CSA085426

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA085426Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Letter: The Commander of the Training Ship Vernon confirms a visit from the Aldermen to the ship.
Letter: The Commander of the Training Ship Vernon confirms a visit from the Aldermen to the ship.
Letter: The Department of Public Works says that because the University of Sydney has objected to
Letter: The Department of Public Works says that because the University of Sydney has objected to
Letter: From the Department of Lands informing Council that they have incurred a fine of 20% on the
Letter: From the Department of Lands informing Council that they have incurred a fine of 20% on the
Letter: B Backhouse states he is working with others to solve the problem of dealing with night
Letter: B Backhouse states he is working with others to solve the problem of dealing with night
Letter: The Peninsular and oriental Steam Navigation Company confirms they will issue instructions
Letter: The Peninsular and oriental Steam Navigation Company confirms they will issue instructions
Letter: The Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes confirms they have already issued instructions for
Letter: The Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes confirms they have already issued instructions for
Letter: The Australasian Steam Navigation Company confirms they have already issued instructions
Letter: The Australasian Steam Navigation Company confirms they have already issued instructions
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, forwards a report from the Government Analytical Chemist on
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, forwards a report from the Government Analytical Chemist on
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on the great amount of water being used by several
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on the great amount of water being used by several
Memorandum - Inspector of Nuisances, Richard Seymour, reports on the state of the closets, 1885
Memorandum - Inspector of Nuisances, Richard Seymour, reports on the state of the closets, 1885
Letter: Under the direction of Mr Benjamin Backhouse, Chairman of the City of Sydney Improvement
Letter: Under the direction of Mr Benjamin Backhouse, Chairman of the City of Sydney Improvement
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, reports on the advisability and cost of erecting a urinal at
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, reports on the advisability and cost of erecting a urinal at
Letter: J Lutton and Sons, the successful tenderers for street orderly bins, now find that they
Letter: J Lutton and Sons, the successful tenderers for street orderly bins, now find that they
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, suggests that, because of the lack of fresh water, salt
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, suggests that, because of the lack of fresh water, salt
Letter: The Sydney Coal Lumpers Union asks that the City Solicitor be reminded that their Union was
Letter: The Sydney Coal Lumpers Union asks that the City Solicitor be reminded that their Union was
Letter: Howard Smith and Sons state they wish to remove their private lamp outside their previous
Letter: Howard Smith and Sons state they wish to remove their private lamp outside their previous
Letter: G McCredie waits for further instructions from Mr Mountain with regard to USS Coy and the
Letter: G McCredie waits for further instructions from Mr Mountain with regard to USS Coy and the
Letter: JC Ellis complains that a newly constructed drain in Edward Street Pyrmont is preventing
Letter: JC Ellis complains that a newly constructed drain in Edward Street Pyrmont is preventing
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, wishes to confirm arrangements for the retaining wall in
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, wishes to confirm arrangements for the retaining wall in
Letter: Hugh Gordon, Inspector at the Sale Yards in Homebush, reports on the tolls and dues
Letter: Hugh Gordon, Inspector at the Sale Yards in Homebush, reports on the tolls and dues
Letter: Ralph Charlton reports on an encroachment by a building currently being erected in
Letter: Ralph Charlton reports on an encroachment by a building currently being erected in
Letter: The City of Sydney Improvement Board provides information and pamphlets on a system of
Letter: The City of Sydney Improvement Board provides information and pamphlets on a system of
Letter: C Waldron writes to inform Council of another source of water.
Letter: C Waldron writes to inform Council of another source of water.
Letter: Randwick Council asks for permission to quarry and remove stone in the St James Glebe
Letter: Randwick Council asks for permission to quarry and remove stone in the St James Glebe
Letter: The General Post Office requests that the kerbing in Pitt Street be altered to allow easier
Letter: The General Post Office requests that the kerbing in Pitt Street be altered to allow easier
Letter: The Maryborough Municipal Council asks for By Laws on street hawking or coffee stands.
Letter: The Maryborough Municipal Council asks for By Laws on street hawking or coffee stands.
