CSA088316

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA088316Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Letter: J.H. Carruthers, on behalf of Mr James McCarty requesting the removal of the boulders and
Letter: J.H. Carruthers, on behalf of Mr James McCarty requesting the removal of the boulders and
Letter: John Paul, Erskine and Lime Street, responding to the Council's letter of 1st March
Letter: John Paul, Erskine and Lime Street, responding to the Council's letter of 1st March
Letter: E.T. Foley, Domain Baths, complaining about nuisances occurring as a result of easy access
Letter: E.T. Foley, Domain Baths, complaining about nuisances occurring as a result of easy access
Letter: E. Candish, 367 Harris Street, requesting permission to complete the last of an order which
Letter: E. Candish, 367 Harris Street, requesting permission to complete the last of an order which
Letter: Reuter Roth, 42 College Street, requesting specimens of old pipes etc as he hopes to start
Letter: Reuter Roth, 42 College Street, requesting specimens of old pipes etc as he hopes to start
Letter: John Sands, 374 George Street, offering his services in the preparation of the address of
Letter: John Sands, 374 George Street, offering his services in the preparation of the address of
Letter: C. Schulz, Ultimo, complaining of the great nuisance that exists at 369 Harris Street where
Letter: C. Schulz, Ultimo, complaining of the great nuisance that exists at 369 Harris Street where
Letter: Blanche Tierney, 10 Iris Street Moore Park, complaining of the fearful state of the bad
Letter: Blanche Tierney, 10 Iris Street Moore Park, complaining of the fearful state of the bad
Memorandum: J. Trevor Jones, City Engineer, informing the Mayor of a serious fracture in the pumping main
Memorandum: J. Trevor Jones, City Engineer, informing the Mayor of a serious fracture in the pumping main
Letter: T. Williams & Co., 278 & 412 George Street, forwarding a plan [not attached] of a Machine
Letter: T. Williams & Co., 278 & 412 George Street, forwarding a plan [not attached] of a Machine
Letter: George E. Gill, Council Clerk Marrickville, informing the Council that a decision has been
Letter: George E. Gill, Council Clerk Marrickville, informing the Council that a decision has been
Letter: Harrie Wood, Under Secretary Department of Mines, referring to his letter of 30th August
Letter: Harrie Wood, Under Secretary Department of Mines, referring to his letter of 30th August
Letter: J.T.Bubb, Victoria Foundry 575 George Street, regarding his unsuccessful tender for iron
Letter: J.T.Bubb, Victoria Foundry 575 George Street, regarding his unsuccessful tender for iron
Letter: F. Lassetter & Co forwarding the specification of packages of Jennings' Public Urinals ,
Letter: F. Lassetter & Co forwarding the specification of packages of Jennings' Public Urinals ,
Memorandum: J. Trevor Jones, City Engineer, forwarding the analysis [attached] made by the Government
Memorandum: J. Trevor Jones, City Engineer, forwarding the analysis [attached] made by the Government
Letter - 'Deliverance' by Burton Bradley on the subject of the larrikin, 1887
Letter - 'Deliverance' by Burton Bradley on the subject of the larrikin, 1887
Memorandum: J. Trevor Jones, City Engineer, reporting to the Council that the water from the Hudson
Memorandum: J. Trevor Jones, City Engineer, reporting to the Council that the water from the Hudson
Memorandum: G. F. Dansey, City Health Officer, submitting his quarterly report ending 28th February 1887.
Memorandum: G. F. Dansey, City Health Officer, submitting his quarterly report ending 28th February 1887.
Memorandum: H. Westcott, Mechanical Engineer Botany Waterworks, forwarding his quarterly report.
Memorandum: H. Westcott, Mechanical Engineer Botany Waterworks, forwarding his quarterly report.
