CSA100169

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA100169Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Letter: Under Secretary and Commissioner for Roads, Department of Public Works. Receipt of letter
Letter: Under Secretary and Commissioner for Roads, Department of Public Works. Receipt of letter
Memorandum: City Treasurer. Appeals the appointment of C.H. Bertie as Senior Clerk to the City Surveyor
Memorandum: City Treasurer. Appeals the appointment of C.H. Bertie as Senior Clerk to the City Surveyor
Memorandum: City Building Surveyor. Asks for repairs to WC at Exhibition Building.
Memorandum: City Building Surveyor. Asks for repairs to WC at Exhibition Building.
Letter: Percy J. Dawson, City Solicitor. Sends on vouchers signed by W.P Cullum and W.A. Walker for
Letter: Percy J. Dawson, City Solicitor. Sends on vouchers signed by W.P Cullum and W.A. Walker for
Letter: Percy J. Dawson, City Solicitor. Engrossment regarding to the Eastern Market (Fishmarket)
Letter: Percy J. Dawson, City Solicitor. Engrossment regarding to the Eastern Market (Fishmarket)
Letter: Mark Nathan. 2 x letters asking for a reduction in rent for his shop in the Queen Victoria
Letter: Mark Nathan. 2 x letters asking for a reduction in rent for his shop in the Queen Victoria
Letter: William Howard Smith & Sons Pty Ltd. Refers to condemned salmon lying on their wharf from
Letter: William Howard Smith & Sons Pty Ltd. Refers to condemned salmon lying on their wharf from
Memorandum: R.H. Brodrick, City Building Surveyor. Informs that alterations to Coffee Palace end of the
Memorandum: R.H. Brodrick, City Building Surveyor. Informs that alterations to Coffee Palace end of the
Memorandum: Matthew Harris, Mayor of Sydney. Public notice ordering the payment of license fees.
Memorandum: Matthew Harris, Mayor of Sydney. Public notice ordering the payment of license fees.
Memorandum: R.H. Brodrick, City Building Surveyor. Reports that a pane of glass at the Queen Victoria
Memorandum: R.H. Brodrick, City Building Surveyor. Reports that a pane of glass at the Queen Victoria
Letter: H.J. Lindeman, wine grower. 2 x letters regarding renting space at the Queen Victoria
Letter: H.J. Lindeman, wine grower. 2 x letters regarding renting space at the Queen Victoria
Letter: Council Clerk, Strathfield. Requests copy of garbage reports by W. Richards, as well as the
Letter: Council Clerk, Strathfield. Requests copy of garbage reports by W. Richards, as well as the
Letter: Secretary of the Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Forwards letter from Messrs. Orme,
Letter: Secretary of the Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Forwards letter from Messrs. Orme,
Letter: I.G. Ellery, Town Clerk, Adelaide. Requests copy of Local Government or Corporation Acts.
Letter: I.G. Ellery, Town Clerk, Adelaide. Requests copy of Local Government or Corporation Acts.
Letter: Q.V. Markets. Informing council of defective gas lights.
Letter: Q.V. Markets. Informing council of defective gas lights.
Letter: Inspector General of Police. Advises that police cannot authorise William McCauley to
Letter: Inspector General of Police. Advises that police cannot authorise William McCauley to
Letter - Complaint about coffee stalls ringing bells, Castlereagh and Pitt Streets, 1899
Letter - Complaint about coffee stalls ringing bells, Castlereagh and Pitt Streets, 1899
Letter: Hugh Gordon, Inspector, Cattle Sale Yards . Notifies Town Clerk of tolls and dues collected
Letter: Hugh Gordon, Inspector, Cattle Sale Yards . Notifies Town Clerk of tolls and dues collected
Letter: William B. Redmond. Asks for repairs to a hole in the footpath outside his door.
Letter: William B. Redmond. Asks for repairs to a hole in the footpath outside his door.
