CSA079027

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA079027Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Petition: Citizens in Macquarie Street request that water be laid so that their businesses can
Petition: Citizens in Macquarie Street request that water be laid so that their businesses can
Letter: John Brush writes to suggest a change to the proposed bus stand on the south side of
Letter: John Brush writes to suggest a change to the proposed bus stand on the south side of
Letter: Edward Byrne, Lessee of the Dawe's Point Baths asks for assistance in cleaning the bottom
Letter: Edward Byrne, Lessee of the Dawe's Point Baths asks for assistance in cleaning the bottom
Letter: Mr Raymond, Manager of the Union Bank of Australia, suggests Council arrange the sale of
Letter: Mr Raymond, Manager of the Union Bank of Australia, suggests Council arrange the sale of
Letter: Morton Allport from Hobart Town, informs Council that he has just sent 20 perch for the
Letter: Morton Allport from Hobart Town, informs Council that he has just sent 20 perch for the
Letter: From the Australian Gas Light Company disputing their water rates.
Letter: From the Australian Gas Light Company disputing their water rates.
Letter: John Young, contracter at the Exhibiton Building, discusses the construction of an
Letter: John Young, contracter at the Exhibiton Building, discusses the construction of an
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, requests that Mr Parsons, who has been given notice, be allowed
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, requests that Mr Parsons, who has been given notice, be allowed
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports that the lighting at the Exhibition Building works well but
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports that the lighting at the Exhibition Building works well but
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports that there should be more lamplights erected at the Belmore
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports that there should be more lamplights erected at the Belmore
Letter: T Barrett from the Pennant Hills Quarry reports on the bad condition of the road from the
Letter: T Barrett from the Pennant Hills Quarry reports on the bad condition of the road from the
Letter: Henry Freeman for Freeman and Blackburn, enquires about connection to the water supply.
Letter: Henry Freeman for Freeman and Blackburn, enquires about connection to the water supply.
Letter: A request from Henry Wilkinson, Town Clerk of Hobart Town, for information on the charges
Letter: A request from Henry Wilkinson, Town Clerk of Hobart Town, for information on the charges
Letter: From John Lucas enquiring about the continuation of Hay Street to the head of Darling
Letter: From John Lucas enquiring about the continuation of Hay Street to the head of Darling
Letter: Holdsworth and Brown, under instructions from John Wetherill of Bourke Street, inform
Letter: Holdsworth and Brown, under instructions from John Wetherill of Bourke Street, inform
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor, provides the names of people who have failed to comply with the
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor, provides the names of people who have failed to comply with the
Letter: From Lennon and Cape regarding the sale of debentures to the value of £12,000.
Letter: From Lennon and Cape regarding the sale of debentures to the value of £12,000.
Letter: John Young invites the Mayor, aldermen and the officers for a dinner at the Exhibition
Letter: John Young invites the Mayor, aldermen and the officers for a dinner at the Exhibition
Letter: John Young requests that he be able to use the gas lights at the Exhibition building for a
Letter: John Young requests that he be able to use the gas lights at the Exhibition building for a
Letter: William Waller applies for a plumber's licence.
Letter: William Waller applies for a plumber's licence.
Letter: From J Carruthers, Clerk of the George Street Markets, asking for leave of absence for 2
Letter: From J Carruthers, Clerk of the George Street Markets, asking for leave of absence for 2
Letter: From the Commissioner of Railways explaining that the damage done to the fence dividing the
Letter: From the Commissioner of Railways explaining that the damage done to the fence dividing the
Letter: From the Australian Gas Light Company informing that three gaslights at the George Street
Letter: From the Australian Gas Light Company informing that three gaslights at the George Street
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability and cost of extending the sewer in Upper
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability and cost of extending the sewer in Upper
Memorandum: H Woolcott, Town Clerk, submits a statement for expenditure and liabilities for the City
Memorandum: H Woolcott, Town Clerk, submits a statement for expenditure and liabilities for the City
Letter - Enquiry of S Gordon regarding possible conversion of the old markets into a swimming bath, Haymarket, 1870
Letter - Enquiry of S Gordon regarding possible conversion of the old markets into a swimming bath, Haymarket, 1870
Memorandum: The City Treasurer informs about the Prince Albert Park Debentures that have been sold.