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company state that an order for lights in Union Street has been
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company state that an order for lights in Union Street has been
Letter: Rowe and Green, on behalf of the Trustees for the Young Men's Christian Association, ask
Letter: Rowe and Green, on behalf of the Trustees for the Young Men's Christian Association, ask
Letter: The Under Secretary from the Department of Mines states that the alignment of Little Essex
Letter: The Under Secretary from the Department of Mines states that the alignment of Little Essex
Letter- Chippendale Cricket Club request wicket at Moore Park, 1885
Letter- Chippendale Cricket Club request wicket at Moore Park, 1885
Letter: The Botany Artillery thank Council for their permission to use the Botany Water Reserve for
Letter: The Botany Artillery thank Council for their permission to use the Botany Water Reserve for
Letter: The Department of Public Works acknowledges receipt of the letter regarding the dredging
Letter: The Department of Public Works acknowledges receipt of the letter regarding the dredging
Letter: R M Fitzgerald states he will remove the nuisance at Springfield College.
Letter: R M Fitzgerald states he will remove the nuisance at Springfield College.
Letter: Frank Firth asks that a dustbin outside the Wesleyan Book Depot in George Street, can be
Letter: Frank Firth asks that a dustbin outside the Wesleyan Book Depot in George Street, can be
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, provides a drawing of a suggested new boundary line for
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, provides a drawing of a suggested new boundary line for
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, suggests fitting brass water cocks to the water carts so
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, suggests fitting brass water cocks to the water carts so
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, reports on the paving issues at the gateway entrance to
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, reports on the paving issues at the gateway entrance to
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, explains why water supply has been very irregular. This is
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, explains why water supply has been very irregular. This is
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on his visit to the creek running through Veteran
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on his visit to the creek running through Veteran
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on his visit to the Works at the Bondi Sewer in
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on his visit to the Works at the Bondi Sewer in
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on the feasibility of bringing water from the Nepean
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on the feasibility of bringing water from the Nepean
Letter: Saltwater Engine Drivers - Request weekly pay rather than hourly rate
Letter: Saltwater Engine Drivers - Request weekly pay rather than hourly rate
Letter: Goff and Co writes about a method of destroying night soil.
Letter: Goff and Co writes about a method of destroying night soil.
Letter: Mr Sadlier writes with a suggestion of sinking wells at Haymarket to supply more water to
Letter: Mr Sadlier writes with a suggestion of sinking wells at Haymarket to supply more water to
Letter: John Dawson, Solicitors, on behalf of John Walton, notes that Council has a plan for the
Letter: John Dawson, Solicitors, on behalf of John Walton, notes that Council has a plan for the
Letter: Robert Mackey informs that a deputation has been formed to meet the Mayor regarding the
Letter: Robert Mackey informs that a deputation has been formed to meet the Mayor regarding the
Letter: Mr Macdermott talks about the water supply in Elizabeth Bay.
Letter: Mr Macdermott talks about the water supply in Elizabeth Bay.
Letter: The Australian Jockey Club informs Council that a gutter has been formed on Randwick Road
Letter: The Australian Jockey Club informs Council that a gutter has been formed on Randwick Road
Letter: The Department of Public Works acknowledges the request to dredge Woolloomooloo Bay.
Letter: The Department of Public Works acknowledges the request to dredge Woolloomooloo Bay.
Letter: The Commissioner for Railways writes that the state of the street approach to the Cattle
Letter: The Commissioner for Railways writes that the state of the street approach to the Cattle
Letter: The Commissioner for Railways writes about the proposed wood paving of Crown Street. He
Letter: The Commissioner for Railways writes about the proposed wood paving of Crown Street. He
Letter: From the Registrar General informing about a notification of claim of land by Richard
Letter: From the Registrar General informing about a notification of claim of land by Richard
Letter: A notice from the Registrar General's Department about an application for land title from
Letter: A notice from the Registrar General's Department about an application for land title from
Memorandum - Solution to the nightsoil depot at Moore Park, 1885
Memorandum - Solution to the nightsoil depot at Moore Park, 1885
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, mindful of the present severe drought, submits a statement
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, mindful of the present severe drought, submits a statement
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, submits a report on the question of obtaining water from
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, submits a report on the question of obtaining water from
Letter: Leopold Barnett writes about a device he can provide for the disposal of nightsoil.
Letter: Leopold Barnett writes about a device he can provide for the disposal of nightsoil.
