CSA076924

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA076924Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Petition from City Carters against reduction in wages
Petition from City Carters against reduction in wages
Memorandum: William R. Templeton, City Solicitor, King St., requests a cheque for £47/3/6, being costs in
Memorandum: William R. Templeton, City Solicitor, King St., requests a cheque for £47/3/6, being costs in
Letter: John Williams, Crown Law Office, Sydney, advises that as he has accepted the office of
Letter: John Williams, Crown Law Office, Sydney, advises that as he has accepted the office of
Memorandum: The City Surveyor requests that urgent work be carried out to a number of city streets at an
Memorandum: The City Surveyor requests that urgent work be carried out to a number of city streets at an
Memorandum: The City Surveyor forwards a plan and specification for forming and ballasting Phillip St.
Memorandum: The City Surveyor forwards a plan and specification for forming and ballasting Phillip St.
Memorandum: Thomas Barrett informs the City Surveyor that a quarryman, Michael Fitzpatrick, was severely
Memorandum: Thomas Barrett informs the City Surveyor that a quarryman, Michael Fitzpatrick, was severely
Letter: J.B. Viles, Churchwarden, Holy Trinity Church, Fort St., asks that no further metalling be
Letter: J.B. Viles, Churchwarden, Holy Trinity Church, Fort St., asks that no further metalling be
Letter: G. Nightingale, Sydney, concerning an allotment in Castlereagh St, just south of Bathurst
Letter: G. Nightingale, Sydney, concerning an allotment in Castlereagh St, just south of Bathurst
Letter: Department of Lands & Public Works, Sydney, received a complaint from the Benevolent Society
Letter: Department of Lands & Public Works, Sydney, received a complaint from the Benevolent Society
Letter: Thomas Donohoe & W. Vaughan, Contractors for the Reservoir, Sydney, explain in detail the
Letter: Thomas Donohoe & W. Vaughan, Contractors for the Reservoir, Sydney, explain in detail the
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, advises against the continued posponement of urgent repair work in
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, advises against the continued posponement of urgent repair work in
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, suggests combining the duties of the District Surveyors for Districts
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, suggests combining the duties of the District Surveyors for Districts
Letter: Richard A. Mann, C.E., advises the Council against constructing the city's reservoir at
Letter: Richard A. Mann, C.E., advises the Council against constructing the city's reservoir at
Letter: Edward Evans, 114 Victoria St., requests that the City Engineer explain remarks concerning
Letter: Edward Evans, 114 Victoria St., requests that the City Engineer explain remarks concerning
Letter: Department of Lands & Public Works, Sydney, re tenders for fencing of the Necropolis near
Letter: Department of Lands & Public Works, Sydney, re tenders for fencing of the Necropolis near
Letter: R.H. De Philipsthal, landlord of premises situated at the corner of King & Elizabeth Sts.
Letter: R.H. De Philipsthal, landlord of premises situated at the corner of King & Elizabeth Sts.
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer. Report on site of Necropolis bounded by Dowling & Cleveland Sts.
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer. Report on site of Necropolis bounded by Dowling & Cleveland Sts.
Letter: Carruthers & Parker. Plumbers License application.
Letter: Carruthers & Parker. Plumbers License application.
Letter: Rabone Feez & Co. Transhipment of girders for reservoir.
Letter: Rabone Feez & Co. Transhipment of girders for reservoir.
Letter: Samuel Collett Homersham. Charges in connection with cast iron girders for reservoir.
Letter: Samuel Collett Homersham. Charges in connection with cast iron girders for reservoir.
Letter: John Curr Jnr., Wollongong Town Clerk. Mode of paying assessors of City property.
Letter: John Curr Jnr., Wollongong Town Clerk. Mode of paying assessors of City property.
Memorandum: Edw. Daintry. Injury to Mr Edward Hunt's houses in Gloucester St.
Memorandum: Edw. Daintry. Injury to Mr Edward Hunt's houses in Gloucester St.
Memorandum: Edward Bell. City Engineer. Costing of water main in Harrington St.
Memorandum: Edward Bell. City Engineer. Costing of water main in Harrington St.
Letter: Thomas Hayes. Erection of retaining wall, Campbell St.
Letter: Thomas Hayes. Erection of retaining wall, Campbell St.
Letter: John Poole. Contract for embankment at Botany. Correspondence attached.
Letter: John Poole. Contract for embankment at Botany. Correspondence attached.
