incidentto the occasion were much added to by the fact that on account of the public holidays occurring at thetime, it was only with great trouble that the services of the necessary officers were secured with promptitude.It may safely be said that the public recognised that, under the circumstances of the case, the bestarrangements possible were made by the Commissioners and carried out without any accident or seriousinconvenience, though it must be admitted that the fine clear weather which prevailed at the timecontributed not a little to the successful result.
The annual survey of lighters referred to in my report for the financial year ending 30th June, 1911,which was decided upon by the Commissioners as being a necessary adjunct to the licensing of such craft,and which was at first regarded by the owners as being somewhat of a hardship, is now generallyrecognised as a reasonable precaution in the interests of the safety of goods. The Commissioners,however, have not not yet seen their way to fall in with one or two suggestions which have lately beenmade by those interested in marine insurance and who consider that it should be compulsory for all decklighters to be provided with pumps, and also that these vessels should indicate their light and load draftsby two grooves cut into the planking. My reasons for not supporting these proposals were fully set outin reports on the subject, but I may say here that my main reason for opposing the making of a regulationto compel pumps to be fitted on lighters is that even if these appliances were supplied, there is no certaintythat the pumps would be kept in good condition and that a man would be present to use them whenrequired. My experience is that punts, in nearly all cases, sink at night-time, when there is probably noperson on board. I also considered that as we hold a certificate from a licensed marine surveyor as to theseaworthiness of all lighters licensed by the Commissioners, it would be asking too much to place on ownersthe cost of providing needless appliances. As regards load-lines, these, when in existence, are used forthe purpose of indicating to the master of a vessel loading or discharging coal or ballast the quantity hehas discharged or received, and are more applicable to other ports where there are a larger number of coaland ballast punts than to Port Jackson. I have never had it suggested to me by shipping men that theseload-lines are required in the public interest, and it would be a somewhat difficult matter, considering thenumber and variety in shape and construction of lighters here, to carry out a regulation requiring themto be shown.
The delay caused to traffic by the opening of the Pyrmont and Glebe Island bridges, particularlyfor small craft such as lighters, engaged your attention some years ago, and the question of whether itwould not be advisable to fix by regulation the height of masts on lighters was considered, with the resultthat we were advised by the Crown Law Office that this could not be done under the Harbour Trust Act.The matter remained in abeyance for some years, but about the middle of last year it was again broughtinto prominence, and it was decided to give notice to the owners of lighters that it would be necessary forthem to alter the masts of their vessels in such a way that the vessels could be taken through the bridgeswithout the span being opened. This proposal met with strong opposition from the owners of lighters,and as an alternative, I suggested that the difficulty might be met by confining lighter traffic through thebridges to certain hours when vehicular and foot traffic over the bridges was reduced to a minimum. Itwas at first proposed to make the bridges open to lighter traffic between the hours of 12 midnight and6 a.m., but eventually Regulations (277 and 278) were gazetted prohibiting the opening of the bridges tolighters except between midnight and 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. and noon. It is further provided in theregulations that lighters may pass through the bridge when it is open for the passage of any other class ofvessel. The regulations became law early in the yetir, and their working has now been under observationfor some months with the most satisfactory results. Reports from the bridge operators show that thedecrease in bridge openings has been very large, amounting to 30 per cent., and what this means to thepublic using the bridges can easily be realised.
Towards the close of last year, I thought it desirable to put before you the position in regard toship-breaking in the port, and though it was not at the time thought desirable to alter the presentprocedure, there can, I think, be no’ doubt that proper provision for this class of work will have to bemade at no distant date. At present, ship-breaking in this Port is in the hands of a few firms andindividuals, and on giving a guarantee to the Commissioners that the work will be performed within acertain period—which often has to be extended—permission is given to tow the vessel to be broken up tosome retired bay in the harbour where the work is carried out. As I pointed out, there seems to be nopossibility of compelling owners to tow old vessels, which have been finally placed out of commission, totea and sink them, because their value is often such that it would be unreasonable to insist upon such acourse being followed. I think, however, that it is necessary that we should give some facilities forbreaking up vessels within the Port, as it is the practice in other large ports, such as London, Liverpool, &c.,where companies with very large capitals carry on the business of buying and breaking up all classes of oldvessels. Those companies probably carry out their operations on their own property. The number ofvessels here to be demolished is probably not so great that we can expect the different firms who carry onthis business to acquire premises large enough to perform the work, but if we do not give reasonablefacilities for breaking up vessels we shall have in course of time a large number of derelicts lying about inthe Port which will become, in several ways, an inconvenience from a shipping point of view.
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Although the floating timber nuisance has been considerably abated by our requirements that alltimber arriving in the port shall be discharged into punts, there is still occasionally some complaint dueto the fact of timber getting adrift, and with a view of minimising the trouble, it has been found necessaryto prohibit the use of Long Nose Point for the mooring of floating timber. This course has been forcedupon us as the position is so exposed that, during heavy weather, timber moored there is almost certainto get adrift.
