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All matters connected with gunnery, torpedo, and mining ; and the general system of gunnery, torpedo, and mining exercises of the fleet; and all military questions connected therewith. Local naval defences. Note. —-He should keep in close touch with the Chief of the Naval Staff in order that he may be able to take his place at any time if required. General Staff Officer (N.) . — Intelligence. Communications. Signal-books. Cyphers and codes. Issue of signal orders, &c. Transports. Trade, and its arming and protection in war. Routeing, &c, of convoys. Fishing protection. To control the movements of colliers in New Zealand waters, to meet the variable conditions at such embarking ports as are connected to the collieries by rail. Superintendent of Training. — All questions relating to training, except engineering. Superintendent of Naval Engineering and Construction.— Advice as to the management of machinery of warships, boats, and auxiliary craft. Advice on important matters connected with engine-room personnel; and in respect of fuel and stores, and examination of fuel returns, and engine-room registers. Maintenance of stocks of spare parts of machinery. The engineering training of officers and men. To advise the Chief of the Naval Staff with regard to appointments of Engineer Officers. I Alterations, &c, of ships. Inspection of, and quality of workmanship and materials required in, and built into, fighting-ships.. Repairs of all kinds, and also the work of effecting approved alterations and additions to all war vessels, and auxiliary vessels on commercial duties. Survey of damage caused by collision between ships of the New Zealand Division and private vessels. Advising as to purchase of electrical plant and apparatus, and inspection of such plant after erection. Note. —With the growth of the New Zealand Division it may be found necessary later on to divide this department into two separate departments, for Engineering and Naval Construction respectively. Superintendent of Stores, Victualling and Accounts, and Contracts. — The provision and supply of all— Naval stores. Fleet fuelling stores. Stationery and printed matter. Victualling stores and canteens. Clothing. All naval contracts. All questions of naval pay and pensions, accounts, claims, and charges.