Letter: J L Scarvell. Overcharge of water rate on 571 & 573 Brickfield Hill.
Letter: J L Scarvell. Overcharge of water rate on 571 & 573 Brickfield Hill.
Letter: John Stone. Supply of white metal.
Letter: John Stone. Supply of white metal.
Letter: R Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company. Erection of lamp corner Castlereagh Street South
Letter: R Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Company. Erection of lamp corner Castlereagh Street South
Letter: W G Henfrey. Increase of water rates.
Letter: W G Henfrey. Increase of water rates.
Memorandum: Henry Graham, Officer of Health. Quarterly Health Report.
Memorandum: Henry Graham, Officer of Health. Quarterly Health Report.
Letter: Thomas Smith, Pyrmont Bridge Company Secretary. Payment for approach to Pyrmont Bridge and
Letter: Thomas Smith, Pyrmont Bridge Company Secretary. Payment for approach to Pyrmont Bridge and
Letter: Edwd Evans. Charge made by City Engineer against his efficiency.
Letter: Edwd Evans. Charge made by City Engineer against his efficiency.
Letter: R Bishop & W R Spencer. Naming Thomas Rostrom as different surety for Botany Water Works.
Letter: R Bishop & W R Spencer. Naming Thomas Rostrom as different surety for Botany Water Works.
Memorandum: Edward Bell. Payment of wages for Queen's Birthday to Fitter Fieldhouse.
Memorandum: Edward Bell. Payment of wages for Queen's Birthday to Fitter Fieldhouse.
Memorandum: E. Bell. Coals for the engines at Botany.
Memorandum: E. Bell. Coals for the engines at Botany.
Letter: David Peden. Drainage of Bourke Street.
Letter: David Peden. Drainage of Bourke Street.
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer. Reporting apprentice Mr Fowles absence from office.
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer. Reporting apprentice Mr Fowles absence from office.
Letter: R E & F Tooth. Payment of water rates and water supply to premises.
Letter: R E & F Tooth. Payment of water rates and water supply to premises.
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer. Repair to Mr Plummer's drain. Mr. Plummer's letter enclosed.
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer. Repair to Mr Plummer's drain. Mr. Plummer's letter enclosed.
Memorandum: M. Roe, City Surveyor. Small works requiring attention in George, Pit, Woolloomooloo, Crown &
Memorandum: M. Roe, City Surveyor. Small works requiring attention in George, Pit, Woolloomooloo, Crown &
Memorandum: M Roe, City Surveyor. Erection of fence in Cambridge St. Tracing enclosed.
Memorandum: M Roe, City Surveyor. Erection of fence in Cambridge St. Tracing enclosed.
Memorandum: M. Roe, City Surveyor. Estimate of cost for works in Dowling Street.
Memorandum: M. Roe, City Surveyor. Estimate of cost for works in Dowling Street.
Memorandum: M. Roe, City Surveyor. Permission to sell ballast stone.
Memorandum: M. Roe, City Surveyor. Permission to sell ballast stone.
Memorandum: Mr Roe, City Surveyor. Report on City labourers and carters.
Memorandum: Mr Roe, City Surveyor. Report on City labourers and carters.
Letter: Mary Hayden, householder. Requesting cancellation of notice for flagging in front of
Letter: Mary Hayden, householder. Requesting cancellation of notice for flagging in front of
Letter - ID Nichols reporting theft of water from tanks
Letter - ID Nichols reporting theft of water from tanks
Memorandum: City Solicitor, King Street, re Murphy & the Municipal Council, advising that the Council is
Memorandum: City Solicitor, King Street, re Murphy & the Municipal Council, advising that the Council is
Memorandum: City Engineer submits a quote of £7/10/0 for the necessary clearing out the dock at Botany so
Memorandum: City Engineer submits a quote of £7/10/0 for the necessary clearing out the dock at Botany so
Memorandum: Town Clerk's Report on the Issue of Debentures to finance the alterations to the George St.
Memorandum: Town Clerk's Report on the Issue of Debentures to finance the alterations to the George St.
