CSA081099

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA081099Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Letter: Drysdale & Roberts requesting laying on of water and provision of a hydrant for their
Letter: Drysdale & Roberts requesting laying on of water and provision of a hydrant for their
Report: Botany Water Works Mechanical Engineer quarterly Report: He states that as there is now an
Report: Botany Water Works Mechanical Engineer quarterly Report: He states that as there is now an
Report: City Health Officer, report for quarter ended 31 August 1875. There has been a large
Report: City Health Officer, report for quarter ended 31 August 1875. There has been a large
Letter: Joseph Davis requesting permission to install a horse trough and rails in front of his new
Letter: Joseph Davis requesting permission to install a horse trough and rails in front of his new
Letter: W.H. Pasfield, Botany Dam, requesting an increase in wages.
Letter: W.H. Pasfield, Botany Dam, requesting an increase in wages.
Petition: Metropolitan Transit Commissioners presenting petition from licensed cabmen requesting
Petition: Metropolitan Transit Commissioners presenting petition from licensed cabmen requesting
Letter: S. Newman requesting repair to George Street in view of the number of recent accidents due
Letter: S. Newman requesting repair to George Street in view of the number of recent accidents due
Letter: Randolph Howe enquiring as to whether James Michael Howe, who owns property in Kent and Gas
Letter: Randolph Howe enquiring as to whether James Michael Howe, who owns property in Kent and Gas
Letter: J. Steele advising that he has arranged for his work at the Market Wharf to be carried out
Letter: J. Steele advising that he has arranged for his work at the Market Wharf to be carried out
Letter: John Shipley requesting remission of portion of water rate at Parker Street, Haymarket as
Letter: John Shipley requesting remission of portion of water rate at Parker Street, Haymarket as
Letter: William Penson requesting reinstatement of his suspended plumber's licence.
Letter: William Penson requesting reinstatement of his suspended plumber's licence.
Letter: P.N. Russell & Co. offering to supply cast iron pipes.
Letter: P.N. Russell & Co. offering to supply cast iron pipes.
Letter: George Hoxton & Co. and E. Taylor & co. requesting permission to erect awning posts and
Letter: George Hoxton & Co. and E. Taylor & co. requesting permission to erect awning posts and
Letter: J.H. Cathcart requesting use of a water cart as the one at Randwick is unfit for use.
Letter: J.H. Cathcart requesting use of a water cart as the one at Randwick is unfit for use.
Letter: John Rae requesting reinstatement of his plumber's licence.
Letter: John Rae requesting reinstatement of his plumber's licence.
Letter: Australasian Steam Navigation Company requesting supply of cast iron water piping.
Letter: Australasian Steam Navigation Company requesting supply of cast iron water piping.
Letter: Inspector of Nuisances advising that the existing nuisance in the Inner Domain will be much
Letter: Inspector of Nuisances advising that the existing nuisance in the Inner Domain will be much
Letter: Colonial Sugar Refining Company apologising for delay in replying to letter from B. Palmer.
Letter: Colonial Sugar Refining Company apologising for delay in replying to letter from B. Palmer.
Letter: John Sharp applying for position of assistant in the City Surveyor's Department.
Letter: John Sharp applying for position of assistant in the City Surveyor's Department.
Letter: Francis Bell, City Engineer advising of serious contamination of water in the Lachlan
Letter: Francis Bell, City Engineer advising of serious contamination of water in the Lachlan
Letter: Department of Public Works requesting that the City Engineer disconnect certain water
Letter: Department of Public Works requesting that the City Engineer disconnect certain water
Letter: Department of Public Works advising of approval to purchase the water ballast road roller
Letter: Department of Public Works advising of approval to purchase the water ballast road roller
Letter: Patrick Hurley, George Stevens, Mary Thrump and Thomas Tomkins, stallholders at the George
Letter: Patrick Hurley, George Stevens, Mary Thrump and Thomas Tomkins, stallholders at the George
Letter: Stephen Rutter requesting terms and conditions for leasing of the Market Wharf premises.
Letter: Stephen Rutter requesting terms and conditions for leasing of the Market Wharf premises.
Letter: Brisbane Mayor requesting information on the methods of cleansing the streets in Sydney.
Letter: Brisbane Mayor requesting information on the methods of cleansing the streets in Sydney.
