NRS-4701 | Pilots' order books [Newcastle]

To 1912 this series records date, time, officer who took the order, vessel movement to and from, and name of pilot appointed. For the later period the series records the date, time the order for a pilot was received, who it was received by, vessel's name, from and to, when executed, pilot's name, and remarks pertinent to the execution of the pilotage such as expected time of arrival, draught, alternate berths if the nominated one was not clear, any variations in the order and time of completion. 31 Mar 1903-27 Jan 1912 (incomplete) (34/3078-86), 2 Jan 1920-17 Jun 1937, 17 Oct 1939-21 Mar 1975 (34/3062-76). 24 vols. Note:This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.