CSA072896

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA072896Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Petition for sewerage in Duke St. [All addresses in Duke St.] John Macnamara; 92; Bat Harrigan; 90
Petition for sewerage in Duke St. [All addresses in Duke St.] John Macnamara; 92; Bat Harrigan; 90
Letter: Alfred Sandeman, Upper William Street North, reporting the road to his house has been badly
Letter: Alfred Sandeman, Upper William Street North, reporting the road to his house has been badly
Letter: F.W. Smart reporting damage to his property in George Street, Haymarket through an overflow
Letter: F.W. Smart reporting damage to his property in George Street, Haymarket through an overflow
Letter: F. Burt, Commercial Bank, reporting damage to the drain at Rushcutters Bay and damage to
Letter: F. Burt, Commercial Bank, reporting damage to the drain at Rushcutters Bay and damage to
Petition: John Macnamara, Bat Horrigan, Daniel A. Jacob, Daniel Sheehy, George Lee et al, residents
Petition: John Macnamara, Bat Horrigan, Daniel A. Jacob, Daniel Sheehy, George Lee et al, residents
Letter: Town Clerk, City of Adelaide, transmitting printed copies of Arrears of City Rates due to
Letter: Town Clerk, City of Adelaide, transmitting printed copies of Arrears of City Rates due to
Letter: Hordern & Sons, 756 George Street reporting damage to their property, not less than £1500
Letter: Hordern & Sons, 756 George Street reporting damage to their property, not less than £1500
Letter: Jules Joubert, Secretary of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales, asking to borrow
Letter: Jules Joubert, Secretary of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales, asking to borrow
Letter: P.J. Clark, Hon. Secretary Sydney Rowing Club, thanking the Council for laying on water at
Letter: P.J. Clark, Hon. Secretary Sydney Rowing Club, thanking the Council for laying on water at
Letter: S.C. Homersham, London, reporting the despatch of two patent road scrapers on the good ship
Letter: S.C. Homersham, London, reporting the despatch of two patent road scrapers on the good ship
Letter: Charles Cowper, Agent General for N.S.W, submitting the bill for the portrait of the Queen.
Letter: Charles Cowper, Agent General for N.S.W, submitting the bill for the portrait of the Queen.
Letter: Wadsworth & Sons, Darling Harbour Steam Stone Dressing Works, requesting the loan of 500
Letter: Wadsworth & Sons, Darling Harbour Steam Stone Dressing Works, requesting the loan of 500
Letter: J.R. Bubb, Victoria Foundry, submitting his tender for cast iron Coffer Piles.
Letter: J.R. Bubb, Victoria Foundry, submitting his tender for cast iron Coffer Piles.
Letter: Simon Hall, giving notice that from this date he no longer requires water, having
Letter: Simon Hall, giving notice that from this date he no longer requires water, having
Letter - Abatement about property taxes, Bridge Street Sydney, 1873
Letter - Abatement about property taxes, Bridge Street Sydney, 1873
Letter: W.W. Stephen, Under Secretary Department of Lands, declining to grant land at Fort Phillip
Letter: W.W. Stephen, Under Secretary Department of Lands, declining to grant land at Fort Phillip
Memorandum: Joseph R. Clayton, Acting City Treasurer, submits his report on rents not paid up.
Memorandum: Joseph R. Clayton, Acting City Treasurer, submits his report on rents not paid up.
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, reports that Mrs M.A. Burdekin has failed to comply with
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, reports that Mrs M.A. Burdekin has failed to comply with
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, submits his report on the cost and advisability of laying water
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, submits his report on the cost and advisability of laying water
Letter: Joseph Graham, Secretary, Horticultural Society of New South Wales, wishing to engage the
Letter: Joseph Graham, Secretary, Horticultural Society of New South Wales, wishing to engage the
Letter: Chief Engineer, Colonial Sugar Refining Company complaining about the disconnection of the
Letter: Chief Engineer, Colonial Sugar Refining Company complaining about the disconnection of the
Letter: W. Wakeford, regarding supply of metal to the Council.