Memorandum: The City Treasurer informs about the Prince Albert Park Debentures that have been sold.
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company enquires about connection to a drain.
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company enquires about connection to a drain.
Memorandum: From the City Treasurer informing Council that J Brown has not paid his rent for the Lime
Memorandum: From the City Treasurer informing Council that J Brown has not paid his rent for the Lime
Letter: John O'Hara applies for a plumber's licence.
Letter: John O'Hara applies for a plumber's licence.
Letter: Morton Allport from Hobart Town, explains why he sent only 20 perch for the pond.
Letter: Morton Allport from Hobart Town, explains why he sent only 20 perch for the pond.
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports that the drain should be extended at South Head Road and
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports that the drain should be extended at South Head Road and
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of alterations at the ladies baths at the
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of alterations at the ladies baths at the
Letter: John Young lists his complaints with regard to his contract with the works at the
Letter: John Young lists his complaints with regard to his contract with the works at the
Letter: From the Queen Insurance Company with a proposal for the insurance of the Exhibition
Letter: From the Queen Insurance Company with a proposal for the insurance of the Exhibition
Letter: Mr Raymond, Manager of the Union Bank of Australia, states that until the overdraft is
Letter: Mr Raymond, Manager of the Union Bank of Australia, states that until the overdraft is
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, presents a half yearly statement of the expenditure to the 30th
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Engineer, presents a half yearly statement of the expenditure to the 30th
Letter: John Young discusses the release of risk regarding the work at the Exhibition Building.
Letter: John Young discusses the release of risk regarding the work at the Exhibition Building.
Petition: The residents of Pine Street request that Pine Street be formed and ballasted from Myrtle
Petition: The residents of Pine Street request that Pine Street be formed and ballasted from Myrtle
Petition: The residents of Pitt Street request that watering of the street be continued from
Petition: The residents of Pitt Street request that watering of the street be continued from
Letter: The Secretary at the Hyde Park Asylum writes to say that, because of alterations made by
Letter: The Secretary at the Hyde Park Asylum writes to say that, because of alterations made by
Letter: Mr Taylor informs Council that he has 30 tons of blue metal that can be used to complete
Letter: Mr Taylor informs Council that he has 30 tons of blue metal that can be used to complete
Letter: P McCabe informs Council of the damage done to his property when the natural water course
Letter: P McCabe informs Council of the damage done to his property when the natural water course
Letter: From Redfern Municipal Council expressing surprise that the work to be done on Cleveland
Letter: From Redfern Municipal Council expressing surprise that the work to be done on Cleveland
Letter: John Young expresses his concern of the level of insurance taken out for the Exhibition
Letter: John Young expresses his concern of the level of insurance taken out for the Exhibition
Memorandum: Town Clerk to the Mayor stating that he will not be able to accept the invitation to
Memorandum: Town Clerk to the Mayor stating that he will not be able to accept the invitation to
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor, reports that Mr William Wilson has failed to comply with the
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor, reports that Mr William Wilson has failed to comply with the
Memorandum: The Health Officer, GF Dansey, reports on a visit he made with Inspector Seymour "to a part
Memorandum: The Health Officer, GF Dansey, reports on a visit he made with Inspector Seymour "to a part
Letter: J T Spuson, enquiry about the cost of a circular allotment in Phillip Street.
Letter: J T Spuson, enquiry about the cost of a circular allotment in Phillip Street.
Letter: The Commissioner of Railways, on behalf of men working at the Redfern Railway Yards,
Letter: The Commissioner of Railways, on behalf of men working at the Redfern Railway Yards,
Letter: Edmund T Blackett writes about the wall being constructed at the Cathedral.
Letter: Edmund T Blackett writes about the wall being constructed at the Cathedral.
Letter: From the Department of Public Works agreeing that the Government will fund half the cost of
Letter: From the Department of Public Works agreeing that the Government will fund half the cost of
Letter: E Bennett, regarding a request to build in Macleay Road and the problem with pipes.
Letter: E Bennett, regarding a request to build in Macleay Road and the problem with pipes.
