CSA084589

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA084589Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Letter: F & A McIntosh ask for permission to attach a water meter to the steam engine at their
Letter: F & A McIntosh ask for permission to attach a water meter to the steam engine at their
Letter: L Harrison reports that even though instructions have been given to kerb George Street, no
Letter: L Harrison reports that even though instructions have been given to kerb George Street, no
Letter: G R Burfield applies for the 3rd engineer's position a the the Botany Water Works.
Letter: G R Burfield applies for the 3rd engineer's position a the the Botany Water Works.
Petition: Thomas Pepper and other residents of Begg Street Paddington request that a water main be
Petition: Thomas Pepper and other residents of Begg Street Paddington request that a water main be
Petition - Rushcutters and Elizabeth Bay residents request roads and pier be formed properly, 1881
Petition - Rushcutters and Elizabeth Bay residents request roads and pier be formed properly, 1881
Petition: Thomas Cusack and many other residents near Darling Street request that the drain pipes
Petition: Thomas Cusack and many other residents near Darling Street request that the drain pipes
Petition - Complaint about deafening noise from Crown Street Reservoir, 1881
Petition - Complaint about deafening noise from Crown Street Reservoir, 1881
Letter: W M Burns discusses some alterations to the building specifications for stores in Sussex
Letter: W M Burns discusses some alterations to the building specifications for stores in Sussex
Letter: W S White asks for a refund for the agistment he paid for a mare that escaped from his
Letter: W S White asks for a refund for the agistment he paid for a mare that escaped from his
Letter: John Chard provides reasons why a building in Goulburn Street should not be viewed as unfit
Letter: John Chard provides reasons why a building in Goulburn Street should not be viewed as unfit
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, provides a list of Corporation Reserves and Enclosures which
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, provides a list of Corporation Reserves and Enclosures which
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, provides a list of Corporation Reserves which require
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, provides a list of Corporation Reserves which require
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, provides a list of Government Buildings and land which
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, provides a list of Government Buildings and land which
Memorandum: The City Treasurer asks for instructions in writing from the Council requesting the
Memorandum: The City Treasurer asks for instructions in writing from the Council requesting the
Letter: J H Clayton reports that a water closet is being erected in a public right of way in Bond
Letter: J H Clayton reports that a water closet is being erected in a public right of way in Bond
Letter: George Jennings offers Council information on his drinking fountains and other products, 1881
Letter: George Jennings offers Council information on his drinking fountains and other products, 1881
Letter: The London Guarantee & Accident Company, provides a bond of £500 for the fidelity of the
Letter: The London Guarantee & Accident Company, provides a bond of £500 for the fidelity of the
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on the attendance at work of Mr Saunders and Mr
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on the attendance at work of Mr Saunders and Mr
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports that he has suspended Mr Edwards from duty because
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports that he has suspended Mr Edwards from duty because
Letter: From the Churchwarden at St Peters stating that Lodge meetings do take place in their hall
Letter: From the Churchwarden at St Peters stating that Lodge meetings do take place in their hall
Letter: G Howell, Clerk of the Markets, reports on the instance where a horse was found dead in the
Letter: G Howell, Clerk of the Markets, reports on the instance where a horse was found dead in the
Letter: The Commissioner for Railways sends plan [attached] detailing the alterations to the tram
Letter: The Commissioner for Railways sends plan [attached] detailing the alterations to the tram
Letter: J W Grierson states he will visit Sydney with a sample of his wooden pavement.
Letter: J W Grierson states he will visit Sydney with a sample of his wooden pavement.
Letter: H Zions re-sends a letter regarding his rates for a property in Oxford Street.
Letter: H Zions re-sends a letter regarding his rates for a property in Oxford Street.
Letter: Pierce Goold writes in reference to two notices he has received about required repairs to
Letter: Pierce Goold writes in reference to two notices he has received about required repairs to
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on pipes delivered to Mr John Keep from the Crown
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on pipes delivered to Mr John Keep from the Crown
Letter: Burns and Co, Timber Merchants in Druitt Street, offer to lease land and then erect a wharf
Letter: Burns and Co, Timber Merchants in Druitt Street, offer to lease land and then erect a wharf
Letter: Grace Butler, who has a property in Cascade Street Paddington, complains about the lack of
Letter: Grace Butler, who has a property in Cascade Street Paddington, complains about the lack of
Letter: Holtermann and Co ask for permisssion to erect a building in Goulburn Street.
