CSA086400

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA086400Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Letter: The Technological, Industrial, and Sanitary Museum of New South Wales want to lease the
Letter: The Technological, Industrial, and Sanitary Museum of New South Wales want to lease the
Letter: E Whitaker Hon Secretary Baulkham Hills, advising that a group of fruitgrowers want an
Letter: E Whitaker Hon Secretary Baulkham Hills, advising that a group of fruitgrowers want an
Letter: R Patek conductor, requesting use of the Exhibition building for 6 Saturdays beginning
Letter: R Patek conductor, requesting use of the Exhibition building for 6 Saturdays beginning
Letter: G Evans 75 Pitt St, suggests that as the wall and gate of Springfield in Darlinghurst Rd
Letter: G Evans 75 Pitt St, suggests that as the wall and gate of Springfield in Darlinghurst Rd
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that they will place a punt at City Council's disposal
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that they will place a punt at City Council's disposal
Letter: F J Barker 85 Sussex St, advising that the wall of No 23 Erskine St (baker shop) is in such
Letter: F J Barker 85 Sussex St, advising that the wall of No 23 Erskine St (baker shop) is in such
Letter: J G Alberti, 404 Kent St, referring to earlier correspondence states he will do away with
Letter: J G Alberti, 404 Kent St, referring to earlier correspondence states he will do away with
Letter: John Lucas, Camperdown, having consulted the Railway Commissioner who replied that City
Letter: John Lucas, Camperdown, having consulted the Railway Commissioner who replied that City
Letter: JWR Clarke 5 & 6 Market Bldgs George St, asking if his building awning is to be removed
Letter: JWR Clarke 5 & 6 Market Bldgs George St, asking if his building awning is to be removed
Letter: HJG Cattanach & Co Sanders' Wharf Pyrmont, will cart the City's nightsoil and receive it
Letter: HJG Cattanach & Co Sanders' Wharf Pyrmont, will cart the City's nightsoil and receive it
Letter: PR Larkin 778 George St, requesting special permission to build cellars in 6 of the stores
Letter: PR Larkin 778 George St, requesting special permission to build cellars in 6 of the stores
Letter: J Stewart & Co - Problems with stone work for Centennial Hall
Letter: J Stewart & Co - Problems with stone work for Centennial Hall
Letter: Department of Railways requesting immediate attention to improving the condition of Thomas
Letter: Department of Railways requesting immediate attention to improving the condition of Thomas
Letter: C Frisby, Glenesea Elizabeth Bay, enquiring about the road separating properties of Mr
Letter: C Frisby, Glenesea Elizabeth Bay, enquiring about the road separating properties of Mr
Memorandum: City Treasurer's office with a plan to offer issue of debentures of the City, Water and
Memorandum: City Treasurer's office with a plan to offer issue of debentures of the City, Water and
Memorandum: City Surveyor's office enclosing a report dated 29/3/86 from Mr Dowe, Asst City Surveyor,
Memorandum: City Surveyor's office enclosing a report dated 29/3/86 from Mr Dowe, Asst City Surveyor,
Letter: J Stewart & Co., requesting permission to make a fixed deposit of the £1000 on their
Letter: J Stewart & Co., requesting permission to make a fixed deposit of the £1000 on their
Memorandum: City Solicitor's office in reply to a question from the Mayor re the question of a dissenting
Memorandum: City Solicitor's office in reply to a question from the Mayor re the question of a dissenting
Letter: Department of Mines, Public Parks Br, requesting information on the money received and
Letter: Department of Mines, Public Parks Br, requesting information on the money received and
Letter - Planting to propagate native flora in Moore Park, 1886
Letter - Planting to propagate native flora in Moore Park, 1886
Letter: Swain & Co 736 George St, advising of their problem in gaining access to their stores and