A matter that has been given some prominence to lately is the danger due to the storage of strawupon wharves for practically unlimited periods of time, and, towards the close of last year, I reported thatI was strongly in favour of something being done to ensure the quick delivery of straw after it had beenlanded at any wharves or jetties within the port. At open wharves I have always brought the greatestpossible pressure to bear upon consignees and insisted upon this class of cargo being removed in the shortestpossible space of time, and I would never hesitate to store straw after it had been landed on the wharfwere it possible to obtain the requisite storage accommodation. Our Regulation No. 90 dealing with thedelivery of goods, within forty-eight hours is not followed in practice by various lessees in the port, but Isubmitted that the Commissioners might safely take the matter out of their hands and insist that at allwharves leased or unleased straw should be taken delivery of immediately it is landed as I consider this isa matter which affects the safety of the Port. It is true we have had only one or two small fires amongstraw, but the stacking of it for longer periods during the hot months might lead to a very seriousconflagration—besides it causes a tremendous litter on the wharf premises which takes a good deal of timeand labour to clear up. My suggestion that this matter might be met by a slight alteration of ourRegulation No. 94 is still before you and will no doubt receive full consideration at your hands.
In connection with boat races, you have thought it advisable to refuse a uumber of requests for theclosing of the Parramatta River to ordinary traffic during certain hours—generally those of Saturdayafternoons. I have reported somewhat strongly on this matter, as I feel that ordinary aquatic events donot justify such drastic interference with the ordinary traffic as the closing of the river means. In thecase of boat races or other aquatic events of great public interest I have never opposed the closing of theriver, but where such contests are got up purely for money-making purposes and cannot, in a wide sensebe considered of public interest, I cannot see that such a course is justifiable. It should also be rememberedthat many rowing enthusiastics ask that the river shall be closed for their particular series of races, littleknowing the expense and work involved in doing what they wish ; and I may point out that it ispractically impossible to suddenly stop the movements of all craft on the river, after racing is oncecommenced, without quite a number of patrol launches. In my opinion, also, the number of craftattending ordinary functions of the kind is not sufficiently great to require any special supervision, as thepublic present are usually prepared to show a sporting spirit and keep a reasonable distance from thecentre of the river. The supervision exercised by the Water Police is, in my opinion, all that can bereasonably required upon any ordinary occasion.
The difficulty and inconvenience in connection with the use of the Trust’s telephones fitted atwharves has been surmounted by an arrangement under which ships’ agents are allowed the use oftelephones, specially installed, upon the payment of a small fee, the transaction terminating with theclearing up of the goods ex the vessel in connection with which the telephone is required. This procedurehas been found to work well and to obviate inconvenience which resulted from an indiscriminate use ofour official telephones by the public.
The towage of punts on the Parramatta Rivet without sufficient tug power was brought underyour notice recently, and, no doubt, constitutes a danger which should not exist. As I reported to you, itis somewhat difficult to suggest a remedy for the laxity which occurs; but I considered that, if theattention of those concerned was drawn to the matter and a caution given, that if better judgment was notexhibited in connection with the towage of lighters, it would probably be found necessary to frame aregulation prohibiting tugs of less than a certain horse-power from towing more than one vessel at a time,a better condition of affairs might result.
Dredging at the entrance to the Port (east and west channels.) has been carried on throughout theyear, and with such success that in the eastern channel we now have practically a depth of 40 feet at low-water for a width of 700 feet throughout the cutting. The deepest draft ships afloat could, therefore,navigate with absolute safety in or out of Port Jackson ; and with the deepening of the western channelin the near future, the safety of shipping in this, the only difficult part of the Harbour, will be still furtherassured.
The various light towers, gas-buoys with moorings, beacons, &c., have been maintained in goodcondition. Gas-buoys are recharged every five to six months, and moorings examined by a diver or liftedat the same time. Two men are constantly in attendance on the lights of the Port with the view ofkeeping them efficient.
In Appendix “T” figures are given which show the amount of shipping which entered the Portduring the twelve months ended 30th June, 1913; and in Appendix “U” will be found the usualparticulars relating to the issue of licenses for craft.
It may be observed that the increase of tonnage over last year amounted to 522,779 tons.
ALFRED T. PRITCHARD, Comdr. R.N.R.,Harbour-master.
Appendix “T.”
32A
ppen
dix
“T.”
SUM
MA
RY
of V
esse
ls e
nte
rin
g th
e F
ort
of
Syd
ney
du
rin
g th
e T
wel
ve
Mo
nth
s en
ded
30th
Ju
ne,
19
13,
tog
eth
er
wit
h th
e fi
gure
s fo
r th
e se
ven
prev
ious
yea
rs.
Mon
th.
1912
—Ju
ly
...
...
...
...
Aug
ust
Sep
tem
ber
Oct
ober
Nov
embe
rD
ecem
ber
1913
—Ja
nu
ary
Feb
ruar
yM
arch
Apr
il May
Jun
e
Tot
als
for
year
end
ed 3
0 Ju
ne,
191
3
Tot
als
for
year
end
ed 3
0 Ju
ne,
191
2
Tot
als
for
year
end
ed 3
0 Ju
ne,
191
1
Tot
als
for
year
end
ed 3
0 Ju
ne,
191
0
Tot
als
for
year
end
ed 3
0 Ju
ne,
190
9
Tot
als
for y
ear
ende
d 30
Ju
ne,
190
8
Tot
als
for
year
end
ed 3
0 Ju
ne,
190
7
Tot
als
for
yea
r en
ded
30 J
un
e, 1
906
No.
of
Ves
sels
.—O
vers
ea a
nd I
nter
-st
ate.
