CSA079140

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA079140Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 2 City of Sydney Debentures.
Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 2 City of Sydney Debentures.
Memorandum: Registrar General forwarding copy of Gazette notice regarding lands in Clarence Street and
Memorandum: Registrar General forwarding copy of Gazette notice regarding lands in Clarence Street and
Letter: S. Dickson offering battens of a more suitable size for the enclosures in Alfred Park.
Letter: S. Dickson offering battens of a more suitable size for the enclosures in Alfred Park.
Letter: Randwick Council Clerk requesting abolition of omnibus stand at the High Cross Randwick,
Letter: Randwick Council Clerk requesting abolition of omnibus stand at the High Cross Randwick,
Letter: Town Clerk advising of Resolution that the ByLaw Committee be instructed to consider
Letter: Town Clerk advising of Resolution that the ByLaw Committee be instructed to consider
Petition: Robert Kelly and other ratepayers of Cook Ward requesting extension of main sewer.
Petition: Robert Kelly and other ratepayers of Cook Ward requesting extension of main sewer.
Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 2 City of Sydney Debentures.
Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 2 City of Sydney Debentures.
Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 11 City of Sydney Debentures.
Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 11 City of Sydney Debentures.
Letter: William G. Robinson requesting permission for Mr Lyons to connect with the 9-inch main for
Letter: William G. Robinson requesting permission for Mr Lyons to connect with the 9-inch main for
Letter: James Ector advising of damages sustained by him while extinguishing a fire in the George
Letter: James Ector advising of damages sustained by him while extinguishing a fire in the George
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, recommending necessary repairs to the fences around the
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, recommending necessary repairs to the fences around the
Letter: Bridget Gleeson requesting compensation for loss of her horse and cart whilst collecting
Letter: Bridget Gleeson requesting compensation for loss of her horse and cart whilst collecting
Letter: Josiah Mullens forwarding proposal from a client for a loan on Corporation Debentures.
Letter: Josiah Mullens forwarding proposal from a client for a loan on Corporation Debentures.
Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 6 City of Sydney Debentures.
Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 6 City of Sydney Debentures.
Letter: Randwick Council Clerk returning lease of Tolls on the Randwick Road duly sealed.
Letter: Randwick Council Clerk returning lease of Tolls on the Randwick Road duly sealed.
Letter: Botanic Gardens Director objecting to pay for water meter, as it was not in original
Letter: Botanic Gardens Director objecting to pay for water meter, as it was not in original
Letter: Henry G. Sanderson tendering his services for re-measurement of quantities removed by Mr
Letter: Henry G. Sanderson tendering his services for re-measurement of quantities removed by Mr
Letter: City Solicitor suggesting that before taking action to recover from Mr Peck excess monies
Letter: City Solicitor suggesting that before taking action to recover from Mr Peck excess monies
Letter: Thomas Carruthers, Clerk of George Street Markets, objecting to letting of the land with
Letter: Thomas Carruthers, Clerk of George Street Markets, objecting to letting of the land with
Letter: Thomas Carruthers, Clerk of George Street Markets, setting out his reasons for objecting to
Letter: Thomas Carruthers, Clerk of George Street Markets, setting out his reasons for objecting to
Letter – Suggestion of butcher shop removals from York Street Sydney, 1871
Letter – Suggestion of butcher shop removals from York Street Sydney, 1871
Letter: H. Burke & Co. repreating offer for rental of Haymarket Shed.
Letter: H. Burke & Co. repreating offer for rental of Haymarket Shed.
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, submitting supplementary assessment for houses built
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, submitting supplementary assessment for houses built
Letter: Chapman & Co. requesting removal of water meter from their property in George Street and
Letter: Chapman & Co. requesting removal of water meter from their property in George Street and
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, giving details of persons indebted to the council for
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, giving details of persons indebted to the council for
Letter: Department of Lands enquiring as to whether the formal dedication of land at the corner of
Letter: Department of Lands enquiring as to whether the formal dedication of land at the corner of
Letter: Thomas Hayden requesting disconnection of water supply to garden.
Letter: Thomas Hayden requesting disconnection of water supply to garden.
Letter: City Treasurer advising of persons in arrears of rent.
