CSA070953

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA070953Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Memorandum - Withdrawal of submission of plans and specifications for Town Hall, 1843
Memorandum - Withdrawal of submission of plans and specifications for Town Hall, 1843
Letter: John Bibb 6 Macquarie St to Committee of Water Works, Sydney Corporation. Applies for
Letter: John Bibb 6 Macquarie St to Committee of Water Works, Sydney Corporation. Applies for
Letter: John Forrester to Mayor & Councillors. Tender for maintenance of public clocks.
Letter: John Forrester to Mayor & Councillors. Tender for maintenance of public clocks.
Memorandum: (Alderman) Edward Flood, Surry Hills to TC. Request reason for not inserting notice, left
Memorandum: (Alderman) Edward Flood, Surry Hills to TC. Request reason for not inserting notice, left
Letter: Thomas E Breillat to City Surveyor. Sydney Flour Company is negotiating for supply of water
Letter: Thomas E Breillat to City Surveyor. Sydney Flour Company is negotiating for supply of water
Letter: John Inches, Manager Sydney Salting Company, Dicksons Wharf to Mayor. Details handling and
Letter: John Inches, Manager Sydney Salting Company, Dicksons Wharf to Mayor. Details handling and
Letter: Charles H Chambers to TC. Request broad roller blinds left at chambers be sent to him.
Letter: Charles H Chambers to TC. Request broad roller blinds left at chambers be sent to him.
Letter: Thomas Burdekin to Mayor. Due to indisposition, cannot hand in requisition (memorial ) from
Letter: Thomas Burdekin to Mayor. Due to indisposition, cannot hand in requisition (memorial ) from
Letter: John Bibb, 6 Macquarie Pl to Committee of Board of Works, City Corporation, following up a
Letter: John Bibb, 6 Macquarie Pl to Committee of Board of Works, City Corporation, following up a
Letter: J H Christie, Surry Hills to Mayor. Meeting of locals about depredations in the area. Will
Letter: J H Christie, Surry Hills to Mayor. Meeting of locals about depredations in the area. Will
Letter: L H Halloran, "The Crown Inn' Elizabeth St South, to Mayor. Was awarded custody by Gov
Letter: L H Halloran, "The Crown Inn' Elizabeth St South, to Mayor. Was awarded custody by Gov
Letter: John Bibb, Surveyor to Board Of Works. New building for Peter Plomer at cnr Castlereagh &
Letter: John Bibb, Surveyor to Board Of Works. New building for Peter Plomer at cnr Castlereagh &
Letter: Henry Ginn, Architect to Mayor. Request marking of line of streets around Holy Trinity
Letter: Henry Ginn, Architect to Mayor. Request marking of line of streets around Holy Trinity
Petition - Request for licence for Michael Bromwich as Plumber and Fitter, 1844
Petition - Request for licence for Michael Bromwich as Plumber and Fitter, 1844
Letter: Peter H Valentine to Collector of Rates for the Ward of Phillip. Notice that sale for
Letter: Peter H Valentine to Collector of Rates for the Ward of Phillip. Notice that sale for
Memorandum: Patr Josh Kelly (Clerk of Hay & Corn Market) to TC. Advises that surety Lewis Moore has
Memorandum: Patr Josh Kelly (Clerk of Hay & Corn Market) to TC. Advises that surety Lewis Moore has
Letter: Charles V Middleton to Council. Applies for advertised position as Inspector of
Letter: Charles V Middleton to Council. Applies for advertised position as Inspector of
Memorandum: Patr Josh Kelly (Clerk of Hay & Corn Market) to TC. Advises that sureties will attend Town
Memorandum: Patr Josh Kelly (Clerk of Hay & Corn Market) to TC. Advises that sureties will attend Town
Memorandum: Thomas J Bown, Fireman, to Members of the City Council. As application for assistance to
Memorandum: Thomas J Bown, Fireman, to Members of the City Council. As application for assistance to
Memorandum: E B Foster, Inspector of Slaughterhouses to TC. Acknowledges request for return of fees
Memorandum: E B Foster, Inspector of Slaughterhouses to TC. Acknowledges request for return of fees
