CSA078833

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA078833Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Joseph Watsford's petition for renewal of license. John Hand; Waterloo; John Andrew; Redfern; Mr T
Joseph Watsford's petition for renewal of license. John Hand; Waterloo; John Andrew; Redfern; Mr T
Petition: Extra pay for work on sewerage works
Petition: Extra pay for work on sewerage works
Petition - Alteration of omnibus stand Elizabeth Street South, 1869
Petition - Alteration of omnibus stand Elizabeth Street South, 1869
Market Gardeners' petition for changed arrangements at Belmore Markets. Charles Moyes; Thomas
Market Gardeners' petition for changed arrangements at Belmore Markets. Charles Moyes; Thomas
Randwick passengers' testament for remittance of Thomas Myer's fine. Magnus Peden; Mayor of
Randwick passengers' testament for remittance of Thomas Myer's fine. Magnus Peden; Mayor of
Botany Bay; Port Jackson & other fishermen's petition for establishment of a fish market. [many
Botany Bay; Port Jackson & other fishermen's petition for establishment of a fish market. [many
Petition for repairs to Underwood Rd. E H Pollard; Fred. Ebsworth; Goldsborough Burt & Co; W
Petition for repairs to Underwood Rd. E H Pollard; Fred. Ebsworth; Goldsborough Burt & Co; W
Potts Point & Macleay St petition for omnibus stand. Wm Bo--aeford?; Macleay St; G B Simpson
Potts Point & Macleay St petition for omnibus stand. Wm Bo--aeford?; Macleay St; G B Simpson
Forest Lodge Estate petition for omnibus stand. C J Potter; Samuel Chatwin; H Wam. Newman; James
Forest Lodge Estate petition for omnibus stand. C J Potter; Samuel Chatwin; H Wam. Newman; James
Petition - Requesting road formation and lighting in Elizabeth Bay Road, 1869
Petition - Requesting road formation and lighting in Elizabeth Bay Road, 1869
Letter: James McDonell, who tendered for the work at Argyle Street, withdraws his tender.
Letter: James McDonell, who tendered for the work at Argyle Street, withdraws his tender.
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary laying of 30 yards of kerb and gutter in
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary laying of 30 yards of kerb and gutter in
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, advising that construction of the sewer across the
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, advising that construction of the sewer across the
Letter - Mayor appointed Vice President of Royal Agricultural Society, 1869
Letter - Mayor appointed Vice President of Royal Agricultural Society, 1869
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, submitting plans and specifications for widening of the railway
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, submitting plans and specifications for widening of the railway
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary erection of boundary wall, dwarf walls,
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary erection of boundary wall, dwarf walls,
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, submitting specifications for iron palisading to be fixed on the
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, submitting specifications for iron palisading to be fixed on the
Letter: Copy of letter A. McDonald requesting improvement to drainage through property at the north
Letter: Copy of letter A. McDonald requesting improvement to drainage through property at the north
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary putting down of crossing plates at the
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary putting down of crossing plates at the
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending extension of drain in Broughton Lane into York Street so
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending extension of drain in Broughton Lane into York Street so
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary laying of pipe crossing at Devonshire and High
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary laying of pipe crossing at Devonshire and High
Letter: William Seale, Cooks River Road Trust, requesting omnibus stand at Cooks River Dam be
Letter: William Seale, Cooks River Road Trust, requesting omnibus stand at Cooks River Dam be
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary kerbing and guttering of the south side of
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary kerbing and guttering of the south side of
Letter: J.G. Raphael, agent for Mrs Marks, requesting Council waive a claim for rates on property
Letter: J.G. Raphael, agent for Mrs Marks, requesting Council waive a claim for rates on property
Letter: W. Goodin requesting repairs to the road leading to the Randwick Road and gates at the new
Letter: W. Goodin requesting repairs to the road leading to the Randwick Road and gates at the new
Report: J. Westcott, Botany Water Works, submitting quarterly report to June, stating engines in
Report: J. Westcott, Botany Water Works, submitting quarterly report to June, stating engines in
Report: G.F. Dansey, Acting Health Officer, submitting quarterly return of births and deaths;
Report: G.F. Dansey, Acting Health Officer, submitting quarterly return of births and deaths;
Letter: Randwick Council Clerk forwarding copy of resolution passed regarding new toll house on the
Letter: Randwick Council Clerk forwarding copy of resolution passed regarding new toll house on the
Letter: E. Bell, City Surveyor, listing persons indebted to the council for building fees.
