S-a-1316 — Newspaper cuttings & "Bank Notes"
This file contains newspaper cuttings covering the sinking of the Niagara through the successful recovery of its bullion, with a particular focus on 1944 reporting and the involvement of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The collection comprises news articles and headlines as well as internal Bank stories describing the salvage as a record-breaking achievement, alongside accounts from banking officials (including V.E. Neilley) and salvage personnel. The material illustrates how the operation was presented to the public, emphasising both its technical success and human stories. Also included are reports reflecting official concerns about publicity and wartime secrecy, highlighting tensions between information control and public interest. The file serves as a contemporaneous record of media coverage, public perceptions, and the communication challenges surrounding a high-value salvage operation.