Letter: City Treasurer advising of persons in arrears of rent.
Letter: Town Clerk advising of Resolution that in future all accounts passed in committee be signed
Letter: Town Clerk advising of Resolution that in future all accounts passed in committee be signed
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, advising of failure by Mr James Milson to comply with
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, advising of failure by Mr James Milson to comply with
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, advising of failure by A. Watt & Co. to comply with
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, advising of failure by A. Watt & Co. to comply with
Petition: William Friend and other proprietors in York and Market streets requesting removal of
Petition: William Friend and other proprietors in York and Market streets requesting removal of
Letter: O. West complaining of damage to property in Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst due to
Letter: O. West complaining of damage to property in Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst due to
Letter: G. Eager requesting discontinuance of water supply for garden at the Glebe.
Letter: G. Eager requesting discontinuance of water supply for garden at the Glebe.
Letter: John Dawson for John Young agreeing to appointment of arbitrators.
Letter: John Dawson for John Young agreeing to appointment of arbitrators.
Letter: Francis H. Grundy objecting to accusations by Mr Bell that he had no confidence in his
Letter: Francis H. Grundy objecting to accusations by Mr Bell that he had no confidence in his
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, stating that he did not measure or assist in measuring
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, stating that he did not measure or assist in measuring
Letter: Hobart Town Clerk forwarding for perusal copy of the Hobart Town Police Act 29 No. 10 and
Letter: Hobart Town Clerk forwarding for perusal copy of the Hobart Town Police Act 29 No. 10 and
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, recommending that proposed forming and ballasting of
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, recommending that proposed forming and ballasting of
Letter: John McMaster requesting remission of amount alleged to be due for arrears of rates for
Letter: John McMaster requesting remission of amount alleged to be due for arrears of rates for
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, giving details of persons who have failed co comply
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, giving details of persons who have failed co comply
Letter: Maurice O'Connor requesting repairs to his water piping so that his supply may be continued.
Letter: Maurice O'Connor requesting repairs to his water piping so that his supply may be continued.
Letter: John Dawson for John Young requesting immediate payment of balance due for work carried out
Letter: John Dawson for John Young requesting immediate payment of balance due for work carried out
Letter: Postmaster General requesting permission to relocate iron pillar box in Botany Road,
Letter: Postmaster General requesting permission to relocate iron pillar box in Botany Road,
Letter: William Harmer complaining of the irregularity of the Watsons Bay conveyance service.
Letter: William Harmer complaining of the irregularity of the Watsons Bay conveyance service.
Petition: Omnibus proprietors and drivers requesting reduction in licence fees.
Petition: Omnibus proprietors and drivers requesting reduction in licence fees.
Petition: John Baptist and other stallholders at George Street Markets requesting alteration to
Petition: John Baptist and other stallholders at George Street Markets requesting alteration to
Report: Final report of Special Committee on Contract No. 6 Moore Park
Report: Final report of Special Committee on Contract No. 6 Moore Park
Letter: H. Chisholm, Highland Gathering, requesting patronage for the annual gathering to be held
Letter: H. Chisholm, Highland Gathering, requesting patronage for the annual gathering to be held
Letter: J.M. Smail requesting employment in the office of the City Engineer and Surveyor at the
Letter: J.M. Smail requesting employment in the office of the City Engineer and Surveyor at the
Letter: Botanic Gardens requesting removal of stone from the Corporation quarries at the northern
Letter: Botanic Gardens requesting removal of stone from the Corporation quarries at the northern
Letter: A.C. Mountain requesting three weeks leave of absence.
Letter: A.C. Mountain requesting three weeks leave of absence.
Letter: Department of Lands forwarding objections lodged in the Executive Council office against
Letter: Department of Lands forwarding objections lodged in the Executive Council office against
Letter: City Treasurer furnishing reports of probable expenses and revenue for 1871.
Letter: City Treasurer furnishing reports of probable expenses and revenue for 1871.
Letter: Edward Bell tendering his resignation as City Engineer and City Surveyor.
Letter: Edward Bell tendering his resignation as City Engineer and City Surveyor.