Stea
m
231
224
226
263
246
234
228
216
224
226
222
212
2,75
2
2,63
0
2,47
8
2,18
9
2,41
4
2,47
2
2,38
7
2,14
6
Sail. 11 3 5 12 4 7 10 5 412 13 8
94
154
158
186
197
234
306
245
Net
T
onna
ge.—
Ove
rsea
and
Inte
rsta
te.
Stea
m.
528
,14
754
0,96
052
2,45
866
4,84
761
1,08
958
1,84
6
569,
056
535,
338
596,
927
519,
616
559,
724
586,
063
6,81
6,07
1
6,30
7,33
9
5,73
0,05
0
5,07
6,77
9
5,20
0,59
4
5,20
5,72
2
4,90
6,81
9
4,30
5,07
9
Sail.
9,75
53,
971
3,40
213
,261
4,18
38,
021
12,1
884,
974
5,17
013
,857
11,4
618,
856
99,0
99
165,
046
148,
162
172,
631
175,
806
246,
240
341,
400
223,
967
No.
of
Ves
sels
.—St
ate.
Stea
m.
498
594
552
578
598
534
542
540
502
493
523
502
6,45
6
6,26
4
6,09
7
5,27
8
6,17
9
6,72
4
6,45
7
6,26
0
Sail. 23 37 34 34 31 33 34 37 24 32 22 30
371
476
599
671
843
992
1,06
3
1,23
4
Net
Ton
nage
.—St
ate.
Stea
m.
133,
288
162,
659
149,
379
158,
951
159,
313
147,
486
154,
166
150,
332
134,
878
131,
129
139,
676
134,
718
1,75
5,97
5
1,64
2,11
1
1,64
0,28
4
1,38
0,37
1
1,55
8,71
4
1,63
4,88
5
1,51
2,86
3
1,43
6,83
8
Sail. 3,
457
4,69
74,
155
2,41
92,
278
1,98
8
3,51
34,
820
2,97
04,
239
3,51
34,
868
42,9
17
76,5
87
87,8
16
84,0
10
119,
244
150,
836
137,
805
148,
646
Tot
als.
No.
of
Ves
sels
.
763
858
817
887
879
808
814
798
754
763
780
752
9,67
3
9,52
4
9,33
2
8,32
4
9,6
33
10,4
22
10,2
13
9,88
5
Net
Ton
nage
.
674,
647
712,
287
679,
394
839,
478
776,
863
739,
341
738,
923
695,
464
739,
945
668,
841
714,
374
734,
505
8,71
4,06
2
8,19
1,08
3
7,60
6,31
2
6,71
3,79
1
7,05
4,35
8
7,23
7,68
3
6,89
8,88
7
6,11
4,53
0
NO
TE.—
Th
e to
nnag
e of
O
vers
ea a
nd I
nte
rsta
te v
esse
ls w
hich
pro
ceed
ed t
o N
ewca
stle
and
th
en r
etu
rned
to
the
po
rt
wit
h b
un
ker
co
al
is
incl
uded
in
th
e fi
gure
s re
pre
sen
tin
gth
o ne
t to
nnag
e of
Ove
rsea
and
In
ters
tate
arr
ival
s.T
he
tonn
age
for
the
yea
r en
ded
30
th J
un
e, 1
913,
whe
n co
mpa
red
in t
he
agg
reg
ate
wit
h th
at
for
the
year
end
ed 3
0th
Jun
e, 1
912,
sho
ws
an i
ncre
ase
of 5
22,9
79 t
on
s; s
team
ves
sels
show
an
inc
reas
e of
314
, an
d sa
ilin
g ve
ssel
s sh
ow a
dec
reas
e of
16
5.It
mig
ht
be
note
d th
at t
he
ton
nag
e en
teri
ng
Po
rt J
ack
son
du
rin
g th
e ye
ar e
nded
30t
h Ju
ne,
191
3, i
s th
e g
reat
est
du
rin
g th
e h
isto
ry o
f th
e P
ort
.T
he
figu
res
do n
ot
affo
rd a
fai
r ba
sis
for
a co
mpa
riso
n as
reg
ard
s th
e ye
ar 1
909-
1910
, as
, d
uri
ng
that
per
iod,
bu
sine
ss
was
at
a st
and
-sti
ll
for
a co
nsid
erab
le t
ime
owin
g to
th
eC
oal
Str
ike.
AL
FR
ED
T.
PR
ITC
HA
RD
,H
arb
ou
r-m
aste
r.
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Appendix “U.”LICENSES for Craft issued by the Sydney Harbour Trust Commissioners, and in force
on the 30th June, 1913.
Nature of License.
WatermenLightersFerry steamersTugs ... ...Steam and oil launchesWater boatsHulksPuntsSailings boats plying for
.
...
hire
...
...
No. Issued.
24429644426141712
Tonnage.
21,2197,4471,388
286651
10,052163
NOTE.—Watermen’s licenses are issued at a fee of 5s.; lighters are licensed at the rate of 2s. per tonregister up to 200 tons, and 1s. per ton on the excess over 200 tons, minimum £ 2 ; water boatsare charged £5 per annum ; other licenses are issued at a fee of £1.
ALFRED T. PRITCHARD,Harbour-master.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF SURVEYOR AND LAND VALUER.