Letter: Michael Bromwhich to Chairman of Committee of City Water Works. Applies for licence to lay
Letter: Michael Bromwhich to Chairman of Committee of City Water Works. Applies for licence to lay
Letter: H D'Arcy, Chronicle Office to TC. Mr Jones of Bridge St has tendered for printing contract
Letter: H D'Arcy, Chronicle Office to TC. Mr Jones of Bridge St has tendered for printing contract
Memorandum: Thomas J Bown, Fireman, to Chairman of City Water Committee H Macdermott. Requesting assistance
Memorandum: Thomas J Bown, Fireman, to Chairman of City Water Committee H Macdermott. Requesting assistance
Letter: Charles H Chambers, 312 Pitt St to TC. Advises his clerk, John Driscoll kept a list of parties
Letter: Charles H Chambers, 312 Pitt St to TC. Advises his clerk, John Driscoll kept a list of parties
Letter: C V Middleton supplies names of bondsmen for position he wants as Inspector of
Letter: C V Middleton supplies names of bondsmen for position he wants as Inspector of
Memorandum: E B Foster, Inspector of Slaughterhouses. Requests assistance for duties due to great
Memorandum: E B Foster, Inspector of Slaughterhouses. Requests assistance for duties due to great
Letter: Thomas E Breillat, Sydney Flour Company Wharf to Council. Requesting supply of water from
Letter: Thomas E Breillat, Sydney Flour Company Wharf to Council. Requesting supply of water from
Letter: Lewis Moore, landholder, Castlereagh St South to Mayor. Has addressed Council about a
Letter: Lewis Moore, landholder, Castlereagh St South to Mayor. Has addressed Council about a
Memorandum: W B Parker, Hay & Cattle Market to TC. Requesting TC to call Peter Byrne & J Brown, to answer
Memorandum: W B Parker, Hay & Cattle Market to TC. Requesting TC to call Peter Byrne & J Brown, to answer
Letter: Kemp & Fairfax, Sydney Morning Herald office to TC. Suggest allowing 3 months before
Letter: Kemp & Fairfax, Sydney Morning Herald office to TC. Suggest allowing 3 months before
Letter: R Gowland, Secretary, requests attendance of the Town Clerk at meeting of Bethel Union
Letter: R Gowland, Secretary, requests attendance of the Town Clerk at meeting of Bethel Union
Memorandum: John Driscoll to Mayor and Council. Resignation of appointment.
Memorandum: John Driscoll to Mayor and Council. Resignation of appointment.
Letter: Thomas Riches, Campbelltown to TC. Mr Heydon advises he will be in Sydney and call upon you
Letter: Thomas Riches, Campbelltown to TC. Mr Heydon advises he will be in Sydney and call upon you
Letter: Court of Requests to Mayor. Reply to request to use Room. Will be available for 1 March,
Letter: Court of Requests to Mayor. Reply to request to use Room. Will be available for 1 March,
Letter: V Solomon to TC. Assessment should have been collected from tenants at 2 houses in King St
Letter: V Solomon to TC. Assessment should have been collected from tenants at 2 houses in King St
Memorandum: Councillor Thomas Woolley, Cook Ward to Mayor & Councillors. Resignation of seat held on City
Memorandum: Councillor Thomas Woolley, Cook Ward to Mayor & Councillors. Resignation of seat held on City
Memorandum: W B Parker, Hay & Cattle Market to TC. Needs advice on removal of refuse soil, and
Memorandum: W B Parker, Hay & Cattle Market to TC. Needs advice on removal of refuse soil, and
Letter: John Moring accepting position to collect names of voters for 3 wards, viz: Bourke, Gipps,
Letter: John Moring accepting position to collect names of voters for 3 wards, viz: Bourke, Gipps,
Letter: Francis Low, accepting position to collect names of voters for 3 wards, viz: Phillip, Cook,
Letter: Francis Low, accepting position to collect names of voters for 3 wards, viz: Phillip, Cook,
Letter: William Cox Curry, Castlereagh St, 2 doors below Liverpool St to Mayor and Corporation.
Letter: William Cox Curry, Castlereagh St, 2 doors below Liverpool St to Mayor and Corporation.
