CSA085324

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA085324Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Letter: P Fitzgerald, Musician, 552 W Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA, writing to find
Letter: P Fitzgerald, Musician, 552 W Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA, writing to find
Letter: Town Clerk, Brisbane Council, requesting a copy of any bye-law relating to the riding of
Letter: Town Clerk, Brisbane Council, requesting a copy of any bye-law relating to the riding of
Letter: George H Stayton, The Vestry Hall, Chelsea, SW writing to request employment with the
Letter: George H Stayton, The Vestry Hall, Chelsea, SW writing to request employment with the
Petition: W O'Rooke, E Dearing, A Dearing, C McCarty, P Fitzgerald and ? Bridget, request that the
Petition: W O'Rooke, E Dearing, A Dearing, C McCarty, P Fitzgerald and ? Bridget, request that the
Memorandum: James Dowe, Surveyor, requesting leave leave of absence for a fortnight, Leave granted.
Memorandum: James Dowe, Surveyor, requesting leave leave of absence for a fortnight, Leave granted.
Letter: Henry Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General, Land Titles Office, requesting that the notice
Letter: Henry Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General, Land Titles Office, requesting that the notice
Letter: Charles A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, requesting a response to plans for a
Letter: Charles A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, requesting a response to plans for a
Letter: George Wright, Emily Street, Stanmore, writing very indignantly to complain of the
Letter: George Wright, Emily Street, Stanmore, writing very indignantly to complain of the
Letter: D Finlayson, Manager, Union Bank of Australia Ltd, sending Council the prospectus issued by
Letter: D Finlayson, Manager, Union Bank of Australia Ltd, sending Council the prospectus issued by
Memorandum: George Merriman, City Solicitor, applying for leave of absence from 31st October to 12th
Memorandum: George Merriman, City Solicitor, applying for leave of absence from 31st October to 12th
Letter: Isaac Cornwell, Abercrombie Street, applying for a licence to sell live stock in premises
Letter: Isaac Cornwell, Abercrombie Street, applying for a licence to sell live stock in premises
Letter: Charles Lewis, tendering to remove Union Street pumps, boiler and fittings and re-erect
Letter: Charles Lewis, tendering to remove Union Street pumps, boiler and fittings and re-erect
Letter: L O Morland, North Shore Gas Co, St Leonards, offering to supply coal tar for asphalting at
Letter: L O Morland, North Shore Gas Co, St Leonards, offering to supply coal tar for asphalting at
Letter: H Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General, Land Titles Office, forwarding copies of a Gazette
Letter: H Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General, Land Titles Office, forwarding copies of a Gazette
Memorandum: City Surveyor requesting permission from the Mayor to give sixpence per load from filling at
Memorandum: City Surveyor requesting permission from the Mayor to give sixpence per load from filling at
Letter: Edward Eagar, Contractor, 392 Cleveland Street, tendering to build a retaining wall in
Letter: Edward Eagar, Contractor, 392 Cleveland Street, tendering to build a retaining wall in
Letter: Ann Olliffe, 6 Francis Street, Hyde Park, offering to pull down her condemned house in
Letter: Ann Olliffe, 6 Francis Street, Hyde Park, offering to pull down her condemned house in
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary, Department of Lands, providing six copies of each of the
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary, Department of Lands, providing six copies of each of the
Letter: Registrar of the Metropolitan and Hunter District Court, serving a subpoena to witness on
Letter: Registrar of the Metropolitan and Hunter District Court, serving a subpoena to witness on
Letter: C A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, advising the TC that they had received the letter
Letter: C A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, advising the TC that they had received the letter
Letter: T W Harriott, Chief Officer, Occupation of Lands Branch, Department of Mines, reminding the
Letter: T W Harriott, Chief Officer, Occupation of Lands Branch, Department of Mines, reminding the
Memorandum: City Engineer reporting on receiving a letter from William Bennett, Engineer in Chief for
Memorandum: City Engineer reporting on receiving a letter from William Bennett, Engineer in Chief for
Memorandum: City Engineer advising on the necessity of constructing another sewer across Wentworth Park
Memorandum: City Engineer advising on the necessity of constructing another sewer across Wentworth Park
Letter: John L Castner, Railway Gas Works, objecting to the size of the water bill which he had
Letter: John L Castner, Railway Gas Works, objecting to the size of the water bill which he had
Petition: Richard Fletcher, John Mannix, James Kellick, Alexander Conway, John McEvoy et al,
Petition: Richard Fletcher, John Mannix, James Kellick, Alexander Conway, John McEvoy et al,
Memorandum: Inspector of Nuisances reporting on the sanitary conditions attaching to the City Bakehouses.