Letter: Swain & Co 736 George St, advising of their problem in gaining access to their stores and
Letter: Randwick Council requesting that salt water be laid on at the Randwick Racecourse gates to
Letter: Randwick Council requesting that salt water be laid on at the Randwick Racecourse gates to
Letter: JB Meyers 24 Renny St Paddington, applying for the position of Draftsman in the City
Letter: JB Meyers 24 Renny St Paddington, applying for the position of Draftsman in the City
Memorandum: City Engineer's office reporting that William Tate of Wilmot St is not fit to hold a license
Memorandum: City Engineer's office reporting that William Tate of Wilmot St is not fit to hold a license
Memorandum: City Surveyor's office re repairing the kerbing caused by removal of awning posts when
Memorandum: City Surveyor's office re repairing the kerbing caused by removal of awning posts when
Letter: Ballarat Cabmen's Union, Albert St Sebastopol, requesting copies of the bylaws re Hackney
Letter: Ballarat Cabmen's Union, Albert St Sebastopol, requesting copies of the bylaws re Hackney
Letter: Department of Public Instruction stating that the Minister wishes the City Council to
Letter: Department of Public Instruction stating that the Minister wishes the City Council to
Letter: R Towns & Co thanking the Mayor for allowing Mr Roosevelt's tender (re Town Hall organ) to
Letter: R Towns & Co thanking the Mayor for allowing Mr Roosevelt's tender (re Town Hall organ) to
Memorandum: Inspector Metropolitan Cattle Yards reporting as requested by W Inglis of Inglis & Son that
Memorandum: Inspector Metropolitan Cattle Yards reporting as requested by W Inglis of Inglis & Son that
Letter: T Rose, Vickery's Chambers Pitt St, requesting City Council take over the lane between his
Letter: T Rose, Vickery's Chambers Pitt St, requesting City Council take over the lane between his
Letter: Department of Lands requesting a reply as soon as possible re their letter of 21/10
Letter: Department of Lands requesting a reply as soon as possible re their letter of 21/10
Memorandum: City Engineer's Office - Weekly wages for staff at Marrickville Pumping Station
Memorandum: City Engineer's Office - Weekly wages for staff at Marrickville Pumping Station
Memorandum: Inspector of Nuisances recommending Mr McElhone be paid the usual allowances for forage for a
Memorandum: Inspector of Nuisances recommending Mr McElhone be paid the usual allowances for forage for a
Letter - Request to to test an asphalt composition in Pitt Street, 1886
Letter - Request to to test an asphalt composition in Pitt Street, 1886
Petition: Thomas J Wilson & Fredrick Davenport for residents of Hartley St requesting connection to
Petition: Thomas J Wilson & Fredrick Davenport for residents of Hartley St requesting connection to
Memorandum: City Surveyor's office advising that on the Mayor's direction he has examined the new cast
Memorandum: City Surveyor's office advising that on the Mayor's direction he has examined the new cast
Petition: Henry Nicholls & John Flynne for property owners and householders of Evans St Balmain
Petition: Henry Nicholls & John Flynne for property owners and householders of Evans St Balmain
Letter: Department of Railways advising that the gas lamp at the corner of Hay & Pier Sts Darling
Letter: Department of Railways advising that the gas lamp at the corner of Hay & Pier Sts Darling
Letter: Schott & Co applying to use the Exhibition Building for a performance by the new Musical
Letter: Schott & Co applying to use the Exhibition Building for a performance by the new Musical
Letter: R Towns & Co requesting the reconsideration of the late tender from Mr Roosevelt for the
Letter: R Towns & Co requesting the reconsideration of the late tender from Mr Roosevelt for the
Letter: R Towns & Co providing the tender from Mr Roosevelt of New York for the Town Hall organ.
Letter: R Towns & Co providing the tender from Mr Roosevelt of New York for the Town Hall organ.