Letter: Richard Hipsley, Australian Floral & Horticultural Society requesting permission to occupy
Letter: Richard Hipsley, Australian Floral & Horticultural Society requesting permission to occupy
Letter: Hastings Elwin to TC. From office of The Australian Trust Company. Has letter advising that
Letter: Hastings Elwin to TC. From office of The Australian Trust Company. Has letter advising that
Letter: W A Miles, Commissioner of Police to Mayor. Advising the City Surveyor of a dangerous
Letter: W A Miles, Commissioner of Police to Mayor. Advising the City Surveyor of a dangerous
Memorandum: E B Foster Inspector of Slaughterhouses provides a list of fees collected and disbursed. He
Memorandum: E B Foster Inspector of Slaughterhouses provides a list of fees collected and disbursed. He
Memorandum: John Layton reluctantly tenders resignation from office of Collector of Rates for Cook Ward,
Memorandum: John Layton reluctantly tenders resignation from office of Collector of Rates for Cook Ward,
Letter: Court of Requests Office, Sydney to Mayor. Directed by Commissioner to advise, that it is
Letter: Court of Requests Office, Sydney to Mayor. Directed by Commissioner to advise, that it is
Letter: John H Baillie to City Council. Secretary of the District Council, from Council Chambers.
Letter: John H Baillie to City Council. Secretary of the District Council, from Council Chambers.
Letter: Water Police Office to TC [almost illegible]. Use of premises for election of councillors
Letter: Water Police Office to TC [almost illegible]. Use of premises for election of councillors
Letter: Commissioner of Sydney Police to Mayor, from Police Office Sydney. Requesting advance of
Letter: Commissioner of Sydney Police to Mayor, from Police Office Sydney. Requesting advance of
Memorandum: Inspector of Slaughter Houses & Cattle to Mayor. List of fees received, 15 Dec 1842 to 14 Oct
Memorandum: Inspector of Slaughter Houses & Cattle to Mayor. List of fees received, 15 Dec 1842 to 14 Oct
Memorandum: Clerk of Market, Haymarket to Mayor. Mistake in weight of a load of hay.
Memorandum: Clerk of Market, Haymarket to Mayor. Mistake in weight of a load of hay.
Letter: Bank of Australasia to TC. Request to overdraw Corporation account is approved for £3000.
Letter: Bank of Australasia to TC. Request to overdraw Corporation account is approved for £3000.
Letter: Captain Brown, Water Police Court to TC. Accedes to request to use Water Police office to
Letter: Captain Brown, Water Police Court to TC. Accedes to request to use Water Police office to
Letter: C Smith, George St to Mayor, Aldermen & Councillors. Re communication from Mr Buchanans
Letter: C Smith, George St to Mayor, Aldermen & Councillors. Re communication from Mr Buchanans
Letter: John Hosking to Aldermen and Council. Refers to letter from TC which advised Council had
Letter: John Hosking to Aldermen and Council. Refers to letter from TC which advised Council had
Letter: Francis Mitchell, steamer 'Rose', At Sea, to Mayor, Aldermen and Council. Resignation of
Letter: Francis Mitchell, steamer 'Rose', At Sea, to Mayor, Aldermen and Council. Resignation of
Letter: George Wyndham, Dalwood, near Maitland, to TC. "are you willing to hire labourer in Sydney
Letter: George Wyndham, Dalwood, near Maitland, to TC. "are you willing to hire labourer in Sydney
Letter: John Rose Holden to TC. Councillor, Brisbane Ward, asks why, when he attended for meeting
Letter: John Rose Holden to TC. Councillor, Brisbane Ward, asks why, when he attended for meeting
Letter: John Hosking to Aldermen and Council, following his earlier letter of resignation. His
Letter: John Hosking to Aldermen and Council, following his earlier letter of resignation. His
Letter: John Hosking to Aldermen and Council. Resignation from office in the Council together with
Letter: John Hosking to Aldermen and Council. Resignation from office in the Council together with
Letter: John McGarvie. Requests exemption from city rates for building occupied as parsonage for St
Letter: John McGarvie. Requests exemption from city rates for building occupied as parsonage for St
Letter: Francis O'Brien. Objects to assessment for house and offices held on lease at Lower George
Letter: Francis O'Brien. Objects to assessment for house and offices held on lease at Lower George
Letter: William Jones to TC. Assessment of a house in Bridge St., overrated full £100.
Letter: William Jones to TC. Assessment of a house in Bridge St., overrated full £100.