Letter: Holtermann and Co ask for permisssion to erect a building in Goulburn Street.
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, reports on notices served to residents in various streets
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, reports on notices served to residents in various streets
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, discusses the purchase of land needed to continue Kippax
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, discusses the purchase of land needed to continue Kippax
Letter: John Stewart discusses paving in front of his property in Darlinghurst Road.
Letter: John Stewart discusses paving in front of his property in Darlinghurst Road.
Letter: Richard McConville discusses water rates for his property in Rose Hill Street.
Letter: Richard McConville discusses water rates for his property in Rose Hill Street.
Letter: Mr W Arthur, recently appointed Lord Mayor of London, thanks Council for its letter of
Letter: Mr W Arthur, recently appointed Lord Mayor of London, thanks Council for its letter of
Letter: James Court, the recently dismissed engineer at the Botany Water Works, gives a further
Letter: James Court, the recently dismissed engineer at the Botany Water Works, gives a further
Letter: W C Dalziel asks for comments on his patented waste water devices which are currently at
Letter: W C Dalziel asks for comments on his patented waste water devices which are currently at
Letter: A renewal notice from The Australian Mutual Fire Insurance Society for the Exhibition
Letter: A renewal notice from The Australian Mutual Fire Insurance Society for the Exhibition
Letter: G A Morell, Architect for shops in Park Street, details some alterations to two beams.
Letter: G A Morell, Architect for shops in Park Street, details some alterations to two beams.
Letter: Rev Zachary Barry from St Matthias's discusses the demand from the Government for land next
Letter: Rev Zachary Barry from St Matthias's discusses the demand from the Government for land next
Letter: The Auctioneer and Valuator, W Pritchard, encloses a cheque for the sale of plants from the
Letter: The Auctioneer and Valuator, W Pritchard, encloses a cheque for the sale of plants from the
Letter: J McCoy tenders for the lease of the Randwick Toll Gate.
Letter: J McCoy tenders for the lease of the Randwick Toll Gate.
Memorandum: G Merriman, the City Solicitor writes with regard to the case of Council vs Morrison. He
Memorandum: G Merriman, the City Solicitor writes with regard to the case of Council vs Morrison. He
Letter: J B Meyers states that in August 1879 he was dismissed from his job at Council because
Letter: J B Meyers states that in August 1879 he was dismissed from his job at Council because
Memorandum: G F Dansey, the Health Officer, gives a report. He states that in the past month the outbreak
Memorandum: G F Dansey, the Health Officer, gives a report. He states that in the past month the outbreak
Letter: W P O'Sullivan asks for permission to pull down a recently condemned building in Adams'
Letter: W P O'Sullivan asks for permission to pull down a recently condemned building in Adams'
Letter: From the Mechanical Engineer at Sydney Water Works reporting on a serious incident at the
Letter: From the Mechanical Engineer at Sydney Water Works reporting on a serious incident at the
Letter: The Architect for the Sydney Arcade on King and George Streets, asks for a "First Class"
Letter: The Architect for the Sydney Arcade on King and George Streets, asks for a "First Class"
Letter: The Architect for the Sydney Arcade on King and George Streets, asks for permission to
Letter: The Architect for the Sydney Arcade on King and George Streets, asks for permission to
Letter: James Murphy asks that Liverpool Street be dredged because of the overflow of sewerage.
Letter: James Murphy asks that Liverpool Street be dredged because of the overflow of sewerage.
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, recommends that pavements be laid around three sides of Green
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, recommends that pavements be laid around three sides of Green
Letter: From the Managing Trustee of the Savings Bank of New South Wales, who reports that there is
Letter: From the Managing Trustee of the Savings Bank of New South Wales, who reports that there is
Letter: From the Department of Public Instruction acknowledging the need to re-lay the drains at
Letter: From the Department of Public Instruction acknowledging the need to re-lay the drains at
Letter: A renewal notice from The Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Company for the Exhibition
Letter: A renewal notice from The Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Company for the Exhibition
Letter: From Holdsworth and Evan who are representing Mr Obed West. They write to discuss the
Letter: From Holdsworth and Evan who are representing Mr Obed West. They write to discuss the
Letter: H Perdriau Junior writes to ask about leasing a wharf in the City area.
