# VIII-MISCELLANEOUS
18. Seismographs. The seismographs have been kept in good order during the year. 430 earthquakes were recorded compared with 386 in 1931. The seismograms have been forwarded to the International Seismological Committee, Oxford.
19. Upper Air Research. Observations of 343 pilot balloons were made during the year and the results of meteorological ascents by the R.A.F. were communicated to the Observatory. It is hoped to complete an analysis of the upper air data collected from 1921 to 1932.
20. Lithography. A small amount of lithographic work has been done for the Colonial Secretary and the Government Marine Surveyor.
21. Staff. Mr. T. F. Claxton, Director since 1912 went on leave on 26th March, retiring from the service on 8th July. Mr. C. W. Jeffries was appointed Director and Mr. B. D. Evans Assistant Director on 9th July. The vacancy caused by these promotions was filled by the appointment of Mr. G. S. P. Heywood, B.A., B.Sc. (Oxon.) as Professional Assistant. Mr. Heywood arrived in the Colony and assumed duty on 10th August.
22. Expenditure. The annual expenditure on the Observatory, for the past 10 years has been as follows:-
Year Personal Emoluments and other Charges Special Expenditure Total Expenditure Total Revenue $ c. $ c. $ C. $ C. 1923 38,495.23 27.35 38,522.58 116.20 1924 41,011.48 11,627.01 52,638.49 14.00 1925 41,955.51 41,955.51 79.20 1926 42,566.65 12,341.74 54,908.39 34.20 1927 47,253.17 145.24 47,398.41 30.50 1928 47,292.33 272.70 47,565.03 506.10 1929 48,282.63 48,282.63 530.50 1930 68,696.59 1,670.07 70,366.66 306.80 1931 76,037.81 76,037.81 735.00 1932 69,518.23 69,518.23 598.0023. In the following table the expenditure and revenue for 1931 is compared with that for 1932.