Letter: J Martyn to TC. Notice of intent to appeal against assessment of £250 for Patent Slip.
Letter: J Martyn to TC. Notice of intent to appeal against assessment of £250 for Patent Slip.
Letter: Arthur Little, King St to TC. Complaint about rate assessment for 3 premises in Kent St
Letter: Arthur Little, King St to TC. Complaint about rate assessment for 3 premises in Kent St
Letter: William Pendray to Edward Lord, Treasurer City Corporation. From 55 Castlereagh St, Tax
Letter: William Pendray to Edward Lord, Treasurer City Corporation. From 55 Castlereagh St, Tax
Letter: Kemp & Fairfax, Sydney Morning Herald to John Rae, Town Clerk. Request for confirmation of
Letter: Kemp & Fairfax, Sydney Morning Herald to John Rae, Town Clerk. Request for confirmation of
Letter: John Donolly, Denis Riordan, Edmond Ellis. Worked levelling Kent St for contractor John
Letter: John Donolly, Denis Riordan, Edmond Ellis. Worked levelling Kent St for contractor John
Memorandum: John Parker, Market Clerk George St. Reports on stall holder, Frances Downes, will not pay
Memorandum: John Parker, Market Clerk George St. Reports on stall holder, Frances Downes, will not pay
Letter: Occupation of Unwin's Bonded Warehouses.
Letter: Occupation of Unwin's Bonded Warehouses.
Letter: R Hipkiss, Secretary of the Floral and Horticultural Society. Requests permission to use
Letter: R Hipkiss, Secretary of the Floral and Horticultural Society. Requests permission to use
Memorandum: John Parker, clerk George St Markets. List of stalls vacated, 11 names; arrears, and still
Memorandum: John Parker, clerk George St Markets. List of stalls vacated, 11 names; arrears, and still
Letter: C H Chambers to Mayor and Council. Letter of resignation as Town Clerk . Letter details
Letter: C H Chambers to Mayor and Council. Letter of resignation as Town Clerk . Letter details
Memorandum: City Treasurer to Mayor. Cover note only: Requesting clerical assistance to complete the
Memorandum: City Treasurer to Mayor. Cover note only: Requesting clerical assistance to complete the
Letter: William Miles, Commissioner of Police to Mayor. Request from Colonial Secretary to Auditor
Letter: William Miles, Commissioner of Police to Mayor. Request from Colonial Secretary to Auditor
Memorandum: City Surveyor, cover note only to Mayor: Requesting permission to order six ferrules and two
Memorandum: City Surveyor, cover note only to Mayor: Requesting permission to order six ferrules and two
Memorandum: Mayor to TC. Respecting private office for the Chief Com'r of Police
Memorandum: Mayor to TC. Respecting private office for the Chief Com'r of Police
Letter: Cover sheet only: circular for election for the Legislative Assembly, instructions to
Letter: Cover sheet only: circular for election for the Legislative Assembly, instructions to
Memorandum: City Surveyor, cover note only: report on road to weighbridge and remedy; also procuring
Memorandum: City Surveyor, cover note only: report on road to weighbridge and remedy; also procuring
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company to TC. Reply to request to lower tender price. Details of
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company to TC. Reply to request to lower tender price. Details of
Letter: Scully withdraws his tender to light City with oil lighting.
Letter: Scully withdraws his tender to light City with oil lighting.
Letter: W A Miles JP, Commissioner of Police to Mayor. Request for a private office, as open Police
Letter: W A Miles JP, Commissioner of Police to Mayor. Request for a private office, as open Police
Letter: Australian Gas Light Co to TC. Reply to letter, will continue to light the lamps ordered by
Letter: Australian Gas Light Co to TC. Reply to letter, will continue to light the lamps ordered by
Letter: W M Manning to TC. Reply to letter; no objection to using the Court of Requests Room on the
Letter: W M Manning to TC. Reply to letter; no objection to using the Court of Requests Room on the
Letter: Kemp & Fairfax, Sydney Morning Herald Office to TC. Offer to print assessment lists for
Letter: Kemp & Fairfax, Sydney Morning Herald Office to TC. Offer to print assessment lists for
Memorandum: City Surveyor to Mayor. Cover note only, requests permission to repair road leading to
Memorandum: City Surveyor to Mayor. Cover note only, requests permission to repair road leading to
Memorandum: City Surveyor to Mayor. Cover note only, requests permission to repair a large drain running
Memorandum: City Surveyor to Mayor. Cover note only, requests permission to repair a large drain running
Memorandum: Clerk of Markets, resigns from position at Hay Corn and Cattle Market.
