CSA088312

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Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting on the necessity of erecting a retaining wall in Pyrmont Street in
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting on the necessity of erecting a retaining wall in Pyrmont Street in
Letter: William Hemming, Commissioner for Stamp Duties, advising that while he does not believe
Letter: William Hemming, Commissioner for Stamp Duties, advising that while he does not believe
Letter: Bradley & Son, for W H Harris, 58 Margaret Street, protesting against the erection of a
Letter: Bradley & Son, for W H Harris, 58 Margaret Street, protesting against the erection of a
Letter: Edmund Fosbery, Inspector General of Police, informing Council that he had sworn in two
Letter: Edmund Fosbery, Inspector General of Police, informing Council that he had sworn in two
Memorandum: James H Merriman, 11 Merriman Street, applying for six weeks leave of absence from his duties
Memorandum: James H Merriman, 11 Merriman Street, applying for six weeks leave of absence from his duties
Letter: George Hill, 1 Cowper Wharf, offering to supply Council with wet screenings for 8/- per ton
Letter: George Hill, 1 Cowper Wharf, offering to supply Council with wet screenings for 8/- per ton
Letter: William Smith, GPO Box 32, enquiring as to when the Sydney water supply would reach
Letter: William Smith, GPO Box 32, enquiring as to when the Sydney water supply would reach
Letter: D I Edmunds, 388 Harris Street, complaining of the state of Harris Street between Quarry
Letter: D I Edmunds, 388 Harris Street, complaining of the state of Harris Street between Quarry
Letter: Edward Whitaker, Secretary, Fruit Growers Union, Baulkham Hills, requesting that the Mayor
Letter: Edward Whitaker, Secretary, Fruit Growers Union, Baulkham Hills, requesting that the Mayor
Letter: William Ager, Secretary, Fire Brigades' Board Office, 105 Bathurst Street, presenting the
Letter: William Ager, Secretary, Fire Brigades' Board Office, 105 Bathurst Street, presenting the
Letter: Charles A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, informing the council that a delapidated
Letter: Charles A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, informing the council that a delapidated
Petition: Peter Sutton, Jnr: B M S [?], Francis Thompson, Arbitration Street, Circular Quay,
Petition: Peter Sutton, Jnr: B M S [?], Francis Thompson, Arbitration Street, Circular Quay,
Letter: Robert Saunders, Quarrymaster & Contractor, Pyrmont, unless something was found for surface
Letter: Robert Saunders, Quarrymaster & Contractor, Pyrmont, unless something was found for surface
Letter: James W Boydell, 12 Tattersall's Chambers, Hunter Street, writing to inform the Mayor of
Letter: James W Boydell, 12 Tattersall's Chambers, Hunter Street, writing to inform the Mayor of
Letter: Mrs H H Williams, 88 George Street, complaining the the City Corporation workers bring
Letter: Mrs H H Williams, 88 George Street, complaining the the City Corporation workers bring
Letter - Complaint about drain on Bell Street Glebe, 1887
Letter - Complaint about drain on Bell Street Glebe, 1887
Letter: John Osborne, 2 Upper William Street South, requesting permission to write a history of the
Letter: John Osborne, 2 Upper William Street South, requesting permission to write a history of the
Letter: David Jones & Co, requesting permission to connect the tanks on the roof of their new
Letter: David Jones & Co, requesting permission to connect the tanks on the roof of their new
Letter: G West, George and Robert Allum, Owners of land on opposite sides of Barcom Avenue, request
Letter: G West, George and Robert Allum, Owners of land on opposite sides of Barcom Avenue, request
Letter: C E Riddell, Secretary, Union Club, Bligh Street, requesting that a lamp opposite their
Letter: C E Riddell, Secretary, Union Club, Bligh Street, requesting that a lamp opposite their
Letter: E Blackmore, Council Clerk, Paddington Council, requesting that the Mayor receive a
Letter: E Blackmore, Council Clerk, Paddington Council, requesting that the Mayor receive a
Letter: Thomas Kyle, 217 Cleveland Street, drawing to the Council's attention encroachments in
Letter: Thomas Kyle, 217 Cleveland Street, drawing to the Council's attention encroachments in
Letter: S Thompson, Rothay, Homebush, thanking the Council for the prompt response to his
Letter: S Thompson, Rothay, Homebush, thanking the Council for the prompt response to his
Memorandum: Trevor Jones, City Engineer, requesting permission to start up the new auxiliary pump at
Memorandum: Trevor Jones, City Engineer, requesting permission to start up the new auxiliary pump at
Letter: C Mulholland, 5 Foveaux Street, complaining of drainage problems on his property caused by