Memorandum: Inspector of Nuisances reporting on the sanitary conditions attaching to the City Bakehouses.
Letter: Robert King, Archdeacon of Cumberland, Sydney Diocese, Phillip Street, requesting an answer
Letter: Robert King, Archdeacon of Cumberland, Sydney Diocese, Phillip Street, requesting an answer
Letter: H Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General, Land Titles Office, forwarding copies of a Gazette
Letter: H Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General, Land Titles Office, forwarding copies of a Gazette
Memorandum: City Surveyor advising that it would be wise to call for tenders for 100 street orderly bins
Memorandum: City Surveyor advising that it would be wise to call for tenders for 100 street orderly bins
Memorandum: City Surveyor informing the Mayor that on 7/10/1884 the Council had voted money to wood pave
Memorandum: City Surveyor informing the Mayor that on 7/10/1884 the Council had voted money to wood pave
Memorandum: City Surveyor informing the Mayor that Council had just voted £36,660 for wood paving Kent
Memorandum: City Surveyor informing the Mayor that Council had just voted £36,660 for wood paving Kent
Letter: H Barclay, Manager, Steam Stone Breaking Works, 172 Pitt Street, pointing out that the wood
Letter: H Barclay, Manager, Steam Stone Breaking Works, 172 Pitt Street, pointing out that the wood
Letter: William Johnston, Secretary, Australian Gas Light Co, informing the TC that instructions
Letter: William Johnston, Secretary, Australian Gas Light Co, informing the TC that instructions
Letter: John Dyson Son & Co, 265 George Street, complaining of a blocked drain. The matter was
Letter: John Dyson Son & Co, 265 George Street, complaining of a blocked drain. The matter was
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary, Department of Lands, providing a tracing [enclosed] of Mr
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary, Department of Lands, providing a tracing [enclosed] of Mr
Letter: John Miller, Albion Street, Annandale, complaining that he is unable to proceed with the
Letter: John Miller, Albion Street, Annandale, complaining that he is unable to proceed with the
Letter: A Shadler, 73 Hunter Street, complaining of the paucity of the water supply. City Engineer
Letter: A Shadler, 73 Hunter Street, complaining of the paucity of the water supply. City Engineer
Memorandum: Edward Cowdery, City Surveyor's Office, applying for ten days leave of absence. Supported by
Memorandum: Edward Cowdery, City Surveyor's Office, applying for ten days leave of absence. Supported by
Letter: Michael Chapman, objecting to the plans currently displayed in the Town Hall relating to
Letter: Michael Chapman, objecting to the plans currently displayed in the Town Hall relating to
Letter: Arthur Mills, Victoria Street, Petersham, complaining that the neighbourhood of Petersham
Letter: Arthur Mills, Victoria Street, Petersham, complaining that the neighbourhood of Petersham
Letter: Mayor of Port Louis, Mauritius, requesting the seeds of any eucalyptus trees deemed
Letter: Mayor of Port Louis, Mauritius, requesting the seeds of any eucalyptus trees deemed
Letter: William Neale Parker, Council Clerk, Redfern Municipal Council, writing in response to a
Letter: William Neale Parker, Council Clerk, Redfern Municipal Council, writing in response to a
Letter: W Daviz, Town Clerk, Rockhampton Municipal Council writes requesting information on: who
Letter: W Daviz, Town Clerk, Rockhampton Municipal Council writes requesting information on: who
Letter: Henry C E Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General, Land Titles Office, requesting that an
Letter: Henry C E Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General, Land Titles Office, requesting that an
Memorandum: City Surveyor requesting that a full-time journeyman painter, able to do lettering, be
Memorandum: City Surveyor requesting that a full-time journeyman painter, able to do lettering, be
Letter: James Pringle, 118 Elizabeth Street, offering Council 2000 acres of land, one hour from the
Letter: James Pringle, 118 Elizabeth Street, offering Council 2000 acres of land, one hour from the
Memorandum: City Surveyor requests that the engine drivers of pumps at Woolloomooloo, Dawes Point and
Memorandum: City Surveyor requests that the engine drivers of pumps at Woolloomooloo, Dawes Point and