Letter: Under Secretary of the Justice Department Replies to letter concerning aldermen serving as
Letter: Under Secretary of the Justice Department Replies to letter concerning aldermen serving as
Memorandum: Mayor's Orderly. Informs that Mr. Smith, the Town Hall nightwatchman, has sprained his ankle
Memorandum: Mayor's Orderly. Informs that Mr. Smith, the Town Hall nightwatchman, has sprained his ankle
Letter: I. Henley. Informs the Mayor of the building at the corner of George & Park Sts, Carters
Letter: I. Henley. Informs the Mayor of the building at the corner of George & Park Sts, Carters
Letter: Secretary of the Attorney General's Department Regarding receipt of a letter about the Draft
Letter: Secretary of the Attorney General's Department Regarding receipt of a letter about the Draft
Letter: Inspector General of Police. Regarding a lamp at No. 6 Globe Street.
Letter: Inspector General of Police. Regarding a lamp at No. 6 Globe Street.
Letter: Percy J. Dawson, City Solicitor. Conveyance of portion of Wentworth St To I. A. Dibbs.
Letter: Percy J. Dawson, City Solicitor. Conveyance of portion of Wentworth St To I. A. Dibbs.
Letter: G. Christie, Melbourne. Two letters regarding travelling to Sydney to conduct an audit of
Letter: G. Christie, Melbourne. Two letters regarding travelling to Sydney to conduct an audit of
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor. Regarding signing accounts conformity.
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor. Regarding signing accounts conformity.
Letter: Chief Inspector of the Abbatoir, Glebe Island. Attaches a copy of the return showing the
Letter: Chief Inspector of the Abbatoir, Glebe Island. Attaches a copy of the return showing the
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor. Reports that the condition of the Kent Street Wharf is too
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor. Reports that the condition of the Kent Street Wharf is too
Letter: D. Goldie, Auckland City Council and timber merchant. Asks for copy of Water Supply and
Letter: D. Goldie, Auckland City Council and timber merchant. Asks for copy of Water Supply and
Letter: Townsville Electric Tram Co. Asks for estimated cost per mile lodged with the Council by
Letter: Townsville Electric Tram Co. Asks for estimated cost per mile lodged with the Council by
Letter: Randwick M.C. Informs that as portion of Randwick Road from Bunnerong Road to Moore Park
Letter: Randwick M.C. Informs that as portion of Randwick Road from Bunnerong Road to Moore Park
Letter: A & G Scott. Building contractor asks for paving on footpath to be taken up and relaid
Letter: A & G Scott. Building contractor asks for paving on footpath to be taken up and relaid
Letter: Dunedin Town Clerk. Requesting particulars of Refuse Cart used in Sydney. Second letter is
Letter: Dunedin Town Clerk. Requesting particulars of Refuse Cart used in Sydney. Second letter is
Letter: J. Vicars. Letter and telegram following up on conversation with Mr. Richards requesting
Letter: J. Vicars. Letter and telegram following up on conversation with Mr. Richards requesting
Letter: Oswald O'Gillies. In reference to earlier conversation regarding continuance of tenancy for
Letter: Oswald O'Gillies. In reference to earlier conversation regarding continuance of tenancy for
Memorandum: Matthew Harris, Mayor, reports on Council's unsatisfactory position in almost every aspect of
Memorandum: Matthew Harris, Mayor, reports on Council's unsatisfactory position in almost every aspect of
Letter: Clerk of Works, Telephone Tunnel Construction Office, Martin Place, submits a Progress
Letter: Clerk of Works, Telephone Tunnel Construction Office, Martin Place, submits a Progress
Memorandum: R. Brodrick, City Bldg Surveyor, re awning for Gowing Bros, George St, application made by
Memorandum: R. Brodrick, City Bldg Surveyor, re awning for Gowing Bros, George St, application made by
Memorandum: G. Baker reports that J. Foley, blocksweeper, left on 3 Aug. Joseph Davis, 54 Kent St has
Memorandum: G. Baker reports that J. Foley, blocksweeper, left on 3 Aug. Joseph Davis, 54 Kent St has
Letter: H. McIlrath, Importer, 15-17 George St, calls attention to the bad state of the lane