THE following is a statement of the work of this Branch during the year ended 30th June, 1913:—Valuations of land for acquisition by the Commissioners, and leases of that already vested in the
Trust, now occupy a very considerable portion of my time.Distribution of the Capital Debt of the Trust.—Some progress has been made with the list I am
preparing, which will show the allocation to each property of its cost to the Trust. Practically everywater-frontage property has been altered in some way since it became vested in the Commissioners; somehave been altered in several different ways.
The volums of the currant work of this Branch again shows a great increase, and leaves very littletime for compilation of the harbour frontage survey on a scale of 40 feet to the inch, in continuation ofthe preparation of such plans for the whole of the land vested in the Trust.
The number of reports upon unauthorised occupations by means of jetties, &c., was seventeen (17).Leases have been accepted in most of these cases, and in others the structures have been demolished, thusasserting the Commissioners’ ownership of the land that had been occupied without authority.
The number of surveys made during the year of city properties, streets, and areas on the harbourfrontage, above and below high and low-water mark, vested in the Commissioners, was 227, divided asfollows:—
Properties in the City of Sydney ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 22Leases applied for of areas beyond high-water mark 105Defining mean high-water mark for freeholders, and checking and re-marking
boundaries of purchased reclamation areas; also surveys or inspections inconnection with the Real Property Act applications referred to this Officefrom Land Titles Office ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 25
Survey defining building lines of new streets, and of streets to be dedicated tothe Municipal Council of Sydney... ... 8
Miscellaneous surveys... ... ... 67
227Surveys required in connection with the revision of the detail survey of the lands vested in the
Sydney Harbour Trust Commissioners lying between Woolloomooloo Bay and Point-street, Pyrmont, havebeen made during the year. Such surveys are not included in the number set out above.
The number of plans prepared from Surveyor’s field notes of areas applied forto lease or unauthorised occupations
Plans prepared for Lands DepartmentPlans prepared for the Registrar-General’s DepartmentHelio. plans prepared in connection with reports upon leases, unauthorised
Number of helios. printed from standard tracings, &cNumber of technical descriptions prepared for insertion in leases granted by
the Commissioners, or for areas to be divested, &cIn order that a correct record may be kept of leases or other occupations
granted by the Commissioners, it is necessary to chart the limits of sameon the maps in this Office—the number so charted was
Number of notations recorded in this Branch, granting of leases, divestments,sewage matters, cancellations, valuations, dedications, &c., was
In cases where leases are applied for on the Harbour frontage, it is necessaryto make investigations at the Land Titles Office, and other offices, withrespect to ownership and mortgages. The number of investigations madewas
The number of plans mounted wasMiscellaneous work—number of cases (including miscellaneous investigations)
58002 254—E
3143570
1,5301,721
111
330
676
30958
224
5,378With
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... ...
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...
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... ......
... ...
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With the consent of the Commissioners, the control, management, and direction of the followingpublic ways in the City of Sydney and Suburbs were vested in the City Council and local Councils, videSchedule 4 of the Act No. 27, 1908 :—
Situation.
Reclaimed land beyond former high-watermark at end of lane 20 ft. wide, Section
A., Abbotsford Estate, ParramattaRiver, Drummoyne.
Napoleon-street from Sussex-street aswidened to Kent-street, City ofSydney
Reclaimed land beyond former high-water mark at end of Cooper street,Mort Bay, Balmain.
Reclaimed land beyond former high watermark at end of Broadstairs-street,Mort Bay, Balmain.
Name of Council.
DrummoyneMunicipal.
Municipal Councilof Sydney.
Municipal Councilof Balmain.
Municipal Councilof Balmain.
Plan.
Concord 94.
St. Philip 117.
Petersham 193.
Petersham 193.
GovernmentGazette.
21 Aug., 1912,No. 123.
16 April, 1913,No. 57.
16 April, 1913,No. 57.
16 April, 1913,No. 57.
Papers.
12-6022
13-13635
13-2253
13-2252
The following properties was vested in the Commissioners during the year:—
a.0
7
0
0
0
Area.
r.2
1
2
0
0
p.17
351/4
39
12
353/5
Situation.
On the eastern side of George-street North, sitefor extension of Hickson-road, Dawes Point,City of Sydney.
Australian Gaslight Company’s premises andadjoining premises at Kent-street, City ofSydney.
Par t of Dawes Point Reserve, site for extensionof Hickson-road, City of Sydney.
Site of and galvanised iron shed fronting theroad to Horse Ferry at Dawes Point, Cityof Sydney.
Premises formerly known as 36/38 Point Street,Pyrmont, City of Sydney.
St.
St.
St.
St.
St.
Plan.
Philip, 111.
Philip, 113.
Philip, 111.
Philip, 52.
Andrew, 92.
Date of Vesting.
10/7/12, GazetteNo. 104.
18/9/12,GazetteNo. 135.
16/10/12, GazetteNo. 147.
30/ 4/13, GazetteNo. 63.
25/6/13, GazetteNo. 97.
Papers.
12/5141.
12/6822.
12/16709.
13/1282.
13/13145.
The Booth Estate at Balmain has been acqnired by the Commissioners. This is a valuable additionto the area controlled by the Commissioners, as the estate has about 1,060 feet frontage to the harbourand comprises about 10 acres, with good street frontages.