Letter: Jacob Pitman provides Council with details of a new method of producing gas from water and
Letter: Jacob Pitman provides Council with details of a new method of producing gas from water and
Letter: Mark Heung Long, on behalf of several residents in Regent Street, writes to complain about
Letter: Mark Heung Long, on behalf of several residents in Regent Street, writes to complain about
Letter: P Fletcher Watson on behalf of the Institute of Architects NSW, asks for the use of the
Letter: P Fletcher Watson on behalf of the Institute of Architects NSW, asks for the use of the
Letter: The Municipal Council of Darlington writes about contacting the Minister for Works about
Letter: The Municipal Council of Darlington writes about contacting the Minister for Works about
Letter: Parry and Co, Importers in George Street, confirm they will contact the recommended person
Letter: Parry and Co, Importers in George Street, confirm they will contact the recommended person
Letter: Buckland Bros asks for permission to erect a workshop as explained to the City Architect.
Letter: Buckland Bros asks for permission to erect a workshop as explained to the City Architect.
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, reports on his meeting with Mr Buckland regarding the
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, reports on his meeting with Mr Buckland regarding the
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company confirms that seven lamps will be erected as requested but
Letter: The Australian Gas Light Company confirms that seven lamps will be erected as requested but
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, reports on the advisability and cost of kerbing, guttering
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, reports on the advisability and cost of kerbing, guttering
Letter: From the Department of Public Works confirming that instructions have been given to remove
Letter: From the Department of Public Works confirming that instructions have been given to remove
Letter: C Rhodes asks for more money for the work he is doing in laying sewers.
Letter: C Rhodes asks for more money for the work he is doing in laying sewers.
Letter: From Booth and Co regarding the water supply to Kensington Street.
Letter: From Booth and Co regarding the water supply to Kensington Street.
Letter: Geddes and Co write to offer the City the use of Floodvale Dam at Botany in the hope it
Letter: Geddes and Co write to offer the City the use of Floodvale Dam at Botany in the hope it
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, provides a sketch showing the suburban water mains.
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, provides a sketch showing the suburban water mains.
Letter - Attorney General's concerns about the depositing of night soil in Moore Park, 1885
Letter - Attorney General's concerns about the depositing of night soil in Moore Park, 1885
Letter: G Bradshaw asks for permission to blast in Lime Street.
Letter: G Bradshaw asks for permission to blast in Lime Street.
Memorandum: The City Solicitor, G Merriman, reports on further negotiations on the case of Council vs
Memorandum: The City Solicitor, G Merriman, reports on further negotiations on the case of Council vs
Letter: W McCarthy asks that the footpath in front of his houses in Hugo Street, be asphalted.
Letter: W McCarthy asks that the footpath in front of his houses in Hugo Street, be asphalted.
Letter: David Wilson from Mason Brothers Limited, says he can supply cast iron pipes for the
Letter: David Wilson from Mason Brothers Limited, says he can supply cast iron pipes for the
Letter: John West states that he is willing to give Council an encroachment that his property in
Letter: John West states that he is willing to give Council an encroachment that his property in
Letter: H R Waldron complains that he lost water for several days and no warning was given that the
Letter: H R Waldron complains that he lost water for several days and no warning was given that the
Letter: H Gerwonka, Civil Engineer, writes about the grave reduction in the supply of water and
Letter: H Gerwonka, Civil Engineer, writes about the grave reduction in the supply of water and
Letter: John Hennessy, Architect, asks on what terms Council would allow the St Vincent's Hospital
Letter: John Hennessy, Architect, asks on what terms Council would allow the St Vincent's Hospital
Letter: The Manager of Howard Smith & Sons who run the wharves at King Street, state that the
Letter: The Manager of Howard Smith & Sons who run the wharves at King Street, state that the
Letter: I C Robinson asks that paving be laid in front of several properties in Clarence Street.
Letter: I C Robinson asks that paving be laid in front of several properties in Clarence Street.
Letter: The Commercial Building and Investment Co, suggests that in future, advance warning be
Letter: The Commercial Building and Investment Co, suggests that in future, advance warning be
Letter: Parry and Co, Importers in George Street, reported that two of their windows were broken by
Letter: Parry and Co, Importers in George Street, reported that two of their windows were broken by
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, confirms that in order to reduce expenditure, he has given
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, confirms that in order to reduce expenditure, he has given
Letter: Woollahra Municipal Council discusses the extension of the sewer line to parts of Woollahra
Letter: Woollahra Municipal Council discusses the extension of the sewer line to parts of Woollahra
Letter: I Newmann of George Street, complains about the damage done to the footway by the pipe
Letter: I Newmann of George Street, complains about the damage done to the footway by the pipe
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, recommends a fence be built around the Depot in Hay Street.
