CSA078916

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA078916Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Memorandum: Edward Bell reported that a property at the corner of Riley and Gipps Street, in consequence
Memorandum: Edward Bell reported that a property at the corner of Riley and Gipps Street, in consequence
Memorandum: Edward Bell reported on the cost of paving and laying a gulley shaft at Dawes Point
Memorandum: Edward Bell reported on the cost of paving and laying a gulley shaft at Dawes Point
Letter: Christopher Newton Bros, 440 George Street, Attorneys for Charles Newton of London wrote
Letter: Christopher Newton Bros, 440 George Street, Attorneys for Charles Newton of London wrote
Letter: R T Carter wrote concerning an encroachment in front of a building formerly known as the
Letter: R T Carter wrote concerning an encroachment in front of a building formerly known as the
Petition: John M Wright and ten others requested that a lamp be installed in a lane near the Royal
Petition: John M Wright and ten others requested that a lamp be installed in a lane near the Royal
Petition: Dawson & Co wrote to petition that the site at Homebush was the most convenient one for
Petition: Dawson & Co wrote to petition that the site at Homebush was the most convenient one for
Letter: W. Dean, Glenmore Road Paddington wrote that in consequence of heavy rain, the retaining
Letter: W. Dean, Glenmore Road Paddington wrote that in consequence of heavy rain, the retaining
Letter: George Robertson, 487 Pitt Street called attention to a rise in stonework causing an
Letter: George Robertson, 487 Pitt Street called attention to a rise in stonework causing an
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor reported that eleven persons had failed to comply with the terms
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor reported that eleven persons had failed to comply with the terms
Memorandum: John Carruthers, Clerk of the Markets, noted that problems had arisen with the Market
Memorandum: John Carruthers, Clerk of the Markets, noted that problems had arisen with the Market
Letter: Edward Raper wrote concerning the rates which had been paid on his property at No 772
Letter: Edward Raper wrote concerning the rates which had been paid on his property at No 772
Letter: William Griffiths, 35 Market Street wrote to request a plumbers licence. Charles Brown, 97
Letter: William Griffiths, 35 Market Street wrote to request a plumbers licence. Charles Brown, 97
Memorandum: The City Treasurer wrote to advise that the lessee of the Lime Street Wharf has not paid his
Memorandum: The City Treasurer wrote to advise that the lessee of the Lime Street Wharf has not paid his
Letter: Charles Mayes, 179 Pitt Street, for J S Perry notified Council that he was about to begin
Letter: Charles Mayes, 179 Pitt Street, for J S Perry notified Council that he was about to begin
Letter: G Sayers, Council Clerk, Randwick requested that on hearing that more omnibuses are to be
Letter: G Sayers, Council Clerk, Randwick requested that on hearing that more omnibuses are to be
Petition: the Rate Payers and Residents of Marshall Street Surry Hills petitioned for two
Petition: the Rate Payers and Residents of Marshall Street Surry Hills petitioned for two
Letter: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on laying a pipe crossing at the junction of Bourke
Letter: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on laying a pipe crossing at the junction of Bourke
Letter: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the laying of two gullies in Burrahpore Street
Letter: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the laying of two gullies in Burrahpore Street
Letter: W T Longfield, Grafton Wharf wrote concerning a large pool of water that had formed at the
Letter: W T Longfield, Grafton Wharf wrote concerning a large pool of water that had formed at the
Letter: Alfred Knapp, 131 Pitt Street, wrote on behalf of Mrs Chisholm. She was desirous of handing
Letter: Alfred Knapp, 131 Pitt Street, wrote on behalf of Mrs Chisholm. She was desirous of handing
Petition: Quay Street residents requested kerbing and guttering to prevent further damage to their
Petition: Quay Street residents requested kerbing and guttering to prevent further damage to their
Petition: The Ratepayers of Denison Ward requested that before proceeding further with the laying
Petition: The Ratepayers of Denison Ward requested that before proceeding further with the laying
Letter: Bernard Doherty, Botany, owner of a covered cart used for the collection of butchers bones
Letter: Bernard Doherty, Botany, owner of a covered cart used for the collection of butchers bones
Letter: John Walton, Walton's Lane, George Street South reported that he had been refused
Letter: John Walton, Walton's Lane, George Street South reported that he had been refused
Letter: James T. Ryan, wrote to forward on to Council a Certificate of the charges made for the
Letter: James T. Ryan, wrote to forward on to Council a Certificate of the charges made for the
Letter: A. Chisholm, 108 Pitt Street wrote in reference to an order received from Council for a
Letter: A. Chisholm, 108 Pitt Street wrote in reference to an order received from Council for a
Letter: John Walding, Parramatta, requested that Council visit the quarry at Prospect from which he