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of laying on water from Randwick Road to
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of laying on water from Randwick Road to
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of laying on water to the new drinking
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of laying on water to the new drinking
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor, provides the names of people who have failed to comply with the
Memorandum: Edward Bell, City Surveyor, provides the names of people who have failed to comply with the
Letter: John Young asks for clarification about lighting in the Exhibition Building.
Letter: John Young asks for clarification about lighting in the Exhibition Building.
Letter: John Young complains about interference and damage done by other workers in the Exhibition
Letter: John Young complains about interference and damage done by other workers in the Exhibition
Letter: From the Agricultural Society stating that as they plan to have access to the Exhibition
Letter: From the Agricultural Society stating that as they plan to have access to the Exhibition
Letter: From Mr Thuby regarding 3 kegs of butter and the account regarding it.
Letter: From Mr Thuby regarding 3 kegs of butter and the account regarding it.
Letter: Information requested about when the Corporation will hand over the Exhibition Building to
Letter: Information requested about when the Corporation will hand over the Exhibition Building to
Letter: John Macnamara complains again about the rates for his stores in Windmill Street.
Letter: John Macnamara complains again about the rates for his stores in Windmill Street.
Letter: The Manager of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney has had information that the
Letter: The Manager of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney has had information that the
Letter: McNab and Company invite an inspection of the "Lavenant Patent Enamelled Piping" for the
Letter: McNab and Company invite an inspection of the "Lavenant Patent Enamelled Piping" for the
Letter: H F Delarue of George Street, requests permission to install a clock at his expense, in the
Letter: H F Delarue of George Street, requests permission to install a clock at his expense, in the
Letter: York and Walsh offer the sum of £1 per week for depasturing sheep on Moore Park.
Letter: York and Walsh offer the sum of £1 per week for depasturing sheep on Moore Park.
Letter: RT Carter refers to his previous request to construct an area outside his premises in Pitt
Letter: RT Carter refers to his previous request to construct an area outside his premises in Pitt
Letter: The Contractor John Young, asks for an extension of time to complete the Exhibition
Letter: The Contractor John Young, asks for an extension of time to complete the Exhibition
Letter: From the Exhibition Committee regarding the provision of buses to the site.
Letter: From the Exhibition Committee regarding the provision of buses to the site.
Letter: From the Victoria Fire & Marine Insurance Company regarding the Exhibition Building.
Letter: From the Victoria Fire & Marine Insurance Company regarding the Exhibition Building.
Letter: W Barker claims there has been an illegal demand for rates.
Letter: W Barker claims there has been an illegal demand for rates.
Letter: A quote from John Young for the fish ponds and the fountains at Alfred Park. [2 drawings
Letter: A quote from John Young for the fish ponds and the fountains at Alfred Park. [2 drawings
Letter: From the Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Company informing Council that their
Letter: From the Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Company informing Council that their
Letter: James A Benson supplies reflectors.
Letter: James A Benson supplies reflectors.
Memorandum: A Willson reports on the progress of the works at the Exhibition Building.
Memorandum: A Willson reports on the progress of the works at the Exhibition Building.
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs Council that instructions have been given to
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs Council that instructions have been given to
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs Council that 1 lamp will be erected in each of 2
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs Council that 1 lamp will be erected in each of 2
Letter: William Alleyer requests that kerbing and guttering be done at his property in Goulburn
Letter: William Alleyer requests that kerbing and guttering be done at his property in Goulburn
Letter: W H McKeown asks for permission to open a doorway from one stall to another on the York St
Letter: W H McKeown asks for permission to open a doorway from one stall to another on the York St
Letter: From J Joubert informing Council that he is submitting his proposal for the Exhibition
Letter: From J Joubert informing Council that he is submitting his proposal for the Exhibition
Letter: The Mayor of Melbourne invites the Mayor and the Alderman along with "their ladies" to a
Letter: The Mayor of Melbourne invites the Mayor and the Alderman along with "their ladies" to a
Letter: The Treasury of NSW provides an account of the business between Council and the Government
Letter: The Treasury of NSW provides an account of the business between Council and the Government
Letter: The Colonial Secretary refuses the request to turn part of the land at George Street
Letter: The Colonial Secretary refuses the request to turn part of the land at George Street
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the most practical plan of relieving Botany engines from
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the most practical plan of relieving Botany engines from
Letter: J C Raymond, Manager of the Union Bank of Australia, informs Council about the overdraft.