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, A C Mountain, recommends a fence be built around the Depot in Hay Street.
Letter: William Irving Cosgrove applies for a licence for the sale of stock at the Baldfaced Stag
Letter: William Irving Cosgrove applies for a licence for the sale of stock at the Baldfaced Stag
Memorandum: The City Architect, J H Sapsford, discusses the work schedule of the contractors for the
Memorandum: The City Architect, J H Sapsford, discusses the work schedule of the contractors for the
Memorandum: The City Architect, J H Sapsford, recommends that the account for the painting of several
Memorandum: The City Architect, J H Sapsford, recommends that the account for the painting of several
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on the leak of the syphon on the swing bay of the
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on the leak of the syphon on the swing bay of the
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on his visit with several Aldermen, to the Bunnerong
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports on his visit with several Aldermen, to the Bunnerong
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports that there is some public support in Council's
Memorandum: The City Engineer, Trevor Jones, reports that there is some public support in Council's
Letter: Ann McDonald of Adelaide Cottage Potts Point, complains about the dangerous state of
Letter: Ann McDonald of Adelaide Cottage Potts Point, complains about the dangerous state of
Letter: The Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited state that the steps proposed to be
Letter: The Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited state that the steps proposed to be
Letter: The Department of Public Works writes about the cost of lighting street lamps near
Letter: The Department of Public Works writes about the cost of lighting street lamps near
Letter: Brown Bros and Co write about the insufficient accommodation for stock at the Stock Sale
Letter: Brown Bros and Co write about the insufficient accommodation for stock at the Stock Sale
Letter: Newcastle Municipal Council asks for information on dustbins.
Letter: Newcastle Municipal Council asks for information on dustbins.
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, reports on the advisability and cost of extending the pipe
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, reports on the advisability and cost of extending the pipe
Letter: H S S Bond of Onslow Avenue Elizabeth Bay asks that the street be kerbed and guttered
Letter: H S S Bond of Onslow Avenue Elizabeth Bay asks that the street be kerbed and guttered
Letter: R Stanley provides details and costs of providing more water wells for the use by the City.
Letter: R Stanley provides details and costs of providing more water wells for the use by the City.
Letter: The Commandant of the Hyalene states he will be happy to host the official visit of the
Letter: The Commandant of the Hyalene states he will be happy to host the official visit of the
Letter: Randwick Municipal Council states that they believe the responsibility of forming Park Road
Letter: Randwick Municipal Council states that they believe the responsibility of forming Park Road
Letter: The Trustees of Hyde, Cook and Phillip Parks ask that the previously removed iron railings
Letter: The Trustees of Hyde, Cook and Phillip Parks ask that the previously removed iron railings
Letter: Commodore Paschen invites the Mayor on board the Storch.
Letter: Commodore Paschen invites the Mayor on board the Storch.
Memorandum: The City Solicitor, G Merriman, submits the delivered deeds for the land in Wilton Place.
Memorandum: The City Solicitor, G Merriman, submits the delivered deeds for the land in Wilton Place.
Memorandum: The City Solicitor, G Merriman, reports on the settlement details of the case of Council v
Memorandum: The City Solicitor, G Merriman, reports on the settlement details of the case of Council v
Letter - Sketch and quote for a glass case to enclose the Town Hall Clock, 1885
Letter - Sketch and quote for a glass case to enclose the Town Hall Clock, 1885
Letter: The Botany Corps Volunteer Artillery asks for permission to use part of the water reserve
Letter: The Botany Corps Volunteer Artillery asks for permission to use part of the water reserve
Letter: Thomas Buckland states that he is willing to sell his land between Dowling and Duke Streets.
Letter: Thomas Buckland states that he is willing to sell his land between Dowling and Duke Streets.
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, reports on the cost and supply of flushing out the WCs at the
Memorandum: The City Surveyor, AC Mountain, reports on the cost and supply of flushing out the WCs at the
Letter: Waterloo Municipal Council asks for a time when their representatives could meet with the
Letter: Waterloo Municipal Council asks for a time when their representatives could meet with the
Letter: Ann Oliffe discusses the plans she has for removing a condemned building in Albert Place
Letter: Ann Oliffe discusses the plans she has for removing a condemned building in Albert Place
Letter: I Waugh discusses the supply and rates for water supplied to his home in Ballast Point
Letter: I Waugh discusses the supply and rates for water supplied to his home in Ballast Point


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