Letter: John Walding, Parramatta, requested that Council visit the quarry at Prospect from which he
Letter: M Brown wrote to request again that Council clean out the drain across the property in
Letter: M Brown wrote to request again that Council clean out the drain across the property in
Letter: W. Long, 540 George Street wrote to draw attention to the fact that kerbing and guttering
Letter: W. Long, 540 George Street wrote to draw attention to the fact that kerbing and guttering
Petition: The Residents and Owners of property in Macquarie Street South Sydney requested that
Petition: The Residents and Owners of property in Macquarie Street South Sydney requested that
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor reported that nine persons had failed to comply with the terms of
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor reported that nine persons had failed to comply with the terms of
Letter: Raphael & Co, 181 Castlereagh Street suggested that as they had three richly cut
Letter: Raphael & Co, 181 Castlereagh Street suggested that as they had three richly cut
Letter: Edward Ramsay, 279 George Street wrote to ask Council to remove the obstruction in front of
Letter: Edward Ramsay, 279 George Street wrote to ask Council to remove the obstruction in front of
Letter: Thomas Bray, Concord wrote in answer to Councils request to remove a fence of his at 381
Letter: Thomas Bray, Concord wrote in answer to Councils request to remove a fence of his at 381
Letter: John Chard, Northwood, Petersham wrote that he owned premises on the north side of Market
Letter: John Chard, Northwood, Petersham wrote that he owned premises on the north side of Market
Petition: The Citizens and Ratepayers of Gipps Ward wrote to ask Council to consider a Grant of
Petition: The Citizens and Ratepayers of Gipps Ward wrote to ask Council to consider a Grant of
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote that the Clerk of Works to the new Town Hall had reported
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote that the Clerk of Works to the new Town Hall had reported
Letter: Shepherd & Co, Darling Nursery wrote of problems being caused to their property by the
Letter: Shepherd & Co, Darling Nursery wrote of problems being caused to their property by the
Letter: J T Ryan wrote that as his contract for the delivery of blue metal was completed he made an
Letter: J T Ryan wrote that as his contract for the delivery of blue metal was completed he made an
Letter: John Walding, Parramatta, wrote concerning the delay to the supply of blue metal to Council
Letter: John Walding, Parramatta, wrote concerning the delay to the supply of blue metal to Council
Letter: John Walding, Parramatta, wrote concerning the delay to the supply of blue metal to Council
Letter: John Walding, Parramatta, wrote concerning the delay to the supply of blue metal to Council
Letter: Baron Balke, photographer, wrote to protest about the cost of his water rates
Letter: Baron Balke, photographer, wrote to protest about the cost of his water rates
Letter: Colonial Secretary's Office wrote in reference to Council's request concerning a proposal
Letter: Colonial Secretary's Office wrote in reference to Council's request concerning a proposal
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on his inspection, accompanied by the City Treasurer, on
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on his inspection, accompanied by the City Treasurer, on
Letter: Fitzgerald and Pendergast, Brewers, wrote to protest at the cost of their water usage,
Letter: Fitzgerald and Pendergast, Brewers, wrote to protest at the cost of their water usage,
Letter: Michael Dunne, 167 Duke Street Woolloomooloo wrote that as contractor for the sewerage in
Letter: Michael Dunne, 167 Duke Street Woolloomooloo wrote that as contractor for the sewerage in
Petition - Request for omnibuses to run to Woolloomooloo from Clarence Street Sydney, 1870
Petition - Request for omnibuses to run to Woolloomooloo from Clarence Street Sydney, 1870
Petition: The Cab Proprietors and Drivers had learned that on the request of Marshall Burdekin, the
Petition: The Cab Proprietors and Drivers had learned that on the request of Marshall Burdekin, the
Petition: The Retail Butchers of the City of Sydney and its suburbs, having heard that Council
Petition: The Retail Butchers of the City of Sydney and its suburbs, having heard that Council
Petition: The property and House Holders of Botany and Chisholm Streets, Surry Hills request that
Petition: The property and House Holders of Botany and Chisholm Streets, Surry Hills request that
Letter: Joseph Milligan, Thomas F Bentley and Richard Sheehy, ratepayers of Shepherd Street
Letter: Joseph Milligan, Thomas F Bentley and Richard Sheehy, ratepayers of Shepherd Street
Petition: Isabella Loder, Macquarie Street wrote that her cottage in Elizabeth Street called
Petition: Isabella Loder, Macquarie Street wrote that her cottage in Elizabeth Street called
Letter - Willis, Merry & Lloyd, Circular Quay Stores, Phillip Street, object to the special rate, 1870
Letter - Willis, Merry & Lloyd, Circular Quay Stores, Phillip Street, object to the special rate, 1870
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the inspection he had made of two trucks of blue metal
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the inspection he had made of two trucks of blue metal