The Australian Gaslight Company’s premises and those adjoining (area 7 acres 1 rood 351/4 perches),have been resumed and are now vested in the Commissioners. By these additions, the Trust propertypresents an unbroken line on the western side of Kent-street, extending from Erskine-street northerly tothe harbour.
Some time ago the Commissioners recommended the resumption of the water frontages of a part ofBalmain, and I beg to invite attention to the matter again because the delay is not likely to have theeffect of lessening the cost.
List of areas divested from the Harbour Trust Commissioners during the year ended 30th June,1913.
Practically all the following areas were reclaimed in pursuance of the right to reclaim granted bythe Minister for Lands before the inception of the Trust.
The Sydney Harbour Trust (Reclamations and Leasing) Act, 1905, required that they should bereclaimed before the 31st December, 1909, otherwise the right to n;claim would lapse. The areas werereclaimed accordingly :—
Area.
a.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
r.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
p.9½
8¾
8¾
6
6
2¼
4½
Situation.
Reclamation at Neutral Bay, fronting Lot 20,Davy Estate, the property of William Davy.
Reclamation at Neutral Bay, fronting Lot 21,Davy Estate, property of Ethel May Starkey.
Reclamation at Neutral Bay, fronting Lot 22,Davy Estate, property of Mary Davy.
Reclamation at Neutral Bay, fronting Lot 23,Davy Estate, the property of Jane Davy.
Reclamation at Neutral Bay, fronting Lot 24,Davy Estate, property of Alfred Saunders.
Reclamation at Neutral Bay, fronting Lot 25,Davy Estate, the property of Mary Davy.
Reclamation at Berry’s Bay, North Sydney,fronting the property of J. W. Ea’on.
Plan.
Ms. 3591 Syd.
Ms. 3592 „
Ms. 3593 „
Ms. 3594 „
Ms. 3595 „
Ms. 3596 „
C. 397-2030
GovernmentGazette.
17 July, 1912,No. 107.
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„
„
„
„
Papers.
13/2027
„
„
„
„
12/5284.
„
35
Area.
a.0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
r.0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
p.9¾
15¼
30
3
3
2¼
37¼
25
Situation.
Reclamation on the frontage of Lota 24 and 25,Section A, Abbotsford Estate, Drummoyne(J. R. Quilty).
Reclamation adjoining the western side ofThompson Street, Five Dock Bay, Drummoyne
(W. C. Denning).Reclamation fronting Lots 15 and 16, Section 1,
Putney Estate, Kissing Point Bay, ParramattaRiver (F. J. Moxham).
Reclamation fronting Lots 13 and 14, Section1, Putney Estate, Kissing Point Bay,Parramatta River (F. J. Moxham).
Reclamation at Mort’s Bay, Balmain, frontingthe property of John Pratt .
Reclamation at Mort’s Bay, Balmain, frontingthe property of John Pratt.
Par t of White Bay legal wharf, leased to R. L.Scrutton and Company, Limited, at WhiteBay, Balmain. (This area was resumedand vested in the Chief Commissioner forRailways and Tramways by notificationunder the Public Works Act, 1912, in theGovernment Gazette of 12th March, 1913,No. 38.)
Reclamation at Woolwich, fronting the propertyof H. C. Bell.
Plan.
Ms. 3184 Syd.
Ms. 1042 Syd.Concord 101.
C 476-2030.
Ms. 36 Syd.
C. 390, 2030
Ms. 210 Syd.
PetershamNo. 2.
C. 886, 2030
GovernmentGazette.
17 July, 1912,No. 107.
21 Aug., 1912,No. 123.
9 Oct., 1912,No. 144.
9 Oct., 1912,No. 144,
26 Feb., 1913,No. 27.
”
12 Mar., 1913
14 May, 1913,No. 75.
Papers.
12/8900.
12/6806.
13/1987.
13/1987
11/7305
13/3860
13/1840
The number of Special Leases granted by the Department of Lands current at 30th June, 1913,was two (2).
The number of such leases current at the inception of the Trust was 167, showing a diminutionof 165.
The number of leases granted by the Commissioners during the year was 268.The map of the water frontage of the City of Sydney, published with the annual report for the year-
ended 30th June, 1912, has been revised to date. The additional improvements, such as wharves, sheds,roads, &c., made by the Trust in the interim, are shown thereon by distinctive colours.
Pollution of the Harbour by Sewage.—The nuisance arising from sewage discharged into theharbour was abated at 14 houses. The total number so abated up 30th June, 1913, was 486. Thisnumber waa much smaller than that of previous years, showing that the Commissioners’ requirementsin this respect are acknowledged and carried out by the public.
The fresh cases were at Drummoyne and Balmain.In every case where an effluent from a septic tank discharges into the Harbour the Commissioners
insist upon the effluent-pipe extending to below the low-water level.S. E. PERDRIAU,
Chief Surveyor and Land Valuer.
REPORT OP THE ACTING COLLECTOR OF WHARFAGE AND TONNAGE RATES.
I HAVE the honor to report as follows with reference to the work of this branch during the financialyear ended 30th June, 1913 :—
There has been a steady and satisfactory expansion in the amount of revenue received from thestatutory charges levied during the period under review, due to the large increase in the imports of thePort compared with those of the previous financial year, though that year in this respect waa also asatisfactory one.
