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On tin , first form should We shown information relating to installations working on the 30th June, 1908. under the following beads : 1 (Stations), 11 (Apparatus), 111 (Staff), IV (Expenditure on account of Establishment of Stations existing on the 30th June. 1908). On the second form should be shown under the first three headings similar information correct as on the 31st December, 1908; under IV the figures showing the radiotelegraphic traffic during the intervening period (Ist July 31st December); under heading V. receipts for the same period: and under VI. expenditure incurred during the same period for fche maintenance, working, and initial establishment. We have, &C., International Bureau ok the Telegraph Union. The Secretary, General Post Office, Wellington. (E. Prey, Director.) [Tel. 10/191(7).] No. 53. The Superintendent of Electric Lines, Wellington, to Mr. Alfred Hathaway, Timaru. Siu,— Wellington, 18th January, 1910. On complaint of the commanding officer of 11..M.5. " Pioneer," the Senior Naval Officer has communicated with the Government that one or more wireless stations worked by you or under your control at Timaru was interfering with the wireless operations of the " Pioneer " to such an extent that to enable them to carry on their Communications they had to request you to cease. I would refer you to clause Kil of the Post and Telegraph Act. I9OH. under which any person who establishes any plant for working by wireless telegraphy without having first obtained the consent of the Governor in Council is liable to a fine not exceeding £500. It does not appear that you have had such consent for the installations that have been causing the interference referred to. It is understood that you are endeavouring to obtain a more powerful outfit. I have, &c., Mr. Alfred Hathaway, 153 North Street, Timaru. ,1. K. Logan. [Tel. 10/101(1).] No. 54. The Superintendent of Electric Lines, Wellington, to the Telegraph Engineer, Dunedin. (Memorandum.) Wellington, 18th January, 1910. Complaint has been made by 1 1..M.5. " Pioneer " of interference with their wireless-telegraphy signalling operations at Timaru by unauthorised installations existing in that place. In the course of the complaint it is stated that it is understood there are similar installations at Dunedin. It can be quite understood, if these were multiplied to a large extent throughout the Dominion, that the men-of-war might be subjected to a meat deal of interference at critical times. Will you kindly inquire if there are any installations of the kind that are not authorised '. The Telegraph Engineer, Dunedin. J. K. Logax. No. .")."). The Superintendent of Electric Lines, Wellington, to Mb. A. 1). Hathaway, Timaru. Sir,— Wellington. 25th January, 1910. I beg to acknowledge the receipi of your letter of the 24th instant [not printed] in reference lo your wireless-telegraph installation. I regret that the permission given you in .Inly last to install the system for experimental purposes must be withdrawn, in order to avoid the possibility of interference with communications between men-of-war. I have, &c, J. K. Logan, Mr. A. D. Hathaway, 153 North Street, Timaru. Superintendent of Electric Lines. No. 56. The Under-Secretary, Cook and other Islands Administration, Wellington, to the Secretary, General Post Office, Wellington. (Minute on No. 45.) Wellington, 26th January, 1910. In reference to the application from Mr. Ducorron, I presume that, in view of the contemplated Government action in resped of wireless stations, the concession asked for should not be granted, 'jvi. 10/191(8).] P. Waidegrave. No. 57. The Secretary, Radiotelegraphic Conference, Melbourne, to the Secretary to the Right Hon. the Prime Minister, Wellington. Sir, — Melbourne, 10th February, 1910. I am directed by the Chairman of the Radiotelegraphic Conference to forward herewith sixcopies of the report of the Conference 'not printed], together with one copy of the notes [not printed] of the proceedings, and to ask if you will be good enough to bring them under the attention of the Right Hon. the Prime Minister. I have, &c., The Secretary to the Prime Minister, Wellington. G. L. Campbell, Secretary. [Acknowledged 28th February. 1910.] [Tel. 10/191(8).]