Letter: E. Bell, City Surveyor, listing persons indebted to the council for building fees.
Letter: E. Bell, City Surveyor, listing persons in default of compliance regarding breaches of the
Letter: E. Bell, City Surveyor, listing persons in default of compliance regarding breaches of the
Letter: J.H. Willson setting out terms on which he is prepared to superintend the erection of the
Letter: J.H. Willson setting out terms on which he is prepared to superintend the erection of the
Letter: Surveyor General's Office stating that due to the elevation of the public sewer in Phillip
Letter: Surveyor General's Office stating that due to the elevation of the public sewer in Phillip
Letter: Magnus J. Peden, Borough of Randwick, stating that they have appointed an omnibus stand at
Letter: Magnus J. Peden, Borough of Randwick, stating that they have appointed an omnibus stand at
Letter: J. Laing, Steam Dredge 'Samson' reporting on difficulty in completing dredging of the
Letter: J. Laing, Steam Dredge 'Samson' reporting on difficulty in completing dredging of the
Letter: Department of Lands approving of increased width for George Street between Market and
Letter: Department of Lands approving of increased width for George Street between Market and
Letter: W.M. Forbes requesting payment for work removing encroachment at Mrs Kennedy's premises in
Letter: W.M. Forbes requesting payment for work removing encroachment at Mrs Kennedy's premises in
Letter: J McLean requests a plumber's licence.
Letter: J McLean requests a plumber's licence.
Letter: A H Richardson, from the Australian Library, agrees to the sum of £1500 for the puchase of
Letter: A H Richardson, from the Australian Library, agrees to the sum of £1500 for the puchase of
Letter: Nicholas Hopson and 2 neighbours strongly request that the awning adjacent to their
Letter: Nicholas Hopson and 2 neighbours strongly request that the awning adjacent to their
Letter: W Ridley of South Head Road, Paddington, complains about his water rates.
Letter: W Ridley of South Head Road, Paddington, complains about his water rates.
Letter: J H Willson, architect, requests some reports regarding the Town Hall.
Letter: J H Willson, architect, requests some reports regarding the Town Hall.
Letter: W Woolfen writes about the paving in front of his building.
Letter: W Woolfen writes about the paving in front of his building.
Letter: George Brown, builder for T Barker of Barker Mills, complains about the gutter outside the
Letter: George Brown, builder for T Barker of Barker Mills, complains about the gutter outside the
Letter: T Buckland asks about rates for his property in Lyons Terrace. He notes the premises have
Letter: T Buckland asks about rates for his property in Lyons Terrace. He notes the premises have
Letter: From the Adelaide Municipal Council requesting details on the Sydney Market Regulations.
Letter: From the Adelaide Municipal Council requesting details on the Sydney Market Regulations.
Letter: From the Department of Lands informing that instructions have been given to the Surveyor
Letter: From the Department of Lands informing that instructions have been given to the Surveyor
Letter: From the Colonial Secretary's Office informing Council that the application to authorise
Letter: From the Colonial Secretary's Office informing Council that the application to authorise
Memorandum: E Bell writes about his initial arrangements with Mr Willson and payment agreements. [3
Memorandum: E Bell writes about his initial arrangements with Mr Willson and payment agreements. [3
Letter: Dr George Walker, from the Hyde Park Asylum, has complained about the approach to the
Letter: Dr George Walker, from the Hyde Park Asylum, has complained about the approach to the
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of forming Bay Street Pyrmont. The cost
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of forming Bay Street Pyrmont. The cost
Letter: E Manning requests a fixed tenure to the end of 1873 for the Patent Ship Wharf.
Letter: E Manning requests a fixed tenure to the end of 1873 for the Patent Ship Wharf.
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, submits a list of people who have failed to connect to the
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, submits a list of people who have failed to connect to the
Letter: Henry Goddard requests more pay for the work he is doing for the sewer in Crown Street
Letter: Henry Goddard requests more pay for the work he is doing for the sewer in Crown Street
Letter: W Baird complains about the rates on a new building in William Street.
Letter: W Baird complains about the rates on a new building in William Street.
