CSA088628

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA088628Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Minute: The Mayor submitting reports by special auditors in connection with the defalcations in the
Minute: The Mayor submitting reports by special auditors in connection with the defalcations in the
Letter: Mills and Pile provide a valuation for the land known as Paddington Reservoir. Their
Letter: Mills and Pile provide a valuation for the land known as Paddington Reservoir. Their
Letter: The Department of Public Works acknowledges receipt of the letter concerning a request for
Letter: The Department of Public Works acknowledges receipt of the letter concerning a request for
Letter: Melbourne Municipal Council writes with the cost of 30 hydraulic jacks.
Letter: Melbourne Municipal Council writes with the cost of 30 hydraulic jacks.
Memorandum: R Richards, City Surveyor reports that complaints have been received about contractors' work
Memorandum: R Richards, City Surveyor reports that complaints have been received about contractors' work
Letter: Durham & Miles, Special Auditors, submits a 9 page report on the fraudulent overcharged
Letter: Durham & Miles, Special Auditors, submits a 9 page report on the fraudulent overcharged
Letter: Thomas Jessep from the Fruit Markets in York Street, thanks the Mayor for the use of the
Letter: Thomas Jessep from the Fruit Markets in York Street, thanks the Mayor for the use of the
Letter: P Mulligan requests an upgrade in his position with the Corporation.
Letter: P Mulligan requests an upgrade in his position with the Corporation.
Memorandum: Thomas Playfair, Comptroller and General Supervisor of Water and Sewerage Works, reports on
Memorandum: Thomas Playfair, Comptroller and General Supervisor of Water and Sewerage Works, reports on
Letter: J B Henson, Assistant City Engineer, complains about the treatment he has been subjected to
Letter: J B Henson, Assistant City Engineer, complains about the treatment he has been subjected to
Letter: Durham & Miles, Special Auditors, submits details of the audit done to date.
Letter: Durham & Miles, Special Auditors, submits details of the audit done to date.
Letter: The Metropolitan Fire Brigade gives some advice for the protection of the hydrants and
Letter: The Metropolitan Fire Brigade gives some advice for the protection of the hydrants and
Letter: Charles Mayes complains about a £10 fine he received for planting Oregon pines.
Letter: Charles Mayes complains about a £10 fine he received for planting Oregon pines.
Memorandum: The City Health Officer reports on his inspection of the premises of Mrs Ellen Aherne in
Memorandum: The City Health Officer reports on his inspection of the premises of Mrs Ellen Aherne in
Letter: Harris and Ackman, Auctioneers, acknowledge receipt of a letter dated 19th March.
Letter: Harris and Ackman, Auctioneers, acknowledge receipt of a letter dated 19th March.
Letter: The Railway Branch acknowledges the letter received concerning the removal of coal sheds at
Letter: The Railway Branch acknowledges the letter received concerning the removal of coal sheds at
Letter: W Bourke, Cab Manufacturer and Livery Stables, complains about the water supply to his
Letter: W Bourke, Cab Manufacturer and Livery Stables, complains about the water supply to his
Letter: The Amateur Photographic Society asks for permission to use the Town Hall Vestibule for an
Letter: The Amateur Photographic Society asks for permission to use the Town Hall Vestibule for an
Letter: I Abraham complains about the water supply to his house in Botany Street Moore Park.
Letter: I Abraham complains about the water supply to his house in Botany Street Moore Park.
Letter: Parke and Lacy offer crushed rock mixed with sand for the taking from their premises at
Letter: Parke and Lacy offer crushed rock mixed with sand for the taking from their premises at
Letter: Alice Paterson writes about the incomplete drainage works at her property in Ruschcutters
Letter: Alice Paterson writes about the incomplete drainage works at her property in Ruschcutters
Letter: The Architect John Kirkpatrick writes on behalf of his client The Colonial Mutual Life
Letter: The Architect John Kirkpatrick writes on behalf of his client The Colonial Mutual Life
Letter: John Evans writes for permission to make alterations to his premises in Kent Street and
Letter: John Evans writes for permission to make alterations to his premises in Kent Street and
Memorandum: R Richards, City Surveyor is currently Acting City Engineer. He therefore has signed the
Memorandum: R Richards, City Surveyor is currently Acting City Engineer. He therefore has signed the
Letter: Charles Newall requesting one months' leave of absence from his duties as Paymaster.