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, referring to his letters of 20th January, 2nd, 14th
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, referring to his letters of 20th January, 2nd, 14th
Letter: J. Stewart & Co. informing the Council of the urgency for immediate decision as to the
Letter: J. Stewart & Co. informing the Council of the urgency for immediate decision as to the
Letter: Charles W. Thomas for the Chairman, Land Board Office, requesting additional information
Letter: Charles W. Thomas for the Chairman, Land Board Office, requesting additional information
Letter: James Pain, Petty's Hotel, asking for permission to give a firework display to disprove
Letter: James Pain, Petty's Hotel, asking for permission to give a firework display to disprove
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, requesting a reply to his letter of 23rd February
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, requesting a reply to his letter of 23rd February
Memorandum: James Dowe, City Surveyor pro tem, enclosing accounts against the Water Fund and Sewerage
Memorandum: James Dowe, City Surveyor pro tem, enclosing accounts against the Water Fund and Sewerage
Letter: Horden Brothers, 211 Pitt Street, complaining of the nuisance created daily by Messrs
Letter: Horden Brothers, 211 Pitt Street, complaining of the nuisance created daily by Messrs
Letter: Mrs Harris, 38 Cooper Street Waterloo, representing the Florence Nightingale Daughters of
Letter: Mrs Harris, 38 Cooper Street Waterloo, representing the Florence Nightingale Daughters of
Letter: J. Wilshire, 'Havilah' Burwood, enclosing a photograph of the first Mayoral Fancy Dress
Letter: J. Wilshire, 'Havilah' Burwood, enclosing a photograph of the first Mayoral Fancy Dress
Letter: Elizabeth Sapsford acknowledging receipt of the letter of 28th January intimating that the
Letter: Elizabeth Sapsford acknowledging receipt of the letter of 28th January intimating that the
Letter: A. Armstrong, Land Agency Office 26 Bridge Street, requesting an interview with reference
Letter: A. Armstrong, Land Agency Office 26 Bridge Street, requesting an interview with reference
Letter: W. & H. Cook, Box and Packing Case Makers 225 Elizabeth Street, submitting a copy of a
Letter: W. & H. Cook, Box and Packing Case Makers 225 Elizabeth Street, submitting a copy of a
Memorandum: George McRae, City Architect pro tem, reporting on the wages of the carpenter employed in the
Memorandum: George McRae, City Architect pro tem, reporting on the wages of the carpenter employed in the
Letter: H. Bush, Honorary Secretary William Street Wesleyan Church, asking about progress on the
Letter: H. Bush, Honorary Secretary William Street Wesleyan Church, asking about progress on the
Memorandum: J.Trevor Jones, City Engineer, asking Mr Robertson to report on statements that certain water
Memorandum: J.Trevor Jones, City Engineer, asking Mr Robertson to report on statements that certain water
Letter: F. Bevil, Royston College Kellett Street, complaining that they can get no water for baths
Letter: F. Bevil, Royston College Kellett Street, complaining that they can get no water for baths
Letter: Samuel Walder, 296 Pitt Street, asking the Mayor to reconsider his refusal of the
Letter: Samuel Walder, 296 Pitt Street, asking the Mayor to reconsider his refusal of the
Letter: Critchett Walker, Principal Under Secretary Colonial Secretary's Office, confirming that
Letter: Critchett Walker, Principal Under Secretary Colonial Secretary's Office, confirming that
Letter: Henry Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General transmitting a copy of Gazette notice of
Letter: Henry Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General transmitting a copy of Gazette notice of
Letter: Henry Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General, transmitting a copy of Gazette notice of
Letter: Henry Newcombe, Deputy Registrar General, transmitting a copy of Gazette notice of
Letter: Town Clerk Dunedin requesting a copy of the Byelaws regulating the public market in Sydney
Letter: Town Clerk Dunedin requesting a copy of the Byelaws regulating the public market in Sydney
Letter: John Allin, builder, tendering to take down the building at 216 George Street and cart away
Letter: John Allin, builder, tendering to take down the building at 216 George Street and cart away
Letter: J.Salmon, Town Clerk Goulburn, requesting a copy of City Byelaws having reference to water
Letter: J.Salmon, Town Clerk Goulburn, requesting a copy of City Byelaws having reference to water
Letter: Campbell, Synnott & Co., 15 Bond Street, regarding payment of retention money. Samuel
Letter: Campbell, Synnott & Co., 15 Bond Street, regarding payment of retention money. Samuel
Memorandum: Henry J. Daniels, Town Clerk pro tem, informing the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the
Memorandum: Henry J. Daniels, Town Clerk pro tem, informing the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the
Letter: C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, responding to the Council's letter of the 24th
Letter: C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, responding to the Council's letter of the 24th
Letter: C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, requesting settlement of the account submitted to
Letter: C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, requesting settlement of the account submitted to
Letter: H. Coutts, Acting Manager, Australian Joint Stock Bank, requesting a receipt for the cheque
Letter: H. Coutts, Acting Manager, Australian Joint Stock Bank, requesting a receipt for the cheque
Letter: J.B.Pewtress, Honorary Secretary, asking whether the Council is prepared to let the
Letter: J.B.Pewtress, Honorary Secretary, asking whether the Council is prepared to let the
Memorandum: J.Trevor Jones, City Engineer, presenting his annual report of works and progress in the
Memorandum: J.Trevor Jones, City Engineer, presenting his annual report of works and progress in the
Memorandum: J.Trevor Jones, City Engineer, reporting on measures being undertaken to improve the open
Memorandum: J.Trevor Jones, City Engineer, reporting on measures being undertaken to improve the open
Memorandum: James Dowe, City Surveyor pro tem, reporting on his visit to Redfern Council to examine the
Memorandum: James Dowe, City Surveyor pro tem, reporting on his visit to Redfern Council to examine the
Memorandum: H. Dale, Inspector, reporting on actions undertaken re drainage problems in Sussex Street.