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that the City Council's letter of the 12th requesting
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that the City Council's letter of the 12th requesting
Letter: William M Dennison 44 College St, applying for the position of assistant engineer, just
Letter: William M Dennison 44 College St, applying for the position of assistant engineer, just
Memorandum: Inspector of Nuisances reporting on the comparative amount of night soil and household waste
Memorandum: Inspector of Nuisances reporting on the comparative amount of night soil and household waste
Letter: Joseph Furniss Milton Cottage Short St Balmain, applying for a position as engineer
Letter: Joseph Furniss Milton Cottage Short St Balmain, applying for a position as engineer
Letter: William Hawkins c/o Mr Walker 267 Crown Rd Ultimo, applying for the position as an engineer
Letter: William Hawkins c/o Mr Walker 267 Crown Rd Ultimo, applying for the position as an engineer
Letter: Leggat & Co 168 Pitt St, although the West Camden stone sample cube was refused, on Mr
Letter: Leggat & Co 168 Pitt St, although the West Camden stone sample cube was refused, on Mr
Letter: Haldane Stokes, Surveyor General's office, applying for a position in the City Sanitary
Letter: Haldane Stokes, Surveyor General's office, applying for a position in the City Sanitary
Letter: Shaw & Monie, Henson St Summer Hill, requesting permission to close Cleveland St, first
Letter: Shaw & Monie, Henson St Summer Hill, requesting permission to close Cleveland St, first
Letter: F Abigail 589-591 George St, re a number of men representing themselves as City water or
Letter: F Abigail 589-591 George St, re a number of men representing themselves as City water or
Letter: E Whitaker Baulkham Hills, Hon Sec Committee of Fruitgrowers requesting cancellation of the
Letter: E Whitaker Baulkham Hills, Hon Sec Committee of Fruitgrowers requesting cancellation of the
Letter: University of Sydney requesting permission as a matter of urgency to remove the wall placed
Letter: University of Sydney requesting permission as a matter of urgency to remove the wall placed
Letter: FT Sharp 199 William St - invoice for £20 compensation for loss of trade because of street
Letter: FT Sharp 199 William St - invoice for £20 compensation for loss of trade because of street
Memorandum: City Surveyor's office advising that the Weigh Bridge on Market Wharf should be adjusted by a
Memorandum: City Surveyor's office advising that the Weigh Bridge on Market Wharf should be adjusted by a
Memorandum: Minute by the Mayor addressing the Streets' Loan Fund situation (funds borrowed under a
Memorandum: Minute by the Mayor addressing the Streets' Loan Fund situation (funds borrowed under a
Memorandum: City Engineer's office, requesting permission to alter the route of the low level main
Memorandum: City Engineer's office, requesting permission to alter the route of the low level main
Memorandum: Sydney City Works Surveyor's office, advising that on instruction from the Improvement
Memorandum: Sydney City Works Surveyor's office, advising that on instruction from the Improvement
Letter: Edward S. Neild & Co, tendering to refit the chandelier [in the Town Hall] for electric
Letter: Edward S. Neild & Co, tendering to refit the chandelier [in the Town Hall] for electric
Memorandum: William Smith Insp. Wood Paving, requesting an increase in salary especially as City Council has
Memorandum: William Smith Insp. Wood Paving, requesting an increase in salary especially as City Council has
Letter: North Shore Gas Company Ltd St Leonards, having learned that the new pumps are working
Letter: North Shore Gas Company Ltd St Leonards, having learned that the new pumps are working
Letter: John Sulllivan New Jersey NY USA, enquiring after his cousin Timothy Sullivan of Bantry,
Letter: John Sulllivan New Jersey NY USA, enquiring after his cousin Timothy Sullivan of Bantry,
Letter: Maggie Ashton, San Francisco, requesting assistance in locating her father, William Charles
Letter: Maggie Ashton, San Francisco, requesting assistance in locating her father, William Charles
Memorandum: City Engineer's office reporting that JE Tatham, plumber, of Darling St has laid service
Memorandum: City Engineer's office reporting that JE Tatham, plumber, of Darling St has laid service
Memorandum: City Engineer's office reporting that David Coulter, plumber, of 32 Oxford St opened
Memorandum: City Engineer's office reporting that David Coulter, plumber, of 32 Oxford St opened
Memorandum: Edwin Booth, City Engineer's office, requesting provisional leave of absence during the
Memorandum: Edwin Booth, City Engineer's office, requesting provisional leave of absence during the
Memorandum: Hiram Howard requesting an increase in salary having been employed in the Sanitary Department for
Memorandum: Hiram Howard requesting an increase in salary having been employed in the Sanitary Department for
Letter: St Peters Council requesting a meeting to discuss laying on water in that district.