Letter: From R Robinson of Denison Chambers regarding a fine levied on Mr Thornthwaite.
Letter: From R Robinson of Denison Chambers regarding a fine levied on Mr Thornthwaite.
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, provides several reports: details of employees and their
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, provides several reports: details of employees and their
Letter: The Council Clerk from Redfern Municipal Council, asks that Sydney Council repair Cleveland
Letter: The Council Clerk from Redfern Municipal Council, asks that Sydney Council repair Cleveland
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs Council that 2 public lights will be erected in
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs Council that 2 public lights will be erected in
Letter: R Holland from Bathurst Council, asks for information on the specifications for the two
Letter: R Holland from Bathurst Council, asks for information on the specifications for the two
Letter: Holdsworth and Brown provide the writ of prohibition in the matter of Timothy O'Connor.
Letter: Holdsworth and Brown provide the writ of prohibition in the matter of Timothy O'Connor.
Letter: Daniel Dunn of 76 Athlone Place, complains about the method the nearby butcher uses to deal
Letter: Daniel Dunn of 76 Athlone Place, complains about the method the nearby butcher uses to deal
Letter: Chisholm Murray and Co of 390 George Street, complain about the stoppage in the drains.
Letter: Chisholm Murray and Co of 390 George Street, complain about the stoppage in the drains.
Letter: M Baird requests time to pay damages to Council as decided in the action which took place
Letter: M Baird requests time to pay damages to Council as decided in the action which took place
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, submits specifications and the plan for Bland, Nicholson, Wilson,
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, submits specifications and the plan for Bland, Nicholson, Wilson,
Letter: H Barker requests that water be supplied to his newly erected stables.
Letter: H Barker requests that water be supplied to his newly erected stables.
Letter: W C Curtis informs Council of the cancellation of the case between Richard Binnie and John
Letter: W C Curtis informs Council of the cancellation of the case between Richard Binnie and John
Petition: Several residents from 598 and 600 George Street, ask Council to grant an order to JJ
Petition: Several residents from 598 and 600 George Street, ask Council to grant an order to JJ
Letter: With regard to the St Andrew's Cathedral Close Act, the Department of Public Works requests
Letter: With regard to the St Andrew's Cathedral Close Act, the Department of Public Works requests
Letter: C H Long, on behalf of Mr John Levien, asks that atlerations to the steps in front of Mr
Letter: C H Long, on behalf of Mr John Levien, asks that atlerations to the steps in front of Mr
Letter: P N Russell and Co complain that they have had no reply to their tender offer with regard
Letter: P N Russell and Co complain that they have had no reply to their tender offer with regard
Letter: From the Colonial Secretary's Office. Informing Council that the Governor has approved the
Letter: From the Colonial Secretary's Office. Informing Council that the Governor has approved the
Letter: From Count Henry Krasinski of London. He informs Council of the property that was taken
Letter: From Count Henry Krasinski of London. He informs Council of the property that was taken
Letter: Department of Lands refuses Council's request for planting on the islands in the Harbour of
Letter: Department of Lands refuses Council's request for planting on the islands in the Harbour of
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of removing a lamp in Little Elizabeth
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of removing a lamp in Little Elizabeth
Memorandum: The City Solicitor provides Council with the case submitted to Mr Butler with his opinion,
Memorandum: The City Solicitor provides Council with the case submitted to Mr Butler with his opinion,
Letter: The Colonial Secretary is returning the By Laws regulatiing the City Markets which have
Letter: The Colonial Secretary is returning the By Laws regulatiing the City Markets which have
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, recommends Council lay a new water main in Wynyard Lane and along
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, recommends Council lay a new water main in Wynyard Lane and along
Letter: The Department of Public Works informs Council that the Colonial Architect has complained
Letter: The Department of Public Works informs Council that the Colonial Architect has complained
Letter: Anne Garvan complains that her two houses in Upper Forbes Street will depreciate in value
Letter: Anne Garvan complains that her two houses in Upper Forbes Street will depreciate in value
Memorandum: The City Treasurer provides a statement of the rates not collected in the City of Sydney for
Memorandum: The City Treasurer provides a statement of the rates not collected in the City of Sydney for
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, recommends Council form and ballast a lane between Little Barrack
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, recommends Council form and ballast a lane between Little Barrack
Letter: From the Department of Public Works requesting the removal of a fence at the south end of
Letter: From the Department of Public Works requesting the removal of a fence at the south end of
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, recommends Council kerb the north side of McElhone Place. This should
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, recommends Council kerb the north side of McElhone Place. This should
Letter: Andrew Turnbull withdraws his tender for the Baths at George Street.