Letter: Charles Newall requesting one months' leave of absence from his duties as Paymaster.
Memorandum: City Treasurer forwarding return of City Rates for 1887.
Memorandum: City Treasurer forwarding return of City Rates for 1887.
Letter: George West objecting to the request that he remove the timber laying above the drain
Letter: George West objecting to the request that he remove the timber laying above the drain
Letter: Gillespie Bros & Co., complaining of the dusty and dirty state of Bathurst and Barker
Letter: Gillespie Bros & Co., complaining of the dusty and dirty state of Bathurst and Barker
Letter: D.C. Robertson requesting more information and explanation regarding his recent suspension
Letter: D.C. Robertson requesting more information and explanation regarding his recent suspension
Memorandum: City Surveyor forwarding plan of land enclosed and occupied as a reservoir.
Memorandum: City Surveyor forwarding plan of land enclosed and occupied as a reservoir.
Letter: W.H. Pasfield requesting leave of absence for a few days for medical reasons.
Letter: W.H. Pasfield requesting leave of absence for a few days for medical reasons.
Letter: Department of Railways advising of the potential danger from a quantity of packing cases
Letter: Department of Railways advising of the potential danger from a quantity of packing cases
Letter: Department of Railways requesting payment of the additional expense involved in erecting
Letter: Department of Railways requesting payment of the additional expense involved in erecting
Letter: H.B. Harde for the Centenary Universal Exhibition Committee, requesting that the water cart
Letter: H.B. Harde for the Centenary Universal Exhibition Committee, requesting that the water cart
Letter: Lunacy Department, Callan Park advising of the insufficient water supply to their
Letter: Lunacy Department, Callan Park advising of the insufficient water supply to their
Letter: J. Barre Johnston & Co. advising that Mr J.B. Christian of Edgecliff Road, Waverley has
Letter: J. Barre Johnston & Co. advising that Mr J.B. Christian of Edgecliff Road, Waverley has
Letter: Alex Dean & Sons requesting the use of the whole of the footway for the purposes of their
Letter: Alex Dean & Sons requesting the use of the whole of the footway for the purposes of their
Letter: J. Fyfe refuting the recent charges against him and others of culpable negligence in
Letter: J. Fyfe refuting the recent charges against him and others of culpable negligence in
Letter: Australian Jockey Club requesting the watering of Randwick Road for the forthcoming race
Letter: Australian Jockey Club requesting the watering of Randwick Road for the forthcoming race
Memorandum - Imported Chinese eggs confiscated and destroyed, 1888
Memorandum - Imported Chinese eggs confiscated and destroyed, 1888
Letter: Woollahra Council Clerk requesting a reduction in the rate charged for water taken from the
Letter: Woollahra Council Clerk requesting a reduction in the rate charged for water taken from the
Letter: Martha Watkins requesting replacement in good condition of the pavement fronting her
Letter: Martha Watkins requesting replacement in good condition of the pavement fronting her
Memorandum: City Architect advising of broken glass panes in the City Surveyor's and City Engineer's
Memorandum: City Architect advising of broken glass panes in the City Surveyor's and City Engineer's
Memorandum: John Stacey, Overseer Moore Park, advising that due to the Roads and Bridges Department
Memorandum: John Stacey, Overseer Moore Park, advising that due to the Roads and Bridges Department
Letter: Patent Asphaltum Company of New South Wales requesting permission to comply with the
Letter: Patent Asphaltum Company of New South Wales requesting permission to comply with the
Letter: Department of Railways requesting steps be taken to abate the nuisance from an enclosure in
Letter: Department of Railways requesting steps be taken to abate the nuisance from an enclosure in
Letter: Examiner of Accounts advising of the newly altered method of checking the Council
Letter: Examiner of Accounts advising of the newly altered method of checking the Council
Letter: Jones & Jones for Mr Eady advising that their client will be prepared to receive possession
Letter: Jones & Jones for Mr Eady advising that their client will be prepared to receive possession
Letter: Henry F. Nolan (Boarding House Runner) making a complaint about the insulting conduct of
Letter: Henry F. Nolan (Boarding House Runner) making a complaint about the insulting conduct of
Letter: Harris and Ackman requesting the Corporation carters to collect their rubbish from premises
Letter: Harris and Ackman requesting the Corporation carters to collect their rubbish from premises
Letter: Henri Nian who is experimenting in electricity, requesting permission to use his small
Letter: Henri Nian who is experimenting in electricity, requesting permission to use his small
Letter: B. Gaffney requesting refund of one-fourth of the cost of the paving in front of his
Letter: B. Gaffney requesting refund of one-fourth of the cost of the paving in front of his
Letter: George H. Logan complaining of the scarcity of the water supply to his premises 23 Albion
Letter: George H. Logan complaining of the scarcity of the water supply to his premises 23 Albion
Memorandum: J.B. Henson, Assistant City Engineer, enquiring whether he is to act as City Engineer in
Memorandum: J.B. Henson, Assistant City Engineer, enquiring whether he is to act as City Engineer in
Letter: New South Wales Commission, Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition 1887 advising of the
Letter: New South Wales Commission, Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition 1887 advising of the
Letter: Fred W. Parsons requesting advice as to whether he will be given permission to light the
Letter: Fred W. Parsons requesting advice as to whether he will be given permission to light the
Letter: Thomas Charlton requesting advice as to the position of Suffolk Street within the town
Letter: Thomas Charlton requesting advice as to the position of Suffolk Street within the town
Letter: N.R. Clay acknowledging letter confirming his appointment as City Health Officer.