The absence of complaint may be taken to demonstrate that the convenience of the public has beenfully met, both as regards office accommodation (largely added to last year) and the facilities afforded tothe various departments of shipping business by our method of collecting charges.
The following statements are attached:—Statement of imports at the Port of Sydney for the financial year ended 30th June, 1913.Statement of exports for the year ended 31st December, 1912.
E. W, EAGER,Acting Collector of Wharfage and Tonnage Rates.
Appendix “X.”
3 6
Appendix “X.”
Item.
Total of tonnages for the yearJune, 1913 ... . . . ... ...
Total of tonnages for the yearJune, 1912 ... ... ... ...
Total of tonnages for the yearJune, 1911 ... ... ... ...
Value of imports for yearJune, 1913 ... ... ... ...
Value of imports for yearJune, 1912 ... ... ... ...
Value of imports for yearJune, 1911 ... ... ... ... ...
ended
ended
ended
ended
ended
ended
30th
30th
30th
30th
30th
30th
Oversea.
Tons.1,978,882
1,790,828
1,608,983*
£31,238,498
29,090,913
24,076,046
Interstate.
Tons.836,491
738,916
846,765**
£11,102,829
8,462,657
8,674,828**
State.
Tons.2,044,775
1,897,394
1,829,181*
Not valued.
Not valued.
Not valued.
Grand Totals.
Tons.4,860,088
4,427,138
4,284,929*
£42,341,327
37,553,570
32,750,874*
*Actual figures for nine months; averaged figures for three months. The Commissioners commenced to compile these figures on 1stOctober, 1910, prior to which date they were not recorded.
**Actual figures for nine months; averaged figures for three months. The Commissioners commenced to compile these figures—quantitiesand values—on 1st October, 1910. The Customs compiled values only up to this date, after which they ceased to record any figures in thisconnection on account of the abolition of the Interstate Transfers in September, 1910.
Appendix “Z.”
SUMMARY OF GOODS IMPORTED AT SYDNEY DURING THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED3 0 T H JUNE, 1913.
Articles.
Acid—(N.E.I.) . . . . . .Tartaric ... ...
Advertising matters ...Agricultural implementsAle, beer, and stoutAlkalies—(N.E.I.)
Sodium .Soda, carb., bicarb.Soda ashCaustic
AmmoniaAnimals—Horses ...
Horned cattleCalvesPigsOther
AlumArms and ammunition ...Arrowroot .. . . . .Asbestos.. . . . . . . .Asphaltum, bitumen
Bacon and hams . . . ...Bags—(N.E.I.) ... ...
Second-handBran bags
Corn bags ...Wool-packs ...
Ballast ... ... ...Bamboos, rattans, &c. . . .Bananas—Bunches
CasesBark .. . . . . . ..Bass ... ... ...Bathbricks . . . . ..BenzineBlackingBiscuits and cakes .. .
... ... ...
Oversea.
No. orQuantity.
55727
4,269
587,57021,912
Tons.
278230485
9,23716,378
776123
1,6546,9031,764
165
301,134
11,0693,619
1504,351
2333,7257,0605,5478,2481,234
2,4666982
14,75610887
Interstate.
No. orQuantity.
605104
3,749
88,72313,393
. . . . . . . . .
.
Tons.
3814
1545,261
78736127
256
163
1291320
1,987385
1,027211192
51
25
3,1992
143274145
State.
No. orQuantity.
8697,883
18,43593,182
162
422
Tons.
2
2,278121
4,201323
2,426
141
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SUMMARY OF GOODS IMPORTED—continued.
Article.
BluestoneBoats, &c.Bones Books, periodicalsBoots, shoes, &c.BoraxBottling materialBran and pollardBricksBrushwareBullion, gold and silver
ButterCement
FibroCarbide of calciumCanvas and goodsCandles, tapers, nightlights Caramel, caramel paste, caramel and cocoabutter
Casks, barrals, &c.Casks, barrels (shooked) Chaff
Cheese ChicoryChinaware(including procelain)Clocks, watches, &c.Coachbuilding materialCoal
Coal, bunkerCocoa and beansCocoanut, desccatedCoffee and beans
Coke, charcoal, &c.Composition boards, including strawboards,
millboards, and wood pulpConfectionery, edible and ornamentalCopperCopper—Ingots
MattesRegulusOres
CopraCordage, rope, twine, ArcCork Cotton, rawCream of tartarCurrants and raisinsCyanideCycles and parts
DatesDextrineDisinfectants, dips, &c. Drapery; including mercery, millinery, apparel,
cotton goods, hate, &c.Drugs, medicines, chemicalsDyes
EarthenwareEarths, minerals, sand, &c.Eggs—In shell
OtherElectrical goods (N.E.I.)Essences, &c.ExplosivesEmpty returns
Oversea.
No. orQuantity. Tons.
636
823,0083,667
371577565
2,825924
8
19
26,5643,4596,3171,667
458
10078
344690171
152,8551,0552,934
882300505
12
9,3375,829
691
4438,5402,2523,3881,2911,324
134323
1,311
1,370
1,182
69,74211,177
258
15,2341,233
... . . .7,798
5822,2664,241
Interstate.
No. orQuantity. Tons.