Letter: Anthony Hordern offering to purchase allotment of land at the junction of Bent, Phillip and
Letter: Anthony Hordern offering to purchase allotment of land at the junction of Bent, Phillip and
Letter: E. Bell, City Surveyor, giving details of persons who have failed to comply with notices in
Letter: E. Bell, City Surveyor, giving details of persons who have failed to comply with notices in
Letter: Bathurst Town Clerk forwarding plans, specifications and terms of tender for proposed
Letter: Bathurst Town Clerk forwarding plans, specifications and terms of tender for proposed
Letter: Stenhouse & Hardy for Henry Allan complaining of blasting being carried out by quarrymen,
Letter: Stenhouse & Hardy for Henry Allan complaining of blasting being carried out by quarrymen,
Letter: Hunt Greenwell & Co. requesting use of right of way in order to construct wharf at Dows
Letter: Hunt Greenwell & Co. requesting use of right of way in order to construct wharf at Dows
Letter: A. Cubitt, House & Estate Agency, advising that he is prepared to receive a summons in
Letter: A. Cubitt, House & Estate Agency, advising that he is prepared to receive a summons in
Letter: J.H. Willson, architect, supplying costs of proposed alteration to the entrance portico of
Letter: J.H. Willson, architect, supplying costs of proposed alteration to the entrance portico of
Letter: Edward Bell, City Engineer, advising of incorrect information regarding measurements
Letter: Edward Bell, City Engineer, advising of incorrect information regarding measurements
Letter: J. Scroggie requesting remission of rates for 2 & 3 Roslyn Terrace.
Letter: J. Scroggie requesting remission of rates for 2 & 3 Roslyn Terrace.
Letter: G. Finigan, Cleveland Street Public School requesting re-opening of entrance to the school
Letter: G. Finigan, Cleveland Street Public School requesting re-opening of entrance to the school
Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 5 City of Sydney debentures.
Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 5 City of Sydney debentures.
Letter: William Barker objecting to demand for rates for 6 months to June 30th for properties not
Letter: William Barker objecting to demand for rates for 6 months to June 30th for properties not
Letter: James Ryan requesting continuance of permission to deliver blue metal.
Letter: James Ryan requesting continuance of permission to deliver blue metal.
Letter: John Musson, contractor for the new wharf at Darling Harbour, requesting the loan of a
Letter: John Musson, contractor for the new wharf at Darling Harbour, requesting the loan of a
Letter: J. Bowie Wilson suggesting that before placing the matter of the extension to the Lachlan
Letter: J. Bowie Wilson suggesting that before placing the matter of the extension to the Lachlan
Report: G.F. Dansey, Health Officer, furnishing quarterly report, stating there has been an excess
Report: G.F. Dansey, Health Officer, furnishing quarterly report, stating there has been an excess
Report: Quarterly Report from Botany Water Works, stating that there have been no casualties, the
Report: Quarterly Report from Botany Water Works, stating that there have been no casualties, the
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company advising that instructions have been given for erection of two
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company advising that instructions have been given for erection of two
Letter: N. Stenhouse and John Barnett, executors of the will of the late W. Moore requesting
Letter: N. Stenhouse and John Barnett, executors of the will of the late W. Moore requesting
Letter: Registrar General requesting details of financial returns so that the Statistical Register
Letter: Registrar General requesting details of financial returns so that the Statistical Register
Letter: Parramatta River Steam Company complaining of draymen using the lane at the back of
Letter: Parramatta River Steam Company complaining of draymen using the lane at the back of
Letter: John Young advising that he will take legal action to recover the balance of his account
Letter: John Young advising that he will take legal action to recover the balance of his account
Letter: Bathurst Town Clerk requesting permission to leave at the City Town Hall copies of plans
Letter: Bathurst Town Clerk requesting permission to leave at the City Town Hall copies of plans
Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 6 City of Sydney Debentures.
Contract: Josiah Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 6 City of Sydney Debentures.
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works Railway Branch, stating that he has given instructions
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works Railway Branch, stating that he has given instructions
Letter: Arthur Cubitt advising that he cannot use any more of the funds he holds in trust for his
Letter: Arthur Cubitt advising that he cannot use any more of the funds he holds in trust for his
Letter: City Treasurer advising of overdue rent from the lessee of the Lime Street Wharf.