Letter: St Peters Council requesting a meeting to discuss laying on water in that district.
Letter: Frost & Shipham offering to supply street name plates painted with luminous paint at prices
Letter: Frost & Shipham offering to supply street name plates painted with luminous paint at prices
Letter: New South Wales Football Association asking if their request to extend the football season
Letter: New South Wales Football Association asking if their request to extend the football season
Letter: FB Kyngdon, The Orient Brewery Bourke St, stating that his friend very recently took a tram
Letter: FB Kyngdon, The Orient Brewery Bourke St, stating that his friend very recently took a tram
Letter - Insufficiency of water closets (toilets), 1886
Letter - Insufficiency of water closets (toilets), 1886
Letter: James Cosgrove 715 George St, requesting permission to auction stock at this address which
Letter: James Cosgrove 715 George St, requesting permission to auction stock at this address which
Letter: TW Hoskins forwarding a plan for a building at 143 George St West stating it will be only
Letter: TW Hoskins forwarding a plan for a building at 143 George St West stating it will be only
Letter: SW Knight 179 Castlereagh St about to build on Dowling St Moore Park and requesting an
Letter: SW Knight 179 Castlereagh St about to build on Dowling St Moore Park and requesting an
Letter: Department of Mines advising that Council's payment for copies of papers and plans re
Letter: Department of Mines advising that Council's payment for copies of papers and plans re
Memorandum: City Surveyor's office - printed 19-page report for 1885 with apologies for delay being due
Memorandum: City Surveyor's office - printed 19-page report for 1885 with apologies for delay being due
Letter: John Hourigan, Kinkora Craigend St, re Victoria St north - complaining at length about the
Letter: John Hourigan, Kinkora Craigend St, re Victoria St north - complaining at length about the
Petition: J Gelding & W Gelding for householders on the Canterbury Old Road requesting connection
Petition: J Gelding & W Gelding for householders on the Canterbury Old Road requesting connection
Petition: JH Beale, W Christie, J Gannon & EE Mayes, residents of Kingston, Borough of Camperdown
Petition: JH Beale, W Christie, J Gannon & EE Mayes, residents of Kingston, Borough of Camperdown
Petition: EJ Ashcroft & A McNeil for butchers (several pages of names) selling from Homebush Sale
Petition: EJ Ashcroft & A McNeil for butchers (several pages of names) selling from Homebush Sale
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company advising that instructions have been given for the 30 public
Letter: Australian Gas Light Company advising that instructions have been given for the 30 public
Memorandum: Health Office providing the quarterly report on general health, remarking on parents who
Memorandum: Health Office providing the quarterly report on general health, remarking on parents who
Memorandum: Sydney Water Works Botany, providing the quarterly report on equipment and water pumping.
Memorandum: Sydney Water Works Botany, providing the quarterly report on equipment and water pumping.
