CSA088315

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA088315Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Memorandum: George Merriman, City Solicitor, giving his opinion that the Water Fund would be responsible
Memorandum: George Merriman, City Solicitor, giving his opinion that the Water Fund would be responsible
Memorandum: Richard Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reporting on the filthy and disgraceful condition of
Memorandum: Richard Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reporting on the filthy and disgraceful condition of
Letter: Griffiths & Weaver complaining about the change to the way the lists are drawn for the sale
Letter: Griffiths & Weaver complaining about the change to the way the lists are drawn for the sale
Memorandum: George McRae, City Architect pro tem, calling attention to the necessity of appointing a
Memorandum: George McRae, City Architect pro tem, calling attention to the necessity of appointing a
Letter: Michael Fox 13 Chippen Street Chippendale complaining about insufficient water supply in
Letter: Michael Fox 13 Chippen Street Chippendale complaining about insufficient water supply in
Letter: John Bailey requesting 85 per cent on the work of his contract for fortnightly pay. Mayor
Letter: John Bailey requesting 85 per cent on the work of his contract for fortnightly pay. Mayor
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works requesting a reply to his letter of the 20th ultimo
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works requesting a reply to his letter of the 20th ultimo
Petition - Damage to pavements in Pitt Street during laying of woodblocks, 1887
Petition - Damage to pavements in Pitt Street during laying of woodblocks, 1887
Letter: Janet Mackay, 122 Roslyn Terrace and 10 & 8 Darlinghurst Road, complaining that she wrote
Letter: Janet Mackay, 122 Roslyn Terrace and 10 & 8 Darlinghurst Road, complaining that she wrote
Letter: Oswald H. Lewis & Son, Architects 374 George Street, on behalf of Mr Ebsworth asking what
Letter: Oswald H. Lewis & Son, Architects 374 George Street, on behalf of Mr Ebsworth asking what
Letter: Reuben Wood, Commercial Broker, offering cast iron pipes for sale. J. Trevor Jones, City
Letter: Reuben Wood, Commercial Broker, offering cast iron pipes for sale. J. Trevor Jones, City
Letter: W.S. Friend & Co. Iron Merchants & Ironmongers 143 York Street complaining about blockage
Letter: W.S. Friend & Co. Iron Merchants & Ironmongers 143 York Street complaining about blockage
Letter: Elisa Hale, Strathearn Upper William Street, asking whether the condemnation notice issued
Letter: Elisa Hale, Strathearn Upper William Street, asking whether the condemnation notice issued
Letter: M. Fox 13 Chippen Street complaining that premises belonging to Greenwood & Langer, Bakers
Letter: M. Fox 13 Chippen Street complaining that premises belonging to Greenwood & Langer, Bakers
Letter: Lyon, Cottier & Co. 179 Liverpool Street regarding their plan for a proposed alteration of
Letter: Lyon, Cottier & Co. 179 Liverpool Street regarding their plan for a proposed alteration of
Memorandum: Alban J. Riley, Mayor to Richard Seymour, regarding measures to encourage the public to keep
Memorandum: Alban J. Riley, Mayor to Richard Seymour, regarding measures to encourage the public to keep
Letter: E.J. Sparke acknowledging receipt of the Council's letter regarding the alignment of
Letter: E.J. Sparke acknowledging receipt of the Council's letter regarding the alignment of
Memorandum: George McRae, City Building Surveyor pro tem, reporting on the damage done to property in
Memorandum: George McRae, City Building Surveyor pro tem, reporting on the damage done to property in
Letter: F. Bevile, Royston College Kellett Street, complaining about the scavenging of the lanes
Letter: F. Bevile, Royston College Kellett Street, complaining about the scavenging of the lanes
Letter: J. Jones & Son, Cowper Wharf Steam Saw Mills & Timber Yard Woolloomooloo Bay requesting
Letter: J. Jones & Son, Cowper Wharf Steam Saw Mills & Timber Yard Woolloomooloo Bay requesting
Letter: James Salisbury 22 Witon Street Strawberry Hill applying for employment with the Council.
Letter: James Salisbury 22 Witon Street Strawberry Hill applying for employment with the Council.