Letter: H Perdriau Junior writes to ask about leasing a wharf in the City area.
Letter: G F Loseby, a lessee at Sydney Markets, writes to discuss the conditions of his lease.
Letter: G F Loseby, a lessee at Sydney Markets, writes to discuss the conditions of his lease.
Letter: G W Godwin asks for the use of the Exhibition Building for a musical performance by the
Letter: G W Godwin asks for the use of the Exhibition Building for a musical performance by the
Letter: John Walter Grierson writes to say that he has the patent for a type of wooden block that
Letter: John Walter Grierson writes to say that he has the patent for a type of wooden block that
Letter - Complaint about nuisance caused by men congregating at the Dance Room, Hay Street Haymarket, 1881
Letter - Complaint about nuisance caused by men congregating at the Dance Room, Hay Street Haymarket, 1881
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, reports on the advisability and cost of remetalling College
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, reports on the advisability and cost of remetalling College
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, informs Council that because of the drought, the contractor
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, informs Council that because of the drought, the contractor
Letter: The Commissioner for Railways asks for permission to erect a water closet and urinal at the
Letter: The Commissioner for Railways asks for permission to erect a water closet and urinal at the
Letter: Randwick Council requests that new tenders be called for the lease of the toll gate on
Letter: Randwick Council requests that new tenders be called for the lease of the toll gate on
Letter: John McClurkins discusses the building of seven small houses in Pyrmont Street. Because the
Letter: John McClurkins discusses the building of seven small houses in Pyrmont Street. Because the
Letter: A Johnston writes with suggestions for the paving work in Sussex Street.
Letter: A Johnston writes with suggestions for the paving work in Sussex Street.
Letter: John Fitzgerald states that a deputation of the Fish Dealers would like to meet the Mayor
Letter: John Fitzgerald states that a deputation of the Fish Dealers would like to meet the Mayor
Letter: Holtermann & Co. A request to extend a building currently being erected in George Street on
Letter: Holtermann & Co. A request to extend a building currently being erected in George Street on
Memorandum: The City Treasurer recommends that rates be raised in order to secure the Government
Memorandum: The City Treasurer recommends that rates be raised in order to secure the Government
Memorandum: The City Treasurer recommends that because of the high number of outstanding rates, more than
Memorandum: The City Treasurer recommends that because of the high number of outstanding rates, more than
Memorandum: The City Treasurer reports on the rates owing on vacant land in the City.
Memorandum: The City Treasurer reports on the rates owing on vacant land in the City.
Letter: A note stating that the Ithaca Road jetty has now been completed except for the steps at
Letter: A note stating that the Ithaca Road jetty has now been completed except for the steps at
Letter: Reverend Zachary Barry from St Matthias's offers £100 for a parcel of land.
Letter: Reverend Zachary Barry from St Matthias's offers £100 for a parcel of land.
Memorandum: The Town Clerk, Mr Woocott discusses the notice to repair paving at 104 and 105 William
Memorandum: The Town Clerk, Mr Woocott discusses the notice to repair paving at 104 and 105 William
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on the delay in delivering salt water to the tanks
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on the delay in delivering salt water to the tanks
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on an experiment to compare the telephone with the
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on an experiment to compare the telephone with the
Letter: Walter G Willington from the Victoria Municipal Council, asks if because of the drought
Letter: Walter G Willington from the Victoria Municipal Council, asks if because of the drought
Letter: The Secretary of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales informs Council that the
Letter: The Secretary of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales informs Council that the
Memorandum: City Engineer, Trevor Jones, to the Mayor, referencing annexed application by the Clerk of
Memorandum: City Engineer, Trevor Jones, to the Mayor, referencing annexed application by the Clerk of
Letter: C. De Lissa to the Mayor informing of the extreme discourteousness by officers of the
Letter: C. De Lissa to the Mayor informing of the extreme discourteousness by officers of the
Letter: Charles Clay Rush to the Mayor and Aldermen asking advice regarding the loss of his horse
Letter: Charles Clay Rush to the Mayor and Aldermen asking advice regarding the loss of his horse
Memorandum: City Surveyor, A. C. Mountain, to the Mayor recommending that the kerb and gutter of Sussex
Memorandum: City Surveyor, A. C. Mountain, to the Mayor recommending that the kerb and gutter of Sussex
Letter: T. F. Wiesener to the Mayor informing that under the effect of a stiff breeze the cracked
Letter: T. F. Wiesener to the Mayor informing that under the effect of a stiff breeze the cracked
Letter: Mrs. Helen Crickshaw to City Council questioning the rating of stables separate from her 20
Letter: Mrs. Helen Crickshaw to City Council questioning the rating of stables separate from her 20
Memorandum: John McElhone to the Mayor giving notice of resignation as Alderman in the City Council.
