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No. 153—March, 1930.
• An Evaluation of Early Genealogies used for Polynesian History. By John F. G. Stokes 1
• The Problem of Depopulation in Melanesia as applied to Ontong Java (Solomon Islands). By H. Ian Hogbin, M.A. 43
• Word List 67
• Publications Received 69
• He Kupu Mihi Ki Te Iwi Maori 73
• Proceedings 74
• Corrections 75
• Members of the Society 76
• List of Exchanges 86
• Memoir Supplement 101-124
• “Field Notes on the Culture of Vaitupu, Ellice Islands.” By Donald Gilbert Kennedy.

No. 154—June, 1930.
• Outrigger-Attachments in the Society Islands. By James Hornell, F.R.A.I., F.L.S. 89
• Transition Rites at Ontong Java (Solomon Islands). By H. Ian Hogbin, M.A. 94
• The Language of Inakona, Guadalcanar (Solomon Islands). By the Rev. A. Capell, B.A. 113
• Notes on the Off-Shore Fishing of the Society Islands. By Charles Nordhoff 137
• Terminology for Ground Stone Cutting-Implements in Polynesia. By Peter H. Buck, Kenneth P. Emory, H. D. Skinner, and John F. G. Stokes 174
• Experiments in Kaitahu (Ngai-Tahu) Methods of Drilling. By R. H. Steele, Dunedin 181
• The Use of Genealogies for the Purpose of Dating Polynesian History. By H. J. Fletcher 189
• Publications Received 195
• Notes and Queries 198
• Antique Tamil Bell found in New Zealand; A Patu Pora; Carved Pare or Lintel-piece; Maori Church Carvings.
• Proceedings 200
• Memoir Supplement 125-152
• “Field Notes on the Culture of Vaitupu, Ellice Islands.” By Donald Gilbert Kennedy.

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No. 155—September, 1930.
• Transition Rites at Ontong Java (Solomon Islands). By H. Ian Hogbin, M.A. 201
• Notes on the Off-Shore Fishing of the Society Islands. By Charles Nordhoff 221
• A Discussion of the Hamzah and Some Allied Aspects of Polynesian Phonetics. By J. Frank Stimson, Research Associate in Linguistics, Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Hawaii 263
• A Maori Bone Decorative Comb from Riverton. By H. D. Skinner, B.A., F.N.Z.INST. 284
• Obituary 286
• Sir Maui Pomare.
• Publications Received 288
• Correspondence 290
• Notes and Queries 292
• Ancient Stone called Te Whatu-kura-a-Tangaroa; Maori Church Carvings.
• Annual Meeting 293
• Balance-sheet 297
• Memoir Supplement 153-182
• “Field Notes on the Culture of Vaitupu, Ellice Islands.” By Donald Gilbert Kennedy.

No. 156—December, 1930.
• The Outrigger Canoes of the Tongan Archipelago. By James Hornell, F.L.S., F.R.A.I. 299
• The Maori Sewing-Needle. By R. H. Steele 310
• A Review of the Toi-Kai-Rakau Genealogies. By H. J. Fletcher 315
• On the Diffusion in America of Patu Onewa, Okewa, Patu Paraoa, Miti, and other Relatives of the Mere Family. By J. Imbelloni, Univers. Nacional del Littoral, Parana E.R. (Argentine Republic) 322
• Maori Agriculture: Cultivated Food-Plants of the Maori, and Native Methods of Agriculture. By Elsdon Best 346
• Corrections 380
• Notes on Off-Shore Fishing of the Society Islands. By Charles Nordhoff.
• Publications Received 381
• Review 383
• “Orokaiva Society,” by F. E. Williams.
• Correspondence 386
• Notes and Queries 388
• Maori Burial Chests in Vienna Museum; Cook Relics.
• Memoir Supplement 183-216
• “Field Notes on the Culture of Vaitupu, Ellice Islands.” By Donald Gilbert Kennedy.