Letter: N.R. Clay acknowledging letter confirming his appointment as City Health Officer.
Letter: St Peters Council Clerk advising of the leaking condition of the stand pipe in May Street.
Letter: St Peters Council Clerk advising of the leaking condition of the stand pipe in May Street.
Letter: James Coleman requesting remuneration for the extra work involved in his work in looking
Letter: James Coleman requesting remuneration for the extra work involved in his work in looking
Letter: Michael Healy requesting Council replace the fence recently taken down enclosing his
Letter: Michael Healy requesting Council replace the fence recently taken down enclosing his
Letter - Forwarding of a bill to facilitate and regulate the supply of electricity to the City of Sydney, 1888
Letter - Forwarding of a bill to facilitate and regulate the supply of electricity to the City of Sydney, 1888
Letter: Botany Mechanical Engineer quarterly report to end February 1888.
Letter: Botany Mechanical Engineer quarterly report to end February 1888.
Report: City Health Officer quarterly report for period ending 29 February 1888.
Report: City Health Officer quarterly report for period ending 29 February 1888.
Letter: Secretary of State to the Governor expressing the Queen's thanks and admiration "for the
Letter: Secretary of State to the Governor expressing the Queen's thanks and admiration "for the
Letter: MacGregor Harris & Co. requesting Council's contribution to the cost of the George Street
Letter: MacGregor Harris & Co. requesting Council's contribution to the cost of the George Street
Memorandum: Department of Public Works acknowledging receipt of letter regarding payment for wall erected
Memorandum: Department of Public Works acknowledging receipt of letter regarding payment for wall erected
Letter: J. Wilshire suggesting the appointment of a Receiver of Revenue for the water rates.
Letter: J. Wilshire suggesting the appointment of a Receiver of Revenue for the water rates.
Letter: Thomas H. Rainford on behalf of H. Eastwood and family requesting the Mayor's patronage for
Letter: Thomas H. Rainford on behalf of H. Eastwood and family requesting the Mayor's patronage for
Letter: Charles Moore advising of noxious weeds - Bathurst Burr and others - growing on the road
Letter: Charles Moore advising of noxious weeds - Bathurst Burr and others - growing on the road
Letter: City Architect recommending the appointment of R. Buchan as inspector to superintend the
Letter: City Architect recommending the appointment of R. Buchan as inspector to superintend the
Letter: C. Whittell giving notice that he intends to remove the encroachment on land belonging to
Letter: C. Whittell giving notice that he intends to remove the encroachment on land belonging to
Letter: Major Strong requesting permission to use the road leading to the quarry off Moore Park
Letter: Major Strong requesting permission to use the road leading to the quarry off Moore Park
Letter: Officer Commanding Field Battery at Victoria Barracks requesting permission to use Moore
Letter: Officer Commanding Field Battery at Victoria Barracks requesting permission to use Moore
Letter: Elizabeth Thompson (3 Esther St Surry Hills) giving thanks for the grant made to her in her
Letter: Elizabeth Thompson (3 Esther St Surry Hills) giving thanks for the grant made to her in her
Letter: John C. Dibbs requesting permission to usse the City steam roller for the purpose of
Letter: John C. Dibbs requesting permission to usse the City steam roller for the purpose of
Letter: Mansfield Brothers, architects on behalf of Messrs Gilchrist Watt & Co, making application
Letter: Mansfield Brothers, architects on behalf of Messrs Gilchrist Watt & Co, making application
Letter: Department of Public Works requesting an increase in the number of wood blocks required for
Letter: Department of Public Works requesting an increase in the number of wood blocks required for
Letter: Board of Health advising that Polly Ah Moon has been admitted to Prince Alfred Hospital by
Letter: Board of Health advising that Polly Ah Moon has been admitted to Prince Alfred Hospital by
