CSA071645

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA071645Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Letter: J W Pearce, Blenheim House, Randwick, requesting the removal of City street sweepings from
Letter: J W Pearce, Blenheim House, Randwick, requesting the removal of City street sweepings from
Memorandum: City Surveyor declining the Commissioners' offer of a combined position as Surveyor and
Memorandum: City Surveyor declining the Commissioners' offer of a combined position as Surveyor and
Letter: Postmaster General's office requesting a gas light at the west end of King St, the
Letter: Postmaster General's office requesting a gas light at the west end of King St, the
Memorandum: M Golden re infringements against the Building Act by G Wilson re dwellings on the west side
Memorandum: M Golden re infringements against the Building Act by G Wilson re dwellings on the west side
Memorandum: City Surveyor regarding his claim for compensation for additional engineering duties and
Memorandum: City Surveyor regarding his claim for compensation for additional engineering duties and
Letter: G Carroll applying for a position as his first application to be a messenger was
Letter: G Carroll applying for a position as his first application to be a messenger was
Letter: W Goggin re his tendering for flagging stating that the supply on hand will be sufficient
Letter: W Goggin re his tendering for flagging stating that the supply on hand will be sufficient
Letter: T Nathan on behalf of a committee appointed to manage the repairs of Old Botany Rd and
Letter: T Nathan on behalf of a committee appointed to manage the repairs of Old Botany Rd and
Memorandum: City Surveyor recommending the continuation of Cleveland St west from Abercrombie St to the
Memorandum: City Surveyor recommending the continuation of Cleveland St west from Abercrombie St to the
Letter: B Witt, Woolloomooloo requesting his temporary workshop shed be allowed to remain for a
Letter: B Witt, Woolloomooloo requesting his temporary workshop shed be allowed to remain for a
Letter: W Edwards, plumber, applying for a license.
Letter: W Edwards, plumber, applying for a license.
Memorandum: City Engineer stating a tender for cleaning sewage from the Tank Stream has been obtained and
Memorandum: City Engineer stating a tender for cleaning sewage from the Tank Stream has been obtained and
Memorandum: City Engineer re plans to divert the course of the Tank Stream.
Memorandum: City Engineer re plans to divert the course of the Tank Stream.
Letter: L Hordern requesting connection to the water supply to his new house near the Haymarket,
Letter: L Hordern requesting connection to the water supply to his new house near the Haymarket,
Letter: D McFarlane complaining of an inadequate water supply to his home in Macquarie St opp.
Letter: D McFarlane complaining of an inadequate water supply to his home in Macquarie St opp.
Petition: A H Stephen and J B Morgan, proprietors and inhabitants of the Hamlet of Redfern
Petition: A H Stephen and J B Morgan, proprietors and inhabitants of the Hamlet of Redfern
Petition: J Connor, T Gillespie, J Brady, P Hagny(?), carters requesting a continuation of the pay
Petition: J Connor, T Gillespie, J Brady, P Hagny(?), carters requesting a continuation of the pay
Letter: J Brady, Eagle Tavern George St, formerly of London and 'once the greatest contractor for
Letter: J Brady, Eagle Tavern George St, formerly of London and 'once the greatest contractor for
Letter: M Gibbon (Giblin), 2 John St Strawberry Hill, requesting his neighbor, Mr Graham, be
Letter: M Gibbon (Giblin), 2 John St Strawberry Hill, requesting his neighbor, Mr Graham, be
Letter: Australasian Steam Navigation Co requesting a reply to the letter to the late Corporation's
Letter: Australasian Steam Navigation Co requesting a reply to the letter to the late Corporation's
Letter: W Goggin offering to supply street flagging (much superior to the sandstone being used).
Letter: W Goggin offering to supply street flagging (much superior to the sandstone being used).
Memorandum: J Smith, overseer, requesting the reason for his dismissal and City Surveyor's memo regarding
Memorandum: J Smith, overseer, requesting the reason for his dismissal and City Surveyor's memo regarding
Memorandum: City Surveyor submitting documents regarding his claim re additional duties and compensation,
Memorandum: City Surveyor submitting documents regarding his claim re additional duties and compensation,
Memorandum: City Surveyor requesting his letter of 28 December (compensation claim) be considered. Note
Memorandum: City Surveyor requesting his letter of 28 December (compensation claim) be considered. Note
Petition: Quarrymen protesting reduction in wages
Petition: Quarrymen protesting reduction in wages
Letter: R Hill, Bent St, offering to fix the path opposite his residence if the Commissioners
Letter: R Hill, Bent St, offering to fix the path opposite his residence if the Commissioners
Memorandum: City Engineer's Department requesting £2,500 operating expenses under the Sydney Sewerage Act.
