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A satisfactory test has been carried out with White Rose Paraffin Oil, supplied locally by the Standard Oil Company. This oil will be universally adopted and being cheaper in price as compared with the oil formerly sent out from Home affects a further saving in cost of maintenance.
The light was first exhibited at Green Island on 10th August, at Gap Rock on the 1st September, and at Waglan Island on the 5th October.
14.—Commercial Intelligence, Board of Trade.
28. Fifty-six (56) letters were received during the year from firms and individuals, principally in Great Britain, asking for information upon various points in connection with their business, requesting me to place them in communication with local firms, or to obtain local agents for the sale of their goods, or submitting samples or price lists.
My replies have been as full as the information and time at my disposal permitted, and my negotiations have, I understand, been productive, in many cases, of desired effects.
HARBOUR OFFICE,
13th February, 1912,
C. W. BECKWITH, Commander, R.N.,
Harbour Master.