Letter: C Mulholland, 5 Foveaux Street, complaining of drainage problems on his property caused by
Letter - Alteration of boundary to Flagstaff Hill Reserve, 1887
Letter - Alteration of boundary to Flagstaff Hill Reserve, 1887
Letter: B Carne, Builder & Contractor, 127 Walker Street, Redfern, requesting permission to erect a
Letter: B Carne, Builder & Contractor, 127 Walker Street, Redfern, requesting permission to erect a
Letter - Secretary of the Board of Health Edmund Sager regarding smallpox at Quarantine Station, 1887
Letter - Secretary of the Board of Health Edmund Sager regarding smallpox at Quarantine Station, 1887
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector in Chief of the Metropolitan City Sale Yards submitting a report in
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector in Chief of the Metropolitan City Sale Yards submitting a report in
Letter: John Elliott, Silver King Hotel, King Street, claiming damage of £1 had been caused to a
Letter: John Elliott, Silver King Hotel, King Street, claiming damage of £1 had been caused to a
Letter: C A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, responding to previous correspondence, states
Letter: C A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, responding to previous correspondence, states
Memorandum: John Abberton, Messenger to the Town Clerk's Department, requesting to be relived from his
Memorandum: John Abberton, Messenger to the Town Clerk's Department, requesting to be relived from his
Letter: E Marriette, 12 Park Street, complaining that the city premises that he was forced to
Letter: E Marriette, 12 Park Street, complaining that the city premises that he was forced to
Letter: George Etheridge, 142 William Street, applying for a position of Clerk within the Council.
Letter: George Etheridge, 142 William Street, applying for a position of Clerk within the Council.
Letter: Burton Bradley, 58 Margaret Street, requesting assistance in gathering information about
Letter: Burton Bradley, 58 Margaret Street, requesting assistance in gathering information about
Letter: James Harris, "Kameruka House", Park Road, complaining that every Sunday there are two men
Letter: James Harris, "Kameruka House", Park Road, complaining that every Sunday there are two men
Memorandum: Alfred Bastian, City Surveyor's Department, applying for an increase in salary. Increase was
Memorandum: Alfred Bastian, City Surveyor's Department, applying for an increase in salary. Increase was
Letter: Gerard E Herring, Chief Clerk, Department of Mines, responding to a letter from Council
Letter: Gerard E Herring, Chief Clerk, Department of Mines, responding to a letter from Council
Letter: Ernest Thompson, Rothay, Homebush, seeking a job in an area where he would get a fair share
Letter: Ernest Thompson, Rothay, Homebush, seeking a job in an area where he would get a fair share
Letter: C Lewis, 7 Vulcan Terrace, Union Street, complaining of damage done to his tar paving by
Letter: C Lewis, 7 Vulcan Terrace, Union Street, complaining of damage done to his tar paving by
Letter: Under Secretary, Department of Justice, complaining that the pressure of water was too low
Letter: Under Secretary, Department of Justice, complaining that the pressure of water was too low
Letter: Deputy Registrar General, Land Titles Office, notifying Council of the claim for land by
Letter: Deputy Registrar General, Land Titles Office, notifying Council of the claim for land by
Letter: A Allan, Contractor, applying for a permit to enclose the whole of the footpath in front of
Letter: A Allan, Contractor, applying for a permit to enclose the whole of the footpath in front of
Letter: F W Jackson, Manager, Union Steamship Company of New Zealand Ltd. An ongoing dispute
Letter: F W Jackson, Manager, Union Steamship Company of New Zealand Ltd. An ongoing dispute
Letter - William Hill and Son request floor arrangement for Town Hall organ, 1886
Letter - William Hill and Son request floor arrangement for Town Hall organ, 1886
Letter: Lloyd Brothers, Builders, complaining that a street to the rear of properties 308, 310 &
Letter: Lloyd Brothers, Builders, complaining that a street to the rear of properties 308, 310 &
Letter: Michael Byrnes, Little Essex Street, complaining that the steps to be placed on his
Letter: Michael Byrnes, Little Essex Street, complaining that the steps to be placed on his
Letter: A Burns, Wholesale Timber Merchant and Importer, 22 Erskine Street, requests the Mayor to
Letter: A Burns, Wholesale Timber Merchant and Importer, 22 Erskine Street, requests the Mayor to
Memorandum: George Howell, Clerk of Markets, reporting that the paragraph in the Sunday Times relating to
