NRS-12588 | Record of work cards (historical folders)

These comprise cards and accompanying documents which record the historical background, construction and maintenance of harbour works at Newcastle and Port Kembla. The information recorded includes: background material from annual reports; related correspondence numbers; copies of relevant acts or proclamations; plans; dimensions of constructions and works carried out; related equipment and costs. An article entitled 'Dock and Harbour Authority' c.1819 is included with the papers relating to Newcastle Harbour. The maintenance of the ports of Newcastle and Port Kembla has now been transferred to the Maritime Services Board.(12/3648)   1 boxNote: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.