Memorandum: Assistant Surveyor, requesting that he be allowed a competent assistant to survey, take
Memorandum: Assistant Surveyor, requesting that he be allowed a competent assistant to survey, take
Letter: James Sayor, Honorary Secretary, Arts Society of NSW, 7 Bridge Street, responding to an
Letter: James Sayor, Honorary Secretary, Arts Society of NSW, 7 Bridge Street, responding to an
Letter: Critchett Walker, Principal Under Secretary, Colonial Secretary's office, replying to an
Letter: Critchett Walker, Principal Under Secretary, Colonial Secretary's office, replying to an
Letter: S Nathan, Surry Hills, drawing attention to the dangers posed by a verandah in front of the
Letter: S Nathan, Surry Hills, drawing attention to the dangers posed by a verandah in front of the
Letter: S Downs, Rea Street, Randwick, requesting the water main be extended to St Marks Road along
Letter: S Downs, Rea Street, Randwick, requesting the water main be extended to St Marks Road along
Letter: Charles B Payne, Secretary, Royal Humane Society of Australlia, 41 Selborne Chambers,
Letter: Charles B Payne, Secretary, Royal Humane Society of Australlia, 41 Selborne Chambers,
Letter: Robert Orr, Council Clerk, Waverley Municipal Council, assuring the TC that their Inspector
Letter: Robert Orr, Council Clerk, Waverley Municipal Council, assuring the TC that their Inspector
Letter: G Maiden, Local Manager, Goldsbrough & Co Ltd, requesting permission to put up a sign at
Letter: G Maiden, Local Manager, Goldsbrough & Co Ltd, requesting permission to put up a sign at
Letter: Secretary, Department of Public Works, Railway Branch, advising that Council's letter
Letter: Secretary, Department of Public Works, Railway Branch, advising that Council's letter
Letter - Complaint about deficiency of water supply, 1884
Letter - Complaint about deficiency of water supply, 1884
Letter: Acting Under Secretary, Department of Public Instruction, informing the TC that the
Letter: Acting Under Secretary, Department of Public Instruction, informing the TC that the
Letter: Francis Hilly, Undercliff Road, Potts Point, complaining of a house encroaching on the footway
Letter: Francis Hilly, Undercliff Road, Potts Point, complaining of a house encroaching on the footway
Letter: Thomas Harris, Council Clerk, Waverley Municipal Council, informing the TC that his
Letter: Thomas Harris, Council Clerk, Waverley Municipal Council, informing the TC that his
Letter: W Pidcock, Council Clerk, Camperdown Municipal Council, informing the TC that his
Letter: W Pidcock, Council Clerk, Camperdown Municipal Council, informing the TC that his
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, furnishing returns for the fines gathered from 1st
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, furnishing returns for the fines gathered from 1st
Letter: Sydney Chancellor, Wemyss Street, Stanmore, complaining of the lack of water and
Letter: Sydney Chancellor, Wemyss Street, Stanmore, complaining of the lack of water and
Letter: Andrew J L Bone, Secretary, Fire Brigade Board, forwarding a letter from the Metropolitan
Letter: Andrew J L Bone, Secretary, Fire Brigade Board, forwarding a letter from the Metropolitan
Letter: R Marklove, General Produce Merchant, 18 Campbell Street, complains that every Saturday
Letter: R Marklove, General Produce Merchant, 18 Campbell Street, complains that every Saturday
Memorandum: H Keys, City Surveyor's Office, requesting a raise in salary. He receives a favourable report
Memorandum: H Keys, City Surveyor's Office, requesting a raise in salary. He receives a favourable report
Letter: Charles A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, requesting an answer to his question of
Letter: Charles A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, requesting an answer to his question of
Letter: S Bennett, Evening News Office, 148-150 Pitt Street, enquiring what number they should put
Letter: S Bennett, Evening News Office, 148-150 Pitt Street, enquiring what number they should put
Letter - Suggests condemned houses be identified so not lived in or sold, Chippendale, 1884
Letter - Suggests condemned houses be identified so not lived in or sold, Chippendale, 1884
Memorandum: Thomas Harricks applying for a weeks leave of absence. Leave approved.