Memorandum: George Howell, Clerk of Markets, reporting that the paragraph in the Sunday Times relating to
Letter: A Gibson, Council Clerk, Town Hall, St Peters, requesting that the Mayor receive a
Letter: A Gibson, Council Clerk, Town Hall, St Peters, requesting that the Mayor receive a
Letter: S H Lambton, Secretary, General Post Office, Sydney, complaining that the dust bin was not
Letter: S H Lambton, Secretary, General Post Office, Sydney, complaining that the dust bin was not
Letter: James Green, Oil & Colourman, Goulburn Street East, recommending the appointment of a
Letter: James Green, Oil & Colourman, Goulburn Street East, recommending the appointment of a
Letter: Robert T Orr, Council Clerk, Waverley Municipal Council. They want to send a deputation to
Letter: Robert T Orr, Council Clerk, Waverley Municipal Council. They want to send a deputation to
Letter: R W Grierson, Council Clerk, Redfern Municipal Council. Forwards two copies of an account
Letter: R W Grierson, Council Clerk, Redfern Municipal Council. Forwards two copies of an account
Letter: Saml Thompson, Rothay, Homebush. He has been informed that the contract for the removal of
Letter: Saml Thompson, Rothay, Homebush. He has been informed that the contract for the removal of
Memorandum: J Trevor Jones, City Engineer. The mains to the western suburbs of Ashfield, Burwood and
Memorandum: J Trevor Jones, City Engineer. The mains to the western suburbs of Ashfield, Burwood and
Memorandum: H Westcott, Mechanical Engineer, Sydney Water Works Botany. A report of the water supply for
Memorandum: H Westcott, Mechanical Engineer, Sydney Water Works Botany. A report of the water supply for
Letter: Christopher Moore, The Bells, Woolloomooloo Bay. Asks for a watering cart for the
Letter: Christopher Moore, The Bells, Woolloomooloo Bay. Asks for a watering cart for the
Memorandum: George McRae, City Architect pro tem. He has examined the rock forming the foundation of the
Memorandum: George McRae, City Architect pro tem. He has examined the rock forming the foundation of the
Memorandum: Charles Newall, paymaster. He has discovered errors in the pay sheets in connection with the
Memorandum: Charles Newall, paymaster. He has discovered errors in the pay sheets in connection with the
Letter: T H Hellyer, 153 Phillip Street Sydney. Makes the suggestion that when bricks are unloaded,
Letter: T H Hellyer, 153 Phillip Street Sydney. Makes the suggestion that when bricks are unloaded,
Letter: H Bush, Hon Sec, William Street Wesleyan Church, Johnstown Terrace, Surry Street
Letter: H Bush, Hon Sec, William Street Wesleyan Church, Johnstown Terrace, Surry Street
Letter: W H Williams 489 Harris Street, Ultimo. He wants to build 4½ inch cross walls to first
Letter: W H Williams 489 Harris Street, Ultimo. He wants to build 4½ inch cross walls to first
Memorandum: J Trevor Jones, City Engineer. An extra £20 will be needed to complete the sewer in Albert
Memorandum: J Trevor Jones, City Engineer. An extra £20 will be needed to complete the sewer in Albert
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector of Cattle Sale Yards. December report. Attached is a return of stock
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector of Cattle Sale Yards. December report. Attached is a return of stock
Letter: J Stewart & Co, Contractors Office, Town Hall. Asking for details for iron girders for the
Letter: J Stewart & Co, Contractors Office, Town Hall. Asking for details for iron girders for the
Letter: C A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways. Forwarding account in duplicate for two thirds
Letter: C A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways. Forwarding account in duplicate for two thirds
Letter: W. Manfield Newton. Application for salary increase.
Letter: W. Manfield Newton. Application for salary increase.
Memorandum: C Wilkinson. Application for increase of salary.
Memorandum: C Wilkinson. Application for increase of salary.
Letter: W. H. Turpin. Application for salary increase.
Letter: W. H. Turpin. Application for salary increase.
Letter: C. Rhodes. Application for salary increase.
Letter: C. Rhodes. Application for salary increase.
Letter: Richd. W. Richards. Application for salary increase.
Letter: Richd. W. Richards. Application for salary increase.
Letter: Geo. Robinson. Application to be placed on permanent staff. Incl. Testimonial from John
Letter: Geo. Robinson. Application to be placed on permanent staff. Incl. Testimonial from John
Letter: Wm. Pidgeon. Application to be placed on permanent staff.
Letter: Wm. Pidgeon. Application to be placed on permanent staff.
Letter: J. R. Palmer. Application for salary increase.
Letter: J. R. Palmer. Application for salary increase.
Letter: William Pidcock. Application for salary increase.
