CSA076217

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA076217Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company, informing the Council that the Directors have
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company, informing the Council that the Directors have
Letter: J. Hinwood, Secretary for the Randwick & Coogee Roads, requesting an annual rent of £20, or
Letter: J. Hinwood, Secretary for the Randwick & Coogee Roads, requesting an annual rent of £20, or
Letter: Colonial Architect offering a large number of cast iron gratings to the Council.
Letter: Colonial Architect offering a large number of cast iron gratings to the Council.
Letter: A. Fenwick & M. Dunn informing Council of their intention to apply for remission of rent as
Letter: A. Fenwick & M. Dunn informing Council of their intention to apply for remission of rent as
Letter: Thomas Breillat, Sydney Flour Mill, requesting the laying of granite rather than sandstone
Letter: Thomas Breillat, Sydney Flour Mill, requesting the laying of granite rather than sandstone
Letter: Daniel Cooper, Speaker, Legislative Assembly, issuing his writ for the Election of a Member
Letter: Daniel Cooper, Speaker, Legislative Assembly, issuing his writ for the Election of a Member
Letter: Patrick Deery, seeking compensation for his disappointment, labour and expense relating to
Letter: Patrick Deery, seeking compensation for his disappointment, labour and expense relating to
Letter: Ramsay & Burt offering to pay rental of £75 per annum for the cottage and factory at Botany.
Letter: Ramsay & Burt offering to pay rental of £75 per annum for the cottage and factory at Botany.
Letter: Buyars & Learmonth offering to purchase asphalt at £3/10/0d per ton.
Letter: Buyars & Learmonth offering to purchase asphalt at £3/10/0d per ton.
Memorandum: Isaac Aaron, Officer of Health, submitting his first quarterly report.
Memorandum: Isaac Aaron, Officer of Health, submitting his first quarterly report.
Letter: John Allum, acknowledging his appointment to the office of Inspector of City Water Service
Letter: John Allum, acknowledging his appointment to the office of Inspector of City Water Service
Letter: J. Harris, per General Manager, Australian Joint Stock Bank, enclosing Bills of Loading and
Letter: J. Harris, per General Manager, Australian Joint Stock Bank, enclosing Bills of Loading and
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, informing the Improvement Committee that the contractor Patrick
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, informing the Improvement Committee that the contractor Patrick
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, seeking the Council's permission to direct the sewer in Market
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, seeking the Council's permission to direct the sewer in Market
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, handing over a list of books, papers and diagrams which were
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, handing over a list of books, papers and diagrams which were
Letter: Samuel Collett Homersham, London, informing the Council that the 31,000 bricks shipped on
Letter: Samuel Collett Homersham, London, informing the Council that the 31,000 bricks shipped on
Letter: Henry Scope submitting plans to be laid before the Sewerage Committee.
Letter: Henry Scope submitting plans to be laid before the Sewerage Committee.
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, regarding the instruction he had received from the Council to
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, regarding the instruction he had received from the Council to
Letter: Rodd & Dawson, on behalf of Mr J.G. Raphael, requesting an amendment to the defective
Letter: Rodd & Dawson, on behalf of Mr J.G. Raphael, requesting an amendment to the defective
Letter: John McLerie, Inspector General of Police regarding the proposal to appoint Messrs Drake
Letter: John McLerie, Inspector General of Police regarding the proposal to appoint Messrs Drake
Letter: M.N. Parker naming his bondsman, Mr Goodsell of Newtown, brick maker, for his contract for
Letter: M.N. Parker naming his bondsman, Mr Goodsell of Newtown, brick maker, for his contract for
Letter: James Brooks asking when the Corporation intends to lay on water to the houses situated in
Letter: James Brooks asking when the Corporation intends to lay on water to the houses situated in
Letter: Daniel Cooper requesting kerbing and guttering in Macquarie Street.
Letter: Daniel Cooper requesting kerbing and guttering in Macquarie Street.
Memorandum: Richard Ramsay tendering his resignation as Superintendent of the Water Works at Botany.
Memorandum: Richard Ramsay tendering his resignation as Superintendent of the Water Works at Botany.
