Unique IDPE-004529SurnameBellGiven namesCharles EdwardBiographical abstractDates of employment: 1858-1870Biographical noteBiographical details:
Son of Edward Bell, City Engineer
Marriage of Charles Edward Bell: 15/1870: BELL CHARLES EDWARD & CREAGH ELIZA MARY tegistered at SYDNEY
Birth of son: On the 21st instant, at her mother's residence, 162, Palmer-street, the wife of CHARLES EDWARD BELL, of a son. [ref: SMH Monday 24 July 1871 p1]
NSW Birth: 2162/1871; BELL PEARCE J [parents] CHARLES E & ELIZA M registered at SYDNEY
Details from contemporary sources:
1858 Recommend he be articled - has worked for no pay 8 months - son of Edward Bell [ref: 22/2/52]
1858 Recommend articles for 3 years with salary - 18 October 1858 [ref: 22/2/52]
1859 Salary Recommendations for 1859 - February - £50 pa [ref: 11/3/17]
1862 Appointment Assistant Draftsman 14 April 1862 [ref: 7/12/72]
1867 Surveyor at Sydney Commons - Payment made - Finance Committee Accounts [ref: 22/10/8/31]
1868 Surveyor at Sydney Commons - Payment made - Finance Committee Accounts [ref: 22/10 & 22/11]
1869 Requests 29 July to continue in service to end of year [ref: 26/68/908]
1869 Surveyor at Sydney Commons - Payment made - Finance Committee Accounts until December [ref: 22/10 & 22/11]
1870 Surveyor at Sydney Commons - Payment made - Finance Committee Accounts, September & December [ref: 22/12]
1870 Request Certificate of ability - March - 5 years pupil - 8 years Assistant to City Engineer & Surveyor [ref: 26/102/348]