Letter: W. Wakeford, regarding supply of metal to the Council.
Letter: J.S. Richardson, Commandant Volunteers, requesting Moore Park may be at his service this
Letter: J.S. Richardson, Commandant Volunteers, requesting Moore Park may be at his service this
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, submitting his report on raising and relaying the gutter
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, submitting his report on raising and relaying the gutter
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, submitting his report on laying kerb and 3 course gutter
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, submitting his report on laying kerb and 3 course gutter
Memorandum: Thomas. H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, submitting his report on the kerbing and guttering of
Memorandum: Thomas. H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, submitting his report on the kerbing and guttering of
Letter: Peter Miller representing the Landowners and Residents of Pennant Hills, directing the
Letter: Peter Miller representing the Landowners and Residents of Pennant Hills, directing the
Petition: J. G. O'Connor (plus two others illegible) St. Patrick's Day Committee, applying to hire
Petition: J. G. O'Connor (plus two others illegible) St. Patrick's Day Committee, applying to hire
Letter: William Grisdale applying for the position of Market Auctioneer.
Letter: William Grisdale applying for the position of Market Auctioneer.
Memorandum: J. Carruthers, Clerk of Markets, submitting his report on selling by auction at the Markets.
Memorandum: J. Carruthers, Clerk of Markets, submitting his report on selling by auction at the Markets.
Letter: Joseph Slade requesting the kerbing and guttering at Surry Street Darlinghurst in front of
Letter: Joseph Slade requesting the kerbing and guttering at Surry Street Darlinghurst in front of
Letter: Maurice O'Connor bringing the Council's notice to the state of Maiden Lane between Hill and
Letter: Maurice O'Connor bringing the Council's notice to the state of Maiden Lane between Hill and
Petition: W. Howitt, W. J Simpson, R. Coulter, blacksmiths employed by the Council, requesting
Petition: W. Howitt, W. J Simpson, R. Coulter, blacksmiths employed by the Council, requesting
Letter: Mr J. Gould reporting an obstruction in Duke Street and offering to remove it at a cost to
Letter: Mr J. Gould reporting an obstruction in Duke Street and offering to remove it at a cost to
Letter: D. Cooper & Co. Waterloo Warehouse, 464 George Street requesting that the sewer in
Letter: D. Cooper & Co. Waterloo Warehouse, 464 George Street requesting that the sewer in
Letter: John Rae, Under Secretary, Department of Public Works, reporting the intolerable nuisance
Letter: John Rae, Under Secretary, Department of Public Works, reporting the intolerable nuisance
Memorandum: Joseph R. Clayton, Acting City Treasurer, submitting a statement showing the amount of the
Memorandum: Joseph R. Clayton, Acting City Treasurer, submitting a statement showing the amount of the
Letter: Charles Harris, Council Clerk, Darlington, asking if any further effort has been made for
Letter: Charles Harris, Council Clerk, Darlington, asking if any further effort has been made for
Letter: Owen Friend reporting that the water supply has been cut off in Macleay Street. Francis
Letter: Owen Friend reporting that the water supply has been cut off in Macleay Street. Francis
Letter: B. Rhodes for Mrs Ann Walburn, regarding an encroachment in Sussex Street next to the
Letter: B. Rhodes for Mrs Ann Walburn, regarding an encroachment in Sussex Street next to the
Letter: G.A. Lloyd, Treasurer New South Wales reporting the arrival of a portrait of the Queen for
Letter: G.A. Lloyd, Treasurer New South Wales reporting the arrival of a portrait of the Queen for
Letter: Henry Halloran, Undersecretary, Colonial Secretary's Office, regarding the delay in
Letter: Henry Halloran, Undersecretary, Colonial Secretary's Office, regarding the delay in
Letter: Henry Shiell, City Coroner, submitting the verdict of the jury on the George Street fire of
Letter: Henry Shiell, City Coroner, submitting the verdict of the jury on the George Street fire of
Letter: J.G. Berry, Botany Glue Works regarding the supply of clay to the Corporation. Francis
Letter: J.G. Berry, Botany Glue Works regarding the supply of clay to the Corporation. Francis
Letter: S.A. Joseph,157 Macquarie Street complaining about the various boxes of filth and rubbish
Letter: S.A. Joseph,157 Macquarie Street complaining about the various boxes of filth and rubbish
Memorandum: Report from Thomas H. Bradridge on erection of a drinking fountain Circular Quay, 1873