Memorandum: City Engineer's Department requesting £2,500 operating expenses under the Sydney Sewerage Act.
Letter: W Barton, 486 George St, requesting more regular watering of George St as occupants pay
Letter: W Barton, 486 George St, requesting more regular watering of George St as occupants pay
Memorandum: City Engineer's Department reporting that Mr Hilley's proposal for enclosing the Tank Stream
Memorandum: City Engineer's Department reporting that Mr Hilley's proposal for enclosing the Tank Stream
Letter: A Moses stating the Commercial Banking Company's premises encroaches on the reserved
Letter: A Moses stating the Commercial Banking Company's premises encroaches on the reserved
Letter: Terry & Michael for Tollner & Henry of 632 Lower George St, requesting plumbing license.
Letter: Terry & Michael for Tollner & Henry of 632 Lower George St, requesting plumbing license.
Letter: M Marks, 477 George St, requesting permission for water, now the pipes are laid, as the 14
Letter: M Marks, 477 George St, requesting permission for water, now the pipes are laid, as the 14
Letter: C Simmons with 2 fire bricks for inspection re his workshop in George St.
Letter: C Simmons with 2 fire bricks for inspection re his workshop in George St.
Memorandum: City Surveyor with a plan of Ann St (staked out 40 ft wide) re an application to the
Memorandum: City Surveyor with a plan of Ann St (staked out 40 ft wide) re an application to the
Letter: W Jones and J Linsley requesting the removal of a fence in York St erected by M Malcolm
Letter: W Jones and J Linsley requesting the removal of a fence in York St erected by M Malcolm
Letter: Mrs Macdermott, 164 King St, complaining of lack of water for several days. City Surveyor's
Letter: Mrs Macdermott, 164 King St, complaining of lack of water for several days. City Surveyor's
Letter: J Middleton requesting permission to repair a balcony at Bellevue Hall, Kent St South
Letter: J Middleton requesting permission to repair a balcony at Bellevue Hall, Kent St South
Letter: J C Tuting requesting permission to keep the 2 iron houses at the rear of his premises (131
Letter: J C Tuting requesting permission to keep the 2 iron houses at the rear of his premises (131
Letter: J P Goola, 302 Pitt St, complaining of an overflowing toilet on one side seeping through
Letter: J P Goola, 302 Pitt St, complaining of an overflowing toilet on one side seeping through
Letter: T Clune, lessee, requesting permission to have a key to a wooden section in the shed for
Letter: T Clune, lessee, requesting permission to have a key to a wooden section in the shed for
Letter: P Haggerty requesting the continuation of Devonshire St to Bourke St. Memo from City
Letter: P Haggerty requesting the continuation of Devonshire St to Bourke St. Memo from City
Letter: L Carson requesting permission to erect an Iron Store with residential upper floor on South
Letter: L Carson requesting permission to erect an Iron Store with residential upper floor on South
Letter: S C Johnson, engineering contractor offering his services to civil engineering contracts.
Letter: S C Johnson, engineering contractor offering his services to civil engineering contracts.
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting that overseer J Smith was smoking on the job, allowing 8 men to be
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting that overseer J Smith was smoking on the job, allowing 8 men to be
Memorandum: M Golden with a list of those who have refused or neglected to pay building fees and
Memorandum: M Golden with a list of those who have refused or neglected to pay building fees and
Memorandum: City Surveyor's report on costs of renovations to the four Markets.
Memorandum: City Surveyor's report on costs of renovations to the four Markets.