Memorandum: H. Dale, Inspector, reporting on actions undertaken re drainage problems in Sussex Street.
Letter: John F. Hennessy, Architect City Chambers 243 Pitt Street, pointing out that the
Letter: John F. Hennessy, Architect City Chambers 243 Pitt Street, pointing out that the
Letter: William Fordyce, Town Clerk Bourke, seeking information about William Whitton Davis who
Letter: William Fordyce, Town Clerk Bourke, seeking information about William Whitton Davis who
Letter: Burton Bradley, Margaret Street Sydney, referring to the Council's letter of 9th November
Letter: Burton Bradley, Margaret Street Sydney, referring to the Council's letter of 9th November
Memorandum: J. Trevor Jones, City Engineer, reporting on his visit to Redfern Council to view the
Memorandum: J. Trevor Jones, City Engineer, reporting on his visit to Redfern Council to view the
Petition: J.M. Taylor (teacher), J.Stewart Supt. I.B. Institution, James Lawson, Clement Lewis,
Petition: J.M. Taylor (teacher), J.Stewart Supt. I.B. Institution, James Lawson, Clement Lewis,
Petition: James Henstock, Patrick Hanley, Edward Walsh, William Robinson, Thomas Whiting and 21
Petition: James Henstock, Patrick Hanley, Edward Walsh, William Robinson, Thomas Whiting and 21
Letter: H. A. Wilshire, Architect, regarding shops etc in course of erection at Pyrmont, asking
Letter: H. A. Wilshire, Architect, regarding shops etc in course of erection at Pyrmont, asking
Letter: W.H. Smith, Town Clerk Hobart, thanking the Council for the gift of a case of photographs.
Letter: W.H. Smith, Town Clerk Hobart, thanking the Council for the gift of a case of photographs.
Letter: Thomas Spring, Milton Avoca Street Randwick, asking for the kerbing to be replaced in front
Letter: Thomas Spring, Milton Avoca Street Randwick, asking for the kerbing to be replaced in front
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector Metropolitan Cattle Yards, reporting the tolls collected for the month
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector Metropolitan Cattle Yards, reporting the tolls collected for the month
Letter: Rev. C. W. F. Garnsby, Incumbent Christ Church Sydney, concerned that the subject of the
Letter: Rev. C. W. F. Garnsby, Incumbent Christ Church Sydney, concerned that the subject of the
Letter: William C. Bennett, Engineer in Chief for Sewerage, Department of Public Works, notifying
Letter: William C. Bennett, Engineer in Chief for Sewerage, Department of Public Works, notifying
Letter: Joseph Page, Secretary New South Wales Patent Cork Asphaltum Company, following the Mayor's
Letter: Joseph Page, Secretary New South Wales Patent Cork Asphaltum Company, following the Mayor's
Letter: P. B. Ivey & Co. , Auctioneers 141 Sussex Street, asking for assistance in gaining Council
Letter: P. B. Ivey & Co. , Auctioneers 141 Sussex Street, asking for assistance in gaining Council
Memorandum: J. Trevor Jones, City Engineer, submitting to the Mayor for signature requisitions for
Memorandum: J. Trevor Jones, City Engineer, submitting to the Mayor for signature requisitions for
Letter: Samuel Walder, 296 Pitt Street, seeking permission, on behalf of Messrs Faust Family, to
Letter: Samuel Walder, 296 Pitt Street, seeking permission, on behalf of Messrs Faust Family, to
Memorandum: George Christie, City Auditor, reporting that the Statement of Liabilities has not been
Memorandum: George Christie, City Auditor, reporting that the Statement of Liabilities has not been
Letter: Shaw & Monie, Roberts Chalmers & Co. Iron & Machinery Merchants, asking permission to bring
Letter: Shaw & Monie, Roberts Chalmers & Co. Iron & Machinery Merchants, asking permission to bring
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, asking permission to use the poles at the waterworks
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, asking permission to use the poles at the waterworks
Petition: Charles King 300 Crown Street, Charles Henry Thomas 315 Crown Street, John Pimm 310 Crown
Petition: Charles King 300 Crown Street, Charles Henry Thomas 315 Crown Street, John Pimm 310 Crown
Letter: Martin Garrahy petitoning for payment of half wage during his illness caused by an accident
Letter: Martin Garrahy petitoning for payment of half wage during his illness caused by an accident
Letter - Request to hire Exhibition Building for Six Days Bicycle Contest, 1887
Letter - Request to hire Exhibition Building for Six Days Bicycle Contest, 1887
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Health, requesting a reply to his letter on the subject of
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Health, requesting a reply to his letter on the subject of
Letter: W. Johnston, Secretary Australian Gas Light Company, reporting that it will be impossible
Letter: W. Johnston, Secretary Australian Gas Light Company, reporting that it will be impossible