Memorandum: John McElhone to the Mayor giving notice of resignation as Alderman in the City Council.
Letter: Thomas Pope to the Mayor applying for permission to erect a wooden building with galvanised
Letter: Thomas Pope to the Mayor applying for permission to erect a wooden building with galvanised
Letter: F. W. Cook to the Mayor, offering Blue Stone Cubes for 24/0 per hundred and delivery to
Letter: F. W. Cook to the Mayor, offering Blue Stone Cubes for 24/0 per hundred and delivery to
Memorandum: City Surveyor, A. C. Mountain, to the Mayor, Submission to Council for approval of the
Memorandum: City Surveyor, A. C. Mountain, to the Mayor, Submission to Council for approval of the
Letter: W. Robison to the Mayor, requesting permission to add branch and lock to the 9 inch main in
Letter: W. Robison to the Mayor, requesting permission to add branch and lock to the 9 inch main in
Letter: Mrs. M Watkins, regarding £6,000 policy of insurance for the block of buildings in Hay,
Letter: Mrs. M Watkins, regarding £6,000 policy of insurance for the block of buildings in Hay,
Memorandum: City Engineer, Trevor Jones, to the Mayor, recognising complaint by Dadgar Gedye & Co. that a
Memorandum: City Engineer, Trevor Jones, to the Mayor, recognising complaint by Dadgar Gedye & Co. that a
Memorandum: City Treasurer to the Town Clerk, sending a statement of accounts of the Corporation for the
Memorandum: City Treasurer to the Town Clerk, sending a statement of accounts of the Corporation for the
Letter: Colonial Treasury to the Town Clerk, request to investigate the cutting off of water to
Letter: Colonial Treasury to the Town Clerk, request to investigate the cutting off of water to
Letter: Dr. McGibbon querying rates for burial ground. Notes: Confirming there is not a residence,
Letter: Dr. McGibbon querying rates for burial ground. Notes: Confirming there is not a residence,
Letter: Thomas Davis to the Mayor, applying for permission to remove and level approx 200 cubic
Letter: Thomas Davis to the Mayor, applying for permission to remove and level approx 200 cubic
Letter: John Keep to H. Woolcott, Town Clerk, requesting 2700 feet of 9" pipe to fill an order from
Letter: John Keep to H. Woolcott, Town Clerk, requesting 2700 feet of 9" pipe to fill an order from
Letter: A. Johnston to Town Clerk offering approx. 40,000 paving sets of Hong Kong granite. Offered
Letter: A. Johnston to Town Clerk offering approx. 40,000 paving sets of Hong Kong granite. Offered
Letter: C. Stuart to Mayor, complaining of nuisances (smell) emanating from the cow sheds of Capt.
Letter: C. Stuart to Mayor, complaining of nuisances (smell) emanating from the cow sheds of Capt.