Letter: Patrick McCarthy that his completion of the sewerage works for Albion Street had caused him
Letter: Patrick McCarthy that his completion of the sewerage works for Albion Street had caused him
Letter: P N Russell & Co wrote to complain of the perceived irregularity between their tenders to
Letter: P N Russell & Co wrote to complain of the perceived irregularity between their tenders to
Letter: J B Graham, Crown Lands Office, wrote on behalf of his mother to ask for some compensation
Letter: J B Graham, Crown Lands Office, wrote on behalf of his mother to ask for some compensation
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to request permission to employ more assistance in the
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to request permission to employ more assistance in the
Letter: William Maddock, 383 George Street wrote to complain about the very dilapidated state of
Letter: William Maddock, 383 George Street wrote to complain about the very dilapidated state of
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company wrote in reference to a complaint received from Council
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company wrote in reference to a complaint received from Council
Letter: John Walding, Parramatta wrote concerning the delay to the supply of blue metal to Council
Letter: John Walding, Parramatta wrote concerning the delay to the supply of blue metal to Council
Letter: D Cooper and Co. Waterloo Warehouse wrote to request that as their land extended behind
Letter: D Cooper and Co. Waterloo Warehouse wrote to request that as their land extended behind
Letter: Thomas Buckland, acting on behalf of the proprietor wrote in connection with a claim for
Letter: Thomas Buckland, acting on behalf of the proprietor wrote in connection with a claim for
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the repairing of the wall in Oatley Lane which had
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the repairing of the wall in Oatley Lane which had
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the advisability and cost of Public Baths for Pyrmont
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the advisability and cost of Public Baths for Pyrmont
Letter: J B Jones, Didliston, Camperdown wrote again concerning his need to urgently to make
Letter: J B Jones, Didliston, Camperdown wrote again concerning his need to urgently to make
Water Notice: Borough of Waverley, Nelson Ward addressed to the Mayor and Aldermen
Water Notice: Borough of Waverley, Nelson Ward addressed to the Mayor and Aldermen
Letter: L & E Hordern, 676 George Street wrote that Swan Street off George Street was in a very bad
Letter: L & E Hordern, 676 George Street wrote that Swan Street off George Street was in a very bad
letter: A Chisholm, European and American Manufacturers Agency, 108 Pitt Street wrote that due to
letter: A Chisholm, European and American Manufacturers Agency, 108 Pitt Street wrote that due to
Letter: J Young, Exhibition Building was authorised by Cobb & Co to state that they were prepared
Letter: J Young, Exhibition Building was authorised by Cobb & Co to state that they were prepared
Letter: The Colonial Secretary's Office wrote to request use of Moore Park for Reviews and
Letter: The Colonial Secretary's Office wrote to request use of Moore Park for Reviews and
Letter: Joseph Andrew, 17 Hunter Street informed Council that the house which he had just bought
Letter: Joseph Andrew, 17 Hunter Street informed Council that the house which he had just bought
Letter: Miller and Harrison, Barkers Wharf wrote that rain had bought down a large quantity of
Letter: Miller and Harrison, Barkers Wharf wrote that rain had bought down a large quantity of
Memorandum: Edward Bell, wrote that in consequence of the large quantity of damaged papers, books and
Memorandum: Edward Bell, wrote that in consequence of the large quantity of damaged papers, books and
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the cost of laying a small trapped gulley in the
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the cost of laying a small trapped gulley in the
Letter: C Davis, 175 Pitt Street reported that a building being erected at the rear of the premises
Letter: C Davis, 175 Pitt Street reported that a building being erected at the rear of the premises
Letter: Holdsworth and Brown, Solicitors on behalf of Mr Scott requested that a Title of Land be
Letter: Holdsworth and Brown, Solicitors on behalf of Mr Scott requested that a Title of Land be
Petition: Residents and Ratepayers of Gipps Ward requested that Council lay a new and larger water
Petition: Residents and Ratepayers of Gipps Ward requested that Council lay a new and larger water
Petition: Residents of Liverpool and streets adjoining requested that final repairs to Liverpool
Petition: Residents of Liverpool and streets adjoining requested that final repairs to Liverpool
Petition: Land and House Holders of Bourke Street, Surry Hills drew attention to the disgraceful
Petition: Land and House Holders of Bourke Street, Surry Hills drew attention to the disgraceful
Letter: The Council Clerk, Redfern Municipal Council wrote in reply to two letters from City
Letter: The Council Clerk, Redfern Municipal Council wrote in reply to two letters from City