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Health, requesting the payment to the Treasury of
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Health, requesting the payment to the Treasury of
Letter: H.N. McLaurin, Medical Advisor to the Government, responding to the Council's request to
Letter: H.N. McLaurin, Medical Advisor to the Government, responding to the Council's request to
Letter: George Harris, on behalf of his sister Miss Harris, drawing attention to a dangerous
Letter: George Harris, on behalf of his sister Miss Harris, drawing attention to a dangerous
Letter - Plans to build freshwater baths in Castlereagh Street, 1887
Letter - Plans to build freshwater baths in Castlereagh Street, 1887
Letter: John Whitehead, Council Clerk Darlington asking for a date on which a deputation from
Letter: John Whitehead, Council Clerk Darlington asking for a date on which a deputation from
Letter: Learmouth Dickinson & Co. offering to sell coal tar pitch to the Council at cost price. Not
Letter: Learmouth Dickinson & Co. offering to sell coal tar pitch to the Council at cost price. Not
Letter: James Gellatly, 18 Commercial Chambers Castlereagh Street, requesting permission to erect a
Letter: James Gellatly, 18 Commercial Chambers Castlereagh Street, requesting permission to erect a
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, drawing attention to certain charges
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, drawing attention to certain charges
Letter: Cecil W.E. Bedford, Council Clerk Randwick, asking to have the water main in Botany lowered
Letter: Cecil W.E. Bedford, Council Clerk Randwick, asking to have the water main in Botany lowered
Letter: H. Broderick, The Southern Club, drawing attention to certain footway defects in George
Letter: H. Broderick, The Southern Club, drawing attention to certain footway defects in George
Memorandum: Richard Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, submitting a report shewing the number of diseased
Memorandum: Richard Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, submitting a report shewing the number of diseased
Letter: G. Balfour 1 Chapman Street complaining about a burst drain in his yard. Richard Seymour,
Letter: G. Balfour 1 Chapman Street complaining about a burst drain in his yard. Richard Seymour,
Letter: Henry J. Campbell 22 Bayswater Road complaining about the length of time between collection
Letter: Henry J. Campbell 22 Bayswater Road complaining about the length of time between collection
Memorandum: Richard Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reporting the death of James Downey senior ganger in
Memorandum: Richard Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reporting the death of James Downey senior ganger in
Letter: T.S. McCormack for Jones & Jones, Solicitors 77 Pitt Street, applying for compensation for
Letter: T.S. McCormack for Jones & Jones, Solicitors 77 Pitt Street, applying for compensation for
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary Department of Lands, notifying the Council that they have
Letter: Charles Oliver, Under Secretary Department of Lands, notifying the Council that they have
Memorandum: Richard Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reporting that there are no vacancies for either
Memorandum: Richard Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reporting that there are no vacancies for either
Letter: William Ager, Secretary of the Fire Brigade Board, enclosing the official report of William
Letter: William Ager, Secretary of the Fire Brigade Board, enclosing the official report of William
Memorandum: J. Fyfe, Mechanical Engineer, providing a reference for the bearer J. Frazer for the vacant
Memorandum: J. Fyfe, Mechanical Engineer, providing a reference for the bearer J. Frazer for the vacant
Petition: Charles Cohen, G. Maguire, Patrick O'Keeffe, M. Keating, A. Webber, J.Markham, William
Petition: Charles Cohen, G. Maguire, Patrick O'Keeffe, M. Keating, A. Webber, J.Markham, William
Letter: C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, enclosing a tracing of the wall at the new Meat
Letter: C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, enclosing a tracing of the wall at the new Meat
Letter: C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, drawing attention to his letter of 31st December
Letter: C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, drawing attention to his letter of 31st December
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, responding to the Council's letter of the 2nd instant
Letter: John Rae, Department of Public Works, responding to the Council's letter of the 2nd instant
Letter: Thomas J. Lloyd, Wynyard Lane, complaining about rubbish in Wynyard Lane.