Memorandum: Thomas Harricks applying for a weeks leave of absence. Leave approved.
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting that the retaining wall at the corner of Jenkins Street and Gas Lane
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting that the retaining wall at the corner of Jenkins Street and Gas Lane
Letter: T B Dearin, Coal Merchant, Pacific Wharf, Druitt Street, complaining about the payment of
Letter: T B Dearin, Coal Merchant, Pacific Wharf, Druitt Street, complaining about the payment of
Memorandum: City Surveyor informing Council that 66 street orderly bins were now ready for painting and
Memorandum: City Surveyor informing Council that 66 street orderly bins were now ready for painting and
Letter: Robert Thomson, Mayor, Camperdown Municipal Council, enquiring whether it is possible to
Letter: Robert Thomson, Mayor, Camperdown Municipal Council, enquiring whether it is possible to
Letter: Potts & Paul, Erskine and Lime Streets, protesting against the proposed alteration of the
Letter: Potts & Paul, Erskine and Lime Streets, protesting against the proposed alteration of the
Letter: E C Cracknell, Superintendent of Telegraphs, advising the TC that the Town Hall could be
Letter: E C Cracknell, Superintendent of Telegraphs, advising the TC that the Town Hall could be
Letter: A B Black, Contractor for Coalcliff Coal, 247 George Street, offering the Council a trial
Letter: A B Black, Contractor for Coalcliff Coal, 247 George Street, offering the Council a trial
Letter: Under Secretary, Treasury of NSW, informing the TC that the Manager of the Circular Quay
Letter: Under Secretary, Treasury of NSW, informing the TC that the Manager of the Circular Quay
Letter: C J Jackson, Darlington, offering his experience of over 30 years, to undertake the
Letter: C J Jackson, Darlington, offering his experience of over 30 years, to undertake the
Letter: Town Clerk, Melbourne, apologising for his inability to respond more quickly to the request
Letter: Town Clerk, Melbourne, apologising for his inability to respond more quickly to the request
Letter: Carson Woods & Co, Charlotte Place, Sydney, requesting permission to lay a small section of
Letter: Carson Woods & Co, Charlotte Place, Sydney, requesting permission to lay a small section of
Letter: I I Maroc, 199 George Street North, writing a very detailed letter to Council proposing the
Letter: I I Maroc, 199 George Street North, writing a very detailed letter to Council proposing the
Memorandum: City Engineer is outling his objections to the Bill for Regulating the Water Supply and
Memorandum: City Engineer is outling his objections to the Bill for Regulating the Water Supply and
Letter: William Johnstone, Secretary, Australian Gas Light Company, writing to let Council know of
Letter: William Johnstone, Secretary, Australian Gas Light Company, writing to let Council know of
Letter: J R Edwards, 16 Toxteth Road, Glebe Point, complaining of the unreliability of the water
Letter: J R Edwards, 16 Toxteth Road, Glebe Point, complaining of the unreliability of the water
Petition: William Fairweather, William Kirkpatrick, Michael Ronen, W Beverley, C McBurney et al of
Petition: William Fairweather, William Kirkpatrick, Michael Ronen, W Beverley, C McBurney et al of
Letter: A E Alexander, 155 Forbes Street, complaining that his dust box was not being emptied on a
Letter: A E Alexander, 155 Forbes Street, complaining that his dust box was not being emptied on a
Memorandum: City Engineer justifying travelling expenses for Plumber Dale. Expenses are enumerated.