Letter: Mary Cooper, 425 Kent St., requests a reduction in water rates and a reassessment of her
Letter: Mary Cooper, 425 Kent St., requests a reduction in water rates and a reassessment of her
Letter: Henry Freeman, 103 Palmer St. Woolloomooloo, seeks compensation for the loss of frontage
Letter: Henry Freeman, 103 Palmer St. Woolloomooloo, seeks compensation for the loss of frontage
Letter: George Paton, Kent St. North, complains of the filth and stench from a drain near his
Letter: George Paton, Kent St. North, complains of the filth and stench from a drain near his
Letter: V. Solomon, c/- M.F. Myers, George St., next to the White Horse Tavern, seeks permission to
Letter: V. Solomon, c/- M.F. Myers, George St., next to the White Horse Tavern, seeks permission to
Letter: H. Prescott, 53 Sussex St., as agent for a house at 13 Prince St. argues against paying a
Letter: H. Prescott, 53 Sussex St., as agent for a house at 13 Prince St. argues against paying a
Memorandum: Robert S. Packer, employed on the Trigonometical Survey of the City, about his recommended
Memorandum: Robert S. Packer, employed on the Trigonometical Survey of the City, about his recommended
Memorandum: City Engineer reports that John Poole, Contractor for the Earthworks at Botany, upon receipt
Memorandum: City Engineer reports that John Poole, Contractor for the Earthworks at Botany, upon receipt
Petition: Mechanics and labourers, Botany Water Works - Pay for Queen's birthday holiday
Petition: Mechanics and labourers, Botany Water Works - Pay for Queen's birthday holiday
Letter: Aust. Gas Light Company, Sydney, re the laying of gas mains for 3 public lamps in Wynyard
Letter: Aust. Gas Light Company, Sydney, re the laying of gas mains for 3 public lamps in Wynyard
Letter: Department of Land & Public Works, Sydney, gives approval for the laying of gas pipes in
Letter: Department of Land & Public Works, Sydney, gives approval for the laying of gas pipes in
Memorandum: City Surveyor requests permission to purchase kerb & gutter stones from the contractor for
Memorandum: City Surveyor requests permission to purchase kerb & gutter stones from the contractor for
Memorandum: City Surveyor recommends the repair of various city streets as the works are of great
Memorandum: City Surveyor recommends the repair of various city streets as the works are of great
Memorandum: City Surveyor requests repair work in Park St. between Pitt & Castlereagh Sts., estimated to
Memorandum: City Surveyor requests repair work in Park St. between Pitt & Castlereagh Sts., estimated to
Memorandum: City Surveyor requests repair work in Barrack St. between George & York Sts., estimated to
Memorandum: City Surveyor requests repair work in Barrack St. between George & York Sts., estimated to
Memorandum: City Solicitor, King Street, re Kosten's matter. As he is unable to locate a Mr. Davidson
Memorandum: City Solicitor, King Street, re Kosten's matter. As he is unable to locate a Mr. Davidson
Letter: W.H. Christie, J. Knight [?], W. Webb & T. Holt, landholders in Murray St., submit a tender
Letter: W.H. Christie, J. Knight [?], W. Webb & T. Holt, landholders in Murray St., submit a tender
Letter: William Randle, Sydney, wishes to purchase 1,000 to 2,000 tons of blue metal for the
Letter: William Randle, Sydney, wishes to purchase 1,000 to 2,000 tons of blue metal for the
Letter: E.G. Ellis, 32 Elizabeth St. Nth, Sydney, asks that 2 special contracts for the supply of
Letter: E.G. Ellis, 32 Elizabeth St. Nth, Sydney, asks that 2 special contracts for the supply of
Petition: John Crowe prays to be restored to his employment as he has a large family to support
Petition: John Crowe prays to be restored to his employment as he has a large family to support
Letter: Thomas Bresinghton, Sydney, requests reimbursement of wages after having been injured at
Letter: Thomas Bresinghton, Sydney, requests reimbursement of wages after having been injured at
Letter: D. McBeath, Penrith, acknowledged his appointment as District Surveyor and provides 2
Letter: D. McBeath, Penrith, acknowledged his appointment as District Surveyor and provides 2
Letter: J. Buckland & W. Northwood, residents of Forbes St., Sydney, will agree to the line of
Letter: J. Buckland & W. Northwood, residents of Forbes St., Sydney, will agree to the line of
Letter: Rabone Feez & Co. enclose a copy and extracts of letters from the Council's Birmingham