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor reported that the following persons had contravened the Building
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor reported that the following persons had contravened the Building
Letter: George Thorne wrote of the intolerable nuisance caused by the lack of toilet facilities for
Letter: George Thorne wrote of the intolerable nuisance caused by the lack of toilet facilities for
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor reported that Mrs Thomas Farrell had failed to comply with a
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor reported that Mrs Thomas Farrell had failed to comply with a
Letter: James Peters wrote to object to his charges for water rates
Letter: James Peters wrote to object to his charges for water rates
Letter: Henry Graham, Surgeon and late Health Officer for the Corporation wrote to request the
Letter: Henry Graham, Surgeon and late Health Officer for the Corporation wrote to request the
Letter: The Colonial Secretary's Office wrote to advise Council that His Excellency the Governor
Letter: The Colonial Secretary's Office wrote to advise Council that His Excellency the Governor
Memorandum: Charles E Bell wrote to make application to grant him a Certificate of ability while in the
Memorandum: Charles E Bell wrote to make application to grant him a Certificate of ability while in the
Petition: A petition was received from residents of Liverpool Street, Macquarie Ward requesting
Petition: A petition was received from residents of Liverpool Street, Macquarie Ward requesting
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company wrote in answer to Councils letter that the report to
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company wrote in answer to Councils letter that the report to
Letter - Complaint that water rates are too high, 634 George Street Brickfield Hill, 1870
Letter - Complaint that water rates are too high, 634 George Street Brickfield Hill, 1870
Letter: The Department of Public Works, Harbours and Rivers Branch, sent an account of £200 for
Letter: The Department of Public Works, Harbours and Rivers Branch, sent an account of £200 for
Petition: James Rielly, John Bourke and Daniel Ivey petitioned Council that their "little places"
Petition: James Rielly, John Bourke and Daniel Ivey petitioned Council that their "little places"
Letter: Charles Brown wrote on behalf of Mrs John Little, who owned a house in Sussex Street lately
Letter: Charles Brown wrote on behalf of Mrs John Little, who owned a house in Sussex Street lately
Letter: Frederick Scholer applied to Council to obtain the necessary Plumbers Licence, as he was
Letter: Frederick Scholer applied to Council to obtain the necessary Plumbers Licence, as he was
Letter: Isaac Stephenson, Burrowa, wrote to advise Council that he had sold his interest in an
Letter: Isaac Stephenson, Burrowa, wrote to advise Council that he had sold his interest in an
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company wrote to advise Council that they had supplied and erected
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company wrote to advise Council that they had supplied and erected
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company wrote to advise Council that they had supplied and erected
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company wrote to advise Council that they had supplied and erected
Letter: The Department of Lands sent a tracing showing the Lane leading from Argyle Street to the
Letter: The Department of Lands sent a tracing showing the Lane leading from Argyle Street to the
Letter: W. Maguire, Solicitor, applied for damages on behalf of their client, John Wilson. His
Letter: W. Maguire, Solicitor, applied for damages on behalf of their client, John Wilson. His
Letter: B.C. Rudd wrote a letter of complaint concerning an ongoing problem causing water to flow
Letter: B.C. Rudd wrote a letter of complaint concerning an ongoing problem causing water to flow
Letter: The Department of Public Works wrote concerning the laying down a new water main to
Letter: The Department of Public Works wrote concerning the laying down a new water main to
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote concerning the erection of a public lamp in Cleveland Street
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote concerning the erection of a public lamp in Cleveland Street
Letter: H.L. Delarue, 396 George Street undertook to furnish to the Council a four dial turret
Letter: H.L. Delarue, 396 George Street undertook to furnish to the Council a four dial turret
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to advise on building a dwarf wall and erecting iron
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to advise on building a dwarf wall and erecting iron
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to advise on the widening of the cutting in Harris Street at
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to advise on the widening of the cutting in Harris Street at
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to advise on forming and ballasting Pine Street
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to advise on forming and ballasting Pine Street
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to advise on the laying of a gulley shaft in Jamieson Street