Letter: Andrew Turnbull withdraws his tender for the Baths at George Street.
Letter: T W Smart asks by what authority did the City kerb and gutter part of his property at
Letter: T W Smart asks by what authority did the City kerb and gutter part of his property at
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, submits a plan showing the proposed new alignment of George Street
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, submits a plan showing the proposed new alignment of George Street
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs that lights requested will be erected.
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs that lights requested will be erected.
Letter: James Sutton, Storekeeper, requests an increase in his wages to compensate for the loss of
Letter: James Sutton, Storekeeper, requests an increase in his wages to compensate for the loss of
Letter: F T Smith request water be laid to Railway Place, Devonshire Street.
Letter: F T Smith request water be laid to Railway Place, Devonshire Street.
Letter: A resident of Bathurst Street asks for the immediate removal of the sign "Washington Lane"
Letter: A resident of Bathurst Street asks for the immediate removal of the sign "Washington Lane"
Letter: Mr C Curtis, on behalf of Robert Campbell, claims £53 in damages. This was caused by the
Letter: Mr C Curtis, on behalf of Robert Campbell, claims £53 in damages. This was caused by the
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company provides a report on alleged irregularities with public
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company provides a report on alleged irregularities with public
Letter: John M Wright complains about the water main to his premises at George Street.
Letter: John M Wright complains about the water main to his premises at George Street.
Memorandum - E Bell reports that some plans for the Town Hall have been removed by J H Willson, 1869
Memorandum - E Bell reports that some plans for the Town Hall have been removed by J H Willson, 1869
Letter: John H Willson, an architect for the new Town Hall, questions his dismissal. He provides
Letter: John H Willson, an architect for the new Town Hall, questions his dismissal. He provides
Letter: Malachi Hardiman, an employee for 37 years of the City of Sydney as a stonemason and
Letter: Malachi Hardiman, an employee for 37 years of the City of Sydney as a stonemason and
Letter: John Fenwick requests permission to lay water pipes from Morris Road to Tobins Wharf.
Letter: John Fenwick requests permission to lay water pipes from Morris Road to Tobins Wharf.
Memorandum: The Inspector of Licensed Vehicles, requests an assistant to do the outside work.
Memorandum: The Inspector of Licensed Vehicles, requests an assistant to do the outside work.
Letter: D Barker of Barker and Mills, requests that kerbing be done to Sussex Street outside their
Letter: D Barker of Barker and Mills, requests that kerbing be done to Sussex Street outside their
Letter: Bathurst Council asks for the loan of 2 flags for the visit of the Earl and Countess of
Letter: Bathurst Council asks for the loan of 2 flags for the visit of the Earl and Countess of
Letter: R McCabe, complains about the damage to his property in Dowling Street South. This has been
Letter: R McCabe, complains about the damage to his property in Dowling Street South. This has been
Letter: B Backhouse, the architect for the new Town Hall, suggests that his advice for overcoming
Letter: B Backhouse, the architect for the new Town Hall, suggests that his advice for overcoming
Letter: S Hinwood, Secretary for the Randwick and Coogee Roads Trust, informs about a fence at the
Letter: S Hinwood, Secretary for the Randwick and Coogee Roads Trust, informs about a fence at the
Memorandum: R Dwyer, City Solicitor, provides a copy of the Plaintiff Declaration in the case of Baird vs
Memorandum: R Dwyer, City Solicitor, provides a copy of the Plaintiff Declaration in the case of Baird vs
Memorandum: R Dwyer, City Solicitor, asks for information for the case of Cooper versus the City, which
Memorandum: R Dwyer, City Solicitor, asks for information for the case of Cooper versus the City, which
Letter: Robert Purkhill requests that a hole be filled in near his property.
Letter: Robert Purkhill requests that a hole be filled in near his property.
Letter: From Mal Mathews of Woolloomooloo and signed "one whom drinks the ….. Water". He is
Letter: From Mal Mathews of Woolloomooloo and signed "one whom drinks the ….. Water". He is
Letter: B Rhodes & Son withdraw their contract submission for laying foundations of the Town Hall.