Memorandum: City Engineer justifying travelling expenses for Plumber Dale. Expenses are enumerated.
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary, Department of Lands, informing the TC the Minister will
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary, Department of Lands, informing the TC the Minister will
Letter: T S Clibborn, Australian Jockey Club, 163 King Street, requesting permission to remove
Letter: T S Clibborn, Australian Jockey Club, 163 King Street, requesting permission to remove
Memorandum: City Architect suggesting that, as the council wishes to complete the Centennial Hall by
Memorandum: City Architect suggesting that, as the council wishes to complete the Centennial Hall by
Memorandum - City Architect outlines details of Frazer Fountain, 1884
Memorandum - City Architect outlines details of Frazer Fountain, 1884
Letter: W E Smith, 28-30 Bridge Street, complaining of a stench eminating from the drain in front
Letter: W E Smith, 28-30 Bridge Street, complaining of a stench eminating from the drain in front
Letter: George Spincer, Bourke Street, Waterloo, complaining of rubbish being dumped at the foot of
Letter: George Spincer, Bourke Street, Waterloo, complaining of rubbish being dumped at the foot of
Letter: T W Harriott, Chief Officer, Department of Mines, reminding the TC that he had no response
Letter: T W Harriott, Chief Officer, Department of Mines, reminding the TC that he had no response
Letter: T W Harriott, Chief Officer, Department of Mines, reminding the TC that he had no response
Letter: T W Harriott, Chief Officer, Department of Mines, reminding the TC that he had no response
Letter: Thomas B Watkin, Exchange Corner, 32 Bridge Street, offering land for sale close to the
Letter: Thomas B Watkin, Exchange Corner, 32 Bridge Street, offering land for sale close to the
Letter: Aubrey Mowle, Council Clerk, Petersham, passing on a request from the Petersham Fire
Letter: Aubrey Mowle, Council Clerk, Petersham, passing on a request from the Petersham Fire
Letter: T W Harriott, Chief Officer, Department of Mines, enquiring whether the regulations
Letter: T W Harriott, Chief Officer, Department of Mines, enquiring whether the regulations
Letter: George Scovell, Kiama, responding to a request for information concerning him which had
Letter: George Scovell, Kiama, responding to a request for information concerning him which had
Letter: Phillip Zeutzius, requests that kerbing and guttering be laid down in front of his new
Letter: Phillip Zeutzius, requests that kerbing and guttering be laid down in front of his new
Letter: Critchett Walker, Under Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office, informing the Corporation
Letter: Critchett Walker, Under Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office, informing the Corporation
Letter: James F Liddy, requesting permission to have time to repair his houses at 2 and 4 Little
Letter: James F Liddy, requesting permission to have time to repair his houses at 2 and 4 Little
Letter: M Bethune, Council Clerk, Randwick MC, informing the TC that their complaint of refuse
Letter: M Bethune, Council Clerk, Randwick MC, informing the TC that their complaint of refuse
Memorandum: George Merriman, City Solicitor, informing the Town Clerk that the plaintiff Chapman has
Memorandum: George Merriman, City Solicitor, informing the Town Clerk that the plaintiff Chapman has
Memorandum: George Merriman, City Solicitor, forwarding a cheque for £10/10/- from Messres Salter &
Memorandum: George Merriman, City Solicitor, forwarding a cheque for £10/10/- from Messres Salter &
Memorandum: City Engineer responding positively to the request for a hydrant to be situated opposite the
Memorandum: City Engineer responding positively to the request for a hydrant to be situated opposite the
Letter: Secretary, Australian Gas Light Company, informing Council that it had received
Letter: Secretary, Australian Gas Light Company, informing Council that it had received
Memorandum: Inspector, Metropolitan Sale Yards, reporting on the month ending 30th September. The amount
Memorandum: Inspector, Metropolitan Sale Yards, reporting on the month ending 30th September. The amount