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to advise on the laying of a gulley shaft in Jamieson Street
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to suggest the placing of a hydrant at the corner of George
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to suggest the placing of a hydrant at the corner of George
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to suggest that all water supplied to gardens be by meter
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer wrote to suggest that all water supplied to gardens be by meter
Letter: G Meadow Brownrigg, No 132 Pitt Street wrote two letters concerning the broken windows and
Letter: G Meadow Brownrigg, No 132 Pitt Street wrote two letters concerning the broken windows and
Memorandum: Adrian C Mountain, Assistant Draftsman, City Engineers Office, wrote to apply for the
Memorandum: Adrian C Mountain, Assistant Draftsman, City Engineers Office, wrote to apply for the
Letter: W Goodin, Parramatta and Lessee of the Randwick Toll Gate, wrote concerning the very bad
Letter: W Goodin, Parramatta and Lessee of the Randwick Toll Gate, wrote concerning the very bad
Letter: George Pile of Marrickville wrote to request that Council remove their omnibus stand at
Letter: George Pile of Marrickville wrote to request that Council remove their omnibus stand at
Letter: Henry D Bray, Concord, replied to Councils letter in reference to the footpath in front of
Letter: Henry D Bray, Concord, replied to Councils letter in reference to the footpath in front of
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company wrote to advise Council that instructions had been given
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company wrote to advise Council that instructions had been given
Letter: Bossley Burdekin, Brougham Street, Woolloomooloo requested that the water main in Barnet
Letter: Bossley Burdekin, Brougham Street, Woolloomooloo requested that the water main in Barnet
Petition: Fifteen Cab Proprietors and Drivers using and plying for hire on the Elizabeth Street
Petition: Fifteen Cab Proprietors and Drivers using and plying for hire on the Elizabeth Street
Letter: Henry Beil, 5 Wynyard Street, wrote to request repair work be done to a lane leading off
Letter: Henry Beil, 5 Wynyard Street, wrote to request repair work be done to a lane leading off
Letter: John Devitt, 26 Burrahpore Street, Woolloomooloo wrote concerning his Tender for the
Letter: John Devitt, 26 Burrahpore Street, Woolloomooloo wrote concerning his Tender for the
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the cost of laying a stone made sewer in Charles
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the cost of laying a stone made sewer in Charles
Letter: F Murphy wrote that he had completed the monument ordered from him, but the Trustees of the
Letter: F Murphy wrote that he had completed the monument ordered from him, but the Trustees of the
Letter: John Walding, Parramatta replied to a Council letter regarding the supply of 20,000 tons of
Letter: John Walding, Parramatta replied to a Council letter regarding the supply of 20,000 tons of
Letter: John Devitt, 26 Burrahpore Street, Woolloomooloo wrote concerning his Tender for the
Letter: John Devitt, 26 Burrahpore Street, Woolloomooloo wrote concerning his Tender for the
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the cost of changing wooden columns for iron ones in
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer reported on the cost of changing wooden columns for iron ones in
Petition: Officers and Servants employed in the Government Asylum for the Infirm and Destitute,
Petition: Officers and Servants employed in the Government Asylum for the Infirm and Destitute,
Letter: R.S.Sheldon, Plumber, 24 Jamison Street sent an invoice to Council for repairs done to a
Letter: R.S.Sheldon, Plumber, 24 Jamison Street sent an invoice to Council for repairs done to a
Letter: Chandler & Co, 127 Pitt Street North wrote that they had for sale a quantity of Barrows,
Letter: Chandler & Co, 127 Pitt Street North wrote that they had for sale a quantity of Barrows,
Petition - Request for an omnibus from Glebe and Forest Lodge to City, 1870
Petition - Request for an omnibus from Glebe and Forest Lodge to City, 1870
Memorandum: The City Treasurer submitted a statement of the outstanding rates for the year 1869. [The
Memorandum: The City Treasurer submitted a statement of the outstanding rates for the year 1869. [The
Letter: Perdrian & Co wrote to request a special rate per year for the supply of fresh water to
Letter: Perdrian & Co wrote to request a special rate per year for the supply of fresh water to
Memorandum: H Westcott, Mechanical Engineer, Sydney Water Works, Botany, submitted his Quarterly Report
Memorandum: H Westcott, Mechanical Engineer, Sydney Water Works, Botany, submitted his Quarterly Report
Memorandum: G F Dansey, new Health Officer submitted his quarterly report on Births and Deaths from
Memorandum: G F Dansey, new Health Officer submitted his quarterly report on Births and Deaths from
Memorandum: James B Walsh, City Engineers Office, replied to Councils request for the names of bondsmen
Memorandum: James B Walsh, City Engineers Office, replied to Councils request for the names of bondsmen


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