Memorandum: Report from Thomas H. Bradridge on erection of a drinking fountain Circular Quay, 1873
Letter: T. Bawden, Secretary, Clarence & New England Company's Office, wishing to lease two jetties
Letter: T. Bawden, Secretary, Clarence & New England Company's Office, wishing to lease two jetties
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, presents his report on the Water and Sewerage Works for the Year
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, presents his report on the Water and Sewerage Works for the Year
Letter: T. McAuley, Alderman St Peters regarding the erection of a bus stand in St. Peters. Edward
Letter: T. McAuley, Alderman St Peters regarding the erection of a bus stand in St. Peters. Edward
Letter: Jules Joubert, Secretary Agricultural Society, requesting the Corporation to grant to the
Letter: Jules Joubert, Secretary Agricultural Society, requesting the Corporation to grant to the
Letter: W. Camb, Superintendent, No.2 Volunteer Fire Brigade, regarding availability of water
Letter: W. Camb, Superintendent, No.2 Volunteer Fire Brigade, regarding availability of water
Petition: Matthew Harris, S McLeod & Peter McLeod residents Crown Street, Ultimo requesting
Petition: Matthew Harris, S McLeod & Peter McLeod residents Crown Street, Ultimo requesting
Petition: Robert Raison, G. Williams, Charles Hurley, Thomas Swan, John Thompson et al, ratepayers
Petition: Robert Raison, G. Williams, Charles Hurley, Thomas Swan, John Thompson et al, ratepayers
Petition: To extend opening hours for George St Markets. John Baptist & Son, Hicks & Son, Frederick
Petition: To extend opening hours for George St Markets. John Baptist & Son, Hicks & Son, Frederick
Letter: Dunrich Brothers 474 George Street and Charles Kidman 476 George Street requesting a sewer
Letter: Dunrich Brothers 474 George Street and Charles Kidman 476 George Street requesting a sewer
Letter: John Fairfax, Sydney Morning Herald Office, complaining that the water pressure is not
Letter: John Fairfax, Sydney Morning Herald Office, complaining that the water pressure is not
Letter: E. Bennett informing the Council that he is about to build a house at the junction of
Letter: E. Bennett informing the Council that he is about to build a house at the junction of
Memorandum: G.F. Dansey, Health Officer, reporting the filthy state of the arches under the steps leading
Memorandum: G.F. Dansey, Health Officer, reporting the filthy state of the arches under the steps leading
Letter: Thomas Barker regarding the reply he received to his letter of 10/1/1873. He rejects the
Letter: Thomas Barker regarding the reply he received to his letter of 10/1/1873. He rejects the
Letter: J.M. Richardson, Commandant requesting permission to effect a slight alteration to the
Letter: J.M. Richardson, Commandant requesting permission to effect a slight alteration to the
Letter: Henry H. Newman complaining of scanty and irregular water supply in his premises in Redfern
Letter: Henry H. Newman complaining of scanty and irregular water supply in his premises in Redfern
Memorandum: Joseph R. Clayton, Acting City Treasurer, submits the Half Yearly Abstracts of the Receipts
Memorandum: Joseph R. Clayton, Acting City Treasurer, submits the Half Yearly Abstracts of the Receipts
Memorandum: Joseph R. Clayton, Acting City Treasurer, submits the Annual Abstracts of the Receipts and
Memorandum: Joseph R. Clayton, Acting City Treasurer, submits the Annual Abstracts of the Receipts and
Letter: Patrick Ducy requesting the extension of the water main in Victoria Street so that he can
Letter: Patrick Ducy requesting the extension of the water main in Victoria Street so that he can
Letter: Charles P. Mason requesting a street lamp in Palmer Street. T.H. Bradridge, City Surveyor
Letter: Charles P. Mason requesting a street lamp in Palmer Street. T.H. Bradridge, City Surveyor
Letter: J. B. Jones regarding the Council's failure to paint the fence erected in front of his
Letter: J. B. Jones regarding the Council's failure to paint the fence erected in front of his
Letter: Mick Mc Cormack requesting permission to rent, at the rate of half a crown, the piece of
Letter: Mick Mc Cormack requesting permission to rent, at the rate of half a crown, the piece of
Letter: T.G. McAuley, Alderman of St Peters, requesting an interview for himself and Messrs
Letter: T.G. McAuley, Alderman of St Peters, requesting an interview for himself and Messrs
Letter: Mr Newton of Windmill Street complaining of the stench from two cow yards near his home and
Letter: Mr Newton of Windmill Street complaining of the stench from two cow yards near his home and
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer submits his report on water meters for gardens. A report from R.
