S-a-1317 — Reserve Bank of New Zealand (expenses & receipts)
This file documents the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s financial and administrative role in supporting the Niagara salvage operation. It contains records of incidental costs, reimbursements, credits, receipts, account adjustments, and expense reconciliations, including entries applied to the Sydney Office account. The file records correspondence with the Commonwealth Bank concerning Royal Navy involvement, transport charges, and claim settlements, and outlines procedures for incorporating local expenditures into broader expense statements for Australian authorities. Together, the records show how the Reserve Bank of New Zealand acted as a local custodian and clearing point for salvage-related transactions, managing payments, refunds, charges, and cross-border settlements that supported operational logistics and financial accountability.