Letter: Department of Lands advising of appointment to meet the deputation from the Council in
Letter: Department of Lands advising of appointment to meet the deputation from the Council in
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Engineer, recommending necessary kerbing and guttering on east side
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Engineer, recommending necessary kerbing and guttering on east side
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, reporting that Mr William Thompson of Newtown has continued to
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, reporting that Mr William Thompson of Newtown has continued to
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, reporting unlawful fixing of cistern to a water closet for Mrs
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, reporting unlawful fixing of cistern to a water closet for Mrs
Letter: George A. Pike applying for a plumber's licence.
Letter: George A. Pike applying for a plumber's licence.
Letter: Mathew Marshall applying for a plumber's licence.
Letter: Mathew Marshall applying for a plumber's licence.
Petition: William Sinclair and Robert Edmiston requesting extention of the water main in Crown
Petition: William Sinclair and Robert Edmiston requesting extention of the water main in Crown
Memorandum: Caird, Paterson & Co. offering sale of cast iron pipes.
Memorandum: Caird, Paterson & Co. offering sale of cast iron pipes.
Petition: Jacob Beavis and other stallholders of the George Street Markets requesting a change to
Petition: Jacob Beavis and other stallholders of the George Street Markets requesting a change to
Letter: Circular Quay Collector & Manager requesting immediate removal of road metal landed on the
Letter: Circular Quay Collector & Manager requesting immediate removal of road metal landed on the
Letter: Department of Public Works advising of appointment to receive the deputation from the
Letter: Department of Public Works advising of appointment to receive the deputation from the
Letter: Department of Public Works requesting authority to have a water supply laid on to four
Letter: Department of Public Works requesting authority to have a water supply laid on to four
Letter: Michael Fleming requesting kerbing and guttering to the Randwick Road.
Letter: Michael Fleming requesting kerbing and guttering to the Randwick Road.
Letter: J. Steele, Market Wharf, advising that he considers a weighbridge would be a great
Letter: J. Steele, Market Wharf, advising that he considers a weighbridge would be a great
Letter: Australian Jockey Club requesting watering of the road to Randwick.
Letter: Australian Jockey Club requesting watering of the road to Randwick.
Letter: Colonial Secretary approving of the draft of the New Building Act.
Letter: Colonial Secretary approving of the draft of the New Building Act.
Letter: T. Harwood for J. Harris referring to previous correspondence which has not been answered
Letter: T. Harwood for J. Harris referring to previous correspondence which has not been answered
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that request for funds for kerbing and guttering at the
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that request for funds for kerbing and guttering at the
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company advising that instructions have been given as requested for
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company advising that instructions have been given as requested for
Letter: Volunteer Fire Brigade No. 3 requesting a hydrant for the branch station in Woolloomooloo.
Letter: Volunteer Fire Brigade No. 3 requesting a hydrant for the branch station in Woolloomooloo.
Letter: Colonial Sugar Refining Company complaining of the stoppage of water at their works in
Letter: Colonial Sugar Refining Company complaining of the stoppage of water at their works in
Letter: Department of Lands informing details of the encroachment by the site for a ferry and
Letter: Department of Lands informing details of the encroachment by the site for a ferry and
Letter: N. Adams requesting a lease of all the land in Sydney and its suburbs under the
Letter: N. Adams requesting a lease of all the land in Sydney and its suburbs under the
Letter: George Humphreys providing details of his expenses for which he is requesting compensation
Letter: George Humphreys providing details of his expenses for which he is requesting compensation
Letter - Complaint about Rushcutters Bay sewer, 1875
Letter - Complaint about Rushcutters Bay sewer, 1875
Petition - Owners of the Albion Estate Haymarket requesting forming streets, 1875
Petition - Owners of the Albion Estate Haymarket requesting forming streets, 1875
Letter: J. Sutton requesting an increase in salary for his services at the Crown Street Reservoir.
Letter: J. Sutton requesting an increase in salary for his services at the Crown Street Reservoir.
Report: G.F. Dansey, City Health Officer, monthly report, stating that scarlet and typhoid fevers
Report: G.F. Dansey, City Health Officer, monthly report, stating that scarlet and typhoid fevers
Letter: John Bailey requesting a plumber's licence.
Letter: John Bailey requesting a plumber's licence.