Memorandum: City Solicitor's advice that there are no clauses available for Commissioners to prosecute
Memorandum: City Solicitor's advice that there are no clauses available for Commissioners to prosecute
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company stating directions have been given to supply the requested
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company stating directions have been given to supply the requested
Letter: H B Morgan for residents and proprietors in Redfern requesting an appointment for a
Letter: H B Morgan for residents and proprietors in Redfern requesting an appointment for a
Memorandum: City Surveyor listing the places for depositing house, yard refuse and street sweepings but
Memorandum: City Surveyor listing the places for depositing house, yard refuse and street sweepings but
Memorandum: City Surveyor stating Macquarie St has been levelled off from the New Treasury to the north
Memorandum: City Surveyor stating Macquarie St has been levelled off from the New Treasury to the north
Memorandum: City Surveyor approving the experiment with asphalt in place of stone paving on the west side
Memorandum: City Surveyor approving the experiment with asphalt in place of stone paving on the west side
Memorandum: C Woolcott requesting compensation for loss of promotion following the abolition of City
Memorandum: C Woolcott requesting compensation for loss of promotion following the abolition of City
Memorandum: City Surveyor indicating that pay rate for carts could be reduced to 16 shillings per day.
Memorandum: City Surveyor indicating that pay rate for carts could be reduced to 16 shillings per day.
Letter: J Bayliss requesting permission to complete his workshop in George St south after
Letter: J Bayliss requesting permission to complete his workshop in George St south after
Petition: S Osborne Gibbs. Residents of Gipps Ward complaining of the lack of a consistent supply
Petition: S Osborne Gibbs. Residents of Gipps Ward complaining of the lack of a consistent supply
Letter: W B Rider stating he is prepared to begin immediately as Engineer in Chief to the
Letter: W B Rider stating he is prepared to begin immediately as Engineer in Chief to the
Memorandum: M Golden, Surveyor's office, reporting as requested each Monday morning with regret that his
Memorandum: M Golden, Surveyor's office, reporting as requested each Monday morning with regret that his
Memorandum: City Surveyor's recommendation for obtaining the blue metal required for 1st and 2nd class
Memorandum: City Surveyor's recommendation for obtaining the blue metal required for 1st and 2nd class
Memorandum: City Surveyor stating the northern portion of the City has been well supplied with water
Memorandum: City Surveyor stating the northern portion of the City has been well supplied with water
Letter: J Josephson giving possession of the house in King St occupied by Mrs Macdermott to the
Letter: J Josephson giving possession of the house in King St occupied by Mrs Macdermott to the
Letter: G Robertson tendering to assess values of all City property and number the houses
Letter: G Robertson tendering to assess values of all City property and number the houses
Memorandum: City Surveyor attaching the resignation of J McDonald as overseer of carters and street
Memorandum: City Surveyor attaching the resignation of J McDonald as overseer of carters and street
Memorandum: City Surveyor stating the fact that there is a sufficient number of people willing to work at
Memorandum: City Surveyor stating the fact that there is a sufficient number of people willing to work at
Letter: S Holmes enclosing the notice from M Golden City Surveyor's office, advising that the
Letter: S Holmes enclosing the notice from M Golden City Surveyor's office, advising that the
Memorandum: City Surveyor listing streets within the City boundaries to be surveyed and levelled with a
Memorandum: City Surveyor listing streets within the City boundaries to be surveyed and levelled with a
Petition: Labourers requesting an increase in salary
Petition: Labourers requesting an increase in salary
Memorandum: City Surveyor providing approximate cost notes for individuals applying to provide curbing
Memorandum: City Surveyor providing approximate cost notes for individuals applying to provide curbing
Memorandum: H Keck requesting drays (and their quarrelsome drivers) be permitted to approach beyond the
Memorandum: H Keck requesting drays (and their quarrelsome drivers) be permitted to approach beyond the
Memorandum: City Surveyor re less stringent reading of the Alignment Act as indicated by the Colonnade at
Memorandum: City Surveyor re less stringent reading of the Alignment Act as indicated by the Colonnade at
Memorandum: City Surveyor re Anne St - considered to be a presumed line through private property between
Memorandum: City Surveyor re Anne St - considered to be a presumed line through private property between
Memorandum: W Cook tendering his resignation as overseer in the City Works.
Memorandum: W Cook tendering his resignation as overseer in the City Works.