Letter: H. McIlrath, Importer, 15-17 George St, calls attention to the bad state of the lane
Letter: Under Sec & Com for Roads, Public Works Dept, Sydney, seeks permission to affix an electric
Letter: Under Sec & Com for Roads, Public Works Dept, Sydney, seeks permission to affix an electric
Letter: Water Board, Sydney, report that a leakage in the roadway of College St was found to be due
Letter: Water Board, Sydney, report that a leakage in the roadway of College St was found to be due
Memorandum: R. Brodrick, City Bldg Surveyor, reports on altering entrances to elevators at Coffee Palace
Memorandum: R. Brodrick, City Bldg Surveyor, reports on altering entrances to elevators at Coffee Palace
Letter: Benjamin James, James & Slade, Public Accountants, 49 Castlereagh St, suggests that the
Letter: Benjamin James, James & Slade, Public Accountants, 49 Castlereagh St, suggests that the
Letter: A.W. Robey, Hon Sec, Master Plumbers' Assoc, Builders' Exchange, 266 Pitt St, seeks the
Letter: A.W. Robey, Hon Sec, Master Plumbers' Assoc, Builders' Exchange, 266 Pitt St, seeks the
Letter: Under Sec, Department of Justice, Sydney, advises that William Turnbull of Freeman's Reach has
Letter: Under Sec, Department of Justice, Sydney, advises that William Turnbull of Freeman's Reach has
Letter: J.C. Bowring, Sec, Fuel Economising Co.Ltd. 80 Pitt St, suggests their patented system be
Letter: J.C. Bowring, Sec, Fuel Economising Co.Ltd. 80 Pitt St, suggests their patented system be
Letter: P.N. Trebeck, 2 O'Connell St, suggests a notice with the wording "On meeting anyone, turn
Letter: P.N. Trebeck, 2 O'Connell St, suggests a notice with the wording "On meeting anyone, turn
Letter: T.D. Meares, Council Clerk, Borough of Leichhardt, advises following a conference of
Letter: T.D. Meares, Council Clerk, Borough of Leichhardt, advises following a conference of
Memorandum: W.H. Eves, City Bldg Surveyor's Office, applies for 2 weeks' leave. Granted.
Memorandum: W.H. Eves, City Bldg Surveyor's Office, applies for 2 weeks' leave. Granted.
Letter - Complaint about muddy condition of the southern end of Pitt Street Sydney, 1899
Letter - Complaint about muddy condition of the southern end of Pitt Street Sydney, 1899
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, suggests contacting the Water Board, following complaints of the
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, suggests contacting the Water Board, following complaints of the
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, recommends City Bldg Surveyor report on the dangerous condition
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, recommends City Bldg Surveyor report on the dangerous condition
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, reports that repairs have been carried out to the lane off
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, reports that repairs have been carried out to the lane off
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, reports on problems associated with removal of a fig tree growing
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, reports on problems associated with removal of a fig tree growing
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, reports that repairs to pipes damaged by the Hydraulic Power Co
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, reports that repairs to pipes damaged by the Hydraulic Power Co
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, reports that repairs have been carried out to the damaged
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, reports that repairs have been carried out to the damaged
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, advises following a complaint that Terminus St is impassable,
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, advises following a complaint that Terminus St is impassable,
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, reports that the footpath of Wharf St is in a satisfactory
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, reports that the footpath of Wharf St is in a satisfactory
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, advises on the repair of footpath in Pyrmont Street.
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, advises on the repair of footpath in Pyrmont Street.