Letter: Allen Bowden & Allen for Mr John Nicholson requesting a reply to their earlier letter
Letter: Allen Bowden & Allen for Mr John Nicholson requesting a reply to their earlier letter
Letter: S. Furness requesting removal of boundary stone at the corner of Cleveland and Dowling
Letter: S. Furness requesting removal of boundary stone at the corner of Cleveland and Dowling
Letter: T. O'Neill requesting the laying of kerbing and guttering in front of his recently erected
Letter: T. O'Neill requesting the laying of kerbing and guttering in front of his recently erected
Letter: Henry Woodward complaining of the poor state of the guttering in front of his shop premises
Letter: Henry Woodward complaining of the poor state of the guttering in front of his shop premises
Letter: Sydney City and Suburban Sewage and Health Board requesting return of water closets
Letter: Sydney City and Suburban Sewage and Health Board requesting return of water closets
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, advising of water closets that have been closed off in Market,
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, advising of water closets that have been closed off in Market,
Letter: John McLaughlin and Amy Morris requesting remission of fine imposed in the Central Police
Letter: John McLaughlin and Amy Morris requesting remission of fine imposed in the Central Police
Letter: Prince Alfred Hospital requesting donation of a quantity of trees and shrubs for the
Letter: Prince Alfred Hospital requesting donation of a quantity of trees and shrubs for the
Letter: Robert Milne requesting a plumber's licence.
Letter: Robert Milne requesting a plumber's licence.
Letter: George L. Carter requesting use of the Exhibition Building for the Prince of Wales Birthday.
Letter: George L. Carter requesting use of the Exhibition Building for the Prince of Wales Birthday.
Letter: Sydney City and Suburban Sewage and Health Board requesting an appointment for Mr John
Letter: Sydney City and Suburban Sewage and Health Board requesting an appointment for Mr John
Note: Sydney Labouring Mens Benefit Association regarding use of the Exhibition Building
Note: Sydney Labouring Mens Benefit Association regarding use of the Exhibition Building
Letter: Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals requesting modifications to the drinking
Letter: Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals requesting modifications to the drinking
Letter: O'Connell Centenary Celebration Committee, invitation to allow employees who wish to attend
Letter: O'Connell Centenary Celebration Committee, invitation to allow employees who wish to attend
Letter: Department of Lands forwarding letter from Richard Nancarrow applying for permission to
Letter: Department of Lands forwarding letter from Richard Nancarrow applying for permission to
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company advising that instructions have been given as requested for
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company advising that instructions have been given as requested for
Letter: F. Way complaining of the rough and unsatisfactory condition of the tiles used for paving
Letter: F. Way complaining of the rough and unsatisfactory condition of the tiles used for paving
Letter: J. Morris stating that he is still able to continue the service of analysing the city
Letter: J. Morris stating that he is still able to continue the service of analysing the city
Letter: W.H. Harrison providing details of his invention for dealing with the night soil.
Letter: W.H. Harrison providing details of his invention for dealing with the night soil.
Letter: E. Toms offering explanation why his plumber's licence should not be cancelled.
Letter: E. Toms offering explanation why his plumber's licence should not be cancelled.
Petition: W. Blair and others requesting permission to connect their houses in Wellington Place to
Petition: W. Blair and others requesting permission to connect their houses in Wellington Place to
Letter: Paddington Council Clerk requesting appointment for deputation in respect of constructions
Letter: Paddington Council Clerk requesting appointment for deputation in respect of constructions
Contract: Josiah Mullens & Co. copy of contract for sale of City of Sydney Debentures.
Contract: Josiah Mullens & Co. copy of contract for sale of City of Sydney Debentures.
Letter: D. Cooper & Co. requesting a certificate from the City Surveyor in respect of flagging laid
Letter: D. Cooper & Co. requesting a certificate from the City Surveyor in respect of flagging laid
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, reporting that Mr Toms, licensed plumber, has not fitted the
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, reporting that Mr Toms, licensed plumber, has not fitted the
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, reporting Mr W. Penson, licensed plumber, for not complying
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, reporting Mr W. Penson, licensed plumber, for not complying
Petition: Thomas Wall, Robert Edmiston and William Sinclair, residents in Crown Street, Ultimo,
Petition: Thomas Wall, Robert Edmiston and William Sinclair, residents in Crown Street, Ultimo,
Letter: Rush & Rousseau complaining of the poor state of the footway at the corner of Union Lane
Letter: Rush & Rousseau complaining of the poor state of the footway at the corner of Union Lane
Letter: Inspector of Nuisances reporting on the disgusting state of the urinals at the Victoria
Letter: Inspector of Nuisances reporting on the disgusting state of the urinals at the Victoria
Letter: R. McDiarmid complaining of the inadequate supply of water on the Newtown Road.
Letter: R. McDiarmid complaining of the inadequate supply of water on the Newtown Road.