3460
1,280629
4,0093
291,040
11227
5
383
469274
2972
353
16168467
46,227649192
3830
11223
1261749
9
7152,601
70
55
1,492175
7524
2,0634
228
48
220
13,7611,291
92
1,53715949038328615578
17,168
State.
No. orQuantity. Tons.
27893
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1,341
672,806
552,451947,936
269
127
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371,5974,576
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SUMMARY OF GOODS IMPORTED—continued.
Article.
Fancy goodsFeltFibre—Flax, hemp
OtherFireclay manufactured, and fire lumpsFireworks, fuses, &c.Fish—Fresh or preserved by cold process
Oysters, freshOther
Floor coveringsFlourfodder—compressed Fruit—Fresh cases
Canned, preserved, or pulpFurnitureFurs, &cFungus
Gas, carbonic acid, and otherGelatine
GingerGlass and glassware, including bottlesGlue
„ Pieces and sinewsGlucoseGrain—Barley
MaizeOatsPeas and beans
“ other Wheat
Grease, excluding tarGrain and pulse, prepared and manufactured...GrinderyGrindstonesGums, &c., other than residualGypsumHardware, including manufactures of metals,
cutlery, tools of trade (N.E.I.)Ha i r HayHemp, tow, &cHessianHides, skins, &c.Hoofs and horns HoneyHopsInkInstruments (scientific, excluding optical goods)I ron—(KE. I . )
ScrapGalvanisedPig
Jama and jell iesJewelleryJ u t e J u t e and coir goods, mattingKapokKerosene in case
in bulk Lampwarel an t e rns , films, &cLardLard, oil, refined fatLeadLeaf and foil of any metalLeatherware
LicoriceLime
Linseed meal, &c.
Oversea.
No. orQuantity.
119,789
Tons.
6,425476491987
3,076756777
505,0698,544
1424
65413,542
445
1,061633616
27,218305
271,591
81119,47210,831
665105
5847393584
8300
46
85,434169
273,9433,6612,058
1291
1,506789291
23,9062,613
32,9495,185
327158298
1,4805,715
18,7572,9013,072
413448
32212
391,963
726
3,106
Interstate.
No. orQuantity.
. . . . . .1,362,135
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67221
310
41652
45036
291198
1,867172
9,1214,105
12
3305125
2,433664516
3,10713,82815,708
3,520121967
1,193267
754,803
5,500279
1,1443
5612,773
214117
1,072129
76373
53248117
3,02333
146
18
27046
2741,1784,950
21,612
317
State.
No. orQuantity.
176,365
Tons.
7,7681,335
28
18
8
1,073
123
22,042
715
27
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886122
13,398
7,378118103
3166
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SUMMARY OF GOODS IMPORTED—continued.
Article.
Machines and machineryMacaroni and vermicelliMalt and malt extractManures—(N.E.I.) .
Acid phosphatesNitrate of sodaBlood driedBone ashPhosphatePhosphatic rockPotash manureSuperphosphates
Matches, and matchmaking materialsMeat—fresh and preserved by cold processMetals (N.E.I.)Milk and cream—preservedMillet—broom and cornMiscellaneousMotor spirits, gasolene, &c.Motor-cars
„ parts Molasses, syrups, &c. Mouldings, timber and metalMusical instruments—Pianos
OtherMyrabolamsMelons, pumpkins, squashesNaphtha. . .Nuts—Almonds
CocoanutsOther
OakumOilmen’s storesOils (N.E.I.)OilcakeOnionsOptical goodsOres, metallic, including concentrates, spelter,
(N.E.I.)Ores, mattes (N.E.I.)Packing—not asbestosPaints, putty, colours, &c.PaperPaper-hangingPersonal effectsPhotographic goodsPickles and saucesPictures and photographsPipes—smokingPitchPearlshell Plants Plaster and plaster of ParisPlated and silverwarePlumbago and graphite
„ crucibles PotashPotatoes .Poultry, game, &c. (fresh or preserved by cold
process)Preserved meat, fish, &c.Printers’ requisitesPumice-stone and sandPrinted matterPoultry—liveQuicksilverRails, &cResinRiceRoad metal
Oversea.
No. orQuantity. Tons.
52,897140989
252
19
9,796695
5,9973,665
1153,902
57095
8867,400
15,4602,6937,0401,248
12,9513,143
221
4,10284
5331,200
12010,76230,963
3,01948
1,034766565
8,76957,907
8172,096
8282,093
80208272
2161
5,7681,331
123188443
13,911
52705359
1,070592
43,9382,242
16,356
Interstate.
No. orQuantity.
1,497,949
Tons.
7,52220
8,5941,162
43186
1,6251,049
1,0391,495
2754,012
22412
1,536180
2,819422484220
74104
31
1,791704
6,2974
1,063
43228580
101,794
289746
969
141
495683
74
31
929,326
196288
7136
263
255
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State.
No. orQuantity.
177,708
Tons.
427
294
157980
4792,870
495
5,577
37065
1,676
2 8 |
189
417
1,094
17
98
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Article.
RubberRubber goodsRuberoid and other roofing material SaddlerySalt—Rock
TableSaltpetre
SamplesSausage casingsSand soapSeedsShellac Shells—otherShips chandleryShell and sand-gritSlatesSoapSpecie, &c.SpicesSpirits—Brandy
GinRumWhiskyOther (N.E.I.)