Memorandum: George Nichols, City Solicitor, transmitting an account of Council's fees paid by him on
Memorandum: George Nichols, City Solicitor, transmitting an account of Council's fees paid by him on
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, informing the Improvement Committee of the difficulty he is
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, informing the Improvement Committee of the difficulty he is
Letter: John Rogers contesting the decision of the Improvement Committee not to pay his account
Letter: John Rogers contesting the decision of the Improvement Committee not to pay his account
Letter: J.H. Plunkett, Secretary to Law Department, Attorney General's Office, requesting
Letter: J.H. Plunkett, Secretary to Law Department, Attorney General's Office, requesting
Letter: William Hellyer drawing the Corporation's attention to the present dangerous crossing from
Letter: William Hellyer drawing the Corporation's attention to the present dangerous crossing from
Letter: Furlong & Kennedy, Steam Flour Mills, requesting the Corporation to install permanent
Letter: Furlong & Kennedy, Steam Flour Mills, requesting the Corporation to install permanent
Letter: George Lockie requesting permission to resign his contract of curbing and guttering in
Letter: George Lockie requesting permission to resign his contract of curbing and guttering in
Letter: D. Mcrae laying before the Corporation the names of two gentlemen who are prepared to be
Letter: D. Mcrae laying before the Corporation the names of two gentlemen who are prepared to be
Memorandum: George Nichols, City Solicitor, resigning from his post with effect from 1st September owing
Memorandum: George Nichols, City Solicitor, resigning from his post with effect from 1st September owing
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, resigning from his position.
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, resigning from his position.
Letter: Johnson & Johnson informing the Corporation that they have been instructed by R. Towns &
Letter: Johnson & Johnson informing the Corporation that they have been instructed by R. Towns &
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company, acknowledging receipt of the Council's request
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company, acknowledging receipt of the Council's request
Letter: R. Towns & Co. acknowledging receipt of a letter from the Council regarding their
Letter: R. Towns & Co. acknowledging receipt of a letter from the Council regarding their
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, reporting on an alleged breach of the Alignment Act by Alderman
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, reporting on an alleged breach of the Alignment Act by Alderman
Memorandum: Isaac Aaron, Officer of Health submitting a request from Lyall Scott & Co. for the Council to
Memorandum: Isaac Aaron, Officer of Health submitting a request from Lyall Scott & Co. for the Council to
Memorandum: George Nichols, City Solicitor, transmitting a bond to be executed by Messrs Bradridge and
Memorandum: George Nichols, City Solicitor, transmitting a bond to be executed by Messrs Bradridge and
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company, reporting for the second time the dangerous
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company, reporting for the second time the dangerous
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, reporting water stolen by Mr Owen Laughnan, White Hart Public
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, reporting water stolen by Mr Owen Laughnan, White Hart Public
Letter: P.N. Russell & Co. requesting permission to remove a part of the kerbing on Sussex Street.
Letter: P.N. Russell & Co. requesting permission to remove a part of the kerbing on Sussex Street.
Letter: Buyers & Learmouth ordering 100 tons of asphalt at £3.10 per ton, 20 tons of which to be
Letter: Buyers & Learmouth ordering 100 tons of asphalt at £3.10 per ton, 20 tons of which to be
Letter: Samuel Collett Homersham, London, confirming receipt of a duplicate letter of credit for
Letter: Samuel Collett Homersham, London, confirming receipt of a duplicate letter of credit for
Memorandum: Charles Drake, Inspector of Nuisances, reporting that he is unable to prosecute the actions
Memorandum: Charles Drake, Inspector of Nuisances, reporting that he is unable to prosecute the actions
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, reporting that the lanes now being laid out on the Orwell Estate
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, reporting that the lanes now being laid out on the Orwell Estate
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, submitting a list of names of parties upon whom notices have been
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, submitting a list of names of parties upon whom notices have been
Letter: William McGuckin, blacksmith, complaining about the discontinuance of his contract by Mr
Letter: William McGuckin, blacksmith, complaining about the discontinuance of his contract by Mr
Letter: A. Fenwick & Michael Dunn, stating that it is not in their favour to comply with Messrs.
Letter: A. Fenwick & Michael Dunn, stating that it is not in their favour to comply with Messrs.