Letter: W Macguire re agreement to the conditions of use for the Hall and anteroom by the Directors
Letter: W Macguire re agreement to the conditions of use for the Hall and anteroom by the Directors
Letter: Postmaster General indicating a box has been reserved for the City Commissioners and all
Letter: Postmaster General indicating a box has been reserved for the City Commissioners and all
Letter: W Wallis stating that as his request for an extension has not be granted, the hoarding is
Letter: W Wallis stating that as his request for an extension has not be granted, the hoarding is
Letter: H Hunter, 481 George St, complaining of the hoarding obstructing the footpath between his
Letter: H Hunter, 481 George St, complaining of the hoarding obstructing the footpath between his
Letter: W Wallis requesting instructions be given immediately to form new drains at the rear of the
Letter: W Wallis requesting instructions be given immediately to form new drains at the rear of the
Memorandum: City Surveyor's comments regarding the letter from H Hunter regarding the obstruction on
Memorandum: City Surveyor's comments regarding the letter from H Hunter regarding the obstruction on
Memorandum: City Surveyor regarding the problems with permitting individuals to complete curbing and
Memorandum: City Surveyor regarding the problems with permitting individuals to complete curbing and
Memorandum: City Surveyor's comments regarding the attached letter from J Taylor of 188 Lower George St,
Memorandum: City Surveyor's comments regarding the attached letter from J Taylor of 188 Lower George St,
Letter: W McLaughlin's letter regarding M Golden's instructions re his fence at Goulburn & Sussex
Letter: W McLaughlin's letter regarding M Golden's instructions re his fence at Goulburn & Sussex
Memorandum: City Surveyor's earlier memo regarding water to Mr McLerie's residence regarding pipe size,
Memorandum: City Surveyor's earlier memo regarding water to Mr McLerie's residence regarding pipe size,
Memorandum: M Golden, surveyor, report re letter of complaint of his interference from W McLaughlin
Memorandum: M Golden, surveyor, report re letter of complaint of his interference from W McLaughlin
Memorandum: City Surveyor's information re correspondence from J Burton (plumber), stating the invoice is
Memorandum: City Surveyor's information re correspondence from J Burton (plumber), stating the invoice is
Letter: J Kennedy, 15 Elizabeth St South, applying for position or contract work as a mechanic and
Letter: J Kennedy, 15 Elizabeth St South, applying for position or contract work as a mechanic and
Memorandum: City Surveyor's report on providing water to the north end of the City following many
Memorandum: City Surveyor's report on providing water to the north end of the City following many
Memorandum: City Solicitor forwarding a copy of the Solicitor General's opinion in the matter of the
Memorandum: City Solicitor forwarding a copy of the Solicitor General's opinion in the matter of the
Letter: W Wallis requesting extension of a fortnight before removing the obstruction in George St
Letter: W Wallis requesting extension of a fortnight before removing the obstruction in George St
Memorandum: City Solicitor forwarding the draft of the Hacking Carriage owners' license sent for his
Memorandum: City Solicitor forwarding the draft of the Hacking Carriage owners' license sent for his
Memorandum: City Treasurer forwarding an abstract of the City Corporation's account for 1853 in
Memorandum: City Treasurer forwarding an abstract of the City Corporation's account for 1853 in
Letter: R Morehead and another requesting alignment of Ann St connecting Bourke and Forbes St near
Letter: R Morehead and another requesting alignment of Ann St connecting Bourke and Forbes St near
Memorandum: City Surveyor's report (re letter from the Sydney Fire Insurance Company 5 Jan 1854) on the
Memorandum: City Surveyor's report (re letter from the Sydney Fire Insurance Company 5 Jan 1854) on the
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company suggesting a meeting the following Wednesday for the
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company suggesting a meeting the following Wednesday for the
Letter: J A Quick applying for a plumbing license with references and that he has done work on the
Letter: J A Quick applying for a plumbing license with references and that he has done work on the
Letter: W Thompson concerning the width of the William St footpath - one of the principal outlets
Letter: W Thompson concerning the width of the William St footpath - one of the principal outlets
Letter - Complaint about cabmen in George Street, 1854
Letter - Complaint about cabmen in George Street, 1854
Memorandum: D Guerin, Messenger, South Head Rd, requesting compensation of complete annual salary on
Memorandum: D Guerin, Messenger, South Head Rd, requesting compensation of complete annual salary on
Letter: Spain & MacKey for Mr Marsden re damage to his Kent St (wharf) property by rubbish washed
Letter: Spain & MacKey for Mr Marsden re damage to his Kent St (wharf) property by rubbish washed
Letter: J Chapman, late Lieutenant 59th Regiment, applying for employment as secretary to the City
Letter: J Chapman, late Lieutenant 59th Regiment, applying for employment as secretary to the City
Memorandum: City Surveyor's report on the number of men employed (145) in his department and the general
Memorandum: City Surveyor's report on the number of men employed (145) in his department and the general
Memorandum: J Warner's report to the City Surveyor re water supply problem to Mr Grimes' four houses in
Memorandum: J Warner's report to the City Surveyor re water supply problem to Mr Grimes' four houses in
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company acknowledging receipt of City Commissioners' letter.