Silver Silver—Lead bullion
ConcentratesOre
SpongesSporting goodsStationerySteel, manufactured and unmanufacturedStarch Stone and marble StrawStraw envelopesSugar SulphurSurgical appliancesTallowTanning material (N.E.I.)Tapioca and sago TarTeaTelephones, parts, &cTheatrical scenery, effects, &c.Tents and tarpaulinsTilesTimber—Sawn, super, feet
Rough „Posts, rails, and navesPalingsSpokes, felloes, and shaftsOther
Tin and tinwareTin—Ores
ConcentratesPlatesIngots
Tobacco, cigars, &c.Toys TurpentineTanks—emptyUndertakers’ goodsValoniaVarnishesVegetables—Fresh
Other Vehicles, &c.Vinegar .
Oversea.
No. orQuantity.
188,364,98110,565,380
Tons.
1642,2512,871
6973,8992,906
162412236
9667498
765
14,407456
21216
1,3942,3591,0708,0581,575
1
32753
3,87547,146
3894,368
212,351
25,7302,975
628147657
2,976331
19,9591,048
48522
9,587
62,9931,198
3
9,909
15,0544,5021,545
177225511747
8675
1,8.331,462
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No. orQuantity.
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11,320,7544,680,202
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1,79572
117
19,8814
1,413
167
3729
28
341,256
1034
80941
868317
1,110
275
1011,5421,3811,801
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468,439
1311
27132169
8219
6515
921
1117
20114
1,8921,021
59274
1,5084344
825522323
3,32869
406265
State.
No. orQuantity.
48,910,24914,765,827
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46
20
16224
1,146
2,894
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2194
112
1
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1,609
37438
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6633,174
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SUMMARY OF GOODS IMPORTED—continued.
Article.
Waters, Cordials, &cWaxWhit ingWickerwork, Bamboo, CaneworkWines, &cWire—Netting
GalvanisedBarbed (N.E.I.) Rope, Cables, &c
Wood veneer, &c. WoodenwareWool—Bales and butts
BagsWoollens YarnsZinc—Spelter
Concentrates, &cGovernment goods
All articles in above list shown in numbersand quantities are equivalent to
Total transhipments for twelve monthsended 30th June, 1913 ...
Grand Total for twelve months ended 30th June,1913
Oversea.
No. orQuantity.
126656
Tons.
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19,3405,955
73422,7479,615
9914,590
4,9061,564
453333
111,469.
1,314,440
441,882
222,500
1,978,822
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Tons.
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580
2,3971055
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121,098
2,72492
1,583
3,348
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105,384
306,505
836,491
State.
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48,9731,784
Tons.
944
644
135
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1,759,702
198,256
86,817
2,044,775
Appendix Z1.
RETURN SHOWING THE PRINCIPAL ITEMS EXPORTED OVERSEA FROM THE PORTOF SYDNEY DURING THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED THE 31ST DECEMBER, 1912.
Article.
Animals—LivingButterCoalCopper—Ingots and MatteGold—Coired and Uncoined.Grain Wheat
FlourLeatherMeats—Mutton and Lamb
Rabbits and HaresOils—CocoanutOresSkins—Hides
SheepRabbit and HareOther
Silver Lead ConcentrateTallowTimberTin IngotsWool—Greasy and ScouredAll other Articles
Unit.
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centals.
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cwt.
CWt.lb.
Quantity.
20,439,36818,214
4,996,465737,858
38,367,0185,050,531
103,214
2,604,7835,224,410
447,762
43,559271,769,012
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£63,284
1,075,77311,814
2,243,9354,044,1161,619,107
340,675364,000508,883249,231196,399354,185629,409413,286318,930545,698
2,196,827659,647212,306444,464
11,583,2573,216,130
31,291,356
Exports to Interstate and State Ports are not included in the above.
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42
MARINE SURVEYOR AND SHIPPING INSPECTOR’S REPORT.
I HAVE the honour to submit, for the Cpmmissioners’ information, a Report in connection with thework done by the Marine Surveyor and Shipping Inspector during the financial year ending 30th
One hundred and one (101) surveys of motor-launches have been made, and all motor-launchesplying for hire kept under inspection.
Forty-four (44) applications were made for coxswains’ certificates, of which thirty-seven (37) weregranted.
Fifty-four (54) applications for drivers’ certificates were granted.Eight hundred and eleven (811) motoring licenses were issued and renewed.Life-saving appliances were placed on all ferry wharves in the Port, and the life-saving appliances
on the other wharves Were brought up to regulations.The Fire Brigade, which also comes under my supervision, was augmented by an up-to-date fire
boat, s.s. “Hydra,” capable of throwing 3,000 gallons of water per minute.New and enlarged quarters were erected for the members of the Brigade, whose strength will in
future be increased to eighteen (18) men. Thirteen (13) calls to fires were received and attended toduring the year, both on vessels and on the foreshores.
The ferry service was carefully watched during the year, and provision made to meet the increasedtraffic where necessary.
A general inspection of the Harbour was made at all times, with the object of preventing breachesof the Trust’s regulations.
CIVERS P. HILDEBRAND,Marine Surveyor and Shipping Inspector,
[7 Plates, 2 Diagrams, 1 Map.]
Sydney: William Applegata Gullick, Government Printer. — 1913.
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