Letter: William Pidcock. Application for salary increase.
Letter: Ernest Pidcock. Application to be placed on permanent staff.
Letter: Ernest Pidcock. Application to be placed on permanent staff.
Letter: George Noake. Application to be placed on permanent staff.
Letter: George Noake. Application to be placed on permanent staff.
Letter: Wm. Grazebrook Layton. Application for salary increase. Letter of suppport from City
Letter: Wm. Grazebrook Layton. Application for salary increase. Letter of suppport from City
Letter: Geo. A. Pasfield. Application for salary increase.
Letter: Geo. A. Pasfield. Application for salary increase.
Letter: Thomas W. Harrick. Application for increase of salary.
Letter: Thomas W. Harrick. Application for increase of salary.
Memorandum: City Engineer. For increase of salary of Mr. Henson, Assistant City Engineer.
Memorandum: City Engineer. For increase of salary of Mr. Henson, Assistant City Engineer.
Letter: A. T. Fitt. Application to be placed on permanent staff.
Letter: A. T. Fitt. Application to be placed on permanent staff.
Letter: James Dowe. Application for salary increase.
Letter: James Dowe. Application for salary increase.
Letter: W. R. Croker. Application to be placed on permanent staff.
Letter: W. R. Croker. Application to be placed on permanent staff.
Memorandum: Town Clerk. Application for increase of salary of Ernest S. Burman. Attached coy of
Memorandum: Town Clerk. Application for increase of salary of Ernest S. Burman. Attached coy of
Memorandum: City Architect. Application for increase of salary of R. H. Brodrick.
Memorandum: City Architect. Application for increase of salary of R. H. Brodrick.
Memorandum: City Engineer. Salary to be paid to Mr. Glen appointed assistant.
Memorandum: City Engineer. Salary to be paid to Mr. Glen appointed assistant.
Memorandum: A C Mountain, City Surveyor reported that a deviation made by the Government to Abattoir Road
Memorandum: A C Mountain, City Surveyor reported that a deviation made by the Government to Abattoir Road
Letter: E W Wallington, Private Secretary to the Governor, Lord Carrington wrote that His
Letter: E W Wallington, Private Secretary to the Governor, Lord Carrington wrote that His
Memorandum: Trevor Jones, City Engineer wrote that Messrs Wright Heaton, Contractors for the cartage of
Memorandum: Trevor Jones, City Engineer wrote that Messrs Wright Heaton, Contractors for the cartage of
Letter: Edward S Neild & Co, Importers and Manufacturers' Agents 158 Pitt Street wrote to give and
Letter: Edward S Neild & Co, Importers and Manufacturers' Agents 158 Pitt Street wrote to give and
Letter: H.J.C. Cattanach & Co, Chemical Manure Works, Sanders Wharf Pyrmont submitted a tender for
Letter: H.J.C. Cattanach & Co, Chemical Manure Works, Sanders Wharf Pyrmont submitted a tender for
Letter: Patrick Rohan, Evening Star Hotel, Crown Street Surry Hills wrote to request the sum of £40
Letter: Patrick Rohan, Evening Star Hotel, Crown Street Surry Hills wrote to request the sum of £40
Memorandum: A. C. Mountain advised that in order to take up his new post in Melbourne by the beginning of
Memorandum: A. C. Mountain advised that in order to take up his new post in Melbourne by the beginning of
Letter: William H Hartley of Liverpool England applied for permission to erect a large canvas on
Letter: William H Hartley of Liverpool England applied for permission to erect a large canvas on
Memorandum: Edmund Barton, 213 Macquarie Street wrote on behalf of George Gilbert, late Traffic Inspector
Memorandum: Edmund Barton, 213 Macquarie Street wrote on behalf of George Gilbert, late Traffic Inspector
Memorandum: W G Layton, City Surveyor's Office wrote to request an additional four days leave of absence
Memorandum: W G Layton, City Surveyor's Office wrote to request an additional four days leave of absence
Memorandum: Albert Goodwin, 28 Renny Street Paddington made application for an increase in wages. He had
Memorandum: Albert Goodwin, 28 Renny Street Paddington made application for an increase in wages. He had
Memorandum: Yearly Report 1886 Inspector of Nuisances, R Seymour. [Returns on street sweepings, number of
Memorandum: Yearly Report 1886 Inspector of Nuisances, R Seymour. [Returns on street sweepings, number of
Petition: The Freeholders and Ratepayers in White Street Leichhardt applied to have water laid on
Petition: The Freeholders and Ratepayers in White Street Leichhardt applied to have water laid on
Petition: The Corporation Employees employed opening sewer trenches had been paid 8/- per day but
Petition: The Corporation Employees employed opening sewer trenches had been paid 8/- per day but