Memorandum: Department of Public Works acknowledging receipt of letter regarding removal of water pipes
Memorandum: Department of Public Works acknowledging receipt of letter regarding removal of water pipes
Letter: Department of Railways requesting further consideration to the earlier request to erect a
Letter: Department of Railways requesting further consideration to the earlier request to erect a
Letter: Mutual Life Association of Australasia requesting that the orderly bins currently in front
Letter: Mutual Life Association of Australasia requesting that the orderly bins currently in front
Letter: H.B. Harde for the Centenary Universal Exhibition Committee, requesting permission that the
Letter: H.B. Harde for the Centenary Universal Exhibition Committee, requesting permission that the
Letter: K.A. Skinner enquiring whether the leasing of the Exhibition Building in Prince Alfred Park
Letter: K.A. Skinner enquiring whether the leasing of the Exhibition Building in Prince Alfred Park
Letter: Department of Justice forwarding a copy of the verdict in respect of the accidental death
Letter: Department of Justice forwarding a copy of the verdict in respect of the accidental death
Letter: R. Goldsbrough and Company Limited requesting reconsideration of his request for permission
Letter: R. Goldsbrough and Company Limited requesting reconsideration of his request for permission
Letter: H.B. Harde on behalf of the Centenary Universal Exhibition Committee requesting permission
Letter: H.B. Harde on behalf of the Centenary Universal Exhibition Committee requesting permission
Letter: T.C. Drew complaining of the bad state of the drain in front of his premises corner of Pitt
Letter: T.C. Drew complaining of the bad state of the drain in front of his premises corner of Pitt
Letter: Charles Moore requesting the early supply of street sweepings and yard rubbish for use at
Letter: Charles Moore requesting the early supply of street sweepings and yard rubbish for use at
Letter: District Court advising that His Honour Judge Wilkinson will sit the following day to hear
Letter: District Court advising that His Honour Judge Wilkinson will sit the following day to hear
Memorandum: City Surveyor advising of the necessity of erecting a lamp at the bottom of Erskine Street
Memorandum: City Surveyor advising of the necessity of erecting a lamp at the bottom of Erskine Street
Letter: City Surveyor advising that he has so far been unable to appoint a specialist to look after
Letter: City Surveyor advising that he has so far been unable to appoint a specialist to look after
Letter: G. Haworth requesting permission to erect a temporary shed at premises corner of Nicholson
Letter: G. Haworth requesting permission to erect a temporary shed at premises corner of Nicholson
Letter: John Black requesting consideration in respect of his position at the Botany Water Works,
Letter: John Black requesting consideration in respect of his position at the Botany Water Works,
Letter: A. Ridgeley requesting urgent reply to his offer to rent the Exhibition Building for use as
Letter: A. Ridgeley requesting urgent reply to his offer to rent the Exhibition Building for use as
Letter: J.C. Lucas drawing attention to the constant leak from a water service pipe on Glebe Point
Letter: J.C. Lucas drawing attention to the constant leak from a water service pipe on Glebe Point
Letter: L. O'Brien objecting to the proposed taking over of Richmond Street, which is a private way.
Letter: L. O'Brien objecting to the proposed taking over of Richmond Street, which is a private way.
Memorandum: City Surveyor forwarding anonymous communication regarding encroachment on Earl Street off
Memorandum: City Surveyor forwarding anonymous communication regarding encroachment on Earl Street off
Letter - Request about land near reservoir for a Paddington Town Hall, 1888
Letter - Request about land near reservoir for a Paddington Town Hall, 1888
Letter: John A. Ward requesting a copy of the complaint lodged with the Council against him from
Letter: John A. Ward requesting a copy of the complaint lodged with the Council against him from
Letter: Inspector of Nuisances annual report for 1887.