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer submits his report on water meters for gardens. A report from R.
Letter: W. Eyles requesting an extension of the water mains in Fitzroy Street. F. Bell, City
Letter: W. Eyles requesting an extension of the water mains in Fitzroy Street. F. Bell, City
Letter: T.G. Moore requesting a drain pipe which carries nearly all the water that runs from the
Letter: T.G. Moore requesting a drain pipe which carries nearly all the water that runs from the
Petition: A. Horden, R.N. Jenkins, T. Griffiths, W. McDonald, C. Griffiths, T.P. Reeve & J. Henry,
Petition: A. Horden, R.N. Jenkins, T. Griffiths, W. McDonald, C. Griffiths, T.P. Reeve & J. Henry,
Letter: James Hart, solicitor on behalf of the trustees of the Waterloo Estate informing the
Letter: James Hart, solicitor on behalf of the trustees of the Waterloo Estate informing the
Letter: John Cunningham making application for a plumbers license. Francis Bell, City Engineer
Letter: John Cunningham making application for a plumbers license. Francis Bell, City Engineer
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor presents his report on street lighting in Pitt & Bridge St
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor presents his report on street lighting in Pitt & Bridge St
Petition - Complaint about stench from manufacture of soap and candles, Glebe, 1872
Petition - Complaint about stench from manufacture of soap and candles, Glebe, 1872
Petition: Mary Brown, 492 Bourke Street. Requesting payment of £12 compensation for horse placed on
Petition: Mary Brown, 492 Bourke Street. Requesting payment of £12 compensation for horse placed on
Letter: George B Gough, Council Clerk, Randwick Municipal Council. Requesting £47.2.0d be paid to
Letter: George B Gough, Council Clerk, Randwick Municipal Council. Requesting £47.2.0d be paid to
Letter: Graham Coulter, Commission Agent, 125 Sussex Street. Offering to pay eighteen shillings per
Letter: Graham Coulter, Commission Agent, 125 Sussex Street. Offering to pay eighteen shillings per
Letter: C Kidman & Son. Offering to pay £1 per week for lease of Corporation Stores, Haymarket, for
Letter: C Kidman & Son. Offering to pay £1 per week for lease of Corporation Stores, Haymarket, for
Memorandum: Francis Bell, Engineer, Sydney Water Works. Reporting five turncocks are employed on Sundays
Memorandum: Francis Bell, Engineer, Sydney Water Works. Reporting five turncocks are employed on Sundays
Memorandum: Charles H. Woolcott, Town Clerk. Submission to Finance Committee for reconsideration of
Memorandum: Charles H. Woolcott, Town Clerk. Submission to Finance Committee for reconsideration of
Letter: William Sherwin, Liverpool Street. Nuisance from drain.
Letter: William Sherwin, Liverpool Street. Nuisance from drain.