Letter: City Treasurer advising of overdue rent from the lessee of the Lime Street Wharf.
Letter: Edward Bradridge stating that he considers the present Building Act to be defective and
Letter: Edward Bradridge stating that he considers the present Building Act to be defective and
Letter: Agricultural Society requesting insertion in contract for lease of Exhibition Building to
Letter: Agricultural Society requesting insertion in contract for lease of Exhibition Building to
Letter: Joseph Carroll, Randwick Council Clerk, requesting attention to advertising for tenders to
Letter: Joseph Carroll, Randwick Council Clerk, requesting attention to advertising for tenders to
Letter: Thomas Hodgson, Sydney School of Design applying for use of Belmore Market two evenings per
Letter: Thomas Hodgson, Sydney School of Design applying for use of Belmore Market two evenings per
Letter: Australasian Steam Navigation Company objecting to assessment for sewerage rates. Plan of
Letter: Australasian Steam Navigation Company objecting to assessment for sewerage rates. Plan of
Letter: James Brierly complaining of cutting off of water supply to his premises in Goulburn Street.
Letter: James Brierly complaining of cutting off of water supply to his premises in Goulburn Street.
Letter: Love & Co. objecting to charges for water rates for premises at 482 George Street and
Letter: Love & Co. objecting to charges for water rates for premises at 482 George Street and
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, submitting sections for Rose and Pine streets, Chippendale.
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, submitting sections for Rose and Pine streets, Chippendale.
Letter: John Dawson on behalf of Mr Jonathan Howard requesting compensation for injury to his horse
Letter: John Dawson on behalf of Mr Jonathan Howard requesting compensation for injury to his horse
Petition: T.S. Jones, G. Guyatt and Mr. Sherlow requesting watering twice a day at least of Market
Petition: T.S. Jones, G. Guyatt and Mr. Sherlow requesting watering twice a day at least of Market
Letter: Richard Holdsworth advising of nuisance from drainage leading from Roslyn Street,
Letter: Richard Holdsworth advising of nuisance from drainage leading from Roslyn Street,
Letter: M. Asher requesting information as to cost of land in Bent Street.
Letter: M. Asher requesting information as to cost of land in Bent Street.
Letter: Department of Lands allocating appointment for deputation from the Council in respect of
Letter: Department of Lands allocating appointment for deputation from the Council in respect of
Petition: Howard and other stonebreakers that they will accept 2 shillings and 9 pence per ton.
Petition: Howard and other stonebreakers that they will accept 2 shillings and 9 pence per ton.
Letter: Charles Mossman requesting reimbursement for money outlaid in repairs caused by turning off
Letter: Charles Mossman requesting reimbursement for money outlaid in repairs caused by turning off
Letter: New South Wales, European and American Manufacturers Agency offering to sell cast iron
Letter: New South Wales, European and American Manufacturers Agency offering to sell cast iron
Letter: John Charles Banks objecting to visit by collector demanding instant payment of rates.
Letter: John Charles Banks objecting to visit by collector demanding instant payment of rates.
Letter: M. Asher requesting terms for lease or sale of land in Bent Street.
Letter: M. Asher requesting terms for lease or sale of land in Bent Street.
Letter: Paddington Town Clerk suggesting that the level of Regent Street be raised about eighteen
Letter: Paddington Town Clerk suggesting that the level of Regent Street be raised about eighteen
Letter: Mary Gill requesting exemption from rates for property in Wards Lane.
Letter: Mary Gill requesting exemption from rates for property in Wards Lane.
Letter: John Young objecting to charge against him for metal supplied to the Exhibition Building,
Letter: John Young objecting to charge against him for metal supplied to the Exhibition Building,
Letter: E. Bell, City Engineer, submitting 20 sheets of plans and sections of works necessary to
Letter: E. Bell, City Engineer, submitting 20 sheets of plans and sections of works necessary to
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending removal of engine from Pennant Hills to the Botany Water
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending removal of engine from Pennant Hills to the Botany Water
Letter: Town Clerk advising that a special committee has been appointed to make a general inquiry
Letter: Town Clerk advising that a special committee has been appointed to make a general inquiry
Letter: Edward Hughes advising that, contrary to allegations by Alderman Hordern, all valuations in
Letter: Edward Hughes advising that, contrary to allegations by Alderman Hordern, all valuations in
Contract: J. Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 1 City of Sydney Debenture.