Memorandum: John Rae, Department of Public Works, to the Town Clerk, requesting information regarding the
Memorandum: John Rae, Department of Public Works, to the Town Clerk, requesting information regarding the
Memorandum: Charles H. Burlee, Secretary of City of Sydney Improvement Board, to Mayor, informing that
Memorandum: Charles H. Burlee, Secretary of City of Sydney Improvement Board, to Mayor, informing that
Memorandum: A. Mountain, City Surveyor, to the Mayor, advising Council of the wretched state of W.C.s in
Memorandum: A. Mountain, City Surveyor, to the Mayor, advising Council of the wretched state of W.C.s in
Memorandum: George Merriman, City Solicitor, to Town Clerk stating that the Council, under the "Sydney
Memorandum: George Merriman, City Solicitor, to Town Clerk stating that the Council, under the "Sydney
Memorandum: J Trevor Jones, City Engineer, to Mayor, reporting findings of professionals appointed to
Memorandum: J Trevor Jones, City Engineer, to Mayor, reporting findings of professionals appointed to
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company to Town Clerk notifying reduction in price of public lamps
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company to Town Clerk notifying reduction in price of public lamps
Letter: Colonial Treasury to Town Clerk requesting repayment of unexpended balance from grant for
Letter: Colonial Treasury to Town Clerk requesting repayment of unexpended balance from grant for
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that £6,000 has been made available to construct a drain on
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that £6,000 has been made available to construct a drain on
Letter: HP Gregory & Co. 11 Pitt St, tendering to supply 2 steam pumps per specification with
Letter: HP Gregory & Co. 11 Pitt St, tendering to supply 2 steam pumps per specification with
Memorandum: TH Sapsford - Report - Demolition of hovels and rookeries, inspect water closets, etc
Memorandum: TH Sapsford - Report - Demolition of hovels and rookeries, inspect water closets, etc
Memorandum: Advising that the report of the ByLaws Committee recommending posting notices about walking
Memorandum: Advising that the report of the ByLaws Committee recommending posting notices about walking
Letter: SM Green, Vickerys Chambers, with a reminder that there has been no work done to forming
Letter: SM Green, Vickerys Chambers, with a reminder that there has been no work done to forming
Letter: Hilly & Lough 94 Pitt St, on behalf of Capt Burns requesting kerbing & guttering repairs in
Letter: Hilly & Lough 94 Pitt St, on behalf of Capt Burns requesting kerbing & guttering repairs in
Letter: L Aarons, Exchange Hotel Pitt, Bridge & Gresham Sts, requesting the promised reduction of
Letter: L Aarons, Exchange Hotel Pitt, Bridge & Gresham Sts, requesting the promised reduction of
Petition: Clement Bloomfield & Margaret Dellam's mark for property owners in Union St Paddington
Petition: Clement Bloomfield & Margaret Dellam's mark for property owners in Union St Paddington
Letter: Commercial Banking Co of Sydney complaining of the repair of Barrack St with blue metal
Letter: Commercial Banking Co of Sydney complaining of the repair of Barrack St with blue metal
Letter: Michl Dunn, Water Office Circular Quay, tendering £63.18.0 for the lease of the water
Letter: Michl Dunn, Water Office Circular Quay, tendering £63.18.0 for the lease of the water
Letter: James Challinor Coogee Bay, tendering £1205.0.0 for the lease of Randwick, Coogee &
Letter: James Challinor Coogee Bay, tendering £1205.0.0 for the lease of Randwick, Coogee &
Letter: John Musson 88 Pitt St, offering his machinery to pump some one million gallons of water
Letter: John Musson 88 Pitt St, offering his machinery to pump some one million gallons of water
Letter: Mason Bros. offering blue stone from Footscray Quarries Melbourne at 12/6d per ton plus
Letter: Mason Bros. offering blue stone from Footscray Quarries Melbourne at 12/6d per ton plus
Letter: Department of Lands advising that permission is granted re the Newcastle Steamship
Letter: Department of Lands advising that permission is granted re the Newcastle Steamship
Memorandum: City Building Surveyor's office submitting a listing for all buildings erected since the
Memorandum: City Building Surveyor's office submitting a listing for all buildings erected since the
Letter: James McGufficke, 20 Little Arthur St Surry Hills, requesting the levels for Wilton St at
Letter: James McGufficke, 20 Little Arthur St Surry Hills, requesting the levels for Wilton St at
Letter: JT & J Toohey, Standard Brewery. in view of the anticipated shortage of water requesting
Letter: JT & J Toohey, Standard Brewery. in view of the anticipated shortage of water requesting
Letter: Louis B Blackwell GPO Melbourne, forwarding copies of his reports for the Christchurch NZ
Letter: Louis B Blackwell GPO Melbourne, forwarding copies of his reports for the Christchurch NZ
Letter: John Redgate & William Crispin, in view of the anticipated shortage of water, offering to
Letter: John Redgate & William Crispin, in view of the anticipated shortage of water, offering to
Letter: Major Christie Brigade office, requesting use of Prince Alfred Park to drill volunteers
Letter: Major Christie Brigade office, requesting use of Prince Alfred Park to drill volunteers


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