The Sydney Harbour Trust began operations on 1 November 1900 with responsibility for the Navigation Department and Marine Board of
Sydney Harbour. The Trust, as governed by an
act of the
New South Wales Parliament consisted of three commissioners (including one titled as President ) appointed by the
Governor of New South Wales. It was responsible for the improvement and preservation of Sydney's port. The trust regulated the movement of vessels and the handling of
cargo
Cargo consists of bulk goods conveyed by water, air, or land. In economics, freight is cargo that is transported at a freight rate for commercial gain. ''Cargo'' was originally a shipload but now covers all types of freight, including tran ...
in the port through a Harbour Master, carried out dredging operations, removed wrecks, granted licences for the erection of piers, maintained wharf facilities and collected wharfage rates, maintained swimming baths. The trust also managed fire fighting and other safety equipment within the harbour. All foreshores,
lighthouses and
tug
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s within the harbour which belonged to the Government were vested in the Trust, as well as the power to reclaim land. The Trust was wound up in 1936 with the establishment of the
Maritime Services Board
The Maritime Services Board was a statutory authority of the Government of New South Wales responsible for marine safety, regulation of commercial and recreational boating and oversight of port operations.
History
The Maritime Services Board (MSB ...
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Presidents
*Charles Carey Lance (1859–1934) served as President from 1913 to 1924.
*
Walter Loveridge
Walter David Loveridge CMG (13 September 1867 – 6 January 1940) was an Australian cricketer, engineer and public service administrator.
Early life
Loveridge was born in Sydney and educated at Newington College (1880–1884).
Cricket
Loverid ...
CMG
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Companies
* Capitol Music Group, a music label
* China Media Group, the predominant state radio and television broadcaster in the PRC
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(1867–1940) served as President from 1924 to 1929.
MR. W. D. L0VERIDGE The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 January, 1940 p. 11.
Retrieved 5 March 2019.
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Ports and harbours of New South Wales
Port authorities in Australia
Sydney Harbour