Memorandum - Coffee Palace in Queen Victoria Markets using gas, 1899
Memorandum - Coffee Palace in Queen Victoria Markets using gas, 1899
Memorandum: R. Brodrick, City Bldg Surveyor, reports that Westcott, Engineer in charge of the Town Hall
Memorandum: R. Brodrick, City Bldg Surveyor, reports that Westcott, Engineer in charge of the Town Hall
Memorandum: R. Brodrick, City Bldg Surveyor, forwards 2 letters from N.D. Slater, William Adams & Co.Ltd, re
Memorandum: R. Brodrick, City Bldg Surveyor, forwards 2 letters from N.D. Slater, William Adams & Co.Ltd, re
Letter: Critchett Walker, Principal Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Sydney. Provides a
Letter: Critchett Walker, Principal Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Sydney. Provides a
Letter: William Yeoman, Sydney. Advises being assigned to carry on the business of a painter and
Letter: William Yeoman, Sydney. Advises being assigned to carry on the business of a painter and
Letter: Henry. W. Peabody & Co., Shipping, Import & Export Commission Merchants, Sydney. Offer
Letter: Henry. W. Peabody & Co., Shipping, Import & Export Commission Merchants, Sydney. Offer
Letter: H. Goodwin, Agincourt, Wylde Street, Potts Point. Requests altering a gateway by removing
Letter: H. Goodwin, Agincourt, Wylde Street, Potts Point. Requests altering a gateway by removing
Letter: A. D. Nelson & Co, Engineers, Hay & Lacey Streets, Sydney. Requests attention to the
Letter: A. D. Nelson & Co, Engineers, Hay & Lacey Streets, Sydney. Requests attention to the
Letter: William Allen, Council Clerk, Town Hall, Waterloo. Requests that the East Side of Dowling
Letter: William Allen, Council Clerk, Town Hall, Waterloo. Requests that the East Side of Dowling
Letter: F. Webster, Secretary, The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Requests 400
Letter: F. Webster, Secretary, The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Requests 400
Letter: Robert Saunders, Quarry Master & Contractor, Pyrmont. Offers ballast at 1/- per load from
Letter: Robert Saunders, Quarry Master & Contractor, Pyrmont. Offers ballast at 1/- per load from
Letter: Metropolitan Board of Works, 501, Collins Street , Melbourne. Advises of correcting an
Letter: Metropolitan Board of Works, 501, Collins Street , Melbourne. Advises of correcting an
Letter: Metropolitan Board of Water Supply & Sewerage, Sydney. Reports that a leakage of water in
Letter: Metropolitan Board of Water Supply & Sewerage, Sydney. Reports that a leakage of water in
Letter: Robert Hickson, Under Secretary & Commissioner for Roads. Public Works Department, Sydney.
Letter: Robert Hickson, Under Secretary & Commissioner for Roads. Public Works Department, Sydney.
Letter: E. Horton & Co, Seed Plant & Bulb Merchants, 734 George Street Haymarket, Sydney. Requests
Letter: E. Horton & Co, Seed Plant & Bulb Merchants, 734 George Street Haymarket, Sydney. Requests
Letter: M.I. Griffin & Co, Signwriters & Decorators, Wilmot Street, Sydney. Refer to the filthy
Letter: M.I. Griffin & Co, Signwriters & Decorators, Wilmot Street, Sydney. Refer to the filthy
Letter: Sam Smith. Advises that the residents at the Western End of Jones Street, Pyrmont request
Letter: Sam Smith. Advises that the residents at the Western End of Jones Street, Pyrmont request
Letter: Lee, Colquhoun & Bassett, Solicitors, City Bank Chambers, 164 Pitt St, seek information on
Letter: Lee, Colquhoun & Bassett, Solicitors, City Bank Chambers, 164 Pitt St, seek information on
Letter: Alfred Edward, Registrar & Chief Inspector, Metropolitan Transit Commissioner's Office, 153
Letter: Alfred Edward, Registrar & Chief Inspector, Metropolitan Transit Commissioner's Office, 153
Letter: W. Perkins, Wharf Manager, Huddart, Parker & Co, Margaret St, repeat a request for repairs
Letter: W. Perkins, Wharf Manager, Huddart, Parker & Co, Margaret St, repeat a request for repairs
Memorandum: G. Baker, Inspector of Nuisances, reports on the removal of mud from Harris, Regent & George
Memorandum: G. Baker, Inspector of Nuisances, reports on the removal of mud from Harris, Regent & George
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, re re-erection of the Erskine St Wharf urinal by the Harbours &
Memorandum: R. Richards, City Surveyor, re re-erection of the Erskine St Wharf urinal by the Harbours &
Letter: George Miller, Under Secretary, Department of Justice, Sydney, acknowledge receipt of letter re
Letter: George Miller, Under Secretary, Department of Justice, Sydney, acknowledge receipt of letter re
Letter: John H. Wise & Co, General & Financial Agents, George St Chambers, 335a George St, draws
Letter: John H. Wise & Co, General & Financial Agents, George St Chambers, 335a George St, draws
Letter: W.B. Smith, Town Clerk, North Sydney Council, declines offer to buy second hand wood blocks.