Letter: Thomas J. Lloyd, Wynyard Lane, complaining about rubbish in Wynyard Lane.
Letter: Mcgregor Harris & Co. Furnishing & General Ironmangers 266 George Street, complaining that
Letter: Mcgregor Harris & Co. Furnishing & General Ironmangers 266 George Street, complaining that
Letter: Walter Bell 4 Myrtle Street offering to reinstate the Gloucester Street Wall for £960.
Letter: Walter Bell 4 Myrtle Street offering to reinstate the Gloucester Street Wall for £960.
Letter: David Mackey, 311 Crown Street, seeking to interview the Mayor as part of a deputation of
Letter: David Mackey, 311 Crown Street, seeking to interview the Mayor as part of a deputation of
Memorandum: Charles H. Woolcott, Town Clerk, requesting leave of absence until the Council come to a
Memorandum: Charles H. Woolcott, Town Clerk, requesting leave of absence until the Council come to a
Letter: J.T. & J. Toohey, Standard Brewery, requesting a fire plug connected with the High Level
Letter: J.T. & J. Toohey, Standard Brewery, requesting a fire plug connected with the High Level
Letter: J.A.Lucas, Registrar District Court, informing the Council that a special sitting of the
Letter: J.A.Lucas, Registrar District Court, informing the Council that a special sitting of the
Letter: Robert Marshall, Caretaker New South Wales Protestant Hall Company Castlereagh Street,
Letter: Robert Marshall, Caretaker New South Wales Protestant Hall Company Castlereagh Street,
Letter: S. C. Findley, Honorary Secretary Horticultural Society, asking for the use of the
Letter: S. C. Findley, Honorary Secretary Horticultural Society, asking for the use of the
Letter: Joseph Page, South Shore Steam Ferry Company 33 Pitt Street, on behalf of Messrs Purves,
Letter: Joseph Page, South Shore Steam Ferry Company 33 Pitt Street, on behalf of Messrs Purves,
Memorandum: George McDonnell, Mayor's Orderly, reporting Mr Abberton, Messenger, for refusing to either
Memorandum: George McDonnell, Mayor's Orderly, reporting Mr Abberton, Messenger, for refusing to either
Letter: C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, drawing attention to his letter of 18th Ultimo
Letter: C.A. Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, drawing attention to his letter of 18th Ultimo
Letter: Samuel Nathan 22 High Holborn Street suggesting that the two newspaper stalls at the
Letter: Samuel Nathan 22 High Holborn Street suggesting that the two newspaper stalls at the
Memorandum: Joseph Geoghegan, Inspector of Nuisances Department, applying for two week's leave of absence
Memorandum: Joseph Geoghegan, Inspector of Nuisances Department, applying for two week's leave of absence
Memorandum: George Christie, City Auditor, presenting the results of the half year audit to 31st December
Memorandum: George Christie, City Auditor, presenting the results of the half year audit to 31st December
Letter: Eggers & Bartlett 100 Clarence Street complaining that the paving with wood of Clarence
Letter: Eggers & Bartlett 100 Clarence Street complaining that the paving with wood of Clarence
Letter: L. Beaton 4 Kellett Street complaining about the difficulty in getting ordinary house
Letter: L. Beaton 4 Kellett Street complaining about the difficulty in getting ordinary house
Memorandum: George Christie, City Auditor, applying for leave of absence for six months from 21st
Memorandum: George Christie, City Auditor, applying for leave of absence for six months from 21st
Memorandum: George Christie, City Auditor, submitting his half yearly report and noting that his
Memorandum: George Christie, City Auditor, submitting his half yearly report and noting that his


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