Letter: Rabone Feez & Co. enclose a copy and extracts of letters from the Council's Birmingham
Letter: Department of Land & Public Works reply to Council's letter of 29/4/1859 requesting a plan of
Letter: Department of Land & Public Works reply to Council's letter of 29/4/1859 requesting a plan of
Memorandum: Inspector J. Smith applies for 14 days sick leave and encloses a certificate from Dr. Isaac
Memorandum: Inspector J. Smith applies for 14 days sick leave and encloses a certificate from Dr. Isaac
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, recommends that the Improvement Committee approve the sum of £120 for
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, recommends that the Improvement Committee approve the sum of £120 for
Letter: J. Fowles [?] Glebe Road, proposes what he considers a fair salary rate for the 4 years his
Letter: J. Fowles [?] Glebe Road, proposes what he considers a fair salary rate for the 4 years his
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, advises that Hyde Potts has refused their offer for blue metal and
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, advises that Hyde Potts has refused their offer for blue metal and
Petition: Michael Ryan, Goulburn St., Sydney, a stone breaker injured while working for the
Petition: Michael Ryan, Goulburn St., Sydney, a stone breaker injured while working for the
Letter: Chambers & Mulhall, Sydney, ask for an extension of 6 weeks on the time necessary to
Letter: Chambers & Mulhall, Sydney, ask for an extension of 6 weeks on the time necessary to
Letter: Patrick Freehill, Sydney, requests permission to construct an oven under the footway in
Letter: Patrick Freehill, Sydney, requests permission to construct an oven under the footway in
Letter: A.H. Richardson, Australian Joint Stock Bank, Sydney, agrees to extend the Council's credit
Letter: A.H. Richardson, Australian Joint Stock Bank, Sydney, agrees to extend the Council's credit
Petition: Thomas Lennan and neighbours request repairs to May St.
Petition: Thomas Lennan and neighbours request repairs to May St.
Letter: John Thompson, Sydney, reqests that a retaining wall be built at his property's fenceline
Letter: John Thompson, Sydney, reqests that a retaining wall be built at his property's fenceline
Letter: Australian Joint Stock Bank, Sydney, encloses letters and Bill of Lading from their London
Letter: Australian Joint Stock Bank, Sydney, encloses letters and Bill of Lading from their London
Letter: Charles Hickson, Lessee, Hay Market, having just leased the stable attached to the office
Letter: Charles Hickson, Lessee, Hay Market, having just leased the stable attached to the office
Letter: J.M. Chapman, Sydney, provides measurements for 3 water tanks and encloses an account for
Letter: J.M. Chapman, Sydney, provides measurements for 3 water tanks and encloses an account for
Letter: Joseph Bayliss, Sydney, requests a delay on the starting date for the paving he is obliged
Letter: Joseph Bayliss, Sydney, requests a delay on the starting date for the paving he is obliged
Letter: Department of Land & Public Works, Sydney, replying to Council's letter of 2nd March,
Letter: Department of Land & Public Works, Sydney, replying to Council's letter of 2nd March,
Letter: Frederick M. Perry, 125 Elizabeth St., Sydney, agent for Louisa Dalgarno, 127 Kent St.,
Letter: Frederick M. Perry, 125 Elizabeth St., Sydney, agent for Louisa Dalgarno, 127 Kent St.,
Letter: John F. Mann, Australian Club, enquires whether the drains in Bloomfield St., Surry Hills,
Letter: John F. Mann, Australian Club, enquires whether the drains in Bloomfield St., Surry Hills,
Letter: M.F. Josephson, 252 Castlereagh St., Sydney, advises that unless repairs are carried out as
Letter: M.F. Josephson, 252 Castlereagh St., Sydney, advises that unless repairs are carried out as
Letter: The Colonial Architect, Sydney, seeks permission to quarry stone in Bourke St. (Permission
Letter: The Colonial Architect, Sydney, seeks permission to quarry stone in Bourke St. (Permission
Letter: M. Metcalfe, Sydney, acknowledges Council's order for work to commence on paving in front
Letter: M. Metcalfe, Sydney, acknowledges Council's order for work to commence on paving in front
Letter: John Williams, 176 Pitt St., Sydney, pays £91.7.4 in costs re Ryan v City Commissioners.
Letter: John Williams, 176 Pitt St., Sydney, pays £91.7.4 in costs re Ryan v City Commissioners.