Letter: Charles Wickes requesting a plumber's licence.
Letter: Charles Wickes requesting a plumber's licence.
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, providing estimate of cost for kerbing and guttering
Memorandum: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, providing estimate of cost for kerbing and guttering
Letter: Sidney Cohen offering to fulfil the contract with the Council of the firm of Reilly & Cohen
Letter: Sidney Cohen offering to fulfil the contract with the Council of the firm of Reilly & Cohen
Letter: J. Ireland requesting permission to remain at the Domain Ladies Baths while they are being
Letter: J. Ireland requesting permission to remain at the Domain Ladies Baths while they are being
Letter: Department of Lands advising that arrangements have been made for the widening of the
Letter: Department of Lands advising that arrangements have been made for the widening of the
Letter: Allen Bowden & Allen for Mr John Nicholson agreeing to the Corporation taking three feet of
Letter: Allen Bowden & Allen for Mr John Nicholson agreeing to the Corporation taking three feet of
Letter: E. Vickery requesting permission to connect his premises 110-116 Pitt Street with the water
Letter: E. Vickery requesting permission to connect his premises 110-116 Pitt Street with the water
Letter - Request for erection of a slaughterhouse, Market Street Sydney, 1875
Letter - Request for erection of a slaughterhouse, Market Street Sydney, 1875
Letter: William Watkins furnishing plans and specifications for proposed block of buildings on the
Letter: William Watkins furnishing plans and specifications for proposed block of buildings on the
Petition: William Searle requesting reinstatement of suspended plumber's licence.
Petition: William Searle requesting reinstatement of suspended plumber's licence.
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, requesting approval for urgent repair works to the
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, requesting approval for urgent repair works to the
Letter: G.F. Dansey, City Health Officer, suggesting that any new houses erected in place of
Letter: G.F. Dansey, City Health Officer, suggesting that any new houses erected in place of
Letter: Fitzhardinge & Son for Patrick O'Carrol requesting non-enforcement of the fine imposed on
Letter: Fitzhardinge & Son for Patrick O'Carrol requesting non-enforcement of the fine imposed on
Letter: Woollahra Council Clerk acknowledging receipt of plans and estimates in respect of
Letter: Woollahra Council Clerk acknowledging receipt of plans and estimates in respect of
Letter: J. Carruthers, Clerk of the Markets, offering suggestions for alterations with respect to
Letter: J. Carruthers, Clerk of the Markets, offering suggestions for alterations with respect to
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, reporting that Mr J Rae, licensed plumber of Pitt Street, has
Memorandum: Francis Bell, City Engineer, reporting that Mr J Rae, licensed plumber of Pitt Street, has
Letter: Colonial Sugar Refining Company requesting permanent and adequate supply of water to their
Letter: Colonial Sugar Refining Company requesting permanent and adequate supply of water to their
Letter: Sydney Town Clerk forwarding statement of expenditure and liabilities in respect of general
Letter: Sydney Town Clerk forwarding statement of expenditure and liabilities in respect of general
Letter: Henry Halloran, Colonial Secretary, advising of approval given for proclamation of lane
Letter: Henry Halloran, Colonial Secretary, advising of approval given for proclamation of lane
Letter - Surveyor General - permission to erect a temporary wooden building in Macquarie Place, 1875
Letter - Surveyor General - permission to erect a temporary wooden building in Macquarie Place, 1875
Letter: Postmaster General approving erection of iron letter receiver in George Street near the new
Letter: Postmaster General approving erection of iron letter receiver in George Street near the new
Letter: J.M. Smail requesting permission to terminate his engagement with the Council in order to
Letter: J.M. Smail requesting permission to terminate his engagement with the Council in order to
Letter - Offer to supply lighting for the new Sydney Town Hall, 1875
Letter - Offer to supply lighting for the new Sydney Town Hall, 1875
Letter: Cookbundoon Slate Quarry offering supply of slate for paving purposes.
Letter: Cookbundoon Slate Quarry offering supply of slate for paving purposes.
