Union Steam Ship Shore staff death files

Descriptive Data

Archives IdentifierAF059Date RangeCirca 1918-Circa 1983DescriptionThese files contain correspondence and other documents relating to the death of shore staff, such as copies of obituaries or death notices from the press, explanation of the cause of death, letters of condolence to family and replies, and arrangements for payment of annuities, taxes etc. Although these are not the personal files of the individual staff members, occasionally files contain summaries of their career and other information about the individual. Note that sea-going staff often transfer, mostly later in their careers, to shore positions.Quantity (Linear Metres)0.75MediumFileSystem of ArrangementAlphabetical by nameCollection TypeWellington Museums Trust

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Union Steam Ship Shore staff retirement files ( 1946 onwards)

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Restriction StatusOpen

Related Agencies

Controlling or Creating AgencyUnion Steam Ship Company of New Zealand LtdRelationship Date Range1875-30 November 2001

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Union Steam Ship Shore staff death files