Letter: John Dennis 66 Market Street asking that the Council dust bin outside the door of his
Letter: John Dennis 66 Market Street asking that the Council dust bin outside the door of his
Letter: Frost & Shipham 587 George Street Brickfield Hill submitting a tender to keep the
Letter: Frost & Shipham 587 George Street Brickfield Hill submitting a tender to keep the
Letter: W. D. Brown, Surveyor & Architect, Spencer Street Summer Hill applying for the vacant post
Letter: W. D. Brown, Surveyor & Architect, Spencer Street Summer Hill applying for the vacant post
Letter: Mrs Royall 150 King Street claiming 30/- for a window broken by Council workmen. S. Tickle
Letter: Mrs Royall 150 King Street claiming 30/- for a window broken by Council workmen. S. Tickle
Letter: F. Nicoll Searancke, Managing Director & Electrician, Electric Light Installation of NSW
Letter: F. Nicoll Searancke, Managing Director & Electrician, Electric Light Installation of NSW
Memorandum: John McElhone, Inspector of Dairies, applying for leave of absence for ten days from the 14th
Memorandum: John McElhone, Inspector of Dairies, applying for leave of absence for ten days from the 14th
Letter: Mrs M.A.Donovan, 96 Macquarie Street, submitting a valuation amounting to £6200 for her
Letter: Mrs M.A.Donovan, 96 Macquarie Street, submitting a valuation amounting to £6200 for her
Memorandum: William Richards, Inspector of Pavements, drawing attention to the necessity of appointing
Memorandum: William Richards, Inspector of Pavements, drawing attention to the necessity of appointing
Memorandum: J.B. Kane Jnr, City Surveyor's Office, applying for an increase in salary. James Dowe, City
Memorandum: J.B. Kane Jnr, City Surveyor's Office, applying for an increase in salary. James Dowe, City
Memorandum: Martin Carrick, Inspector of Nuisances Department, applying for an increase in salary.
Memorandum: Martin Carrick, Inspector of Nuisances Department, applying for an increase in salary.
Letter: W. Bradshaw 355 Dowling Street offering to pump out the Moore Park pond for the sum of
Letter: W. Bradshaw 355 Dowling Street offering to pump out the Moore Park pond for the sum of
Letter: Sarah Ford, Montreal Canada, seeking particulars about the death of her brother Richard
Letter: Sarah Ford, Montreal Canada, seeking particulars about the death of her brother Richard
Letter: Mrs Angus Morrison, Lucknow P.O. Kinloss Township Ontario Canada, seeking information about
Letter: Mrs Angus Morrison, Lucknow P.O. Kinloss Township Ontario Canada, seeking information about
Letter: G. O'Brien, Harbor Place Liverpool Street, complaining about the delay in dealing with his
Letter: G. O'Brien, Harbor Place Liverpool Street, complaining about the delay in dealing with his
Letter: J. Cunningham asking for occasional watering of Kent Street between Erskine and Margaret
Letter: J. Cunningham asking for occasional watering of Kent Street between Erskine and Margaret
Letter: Thomas W. Eady 36 York Street, acknowledging receipt of the Council's letter accepting his
Letter: Thomas W. Eady 36 York Street, acknowledging receipt of the Council's letter accepting his
Letter: Stephen Freeman, for the Under Secretary Department of Lands, referring to his previous
Letter: Stephen Freeman, for the Under Secretary Department of Lands, referring to his previous
Letter: J.W. Ferguson, Secretary the Steamship Owners' Association of Australasia, requesting a
Letter: J.W. Ferguson, Secretary the Steamship Owners' Association of Australasia, requesting a
Memorandum: James Dowe, City Surveyor pro tem, responding to instruction from the Improvement Committee
Memorandum: James Dowe, City Surveyor pro tem, responding to instruction from the Improvement Committee