Letter: HC Burnell. Complaint re smoke nuisance at back of premises in Hunter Street, from
Letter: HC Burnell. Complaint re smoke nuisance at back of premises in Hunter Street, from
Letter: John Williams, Application for plumbers licence. Recommended by Skelton Richard Sheldon, 24
Letter: John Williams, Application for plumbers licence. Recommended by Skelton Richard Sheldon, 24
Memorandum: Joseph R Clayton, Acting City Treasurer. Rents owing by Jabez Brown, Lime Street Wharf, and
Memorandum: Joseph R Clayton, Acting City Treasurer. Rents owing by Jabez Brown, Lime Street Wharf, and
Petition: John Murphy, Hugh Lauder, Charles W. Walford, Frank Walford, Thomas Kain and others,
Petition: John Murphy, Hugh Lauder, Charles W. Walford, Frank Walford, Thomas Kain and others,
Petition - Request for sewers Macquarie Street South, 1873
Petition - Request for sewers Macquarie Street South, 1873
Memorandum: RA Taylor, City Auditor. Discrepancies in monthly receipts from George Street Markets.
Memorandum: RA Taylor, City Auditor. Discrepancies in monthly receipts from George Street Markets.
Letter: William Long, 240 George Street. Defective water supply to premises occupied by EJ O'Hara,
Letter: William Long, 240 George Street. Defective water supply to premises occupied by EJ O'Hara,
Letter: Enoch Fowler. Increase in price of tender for drain pipes.
Letter: Enoch Fowler. Increase in price of tender for drain pipes.
Petition: John Daly, Cab Driver. Cab license refused for one month because of conviction for
Petition: John Daly, Cab Driver. Cab license refused for one month because of conviction for
Letter: Gillchrist, Watt & Co. Claim for land at Botany. Value more than when assessed in 1869.
Letter: Gillchrist, Watt & Co. Claim for land at Botany. Value more than when assessed in 1869.
Memorandum: Joseph R Clayton, Acting City Treasurer. Submitting annual receipt and expenditure statements
Memorandum: Joseph R Clayton, Acting City Treasurer. Submitting annual receipt and expenditure statements
Letter: Frederick Keene, Council Clerk, St Peters Municipal Council. Withdrawing letter of 3rd
Letter: Frederick Keene, Council Clerk, St Peters Municipal Council. Withdrawing letter of 3rd
Letter: William Calder, 21 Cumberland Street. Is willing to take his wall off the road for
Letter: William Calder, 21 Cumberland Street. Is willing to take his wall off the road for
Letter - Lack of footpaths Cumberland Street North The Rocks, 1873
Letter - Lack of footpaths Cumberland Street North The Rocks, 1873
Letter: RP Richardson, Richardson & Wrench, 42 Pitt Street. Building and enlarging premises at
Letter: RP Richardson, Richardson & Wrench, 42 Pitt Street. Building and enlarging premises at
Petition: Francis Hart, Robert Isaac, George Murray, John Mason, Alfred Hinton, Riley Street
Petition: Francis Hart, Robert Isaac, George Murray, John Mason, Alfred Hinton, Riley Street
Letter: Reading, Son, & Steffanoni, Importers, 224 Pitt Street. Requesting restoration of light to
Letter: Reading, Son, & Steffanoni, Importers, 224 Pitt Street. Requesting restoration of light to
Letter - Complaint about nuisance from sewers in Bouke and Woolloomooloo Streets, Woolloomooloo, 1873
Letter - Complaint about nuisance from sewers in Bouke and Woolloomooloo Streets, Woolloomooloo, 1873
Memorandum: TH Bradridge, City Building Surveyor. Submitting draft of new Building Act for the City.
Memorandum: TH Bradridge, City Building Surveyor. Submitting draft of new Building Act for the City.