Letter: William Beaumont, Joseph Banks Hotel, Botany, argues that rent should not apply to the Toll
Letter: William Beaumont, Joseph Banks Hotel, Botany, argues that rent should not apply to the Toll
Petition: Discharged labours protesting others being offered work they feel entitled to
Petition: Discharged labours protesting others being offered work they feel entitled to
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, encloses a letter from John Consley with reference to rents at
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, encloses a letter from John Consley with reference to rents at
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, recommends that a total of £70 be spend on street repairs. (Work to be
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, recommends that a total of £70 be spend on street repairs. (Work to be
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, reports a total cost to date of £59.19.3 for work in Liverpool St. A
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, reports a total cost to date of £59.19.3 for work in Liverpool St. A
Memorandum: City Treasurer, Sydney, replies to a letter from the Town Clerk (29/4/1859) which he felt
Memorandum: City Treasurer, Sydney, replies to a letter from the Town Clerk (29/4/1859) which he felt
Letter: Richard Watson, Sydney, applies for a Plumber's Licence, enlosing a reference from John
Letter: Richard Watson, Sydney, applies for a Plumber's Licence, enlosing a reference from John
Letter: William Moorhouse, 205 Riley St., Sydney, applies for a plumber's license. (Advised that a
Letter: William Moorhouse, 205 Riley St., Sydney, applies for a plumber's license. (Advised that a
Letter: P.M. Leary, 322 Darlinghurst Rd, reports that he is unable to procure white metal and
Letter: P.M. Leary, 322 Darlinghurst Rd, reports that he is unable to procure white metal and
Letter: The Returning Officer for the District of East Sydney, Bent St., Sydney, requests the use
Letter: The Returning Officer for the District of East Sydney, Bent St., Sydney, requests the use
Letter: Department of Lands & Public Works, Sydney, instructs that the Corporation's request to
Letter: Department of Lands & Public Works, Sydney, instructs that the Corporation's request to
Memorandum: J. Smith, Town Hall, applies for 3 days sick leave and encloses a medical certificate from
Memorandum: J. Smith, Town Hall, applies for 3 days sick leave and encloses a medical certificate from
Letter: Thomas Collins informs the Corporation of a debt of £10 owed to him by S. Abbott, Overseer
Letter: Thomas Collins informs the Corporation of a debt of £10 owed to him by S. Abbott, Overseer
Letter: W. Vaughan, Contractors, Sydney, seek compensation for the problems associated with the
Letter: W. Vaughan, Contractors, Sydney, seek compensation for the problems associated with the
Memorandum: Edward Evans, Town Hall, Sydney, resigns from the Council to take up an appointment as
Memorandum: Edward Evans, Town Hall, Sydney, resigns from the Council to take up an appointment as
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Co., Sydney, seeks a decision on the payment of accounts
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Co., Sydney, seeks a decision on the payment of accounts
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Co., Sydney, queries an increase in their water rate,
Letter: R. Mansfield, Australian Gas Light Co., Sydney, queries an increase in their water rate,
Letter: A. H. Richardson, General Manager, Australian Joint Stock Bank, Sydney, forwards four
Letter: A. H. Richardson, General Manager, Australian Joint Stock Bank, Sydney, forwards four
Letter: J. Dalgarno, Sydney, protests against the height of the kerbing being laid down near his
Letter: J. Dalgarno, Sydney, protests against the height of the kerbing being laid down near his
Letter: James L. Michael, 219 George St., is instructed by his client, J.R. Baker, to commence
Letter: James L. Michael, 219 George St., is instructed by his client, J.R. Baker, to commence
Memorandum: Charles Woolcott, Town Clerk, recommends that the Water Committee accept a tender from
Memorandum: Charles Woolcott, Town Clerk, recommends that the Water Committee accept a tender from
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, recommends that £10 be granted towards backing up the kerb in Kent St.
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, recommends that £10 be granted towards backing up the kerb in Kent St.
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, advises that he has found a person willing to undertake the work of
Memorandum: J. Roe, City Surveyor, advises that he has found a person willing to undertake the work of
Letter: P.M. Leary, 322 Darlinghurst Rd, seeks approval to use ironstone instead of the specified
Letter: P.M. Leary, 322 Darlinghurst Rd, seeks approval to use ironstone instead of the specified
Memorandum: The City Solicitor re proceedings against the Pyrmont Bridge Company. He doubts whether Mr.
Memorandum: The City Solicitor re proceedings against the Pyrmont Bridge Company. He doubts whether Mr.
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, forwards a statement of all work carried out for the Government
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, forwards a statement of all work carried out for the Government


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