Letter: Williamson & Williamson, Solicitors, Temple Court, enquiring when the property owned by Mr
Letter: Williamson & Williamson, Solicitors, Temple Court, enquiring when the property owned by Mr
Letter - Complaint about the nuisance of ownerless dogs in Green Park Darlinghurst, 1887
Letter - Complaint about the nuisance of ownerless dogs in Green Park Darlinghurst, 1887
Letter - Complaint of larrikinism at the Fruit Market, George Street Sydney, 1887
Letter - Complaint of larrikinism at the Fruit Market, George Street Sydney, 1887
Letter: Henry C Coyle, Solicitor, 71 Elizabeth Street, applying on behalf of Mrs Elizabeth Grose
Letter: Henry C Coyle, Solicitor, 71 Elizabeth Street, applying on behalf of Mrs Elizabeth Grose
Letter: C Woodman, Halls Laundry, Lower George Street, claiming for clothing that was destroyed by
Letter: C Woodman, Halls Laundry, Lower George Street, claiming for clothing that was destroyed by
Letter: J H Carruthers, Solicitor, 130 Pitt Street, claiming compensation of £250 for Mr Francis
Letter: J H Carruthers, Solicitor, 130 Pitt Street, claiming compensation of £250 for Mr Francis
Letter: J H Carruthers, Solicitor, 130 Pitt Street, claiming compensation of £500 for Mr James
Letter: J H Carruthers, Solicitor, 130 Pitt Street, claiming compensation of £500 for Mr James
Letter: Corbin & Nicolle, 27 Park Street, requesting permission to retain use of a building for
Letter: Corbin & Nicolle, 27 Park Street, requesting permission to retain use of a building for
Letter: A Armstrong, Agent for Sydney Patentee of Julian Electric Tramway, 26 Bridge Street, asking
Letter: A Armstrong, Agent for Sydney Patentee of Julian Electric Tramway, 26 Bridge Street, asking
Letter: E J Rubie, 73 Elizabeth Street, informing Council that as executor of the will of the late
Letter: E J Rubie, 73 Elizabeth Street, informing Council that as executor of the will of the late
Memorandum: City Engineer reporting that the lack of drainage in Lackey Street complained of by Aldermen
Memorandum: City Engineer reporting that the lack of drainage in Lackey Street complained of by Aldermen
Memorandum: Inspector of Nuisances recommending the appointment of Mr George M Horne as clerk in the
Memorandum: Inspector of Nuisances recommending the appointment of Mr George M Horne as clerk in the
Letter: George Maiden, Local Manager, R Goldsbrough & Co, forwarding the plans of the railway lines
Letter: George Maiden, Local Manager, R Goldsbrough & Co, forwarding the plans of the railway lines
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting that to reform, reballast and tar metal Boomerang Street would cost
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting that to reform, reballast and tar metal Boomerang Street would cost
Memorandum: A Riley, Mayor notes that Mr Alfred Begbie is to be appointed as stocktaker of material in
Memorandum: A Riley, Mayor notes that Mr Alfred Begbie is to be appointed as stocktaker of material in
Petition: James McLaughlin, Emanuel Desusie, William Holohan, George Chiswick, Mrs Payne, Wilfred
Petition: James McLaughlin, Emanuel Desusie, William Holohan, George Chiswick, Mrs Payne, Wilfred
Petition: James Pratt, Thomas Kerrigan, Robert Young, J B Moore, M Street et al. protest about the
Petition: James Pratt, Thomas Kerrigan, Robert Young, J B Moore, M Street et al. protest about the
Letter: Joseph Davison, 35 George Street North, claiming for damages to his premises caused by the
Letter: Joseph Davison, 35 George Street North, claiming for damages to his premises caused by the
Letter: John Sands, 374 George Street, offering to supply printing at the schedule prices for 1887.
Letter: John Sands, 374 George Street, offering to supply printing at the schedule prices for 1887.