Contract: J. Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 1 City of Sydney Debenture.
Letter: J.H. Willson, architect, submitting sketches of proposed alteration to the porch of the New
Letter: J.H. Willson, architect, submitting sketches of proposed alteration to the porch of the New
Letter: Charles Mayes, architect, offering his services in respect of proposed report by the City
Letter: Charles Mayes, architect, offering his services in respect of proposed report by the City
Report: Inspector of Nuisances providing report of weekly expensses incurred in cleaning George and
Report: Inspector of Nuisances providing report of weekly expensses incurred in cleaning George and
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, requesting details of service for which an account
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, requesting details of service for which an account
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary erection of three more lights in the Belmore
Memorandum: E. Bell, City Engineer, recommending necessary erection of three more lights in the Belmore
Letter: A.H. Macarthur, Horticultural Society, requesting terms upon which the Council will lease
Letter: A.H. Macarthur, Horticultural Society, requesting terms upon which the Council will lease
Letter: P.H. Smith complaining of nuisance caused by poor drainage from the cottage at the corner
Letter: P.H. Smith complaining of nuisance caused by poor drainage from the cottage at the corner
Letter: City Treasurer giving details of persons who have failed to pay instalments due for
Letter: City Treasurer giving details of persons who have failed to pay instalments due for
Letter: John Young requestinig immediate settlement of balance due on completion of contract at the
Letter: John Young requestinig immediate settlement of balance due on completion of contract at the
Letter: E. Bell, City Surveyor, giving details of persons who have failed to comply with notices in
Letter: E. Bell, City Surveyor, giving details of persons who have failed to comply with notices in
Letter: Brisbane Municipal Clerk forwarding thanks for information supplied.
Letter: Brisbane Municipal Clerk forwarding thanks for information supplied.
Letter: Agricultural Society advising that once the exhibition building is empty they will commence
Letter: Agricultural Society advising that once the exhibition building is empty they will commence
Letter: John Hourigan, Sir John Young Hotel, complaining of dangerous state of repair of crossing
Letter: John Hourigan, Sir John Young Hotel, complaining of dangerous state of repair of crossing
Memorandum: City Engineer response to a motion by Mr Day to report on the quantity of gas supplied to the
Memorandum: City Engineer response to a motion by Mr Day to report on the quantity of gas supplied to the
Letter: Henry Wilkinson, Hobart Town Clerk, enclosing copy of Resolution passed in respect of gift
Letter: Henry Wilkinson, Hobart Town Clerk, enclosing copy of Resolution passed in respect of gift
Letter: City Treasurers Office advising of rent overdue by lessee of Lime Street Wharf.
Letter: City Treasurers Office advising of rent overdue by lessee of Lime Street Wharf.
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge requesting one month's leave of absence to "recruit his health".
Letter: Thomas H. Bradridge requesting one month's leave of absence to "recruit his health".
Contract: J. Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 3 City of Sydney Debentures.
Contract: J. Mullens, copy of contract for sale of 3 City of Sydney Debentures.
Letter: Francis H. Grundy submitting quote for completion of survey work on the Moore Park contract.
Letter: Francis H. Grundy submitting quote for completion of survey work on the Moore Park contract.
Report: G.F. Dansey, Health Officer, reporting on his inspection of the sugar company works in
Report: G.F. Dansey, Health Officer, reporting on his inspection of the sugar company works in
Letter: Charles H. May on behalf of Mrs Fitzgerald of Balmain objecting to sewerage rate for
Letter: Charles H. May on behalf of Mrs Fitzgerald of Balmain objecting to sewerage rate for
Letter: Holdsworth & Brown on behalf of Mr Bell threatening commencement of legal proceedings if
Letter: Holdsworth & Brown on behalf of Mr Bell threatening commencement of legal proceedings if
Petition: Cable & Tickle and other merchants on east side of George Street requesting modification
Petition: Cable & Tickle and other merchants on east side of George Street requesting modification


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