Markets Branch

Unique IDAG-0256DescriptionControl of markets for the sale of foodstuffs for Sydney was a function of Council when it was first incorporated in 1842. Prior to April 1931 the Markets were a part of the Assets and Stores Department. This Department was disbanded in April 1931, and the markets branch was transferred to CA 40, Town Clerk's Department.

In 1956, as a result of a request from Alderman Richard Holmes, the Markets Branch was separated from the Town Clerk's Department and the City Markets Department was created. At this time the Markets area covered a space of approximately 13 acres consisting of seven markets for the sale of fruit, vegetables, poultry, fish and flowers, a parking station, 2 parking lots, a public weighbridge and a Cold Store.

Agency

City Markets Department

Corporation Assets and Stores Department

Town Clerk's Department

Description

Start date qualifiercircaStart date1st November 1842End date qualifierexactEnd date18th March 1956

Relationships

Subordinate agenciesBelmore MarketsFish MarketsFruit MarketsPoultry MarketsQueen Victoria MarketsVegetable MarketsOrganisationSydney City CouncilRelated functionsMarkets control

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