Memorandum: Clerk of Markets, resigns from position at Hay Corn and Cattle Market.
Letter: AGL to Chairman of Lighting Committee, Ald Wilshire. In reply to prior letter, and tender
Letter: AGL to Chairman of Lighting Committee, Ald Wilshire. In reply to prior letter, and tender
Letter: Secretary AGL to Ald Wilshire, Chairman of Lighting Committee. Reply of Secretary of Gas
Letter: Secretary AGL to Ald Wilshire, Chairman of Lighting Committee. Reply of Secretary of Gas
Letter: Lewis Leon [prev entered as Lewis Lean] to Chairman of lighting committee. Reply to
Letter: Lewis Leon [prev entered as Lewis Lean] to Chairman of lighting committee. Reply to
Letter: Mr Dawson offers to supply cast iron pipes at £22 per ton
Letter: Mr Dawson offers to supply cast iron pipes at £22 per ton
Memorandum: John Parker Clerk of George St Market to Chairman of Bye Law Committee. List of suggestions
Memorandum: John Parker Clerk of George St Market to Chairman of Bye Law Committee. List of suggestions
Letter: Lewis Lean, 79 & 80 George St to Mayor. Offer to supply oil lamps, maintained for 3 years
Letter: Lewis Lean, 79 & 80 George St to Mayor. Offer to supply oil lamps, maintained for 3 years
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company to TC. Board has met, and to follow on letter of 13 March,
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company to TC. Board has met, and to follow on letter of 13 March,
Memorandum: George McDonald (messenger) to Mayor. Security of premises at rear [not specified but Council
Memorandum: George McDonald (messenger) to Mayor. Security of premises at rear [not specified but Council
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company to TC. Acknowledges letter, cannot reply until Board meets.
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company to TC. Acknowledges letter, cannot reply until Board meets.
Letter: P N Russell, Sydney Foundry to Lighting Committee. Offer to supply cast iron Lamp Posts
Letter: P N Russell, Sydney Foundry to Lighting Committee. Offer to supply cast iron Lamp Posts
Letter: Rich'd Dawson, Australian Foundry to Chairman, Lighting Committee. Offer to supply cast
Letter: Rich'd Dawson, Australian Foundry to Chairman, Lighting Committee. Offer to supply cast
Letter: P N Russell to Lighting Committee. Offer to supply posts (per Gas Coy) at cost of £6/5/-,
Letter: P N Russell to Lighting Committee. Offer to supply posts (per Gas Coy) at cost of £6/5/-,
Memorandum: John White, Superintendent of Water Pipes, Soldiers Point to TC. Requires ruled accounts
Memorandum: John White, Superintendent of Water Pipes, Soldiers Point to TC. Requires ruled accounts
Letter: Alderman Robert Owen to Mayor. Resignation as Alderman and vacating seat as a Councillor.
Letter: Alderman Robert Owen to Mayor. Resignation as Alderman and vacating seat as a Councillor.
Memorandum: J V Curtis to Mayor and Council. Resigning his situation as Clerk of George St Markets. Will
Memorandum: J V Curtis to Mayor and Council. Resigning his situation as Clerk of George St Markets. Will
Letter: Robert Lord, Botany to Council. Diversion of stream at Lachlan Swamp has adversely affected
Letter: Robert Lord, Botany to Council. Diversion of stream at Lachlan Swamp has adversely affected
Memorandum: Clerk of Markets (John Vincent Curtis) to Committee of Council Sitting on markets. Request
Memorandum: Clerk of Markets (John Vincent Curtis) to Committee of Council Sitting on markets. Request
Memorandum: Clerk of Markets (J V Curtis) to TC. Requesting appointment of William Kern as assistant.
Memorandum: Clerk of Markets (J V Curtis) to TC. Requesting appointment of William Kern as assistant.


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SeriesLetters Received, 1843-1899 [Municipal Council of Sydney]