Letter: Francis Bell, City Engineer, suggesting erection of one or two engines at Crown Street
Letter: Francis Bell, City Engineer, suggesting erection of one or two engines at Crown Street
Letter: Sydney City and Suburban Sewage and Health Board advising of resolution to allow the Sugar
Letter: Sydney City and Suburban Sewage and Health Board advising of resolution to allow the Sugar
Report: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, furnishing half-yearly statement of expenditure to 30
Report: Thomas H. Bradridge, City Surveyor, furnishing half-yearly statement of expenditure to 30
Letter: D. McBeath, Architect, requesting permission to erect a balcony to the York Street front of
Letter: D. McBeath, Architect, requesting permission to erect a balcony to the York Street front of
Letter: Department of Lands advising that they are waiting on the opinion of the Crown Law Officers
Letter: Department of Lands advising that they are waiting on the opinion of the Crown Law Officers
Letter: Sydney City and Suburban Sewage and Health Board requesting that the Corporation authorise
Letter: Sydney City and Suburban Sewage and Health Board requesting that the Corporation authorise
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, advising that £238 has already been paid for works on
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, advising that £238 has already been paid for works on
Writ: Supreme Court writ for appearance in the case of Edward Lord of St Leonards.
Writ: Supreme Court writ for appearance in the case of Edward Lord of St Leonards.
Petition: Augustus Wench and other residents of Mill Street, Darling Harbour, requesting the
Petition: Augustus Wench and other residents of Mill Street, Darling Harbour, requesting the
Letter: John H. Seamer advising that he is erecting a wharf at the foot of Bathurst Street at his
Letter: John H. Seamer advising that he is erecting a wharf at the foot of Bathurst Street at his
Letter: George Humphreys requesting compensation for injuries sustained when using the dangerous
Letter: George Humphreys requesting compensation for injuries sustained when using the dangerous
Letter: Alfred Roberts Hon. Secretary Prince Alfred Memorial Hospital, requesting a supply of
Letter: Alfred Roberts Hon. Secretary Prince Alfred Memorial Hospital, requesting a supply of
Letter: John R Clerkes Paddington, writing again to complain of the state of Darling St Darling
Letter: John R Clerkes Paddington, writing again to complain of the state of Darling St Darling
Letter: Grace Batters 254 Pitt St, complaining that although her rates are paid as required water
Letter: Grace Batters 254 Pitt St, complaining that although her rates are paid as required water
Letter: Fitzgerald & Prendergast, Castlemaine Brewery Hay St, requesting immediate attention to
Letter: Fitzgerald & Prendergast, Castlemaine Brewery Hay St, requesting immediate attention to
Letter: Department of Lands advising that the City Council's request for land at Darlinghurst to be
Letter: Department of Lands advising that the City Council's request for land at Darlinghurst to be
Letter: Department of Public Works Railway Branch, requesting the steam roller to level the
Letter: Department of Public Works Railway Branch, requesting the steam roller to level the
Memorandum: John Stacey Moore Park ranger & water works overseer, requesting restoration of position and
Memorandum: John Stacey Moore Park ranger & water works overseer, requesting restoration of position and
Memorandum: Sydney Water Works Engineer's office advising that W Searle licensed plumber Oxford St has
Memorandum: Sydney Water Works Engineer's office advising that W Searle licensed plumber Oxford St has
Memorandum: Sydney Water Works Engineer's office advising that A Barr licensed plumber bored the main in
Memorandum: Sydney Water Works Engineer's office advising that A Barr licensed plumber bored the main in
Memorandum: Sydney Water Works Engineer's office advising that James Milne of Sussex St a licensed
Memorandum: Sydney Water Works Engineer's office advising that James Milne of Sussex St a licensed
Memorandum: City Architect Bells Chambers, requesting the continued employment of a Clerk of Works at the
Memorandum: City Architect Bells Chambers, requesting the continued employment of a Clerk of Works at the
Letter: Town Clerk's office Auckland, thanking City Corporation for their prompt reply with copy of
Letter: Town Clerk's office Auckland, thanking City Corporation for their prompt reply with copy of
Letter: Philadelphia and Melbourne Exhibitions Commission - Free Public Library Sydney, requesting
Letter: Philadelphia and Melbourne Exhibitions Commission - Free Public Library Sydney, requesting
Letter: Randwick Borough Council's rate notice to the City Corporation for 200 acres of land at the
Letter: Randwick Borough Council's rate notice to the City Corporation for 200 acres of land at the
Letter: Allum Brothers, No 5 allotment Moore Park Rd, requesting attention to the need of
Letter: Allum Brothers, No 5 allotment Moore Park Rd, requesting attention to the need of
Memorandum: Office of Inspector of Weights & Measures York St, advising that the Weighbridge at the
Memorandum: Office of Inspector of Weights & Measures York St, advising that the Weighbridge at the
Letter: Union Bank of Australia advising that the City Corporation's request for a further
Letter: Union Bank of Australia advising that the City Corporation's request for a further


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