Letter - Issues at Model Lodging House and uncleanliness of urinals in the city, 1886
Letter - Issues at Model Lodging House and uncleanliness of urinals in the city, 1886
Letter: Department of Public Works, Harbours & Rivers Branch, asking to hire a steam roller needed
Letter: Department of Public Works, Harbours & Rivers Branch, asking to hire a steam roller needed
Letter: WE Smith 28/30 Bridge St, stating that the City Council's report about the gully shaft in
Letter: WE Smith 28/30 Bridge St, stating that the City Council's report about the gully shaft in
Letter: Fruit Growers Vigilance Committee requesting a copy of the resolution passed re any
Letter: Fruit Growers Vigilance Committee requesting a copy of the resolution passed re any
Letter: Central Police Office advising that the suggestion to block up the Office back door to
Letter: Central Police Office advising that the suggestion to block up the Office back door to
Memorandum: City Surveyor advising that before laying bluestone cubes at Belmore Markets and renewing
Memorandum: City Surveyor advising that before laying bluestone cubes at Belmore Markets and renewing
Letter: David Jones & Co George & Barrack Sts, requesting urgent attention to the guttering in
Letter: David Jones & Co George & Barrack Sts, requesting urgent attention to the guttering in
Letter: GM Pitt protesting strongly about rumors the George St Market (he has used for over 60
Letter: GM Pitt protesting strongly about rumors the George St Market (he has used for over 60
Letter: R Sellors, Wesleyan Parsonage, 248 Cleveland St, advising that the Trustees would prefer a
Letter: R Sellors, Wesleyan Parsonage, 248 Cleveland St, advising that the Trustees would prefer a
Letter: WA Parkinson, Arthursleigh, William St Randwick, applying for the position of Junior
Letter: WA Parkinson, Arthursleigh, William St Randwick, applying for the position of Junior
Letter: John Bennett 65 Castlereagh St, offering to spend £5,000 to convert the Exhibition Building
Letter: John Bennett 65 Castlereagh St, offering to spend £5,000 to convert the Exhibition Building
Letter: Department of Mines advising that Council's notice to remove offensive material alleged to
Letter: Department of Mines advising that Council's notice to remove offensive material alleged to
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that the Council's letter re proposed street opening
Letter: Department of Public Works advising that the Council's letter re proposed street opening
Letter: Municipal District of Leichhardt requesting instructions be given to lower the plugs in
Letter: Municipal District of Leichhardt requesting instructions be given to lower the plugs in
Letter: Treseder & Bartlett, 31 Sydney Arcade, King St. As the water supply at Homebush on their
Letter: Treseder & Bartlett, 31 Sydney Arcade, King St. As the water supply at Homebush on their
Letter: Darlington Council advising that the University Senate has agreed to close the gates for 3
Letter: Darlington Council advising that the University Senate has agreed to close the gates for 3
Letter: BI Wetherell, Avoca St, Randwick, a surgeon leasing one of the new houses owned by J
Letter: BI Wetherell, Avoca St, Randwick, a surgeon leasing one of the new houses owned by J
Letter: Union Bank of Austr'a Ltd. advising that a credit of £1500 has been arranged with the
Letter: Union Bank of Austr'a Ltd. advising that a credit of £1500 has been arranged with the
Letter: Department of Railways requesting permission to move the fence and encroach on Moore Park
Letter: Department of Railways requesting permission to move the fence and encroach on Moore Park
Letter: E Masters, Lurlei, Livingstone St, Marrickville, requesting connection to the water main
Letter: E Masters, Lurlei, Livingstone St, Marrickville, requesting connection to the water main
Letter: US Consulate Sydney for NSW Base-ball Association requesting land adjacent to the
Letter: US Consulate Sydney for NSW Base-ball Association requesting land adjacent to the
Memorandum: City Surveyor recommending the lengthening of the Engine House at Point St per attached
Memorandum: City Surveyor recommending the lengthening of the Engine House at Point St per attached
Letter: LJ Newall requesting an increase in salary comparable to others doing work like traffic
Letter: LJ Newall requesting an increase in salary comparable to others doing work like traffic
Letter: EA Bush Bourke St Surry Hills, requesting urgent attention to greatly increasing the number
Letter: EA Bush Bourke St Surry Hills, requesting urgent attention to greatly increasing the number
Memorandum: Thomas Joyce requesting an increase in salary for gully shaft cleaners
Memorandum: Thomas Joyce requesting an increase in salary for gully shaft cleaners
Letter: JC Mackinnon & Co advertising Bailey's Patent Hot Air Engine for pumping water mechanically
Letter: JC Mackinnon & Co advertising Bailey's Patent Hot Air Engine for pumping water mechanically
Letter: Hordern Brothers 211 Pitt St, requesting tarring of the road in front of their premises to
Letter: Hordern Brothers 211 Pitt St, requesting tarring of the road in front of their premises to
Letter: Agricultural Society of New South Wales requesting 100 loads of street sweepings for their
Letter: Agricultural Society of New South Wales requesting 100 loads of street sweepings for their
Letter: Fruit Growers Association Central Cumberland Electorate 121 Pitt St, concerning the City
Letter: Fruit Growers Association Central Cumberland Electorate 121 Pitt St, concerning the City


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