Letter: W.B. Smith, Town Clerk, North Sydney Council, declines offer to buy second hand wood blocks.
Letter: Australian Manures Co, 47 Queen Victoria Markets, York St, request permission to erect a
Letter: Australian Manures Co, 47 Queen Victoria Markets, York St, request permission to erect a
Letter: Waygood Elevator Co.Ltd, Mutual Life Bldg, George & Wynyard Sts, advise that work is in
Letter: Waygood Elevator Co.Ltd, Mutual Life Bldg, George & Wynyard Sts, advise that work is in
Letter: The Kiama Road-Metal Co.Ltd, Vickery's Chambers, 76 Pitt St, cite the continuing bad
Letter: The Kiama Road-Metal Co.Ltd, Vickery's Chambers, 76 Pitt St, cite the continuing bad
Letter: S.A. Ethelbert Barrow, Insurance Broker, 96 Redfern St, Redfern, seeks compensation,
Letter: S.A. Ethelbert Barrow, Insurance Broker, 96 Redfern St, Redfern, seeks compensation,
Memorandum: City Surveyor reports on an inspection of tramway operations at Devonshire St & George St Sth.
Memorandum: City Surveyor reports on an inspection of tramway operations at Devonshire St & George St Sth.
Memorandum: Town Clerk suggests changes in street cleaning system. Approved
Memorandum: Town Clerk suggests changes in street cleaning system. Approved
Letter: Registrar General's Dept, Land Titles Office, advise that Mrs Julietta Ann Shepherd has
Letter: Registrar General's Dept, Land Titles Office, advise that Mrs Julietta Ann Shepherd has
Memorandum: G. Baker, Inspector of Nuisances, reports that following a meeting, the Magistrates have
Memorandum: G. Baker, Inspector of Nuisances, reports that following a meeting, the Magistrates have
Letter: Charles H. Starkey, Gen.Hon Sec, Hospital Saturday Fund, 93 York St, seeks free use of the
Letter: Charles H. Starkey, Gen.Hon Sec, Hospital Saturday Fund, 93 York St, seeks free use of the
Letter: John Bridge & Co Ltd, Wool Brokers, Water's Edge, Circular Quay to TC. In receipt of yours
Letter: John Bridge & Co Ltd, Wool Brokers, Water's Edge, Circular Quay to TC. In receipt of yours
Memorandum: City Treasurer's Office to TC. This gentleman, Frederick William Baird, Probationary Clerk,
Memorandum: City Treasurer's Office to TC. This gentleman, Frederick William Baird, Probationary Clerk,
Letter: Office of the Railway Commissioners to TC & City Surv. Inpsection of works in progress
Letter: Office of the Railway Commissioners to TC & City Surv. Inpsection of works in progress
Memorandum: Mayor to TD. The bearer, James Hawthorne to be placed on Insp of Nuisances Department Notes: JRP:
Memorandum: Mayor to TD. The bearer, James Hawthorne to be placed on Insp of Nuisances Department Notes: JRP:
Letter: NSW Post & Telegraph to TC. Telegram from Melbourne, wrote Friday, appointing today, but
Letter: NSW Post & Telegraph to TC. Telegram from Melbourne, wrote Friday, appointing today, but
Memorandum: W J Plunkett, Q V Markets to TC. Inform you that due to notice given to terminate Jones &
Memorandum: W J Plunkett, Q V Markets to TC. Inform you that due to notice given to terminate Jones &
Letter: J Broadbent, Burwood to Mayor. The stand for Railway buses is inconvenient for residents.
Letter: J Broadbent, Burwood to Mayor. The stand for Railway buses is inconvenient for residents.
Letter: Department of Public Works to TC. Acknowledge receipt of letter on construciton of sewers in
Letter: Department of Public Works to TC. Acknowledge receipt of letter on construciton of sewers in


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