Letter: Thomas M Williamson, Temple Court King St, re Sapsford v. Moy Ping re erecting a stable,
Letter: Thomas M Williamson, Temple Court King St, re Sapsford v. Moy Ping re erecting a stable,
Letter: CA Morell advising he is prepared to examine the City Architect's plan for Town Hall
Letter: CA Morell advising he is prepared to examine the City Architect's plan for Town Hall
Letter: Borough of Burwood thanking City Council for the use of a room in the Town Hall for the
Letter: Borough of Burwood thanking City Council for the use of a room in the Town Hall for the
Letter: Balmain Steam Ferry Co Ltd 359 George St, in discussion with Balmain Borough to establish a
Letter: Balmain Steam Ferry Co Ltd 359 George St, in discussion with Balmain Borough to establish a
Letter: Department of Justice providing a copy of the verdict heard before Henry Shiell district
Letter: Department of Justice providing a copy of the verdict heard before Henry Shiell district
Letter - Complaint about the street level on the east side of Jones Street Ultimo, 1882
Letter - Complaint about the street level on the east side of Jones Street Ultimo, 1882
Letter: Society for the Relief of Destitute Children Randwick requesting permission to have their
Letter: Society for the Relief of Destitute Children Randwick requesting permission to have their
Memorandum: Sydney City Works Surveyor's office attaching a 5-page return for 1880 & 1881 providing
Memorandum: Sydney City Works Surveyor's office attaching a 5-page return for 1880 & 1881 providing
Letter: Blacket & Son 99 Pitt St, advising he is prepared to examine the City Architect's plan for
Letter: Blacket & Son 99 Pitt St, advising he is prepared to examine the City Architect's plan for
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that the Colonial Architect will be prepared to comment
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that the Colonial Architect will be prepared to comment
Letter: J Jones, Little Stewart St Paddington, requesting consideration of site measurements for
Letter: J Jones, Little Stewart St Paddington, requesting consideration of site measurements for
Letter: G Hill Jr Cowper Wharf, having completed a wharf and machinery making processing speedy
Letter: G Hill Jr Cowper Wharf, having completed a wharf and machinery making processing speedy
Letter:Ambrose & Co 20 Wentworth Court Elizabeth St, applying to have kerbing in the lane at the
Letter:Ambrose & Co 20 Wentworth Court Elizabeth St, applying to have kerbing in the lane at the
Letter: Australian Gas Light Co. advising that instructions have been given to erect 11 public
Letter: Australian Gas Light Co. advising that instructions have been given to erect 11 public
Letter: AC Kayser 15 Custom House Bldg, explaining again at length why his documentation for 982
Letter: AC Kayser 15 Custom House Bldg, explaining again at length why his documentation for 982
Letter: A McDonald Adelaide Cottage MacLeay St Potts Point, complaining that he must now pay to
Letter: A McDonald Adelaide Cottage MacLeay St Potts Point, complaining that he must now pay to
Letter: Adam Mackinlay 124 Elizabeth St, re flooding of Mr Bulfin's premises in Wharf St with
Letter: Adam Mackinlay 124 Elizabeth St, re flooding of Mr Bulfin's premises in Wharf St with
Letter: Randwick Muncipal Council enquiring about the request to supply the Randwick area with
Letter: Randwick Muncipal Council enquiring about the request to supply the Randwick area with
Memorandum: Sydney City Works, Surveyor's office, on instructions from the Mayor advising that it is
Memorandum: Sydney City Works, Surveyor's office, on instructions from the Mayor advising that it is
Memorandum: Sydney City Works, Surveyor's office, on instructions from the Improvement Committee advising
Memorandum: Sydney City Works, Surveyor's office, on instructions from the Improvement Committee advising
Letter: Agricultural Society of New South Wales enclosing their cheque for £10, the rent for the
Letter: Agricultural Society of New South Wales enclosing their cheque for £10, the rent for the


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