Letter: Inspector of Nuisances annual report for 1887.
Letter: Department of Public Works acknowledging receipt of letter regarding overhead bridge across
Letter: Department of Public Works acknowledging receipt of letter regarding overhead bridge across
Letter: John Chamberlain requesting permission to fit a nameplate for Dr Ware, Dentist, corner of
Letter: John Chamberlain requesting permission to fit a nameplate for Dr Ware, Dentist, corner of
Letter - Plan of Sydney Cove 1887 - Cut from a larger printed plan also showing Darling Harbour, 1887
Letter - Plan of Sydney Cove 1887 - Cut from a larger printed plan also showing Darling Harbour, 1887
Letter: Department of Lands requesting reply to an earlier letter from the Under Secretary for
Letter: Department of Lands requesting reply to an earlier letter from the Under Secretary for
Letter: Richard Adams requesting appointment for a deputation from representatives of general
Letter: Richard Adams requesting appointment for a deputation from representatives of general
Letter: Robert Hudson appealing against the assessment for water at his dwelling house in Ashfield.
Letter: Robert Hudson appealing against the assessment for water at his dwelling house in Ashfield.
Letter: Sydney Hydraulic Power Coy requesting an interview before any decision is made on the
Letter: Sydney Hydraulic Power Coy requesting an interview before any decision is made on the
Letter: Sydney Hydraulic Power Company requesting a meeting in full Council before any decision is
Letter: Sydney Hydraulic Power Company requesting a meeting in full Council before any decision is
Letter: J.J. Ussher requesting appointment for deputation in respect of the laying on of water in
Letter: J.J. Ussher requesting appointment for deputation in respect of the laying on of water in
Letter: A. Nash undertaking to relieve Council from any responsibility regarding allowing awning
Letter: A. Nash undertaking to relieve Council from any responsibility regarding allowing awning
Letter: J. Horbury Hunt requesting immediate advice regarding his request to extend the water
Letter: J. Horbury Hunt requesting immediate advice regarding his request to extend the water
Letter: Thomas Summerbell again objecting to being billed for water rates for property in Broughton
Letter: Thomas Summerbell again objecting to being billed for water rates for property in Broughton
Letter: Registrar General's Department forwarding copy of Gazette Notice, together with diagram of
Letter: Registrar General's Department forwarding copy of Gazette Notice, together with diagram of
Letter: Department of Public Works acknowledging receipt of letter regarding sending a dredge to
Letter: Department of Public Works acknowledging receipt of letter regarding sending a dredge to
Letter: Agricultural Society of New South Wales requesting permission to use the Show Ground in
Letter: Agricultural Society of New South Wales requesting permission to use the Show Ground in
Letter: Department of Public Works requesting list of names and address of Aldermen of the City
Letter: Department of Public Works requesting list of names and address of Aldermen of the City
Letter: Wanganui Council Clerk requesting information on the material used for the protection of
Letter: Wanganui Council Clerk requesting information on the material used for the protection of
Memorandum: G. Merriman, City Solicitor, forwarding cheque for £300 being refund of amount improperly
Memorandum: G. Merriman, City Solicitor, forwarding cheque for £300 being refund of amount improperly
Letter: Department of Fisheries advising that they were unable to net fish from the Botany Water
Letter: Department of Fisheries advising that they were unable to net fish from the Botany Water
Letter: Paddington Council Clerk asking City Council to consider appointing someone in charge of
Letter: Paddington Council Clerk asking City Council to consider appointing someone in charge of
Letter: Harrisson & Whiffen offering to tender for lighting the city parks and squares with
Letter: Harrisson & Whiffen offering to tender for lighting the city parks and squares with
Letter: Paddington Council Clerk requesting City Council contribute one-half of the costs of
Letter: Paddington Council Clerk requesting City Council contribute one-half of the costs of
Letter: R. Arnold requesting payment for repairs carried out to damaged drinking fountain in George
Letter: R. Arnold requesting payment for repairs carried out to damaged drinking fountain in George
Letter: Leichhardt Council Clerk requesting information on supply and cost of iron gutter bridges.
Letter: Leichhardt Council Clerk requesting information on supply and cost of iron gutter bridges.
Letter: J. Garrard advising that the Hydraulic Power Bill will be considered in detail the
Letter: J. Garrard advising that the Hydraulic Power Bill will be considered in detail the


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