Letter: Arthur Barry, Secretary, the Sydney Bathing Club, Pitt Street Haymarket wrote to request
Letter: Arthur Barry, Secretary, the Sydney Bathing Club, Pitt Street Haymarket wrote to request
Letter: A Burns, Wholesale Timber Merchant and Importer, 22 Erskine Street wrote again concerning
Letter: A Burns, Wholesale Timber Merchant and Importer, 22 Erskine Street wrote again concerning
Letter: James W. Boydell, Tattersalls Chambers Hunter Street wrote offering to introduce a new
Letter: James W. Boydell, Tattersalls Chambers Hunter Street wrote offering to introduce a new
Letter - Desire to continue work with the organ, Sydney Town Hall, 1886
Letter - Desire to continue work with the organ, Sydney Town Hall, 1886
Letter: William Hill & Son, York Road Organ Works, Camden Road Islington London wrote a very
Letter: William Hill & Son, York Road Organ Works, Camden Road Islington London wrote a very
Letter: Nicholas Punch, Cab Driver, Pine Cottage, 452 Bourke Street Surry Hills wrote about an
Letter: Nicholas Punch, Cab Driver, Pine Cottage, 452 Bourke Street Surry Hills wrote about an
Letter: Mills & Pile Auctioneers & Estate Agents 130 Pitt Street wrote of the nuisance that they
Letter: Mills & Pile Auctioneers & Estate Agents 130 Pitt Street wrote of the nuisance that they
Memorandum: Richard Nancarrow, Centennial Hall New Works wrote to recommend Michael McMahon, 22 years in
Memorandum: Richard Nancarrow, Centennial Hall New Works wrote to recommend Michael McMahon, 22 years in
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances wrote to recommend James Kelly, Clerk of the Fish Markets
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances wrote to recommend James Kelly, Clerk of the Fish Markets
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary Department of Lands wrote to remind Council that the lease
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary Department of Lands wrote to remind Council that the lease
Letter: John Rae, Under Secretary, Department of Public Works wrote in reference to altering the
Letter: John Rae, Under Secretary, Department of Public Works wrote in reference to altering the
Letter: The Secretary, Australian Gas Light Company informed Council of the removal of an unsafe
Letter: The Secretary, Australian Gas Light Company informed Council of the removal of an unsafe
Letter: The Registrar, J. A. Lucas, district Court Office, wrote at the direction of the Judges
Letter: The Registrar, J. A. Lucas, district Court Office, wrote at the direction of the Judges
Letter: The Town Clerk, Adelaide Council, wrote a letter of the best thanks for the portfolio
Letter: The Town Clerk, Adelaide Council, wrote a letter of the best thanks for the portfolio
Letter: The Town Clerk, Auckland City Council, wrote a letter of sincere and grateful thanks for
Letter: The Town Clerk, Auckland City Council, wrote a letter of sincere and grateful thanks for
Memorandum: Charles H Lines, City Treasurer wrote a letter of gratitude for his increase in salary
Memorandum: Charles H Lines, City Treasurer wrote a letter of gratitude for his increase in salary
Memorandum: John McElhone Jnr, Inspector of Dairies and Milk Vendors wrote to request a room as an office
Memorandum: John McElhone Jnr, Inspector of Dairies and Milk Vendors wrote to request a room as an office
Letter: John Rae, Under Secretary, Department of Public Works wrote in reference to wood paving
Letter: John Rae, Under Secretary, Department of Public Works wrote in reference to wood paving
Letter: James Shepherd, Shepherds Estate Chippendale wrote in reply to Council's approval of the
Letter: James Shepherd, Shepherds Estate Chippendale wrote in reply to Council's approval of the
Letter: The Manager of the Union Bank of Australia Ltd wrote regarding the floating of Council's
Letter: The Manager of the Union Bank of Australia Ltd wrote regarding the floating of Council's
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances wrote to recommend an increase in wages for Mr James Nolan,
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances wrote to recommend an increase in wages for Mr James Nolan,
Letter: S C Lindley, Hon. Secretary, Horticultural Society Box 182 GPO Sydney wrote to request
Letter: S C Lindley, Hon. Secretary, Horticultural Society Box 182 GPO Sydney wrote to request
Memorandum: Trevor Jones, City Engineer wrote in reference to the difference in wages of labourers some
Memorandum: Trevor Jones, City Engineer wrote in reference to the difference in wages of labourers some


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