Letter: J C Raymond, Manager of the Union Bank of Australia, informs Council about the overdraft.
Memorandum: The City Treasurer provides a statement of the Water Meter Accounts for the quarter ending
Memorandum: The City Treasurer provides a statement of the Water Meter Accounts for the quarter ending
Letter: The Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company acknowledges receipt of the letter
Letter: The Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company acknowledges receipt of the letter
Letter: J G Dibbs, Manager of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney writes to discuss a clause
Letter: J G Dibbs, Manager of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney writes to discuss a clause
Letter: G H Haywood, a public bath keeper, complains about the water rates for his private
Letter: G H Haywood, a public bath keeper, complains about the water rates for his private
Letter: James Gilchrist applies for a plumber's licence.
Letter: James Gilchrist applies for a plumber's licence.
Letter: The architect, B Backhouse, under instructions from Mr Carter, requests permission to
Letter: The architect, B Backhouse, under instructions from Mr Carter, requests permission to
Letter: John Davies, on behalf of the Protestant Political Association, wishes to apply for free
Letter: John Davies, on behalf of the Protestant Political Association, wishes to apply for free
Letter: The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney acknowledges receipt of the letter referring to
Letter: The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney acknowledges receipt of the letter referring to
Letter: T Ryan encloses an account for blue metal.
Letter: T Ryan encloses an account for blue metal.
Letter: Sydney Insurance Company acknowledges receipt of the letter concerning the insurance of the
Letter: Sydney Insurance Company acknowledges receipt of the letter concerning the insurance of the
Letter: Morton Allport from Hobart Town informs Council that he can supply the Perch required for
Letter: Morton Allport from Hobart Town informs Council that he can supply the Perch required for
Letter: C J Jackson from the Organ Manufactory, Newtown Road, informs that they are about to erect
Letter: C J Jackson from the Organ Manufactory, Newtown Road, informs that they are about to erect
Letter: The Council Clerk for the Borough of Darlington asks if the water main at the end of Raglan
Letter: The Council Clerk for the Borough of Darlington asks if the water main at the end of Raglan
Memorandum: The Town Clerk, Mr Woolcott, submits the statement of accounts for the Sydney Common Fund to
Memorandum: The Town Clerk, Mr Woolcott, submits the statement of accounts for the Sydney Common Fund to
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of extending Liverpool Street from Bourke
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports on the advisability of extending Liverpool Street from Bourke
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports that is necessary to extend the drain in Clarence Street. This
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, reports that is necessary to extend the drain in Clarence Street. This
Letter: Mary Brown again complains about the drain at the south end of Bourke Street.
Letter: Mary Brown again complains about the drain at the south end of Bourke Street.
Letter: John Young has provided sketches of the fish pond and fountains to be erected at Prince
Letter: John Young has provided sketches of the fish pond and fountains to be erected at Prince
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs Council that they give permission for a drain to
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs Council that they give permission for a drain to
Letter: J Joubert and Co offers to rent the Exhibition Building when not occupied by the
Letter: J Joubert and Co offers to rent the Exhibition Building when not occupied by the
Letter: The Agricultural Society informs Council that they will take possession of the building at
Letter: The Agricultural Society informs Council that they will take possession of the building at
Letter: The Secretary of the Agricultural Society informs the Aldermen that they have been elected
Letter: The Secretary of the Agricultural Society informs the Aldermen that they have been elected
Letter: John McDonald quotes on several water meters that have just landed on a wharf.
Letter: John McDonald quotes on several water meters that have just landed on a wharf.
Letter: York and Walsh inform Council that the cost for the exclusive privilege of depasturing
Letter: York and Walsh inform Council that the cost for the exclusive privilege of depasturing
Letter: T Smith informs Council that the gullies being constructed at Clarence Street, Millers
Letter: T Smith informs Council that the gullies being constructed at Clarence Street, Millers
Letter: The Agricultural Society asks for permission to erect some temporary buildings at Prince
Letter: The Agricultural Society asks for permission to erect some temporary buildings at Prince
Letter: W Collis complaining about the site of the bus stand at South Head Road, Watsons Bay.