Letter: David Lee, City Organist, Melbourne Town Hall, informing the Mayor that he is going to be
Letter: David Lee, City Organist, Melbourne Town Hall, informing the Mayor that he is going to be
Memorandum: City Surveyor repoting to the TC on the necessity of kerbing and guttering Thomas Street from
Memorandum: City Surveyor repoting to the TC on the necessity of kerbing and guttering Thomas Street from
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting to the Mayor on the forming, kerbing and guttering of Raper Street
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting to the Mayor on the forming, kerbing and guttering of Raper Street
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting to the Mayor on the supply of Blue Metal during 1886. Both
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting to the Mayor on the supply of Blue Metal during 1886. Both
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, requesting a meeting with the Mayor to discuss the
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, requesting a meeting with the Mayor to discuss the
Letter: Albert S Handers & Co, 104 King Street, request permission for Fryers Circus to use Belmore
Letter: Albert S Handers & Co, 104 King Street, request permission for Fryers Circus to use Belmore
Letter: A Richardson, Department of Public Works, acknowledging receipt of the letter from Council
Letter: A Richardson, Department of Public Works, acknowledging receipt of the letter from Council
Letter: J H Phillips complaining of overcharging of water rates on rooms which a court decision
Letter: J H Phillips complaining of overcharging of water rates on rooms which a court decision
Letter: P F Reidy, 11 Lansdowne Street, complaining of the fact that the recent kerbing and
Letter: P F Reidy, 11 Lansdowne Street, complaining of the fact that the recent kerbing and
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, informing the TC that the matter of removing road
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, informing the TC that the matter of removing road
Memorandum: Mayor asking the TC to inform the Acting City Surveyor that he has appointed Mr Richard W
Memorandum: Mayor asking the TC to inform the Acting City Surveyor that he has appointed Mr Richard W
Letter: P B Ivey & Co, Auctioneers, 141 Sussex Street, enquiring when they might receive a response
Letter: P B Ivey & Co, Auctioneers, 141 Sussex Street, enquiring when they might receive a response
Letter: Charles A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, drawing attention to the £4045 due from the
Letter: Charles A Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, drawing attention to the £4045 due from the
Letter: Under Secretary, Department of Lands, enquiring as to what stage negotiations between the
Letter: Under Secretary, Department of Lands, enquiring as to what stage negotiations between the
Letter: Rochester & Gummow, 45 Foster Street, Belmore Park, asking when the permits to allow them
Letter: Rochester & Gummow, 45 Foster Street, Belmore Park, asking when the permits to allow them
Letter: Thomas Spencer, 33 George Street North, complaining of the extensive damage done to his
Letter: Thomas Spencer, 33 George Street North, complaining of the extensive damage done to his
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, requesting notification of the promised bonus in
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, requesting notification of the promised bonus in
Letter: John Day, Bank Chambers, Erskine & Sussex Street, offering Council coal tar delivered to
Letter: John Day, Bank Chambers, Erskine & Sussex Street, offering Council coal tar delivered to
Letter: J Elliott, Silver King Hotel, Cnr King & Kent Streets, claiming compensation for a window
Letter: J Elliott, Silver King Hotel, Cnr King & Kent Streets, claiming compensation for a window
Letter: Spain & Moore, Solicitors, writing on behalf of Mr Scholes who reported an accident his
Letter: Spain & Moore, Solicitors, writing on behalf of Mr Scholes who reported an accident his
Letter: John Cummins, Builder, Lawson Street, Waverley, writing as a concerned citizen to alert the
Letter: John Cummins, Builder, Lawson Street, Waverley, writing as a concerned citizen to alert the
Letter: T W Eady, informing council that he is willing to rent his land together with the house and
Letter: T W Eady, informing council that he is willing to rent his land together with the house and
Petition: Edwin Pegg, George Scotter, James Draper, Mary Jackson, Francis O'Brien, Daniel McGuire,
Petition: Edwin Pegg, George Scotter, James Draper, Mary Jackson, Francis O'Brien, Daniel McGuire,
Letter: Robert Shields, 387 Riley Street, requesting that a small water main be laid from Sophie
Letter: Robert Shields, 387 Riley Street, requesting that a small water main be laid from Sophie
Letter: R W Grierson, Council Clerk, Redfern Municipal Council, requesting again to have a
Letter: R W Grierson, Council Clerk, Redfern Municipal Council, requesting again to have a
Letter: W R Fyfe, 412 Castlereagh Street, requesting that he be allowed to repair the houses in
Letter: W R Fyfe, 412 Castlereagh Street, requesting that he be allowed to repair the houses in
Letter: I Farmer, Bourke Street South, requesting to hear about his application to lease Mount
Letter: I Farmer, Bourke Street South, requesting to hear about his application to lease Mount
Letter: John Goddard, Mayor, Macdonaldtown Municipal Council, requested that the water mains