Letter: B Rhodes & Son withdraw their contract submission for laying foundations of the Town Hall.
Memorandum: E Bell, City Surveyor, names several people in breach of the Building Act.
Memorandum: E Bell, City Surveyor, names several people in breach of the Building Act.
Memorandum: E Bell, City Surveyor, names several people in breach of the Alignment Act.
Memorandum: E Bell, City Surveyor, names several people in breach of the Alignment Act.
Memorandum: From R Dwyer, City Solicitor, informing Council that Mrs Chisholm should be ejected from a
Memorandum: From R Dwyer, City Solicitor, informing Council that Mrs Chisholm should be ejected from a
Letter: Thomas Hogan requests an extension of time in paying his building fees.
Letter: Thomas Hogan requests an extension of time in paying his building fees.
Letter: From John E Begg of St Andrew's Scot's Church in Pitt Street, asks why the entrance from
Letter: From John E Begg of St Andrew's Scot's Church in Pitt Street, asks why the entrance from
Letter: From the Department of Public Works, Railway Branch informing Council of the quantity of
Letter: From the Department of Public Works, Railway Branch informing Council of the quantity of
Letter: From the Department of Lands stating that there is not a sufficient amount of stone at
Letter: From the Department of Lands stating that there is not a sufficient amount of stone at
Letter: From Adam Sharpe, a contractor for blasting stone in Forbes Street. He requests an extra
Letter: From Adam Sharpe, a contractor for blasting stone in Forbes Street. He requests an extra
Letter: Complaint about the stench caused by the collapse of Tank Stream cover, 1869
Letter: Complaint about the stench caused by the collapse of Tank Stream cover, 1869
Letter: From Priscilla Mather in Bradford, England. She is searching for her brother, William
Letter: From Priscilla Mather in Bradford, England. She is searching for her brother, William
Letter: A resident from Wynyard Street, requests a meeting with Council to discuss the Central Sale
Letter: A resident from Wynyard Street, requests a meeting with Council to discuss the Central Sale
Letter: George Thorne is complaining about the behaviour of bus drivers at the Municipal Chambers
Letter: George Thorne is complaining about the behaviour of bus drivers at the Municipal Chambers
Memorandum: From Richard Seymour from the Office of Inspector of Nuisances, requests for a timetable
Memorandum: From Richard Seymour from the Office of Inspector of Nuisances, requests for a timetable
Letter: Gilchrist Watt and Co, acting for Darvalls who owned property at Botany, ask for a copy of
Letter: Gilchrist Watt and Co, acting for Darvalls who owned property at Botany, ask for a copy of
Letter: Roxburgh and Co, acting for "Talbot and Moore", inform Council about work done at the new
Letter: Roxburgh and Co, acting for "Talbot and Moore", inform Council about work done at the new
Letter: The contractor for the formation and building of Duke Street, requests final payment now
Letter: The contractor for the formation and building of Duke Street, requests final payment now
Letter: The Department of Lands has sent copies of correspondence requested for the case by Mrs E
Letter: The Department of Lands has sent copies of correspondence requested for the case by Mrs E
Memorandum: The City Solicitor has forwarded a copy of the Declaration in the second action of the case
Memorandum: The City Solicitor has forwarded a copy of the Declaration in the second action of the case
Letter: W W Billyard for O Bloxsam, asks for compensation for the damage done to his property in
Letter: W W Billyard for O Bloxsam, asks for compensation for the damage done to his property in
Letter: W W Billyard for C W Gardiner informs Council about the nuisance caused by the collapse of
Letter: W W Billyard for C W Gardiner informs Council about the nuisance caused by the collapse of
Letter: W C Curtis, who is acting for Messrs Binny and McElhone of the Commercial Wharf Sydney, is
Letter: W C Curtis, who is acting for Messrs Binny and McElhone of the Commercial Wharf Sydney, is
Letter: The mechanical engineer at the Sydney Water Works Botany informs Council that the workers
Letter: The mechanical engineer at the Sydney Water Works Botany informs Council that the workers
Letter: From A Meares who is in charge of City property at the reservoir in Crown Street. Because
Letter: From A Meares who is in charge of City property at the reservoir in Crown Street. Because


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