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company acknowledging receipt of City Commissioners' letter.
Memorandum: City Solicitor's opinion re R Thompson's concern about the dangerous wall, that the City
Memorandum: City Solicitor's opinion re R Thompson's concern about the dangerous wall, that the City
Letter: R Thompson, Elizabeth St South, replying to the latter from C Woollcott, advising that as
Letter: R Thompson, Elizabeth St South, replying to the latter from C Woollcott, advising that as
Memorandum: City Surveyor listing the piping required to take water from the Pump to the Tunnel, Lachlan
Memorandum: City Surveyor listing the piping required to take water from the Pump to the Tunnel, Lachlan
Memorandum: G Nichols, City Solicitor's office, giving his opinion regarding the Commissioners taking
Memorandum: G Nichols, City Solicitor's office, giving his opinion regarding the Commissioners taking
Letter: Johnson, Billyard & Johnson again requesting payment of their account rendered in December
Letter: Johnson, Billyard & Johnson again requesting payment of their account rendered in December
Letter Use of the shed and issues with lessee, hay and corn market, 1854
Letter Use of the shed and issues with lessee, hay and corn market, 1854
Letter: Sydney Fire Insurance Company, Pitt St, complaining of the state of fire plugs in Sydney
Letter: Sydney Fire Insurance Company, Pitt St, complaining of the state of fire plugs in Sydney
Letter: Australasian Freemasons Hall permitting, without interfering with any claims the late
Letter: Australasian Freemasons Hall permitting, without interfering with any claims the late
Memorandum: G Nichols, City Solicitor's office forwarding a rate notice in terms of the Act of Council
Memorandum: G Nichols, City Solicitor's office forwarding a rate notice in terms of the Act of Council
Letter: J Josephson stating he considers no contract exists with the Commissioners re leasing of
Letter: J Josephson stating he considers no contract exists with the Commissioners re leasing of
Letter: Smith & Campbell enclosing a circular and letter from Vaughn & Symonds, London, with
Letter: Smith & Campbell enclosing a circular and letter from Vaughn & Symonds, London, with
Letter: W Howson requesting the Market sheds remain open until 10pm for use by a charity benefiting
Letter: W Howson requesting the Market sheds remain open until 10pm for use by a charity benefiting
Letter: R Thompson, Elizabeth St South, enclosing a copy of his earlier letter regarding the
Letter: R Thompson, Elizabeth St South, enclosing a copy of his earlier letter regarding the
Memorandum: Town Clerk recommending salary increases for Wilson, Clerk to City Surveyor, Thomson, Clerk
Memorandum: Town Clerk recommending salary increases for Wilson, Clerk to City Surveyor, Thomson, Clerk
Memorandum: from the Mayor directing any unclaimed items handed in by cabmen be auctioned and the
Memorandum: from the Mayor directing any unclaimed items handed in by cabmen be auctioned and the
Letter: Australian Joint Stock Bank soliciting the accounts of the City Commissioners for this the
Letter: Australian Joint Stock Bank soliciting the accounts of the City Commissioners for this the
Memorandum: Town Clerk advising the Mayor will meet the Commissioners to transfer Corporation properties,
Memorandum: Town Clerk advising the Mayor will meet the Commissioners to transfer Corporation properties,
Letter: H H Bligh with the Police Office applying for a position above that of 3rd class clerk,
Letter: H H Bligh with the Police Office applying for a position above that of 3rd class clerk,
Letter: A Moore requesting the removal of stone suitable for roadwork at his building so the
Letter: A Moore requesting the removal of stone suitable for roadwork at his building so the
Memorandum: R Stubbs, Campbell St, applying to the Commissioners for reappointment as an inspector,
Memorandum: R Stubbs, Campbell St, applying to the Commissioners for reappointment as an inspector,


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