Letter: Eliezer Thoms, 211 Castlereagh Street. Application for plumber's licence. Certified by
Letter: Eliezer Thoms, 211 Castlereagh Street. Application for plumber's licence. Certified by
Letter: IR Bubb, Victoria Foundry 561 George Street. Request settlement of claim by arbitration, to
Letter: IR Bubb, Victoria Foundry 561 George Street. Request settlement of claim by arbitration, to
Letter - William M Cowper, St Andrews Cathedral, will pay for laying stone paving, 1873
Letter - William M Cowper, St Andrews Cathedral, will pay for laying stone paving, 1873
Letter: Alexander Saunders. Extension of paving King Street West from Great Britain Hotel to Forbes
Letter: Alexander Saunders. Extension of paving King Street West from Great Britain Hotel to Forbes
Letter: WC Raymond, Manager, Union Bank. Rate of interest charged and allowed on Corporation's
Letter: WC Raymond, Manager, Union Bank. Rate of interest charged and allowed on Corporation's
Letter: Thomas Bain 321 Sussex Street Sydney. Agrees to rebuild wall in front of residence and
Letter: Thomas Bain 321 Sussex Street Sydney. Agrees to rebuild wall in front of residence and
Memorandum: Thomas Bradridge, City Surveyor. Improvement to kerbing and guttering on west side of Rose
Memorandum: Thomas Bradridge, City Surveyor. Improvement to kerbing and guttering on west side of Rose
Letter: Thomas W Eady, agent for late W Toogood. Will allow Corporation to remove verandah at St
Letter: Thomas W Eady, agent for late W Toogood. Will allow Corporation to remove verandah at St
Letter: John Pottic, Cook's River. Cruelty to cattle and horses, Cook's River road [Cutting of Mr
Letter: John Pottic, Cook's River. Cruelty to cattle and horses, Cook's River road [Cutting of Mr
Letter: AD Meares, Storekeeper, Crown Street Reservoir. Requests increase in pay. Working Sundays
Letter: AD Meares, Storekeeper, Crown Street Reservoir. Requests increase in pay. Working Sundays
Letter: C. Lemaire. Complaint of objectionable smell from premises of Dunrich Bros, Butcher, 574
Letter: C. Lemaire. Complaint of objectionable smell from premises of Dunrich Bros, Butcher, 574
Memorandum: John Allum, [water collector]. Requesting Council reconsider application for increase in
Memorandum: John Allum, [water collector]. Requesting Council reconsider application for increase in
Letter: Thomas Barker, Barkers Tweed Factory, Sussex Street, Sydney. Complaining of contaminated
Letter: Thomas Barker, Barkers Tweed Factory, Sussex Street, Sydney. Complaining of contaminated
Memorandum: TW Wearne. Requesting loan of Boring Rods now at Corporation Stores for one month or six
Memorandum: TW Wearne. Requesting loan of Boring Rods now at Corporation Stores for one month or six
Letter: Hugh Kennedy, Registrar, University of Sydney. Re. lease of pond in University grounds;
Letter: Hugh Kennedy, Registrar, University of Sydney. Re. lease of pond in University grounds;
Letter: Geo. B Gough, Council Clerk, Randwick Council. Lease of Randwick Tollgate. Requesting
Letter: Geo. B Gough, Council Clerk, Randwick Council. Lease of Randwick Tollgate. Requesting
Memorandum: WH Watkins, Asst. Inspector of Nuisances. Requesting longer medical leave of absence until
Memorandum: WH Watkins, Asst. Inspector of Nuisances. Requesting longer medical leave of absence until
Letter: RA Taylor, 17 Brisbane Street Sydney. Elected December, 1871, as one of the auditors for
Letter: RA Taylor, 17 Brisbane Street Sydney. Elected December, 1871, as one of the auditors for
Letter: JG O'Conner 51 York Street Sydney. Account for auditing City Accounts for Year 1872,
Letter: JG O'Conner 51 York Street Sydney. Account for auditing City Accounts for Year 1872,
Letter: E McCarty & Co, Coach and Buggy Manufactory, 250 Pitt Street and 237 Castlereagh Street.
Letter: E McCarty & Co, Coach and Buggy Manufactory, 250 Pitt Street and 237 Castlereagh Street.
Petition: Stonebreakers requesting payment increase for breaking large stones
Petition: Stonebreakers requesting payment increase for breaking large stones


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