Letter: Thomas Smith, Secretary Pyrmont Bridge Company, asking for the second time if the Council
Letter: Thomas Smith, Secretary Pyrmont Bridge Company, asking for the second time if the Council
Letter: B.H. Martindale, Chief Railway Commissioner, reporting that the Commissioners do not feel
Letter: B.H. Martindale, Chief Railway Commissioner, reporting that the Commissioners do not feel
Memorandum: W. H. Baron, City Surveyor, proposing the substitution of a culvert at the intersection of
Memorandum: W. H. Baron, City Surveyor, proposing the substitution of a culvert at the intersection of
Letter: R. Towns & Co. proposing to pay contractors 1/6d per ton for all water used by them for the
Letter: R. Towns & Co. proposing to pay contractors 1/6d per ton for all water used by them for the
Letter: A. Fenwick and Michael Dunn, lessees of the fountains at Circular Quay and Soldier's Point,
Letter: A. Fenwick and Michael Dunn, lessees of the fountains at Circular Quay and Soldier's Point,
Memorandum: George Wilson, Inspector of City Water and Clerk in the City Engineer's Department, tendering
Memorandum: George Wilson, Inspector of City Water and Clerk in the City Engineer's Department, tendering
Letter: M. Fitzpatrick, Department of Land and Public Works, replying to a letter from the
Letter: M. Fitzpatrick, Department of Land and Public Works, replying to a letter from the
Letter: Gilbert Wright on behalf of Mrs Mary Lord, requesting the Corporation move the Governor and
Letter: Gilbert Wright on behalf of Mrs Mary Lord, requesting the Corporation move the Governor and
Letter: R. Stubbs drawing attention to the insecure and broken state of that part of Glebe Street
Letter: R. Stubbs drawing attention to the insecure and broken state of that part of Glebe Street
Letter: William Sugden requesting payment for work undertaken by him on Inspector Hourigan's
Letter: William Sugden requesting payment for work undertaken by him on Inspector Hourigan's
Letter - Complaint about bad state of Macquarie Street, 1857
Letter - Complaint about bad state of Macquarie Street, 1857
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, reporting on a fence illegally erected across Ann Street, Surry
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, reporting on a fence illegally erected across Ann Street, Surry
Letter: Alfred Ward requesting permission to erect a verandah. Edward Bell is instructed to report.
Letter: Alfred Ward requesting permission to erect a verandah. Edward Bell is instructed to report.
Letter: David Fernandez requesting the City Surveyor, Inspector of Nuisances or Health Officer
Letter: David Fernandez requesting the City Surveyor, Inspector of Nuisances or Health Officer
Letter: John Fyfe reporting injury to his flagging due to alteration to the level of Kent Street.
Letter: John Fyfe reporting injury to his flagging due to alteration to the level of Kent Street.
Letter: Patrick Deary on the difficulties he is experiencing in extracting ballast from Victoria
Letter: Patrick Deary on the difficulties he is experiencing in extracting ballast from Victoria
Memorandum - Report by City Engineer Edward Bell on the cost of restoring clock turret, Haymarket, 1857
Memorandum - Report by City Engineer Edward Bell on the cost of restoring clock turret, Haymarket, 1857
Letter: Buyers & Learmonth regarding the purchase of asphalt. The decision is made to offer the
Letter: Buyers & Learmonth regarding the purchase of asphalt. The decision is made to offer the
Letter: Hugh Murphy naming sureties for his tender for contract No.8 Sydney sewerage works.
Letter: Hugh Murphy naming sureties for his tender for contract No.8 Sydney sewerage works.
Letter: Beadridge & Phillips, acknowledging the acceptance by the City Council of their tender for
Letter: Beadridge & Phillips, acknowledging the acceptance by the City Council of their tender for
Letter: George Warburton, Clerk, Central Police Office, refusing the use of the Police Office for
Letter: George Warburton, Clerk, Central Police Office, refusing the use of the Police Office for
Letter: George A. Lloyd, Lloyd Beilby & Co, offering the service of the company as London Agents.
Letter: George A. Lloyd, Lloyd Beilby & Co, offering the service of the company as London Agents.