Letter: W Collis complaining about the site of the bus stand at South Head Road, Watsons Bay.
Letter: John Gray wishes to apply for a plumber's licence.
Letter: John Gray wishes to apply for a plumber's licence.
Letter: H Hodgkisson complaining about goods sent to Belmore Markets.
Letter: H Hodgkisson complaining about goods sent to Belmore Markets.
Letter: J T Gorius asks that the water supply be discontinued.
Letter: J T Gorius asks that the water supply be discontinued.
Letter: S W Mansfield from the Benevolent Asylum informs Council that they will soon carry out the
Letter: S W Mansfield from the Benevolent Asylum informs Council that they will soon carry out the
Letter: Robert Sempell agrees that Council can deal with Mr Gritton regarding the allotments 12 and
Letter: Robert Sempell agrees that Council can deal with Mr Gritton regarding the allotments 12 and
Letter: From a resident of 5 Wynyard Street explaining his position about his lack of water and the
Letter: From a resident of 5 Wynyard Street explaining his position about his lack of water and the
Letter: T Maher complains about the rates for his property next door to the Tattersals Hotel.
Letter: T Maher complains about the rates for his property next door to the Tattersals Hotel.
Letter: Isabella Loder requests payment as previously agreed, for the work she did outside her
Letter: Isabella Loder requests payment as previously agreed, for the work she did outside her
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs Council that 1 lamp will be erected in each of 6
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company informs Council that 1 lamp will be erected in each of 6
Letter: D C F Scott of The Grange, Barcom Glen, reports on the damage done to his land.
Letter: D C F Scott of The Grange, Barcom Glen, reports on the damage done to his land.
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, has prepared a plan for the proclamation of Point Street Pyrmont.
Memorandum: E Bell, City Engineer, has prepared a plan for the proclamation of Point Street Pyrmont.
Memorandum: Walter Renny, Chairman of the Improvement Committee, recommends in his report that Council
Memorandum: Walter Renny, Chairman of the Improvement Committee, recommends in his report that Council
Letter: C J Jackson from the Organ Manufactory, Newtown Road, provides specifications for the organ
Letter: C J Jackson from the Organ Manufactory, Newtown Road, provides specifications for the organ
Letter: Agricultural Society requests the gravelling of roads, the metalling of carriage roads for
Letter: Agricultural Society requests the gravelling of roads, the metalling of carriage roads for
Letter: Informing that all the Alderman of the Council have been appointed Honorary Members of the
Letter: Informing that all the Alderman of the Council have been appointed Honorary Members of the
Letter: R L Scrutton requests that the drainage now being built in Bathurst Street be extended to
Letter: R L Scrutton requests that the drainage now being built in Bathurst Street be extended to
Memorandum: E Bell, City Surveyor, provides a report of people in contravention of the Building Act.
Memorandum: E Bell, City Surveyor, provides a report of people in contravention of the Building Act.
Letter: A tenant of Mr Charles Palmer objects to a warrant left at the property in Elizabeth Street
Letter: A tenant of Mr Charles Palmer objects to a warrant left at the property in Elizabeth Street
Letter: T McCulloch asks Council to reconsider the decision on his water rates.
Letter: T McCulloch asks Council to reconsider the decision on his water rates.
Letter: In reply to the invitation for tenders for the lease of the Gentlemen's Baths at Dawes
Letter: In reply to the invitation for tenders for the lease of the Gentlemen's Baths at Dawes
Letter: The Agricultural Society of New South Wales asks that gas and water be laid on as soon as
Letter: The Agricultural Society of New South Wales asks that gas and water be laid on as soon as
Letter: James Wallace requests permission to use one or two hundred gallons of water in order to
Letter: James Wallace requests permission to use one or two hundred gallons of water in order to
Letter: John Sheehy submits an invoice for Butter and Rye Grass, delivered to Belmore Markets, is
Letter: John Sheehy submits an invoice for Butter and Rye Grass, delivered to Belmore Markets, is
Letter: The Sydney Meat Preserving Company inquire whether it is possible to get water at their
Letter: The Sydney Meat Preserving Company inquire whether it is possible to get water at their


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