Letter: John Goddard, Mayor, Macdonaldtown Municipal Council, requested that the water mains
Memorandum: Pidgeon reporting to the City Engineer about the unsatisfactory work of Albert Grumwald, 38
Memorandum: Pidgeon reporting to the City Engineer about the unsatisfactory work of Albert Grumwald, 38
Letter: John B Monkton, Guildhall EC, London, thanking Council for the Book of Photographs
Letter: John B Monkton, Guildhall EC, London, thanking Council for the Book of Photographs
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector in Charge, Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, submitting his report for
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector in Charge, Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, submitting his report for
Letter - Acceptance of conditions for use of corporation salt water mains, Pitt Street Haymarket, 1887
Letter - Acceptance of conditions for use of corporation salt water mains, Pitt Street Haymarket, 1887
Letter: Thomas W Eady, 27 George Street, complaining of the damage done to his premises at 27 & 29
Letter: Thomas W Eady, 27 George Street, complaining of the damage done to his premises at 27 & 29
Memorandum: C H Lines, City Treasurer, informing the TC that the Government is withholding funds until
Memorandum: C H Lines, City Treasurer, informing the TC that the Government is withholding funds until
Letter: Daniel Edwards, Sailors Home, George Street, writing to the TC and then the Mayor
Letter: Daniel Edwards, Sailors Home, George Street, writing to the TC and then the Mayor
Letter: Walter Buzacott, Market Street, informing the Mayor that Mr Burns would have a steam launch
Letter: Walter Buzacott, Market Street, informing the Mayor that Mr Burns would have a steam launch
Letter: P B Ivey & Co, Auctioneers, 141 Sussex Street, asking that the propsed inspection of their
Letter: P B Ivey & Co, Auctioneers, 141 Sussex Street, asking that the propsed inspection of their
Letter: Robert Saunders offering to remove bluestone kerb from the wharf to the Hay Street Depot
Letter: Robert Saunders offering to remove bluestone kerb from the wharf to the Hay Street Depot
Letter: A B Mackintosh, Council Clerk, Balmain, enquiring whether any decision had been made on
Letter: A B Mackintosh, Council Clerk, Balmain, enquiring whether any decision had been made on
Memorandum: James Stacey, Overseer, Moore Park, reporting that the bridge over the creek in Randwick Road
Memorandum: James Stacey, Overseer, Moore Park, reporting that the bridge over the creek in Randwick Road
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting that Alderman Harris wishes the wall in front of Harrisleigh Terrace,
Memorandum: City Surveyor reporting that Alderman Harris wishes the wall in front of Harrisleigh Terrace,
Letter: Cameron Bros & Co, Virginia Factory, requesting permission to lay a steam pipe from their
Letter: Cameron Bros & Co, Virginia Factory, requesting permission to lay a steam pipe from their
Letter: William Johnson, Secretary, Australian Gaslight Co. reporting that their engineer stated
Letter: William Johnson, Secretary, Australian Gaslight Co. reporting that their engineer stated
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, informing Council that the matter of placing a gang
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, informing Council that the matter of placing a gang
Letter: John Upward, Secretary, New South Wales Mortgage Loan and Agency Co, responding to a
Letter: John Upward, Secretary, New South Wales Mortgage Loan and Agency Co, responding to a
Letter: James Barnet, Colonial Architects Office, requesting that Council give instructions to have
Letter: James Barnet, Colonial Architects Office, requesting that Council give instructions to have
Letter: Stephen Freeman, Deputy Under Secretary, Department of Lands, drawing attention to the fact
Letter: Stephen Freeman, Deputy Under Secretary, Department of Lands, drawing attention to the fact
Letter: A H. Moore, Manager, Harrison, Jones & Devlin Ltd, asking for a meeting with the Mayor of
Letter: A H. Moore, Manager, Harrison, Jones & Devlin Ltd, asking for a meeting with the Mayor of
Letter: Archibald Ashdown, Solicitor, 100 Castlereigh Street, informing Council that his client,
Letter: Archibald Ashdown, Solicitor, 100 Castlereigh Street, informing Council that his client,
Memorandum: City Surveyor (pro tem) reporting to the Improvement Committee that the cost of fixing
Memorandum: City Surveyor (pro tem) reporting to the Improvement Committee that the cost of fixing
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary, Department of Lands, informing Council that it had been
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary, Department of Lands, informing Council that it had been
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary, Department of Lands, informing Council that it had been
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary, Department of Lands, informing Council that it had been
Letter: John Leggatt, Bowral, offering a superior strength metal delivered to Darling Harbour for
Letter: John Leggatt, Bowral, offering a superior strength metal delivered to Darling Harbour for
Memorandum: City Engineer reporting on the cost and advisability of erecting weighbridges at Crown Street
Memorandum: City Engineer reporting on the cost and advisability of erecting weighbridges at Crown Street


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