Letter: John McLerie, Inspector General of Police, replying to a request from the Council for the
Letter: John McLerie, Inspector General of Police, replying to a request from the Council for the
Letter: Jas. B. Moyan regarding the repair of Cleveland Street
Letter: Jas. B. Moyan regarding the repair of Cleveland Street
Letter: G. Uhr, Sheriff's Office, confirming that a room in the Darlinghurst Court House will be
Letter: G. Uhr, Sheriff's Office, confirming that a room in the Darlinghurst Court House will be
Letter: George Lockie regarding settlement of his account for the contract in Boomerang Street. The
Letter: George Lockie regarding settlement of his account for the contract in Boomerang Street. The
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, requesting permission to alter the specification for the sewer in
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, requesting permission to alter the specification for the sewer in
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company, regarding imperfect lighting of the southern
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company, regarding imperfect lighting of the southern
Letter: John Williams, forwarding two cheques one for building fees received by him in the time of
Letter: John Williams, forwarding two cheques one for building fees received by him in the time of
Memorandum: Edward Lord, City Treasurer, reporting non payment of rent by the lessee of Market Wharf. The
Memorandum: Edward Lord, City Treasurer, reporting non payment of rent by the lessee of Market Wharf. The
Letter: Gerard Phillips, on behalf of the Hon David Cooper proprietor of the Mount Lachlan Estate
Letter: Gerard Phillips, on behalf of the Hon David Cooper proprietor of the Mount Lachlan Estate
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company, requesting a tracing, at the Company's expense,
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company, requesting a tracing, at the Company's expense,
Letter: Benjamin Nicholls, resident of 20 Riley Street petitioning the Council to take steps to
Letter: Benjamin Nicholls, resident of 20 Riley Street petitioning the Council to take steps to
Memorandum: City Surveyor, W H Baron, arguing against the proposal to reduce his salary.
Memorandum: City Surveyor, W H Baron, arguing against the proposal to reduce his salary.
Memorandum: City Surveyor, reporting non payment by Mrs Terry Hughes of an account submitted to her for
Memorandum: City Surveyor, reporting non payment by Mrs Terry Hughes of an account submitted to her for
Memorandum: City Solicitor, furnishing a form of sewerage rate notice.
Memorandum: City Solicitor, furnishing a form of sewerage rate notice.
Memorandum: City Solicitor, submitting his opinion on constituting Courts for the revision of the
Memorandum: City Solicitor, submitting his opinion on constituting Courts for the revision of the
Letter: Peter Jones querying deduction applied to payment due to him for laying an iron bark gutter
Letter: Peter Jones querying deduction applied to payment due to him for laying an iron bark gutter
Letter: L. Charles Johnson offering granite paving pitchers for sale to the Council. Not required.
Letter: L. Charles Johnson offering granite paving pitchers for sale to the Council. Not required.
Letter: John Thompson, making a second request for the repair of the footpath in William Street
Letter: John Thompson, making a second request for the repair of the footpath in William Street
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, reporting on badly laid pipe drains in Campbell and Liverpool
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, reporting on badly laid pipe drains in Campbell and Liverpool
Letter: B.H. Martindale, Railway Commissioner replying to the Council's request to make use of a
Letter: B.H. Martindale, Railway Commissioner replying to the Council's request to make use of a
Letter: Michael Fitzpatrick, Department of Land and Public Works, is directed by the Secretary for
Letter: Michael Fitzpatrick, Department of Land and Public Works, is directed by the Secretary for
Memorandum: City Solicitor, presenting a notice to remove a nuisance.
Memorandum: City Solicitor, presenting a notice to remove a nuisance.
Memorandum: City Solicitor, transmitting the By-law for regulating the issue of licences to Hackney
Memorandum: City Solicitor, transmitting the By-law for regulating the issue of licences to Hackney
Letter: Samuel L. Bensusan offering artificial stone for possible use by the Council when paving
Letter: Samuel L. Bensusan offering artificial stone for possible use by the Council when paving
Letter: James Penson applying for a plumbers licence. Licence granted following favourable report
Letter: James Penson applying for a plumbers licence. Licence granted following favourable report
Letter: John Levein requesting the drain be filled up at the rear of his premises in Yurong Street.
Letter: John Levein requesting the drain be filled up at the rear of his premises in Yurong Street.
Letter: Cornelius O'Neal reporting injury sustained due to the Council's failure to kerb a small
Letter: Cornelius O'Neal reporting injury sustained due to the Council's failure to kerb a small
Memorandum: R. Stubbs, Inspector of Nuisances and Hackney Carriages, submitting his last returns to be
Memorandum: R. Stubbs, Inspector of Nuisances and Hackney Carriages, submitting his last returns to be
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, requesting the City Solicitor be instructed to take the necessary
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, requesting the City Solicitor be instructed to take the necessary
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, submitting an abstract of names of parties having committed
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, submitting an abstract of names of parties having committed
Letter: R. O'Connor, Clerk Legislative Assembly, acknowledging receipt of the letter confirming the
Letter: R. O'Connor, Clerk Legislative Assembly, acknowledging receipt of the letter confirming the
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, reporting an error in the alignment of Brougham Street, from
Memorandum: W.H. Baron, City Surveyor, reporting an error in the alignment of Brougham Street, from
Letter: Joseph Slade requesting permission to occupy, for a short time, a portion of Wynyard Square
Letter: Joseph Slade requesting permission to occupy, for a short time, a portion of Wynyard Square
Letter: John Dillon claiming £1.12 from the City Council. The sum was owed by Edward Prewett who
Letter: John Dillon claiming £1.12 from the City Council. The sum was owed by Edward Prewett who
Memorandum: Edward Lord, City Treasurer, reporting that the lessee of Market Wharf still hasn't paid any
Memorandum: Edward Lord, City Treasurer, reporting that the lessee of Market Wharf still hasn't paid any
Memorandum: William R.Templeton, City Solicitor,submitting his opinion as to notice under Sewerage Act
Memorandum: William R.Templeton, City Solicitor,submitting his opinion as to notice under Sewerage Act
Memorandum: M.W. Parker, City Surveyor, reporting that 382 tons of gravel have been delivered on William
Memorandum: M.W. Parker, City Surveyor, reporting that 382 tons of gravel have been delivered on William
Letter: John Macnamara requesting kerbing and guttering to be laid in Cumberland Street. Referred
Letter: John Macnamara requesting kerbing and guttering to be laid in Cumberland Street. Referred
Letter: George Barney, Engineer Office (Surveyor General), requesting permission to lay down an
Letter: George Barney, Engineer Office (Surveyor General), requesting permission to lay down an
Memorandum: Edward Lord, City Treasurer presenting his return for arrears of water rates for the six
Memorandum: Edward Lord, City Treasurer presenting his return for arrears of water rates for the six
Memorandum: John Allum, Inspector of City Water Service, requesting instruction regarding No 539 Bond on
Memorandum: John Allum, Inspector of City Water Service, requesting instruction regarding No 539 Bond on
Letter: R. Mansfield, Secretary Australian Gas Light Company, confirming that instructions have
Letter: R. Mansfield, Secretary Australian Gas Light Company, confirming that instructions have
Letter: Joseph Dyer, Secretary School of Arts, confirming that the Hall would be available for the
Letter: Joseph Dyer, Secretary School of Arts, confirming that the Hall would be available for the
Letter: George Warburton, Central Police Office Sydney, acting on instruction from the Police
Letter: George Warburton, Central Police Office Sydney, acting on instruction from the Police
Letter: John Phelan, Chief Secretary, Sheriff's Office, confirming the reservation of a room in the
Letter: John Phelan, Chief Secretary, Sheriff's Office, confirming the reservation of a room in the
Letter: R. Mansfield, Secretary Australian Gas Light Company, regarding the Council's intention to
Letter: R. Mansfield, Secretary Australian Gas Light Company, regarding the Council's intention to
Letter: John A. Matthews, Secretary North Shore Steam Ferry Co., clarifying the request for an
Letter: John A. Matthews, Secretary North Shore Steam Ferry Co., clarifying the request for an
Memorandum: John Allum, Inspector City Water Service, submitting for the approval of the Council Mr James
Memorandum: John Allum, Inspector City Water Service, submitting for the approval of the Council Mr James
Memorandum: Edward Lord, City Treasurer, reporting non-payment of rent by lessees of water fountain at
Memorandum: Edward Lord, City Treasurer, reporting non-payment of rent by lessees of water fountain at
Letter: William R. Templeton acknowledging receipt of his letter of appointment as City Solicitor
Letter: William R. Templeton acknowledging receipt of his letter of appointment as City Solicitor
Letter: G. Barney, for Surveyor General supplying as requested a copy of the plan of the proclaimed
Letter: G. Barney, for Surveyor General supplying as requested a copy of the plan of the proclaimed
Petition - Request for reduction at east end of Erskine Street, 1857
Petition - Request for reduction at east end of Erskine Street, 1857
Letter: John Cairney, Builder, drawing the attention of the Improvement Committee to the state of
Letter: John Cairney, Builder, drawing the attention of the Improvement Committee to the state of
Letter: John A. Mathews, Secretary North Shore Steam Ferry Co., requesting the extension of the the
Letter: John A. Mathews, Secretary North Shore Steam Ferry Co., requesting the extension of the the
Letter: James Dean offering Caithness Pavement for sale at 1/9d per square foot if collected from
Letter: James Dean offering Caithness Pavement for sale at 1/9d per square foot if collected from


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