CSA111489

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Alternative titleLetters received, 1842-1899Unique IDCSA111489Public access statusClosed to public accessDigitisation statusFully digitised


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Petition: Thomas Playfair and many other Aldermen ask that Alderman Burdekin reconsider his
Petition: Thomas Playfair and many other Aldermen ask that Alderman Burdekin reconsider his
Letter: Newton and Lamb send a copy of an article from the Sydney Morning Herald of 20 September
Letter: Newton and Lamb send a copy of an article from the Sydney Morning Herald of 20 September
Memorandum: The City Treasurer provides a statement of payments from the sale of Citizens Lists.
Memorandum: The City Treasurer provides a statement of payments from the sale of Citizens Lists.
Letter: P Samuel submits his plan for the proposed markets.
Letter: P Samuel submits his plan for the proposed markets.
Letter: G Pile questions his Rate Notice as it is significantly higher than the neighbouring
Letter: G Pile questions his Rate Notice as it is significantly higher than the neighbouring
Letter: The Water Supply & Sewerage Department ask for information of the listed streets with
Letter: The Water Supply & Sewerage Department ask for information of the listed streets with
Letter: The Water Supply & Sewerage Department ask for information of the listed streets with
Letter: The Water Supply & Sewerage Department ask for information of the listed streets with
Letter: The Water Supply & Sewerage Department have approved the laying of a main in Crown Lane and
Letter: The Water Supply & Sewerage Department have approved the laying of a main in Crown Lane and
Letter: M Stuart and Co ask for permission to lay Stuart's Granolithic Paving at the corner of
Letter: M Stuart and Co ask for permission to lay Stuart's Granolithic Paving at the corner of
Memorandum: G Merriman, City Solicitor, reports on the case of Council v Hindman and wife where a verdict
Memorandum: G Merriman, City Solicitor, reports on the case of Council v Hindman and wife where a verdict
Memorandum: G Merriman, City Solicitor, reports on the case of Council v Bryant where a verdict was
Memorandum: G Merriman, City Solicitor, reports on the case of Council v Bryant where a verdict was
Letter: The Department of Justice asks again if there can be a reconsideration of the fine served
Letter: The Department of Justice asks again if there can be a reconsideration of the fine served
Letter: The Colonial Secretary forwards a telegram from the Agent General regarding the Organist Mr
Letter: The Colonial Secretary forwards a telegram from the Agent General regarding the Organist Mr
Memorandum: D Gwynne Hughes, City Health Officer, provides his March 1891 report. He reports that the
Memorandum: D Gwynne Hughes, City Health Officer, provides his March 1891 report. He reports that the
Letter: T Phillips, Auctioneer, settles the account for the sale of materials from the Markets. He
Letter: T Phillips, Auctioneer, settles the account for the sale of materials from the Markets. He
Letter: The Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand states they are able to offer temporary
Letter: The Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand states they are able to offer temporary
Letter: Eden Whitaker, Secretary of the Fruit Growers' Union, states the Union has appointed a
Letter: Eden Whitaker, Secretary of the Fruit Growers' Union, states the Union has appointed a
Letter: H Wilson from the Pyrmont Bridge Road Hotel asks for permission to make an entrance to an
Letter: H Wilson from the Pyrmont Bridge Road Hotel asks for permission to make an entrance to an
Letter: JCH Baas writes about the notice served on a property leased by a tenant at 47 Dowling
Letter: JCH Baas writes about the notice served on a property leased by a tenant at 47 Dowling
Letter: H Marks confirms he will repair the footway in front of his premises 57Bayswater Road as
Letter: H Marks confirms he will repair the footway in front of his premises 57Bayswater Road as
Letter: Urquhart & Steel, Solicitors acting for Frederick Pearson of Cleveland Street, demand
Letter: Urquhart & Steel, Solicitors acting for Frederick Pearson of Cleveland Street, demand
Letter: Philip Samuel writes about the Colonnade Hotel and what is required to fix the supposed
Letter: Philip Samuel writes about the Colonnade Hotel and what is required to fix the supposed
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department inform that the pipes in the blocked part of
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department inform that the pipes in the blocked part of
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department grant permission for a three month trial to water
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department grant permission for a three month trial to water
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department grant permission to connect certain gullies to the
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department grant permission to connect certain gullies to the
Letter: The South Coast and West Camden Co-operative Company write about a complaint made about the
Letter: The South Coast and West Camden Co-operative Company write about a complaint made about the
Letter: Thomas Buckland writes again about the rate notice for a property in Woolloomooloo.
Letter: Thomas Buckland writes again about the rate notice for a property in Woolloomooloo.
Letter - Complaint about increating property rates in Woolloomooloo, 1891
Letter - Complaint about increating property rates in Woolloomooloo, 1891
Letter: The Horticultural Society of NSW ask for permission to erect a gas light arch over one of
Letter: The Horticultural Society of NSW ask for permission to erect a gas light arch over one of
Letter: Mr Conlon writes on behalf of the Undergrads Committee of the University of Sydney. He asks
Letter: Mr Conlon writes on behalf of the Undergrads Committee of the University of Sydney. He asks
Letter: Thomas Fox states he has given instructions to his Architect about the requirement to lay
Letter: Thomas Fox states he has given instructions to his Architect about the requirement to lay
Letter: GM Pitt writes about the disgraceful state of the George Street Fruit Market. He suggests
Letter: GM Pitt writes about the disgraceful state of the George Street Fruit Market. He suggests
Letter: The Royal Commission into City and Suburban Railways writes to thank the Mayor for the use
Letter: The Royal Commission into City and Suburban Railways writes to thank the Mayor for the use
Memorandum: The Mayor approves the salary increase of 2/6d per week for the office boy Charles Bertie.
Memorandum: The Mayor approves the salary increase of 2/6d per week for the office boy Charles Bertie.
Memorandum - Mayor to the Town Clerk regarding the appointment of Dr Gordon as City Surveyor, 1891
Memorandum - Mayor to the Town Clerk regarding the appointment of Dr Gordon as City Surveyor, 1891
Memorandum - Poor conditions at vegetable Markets known as Paddy's Market, Belmore Park, 1891
Memorandum - Poor conditions at vegetable Markets known as Paddy's Market, Belmore Park, 1891
Letter: Dr C Browne encloses an extensive extract from Harper's Weekly about garbage disposal.
Letter: Dr C Browne encloses an extensive extract from Harper's Weekly about garbage disposal.
Memorandum - Mayor to the Town Clerk regarding the appointment of a hall porter, 1891
Memorandum - Mayor to the Town Clerk regarding the appointment of a hall porter, 1891
Memorandum: The Mayor instructs the Town Clerk to contact several people about the valuation of the
Memorandum: The Mayor instructs the Town Clerk to contact several people about the valuation of the
Letter: The Master in Lunacy Office writes on behalf of a patient (Hugh Mulholland) who is still
Letter: The Master in Lunacy Office writes on behalf of a patient (Hugh Mulholland) who is still
Letter: The Dublin Municipal Council forwards a copy of the first volume of the Calendar of Ancient
Letter: The Dublin Municipal Council forwards a copy of the first volume of the Calendar of Ancient
Letter: The Land Titles Office provides the Gazette Notice of the land application made by John
Letter: The Land Titles Office provides the Gazette Notice of the land application made by John
Letter: The Land Titles Office provides the Gazette Notice of the land application made by Henry
Letter: The Land Titles Office provides the Gazette Notice of the land application made by Henry
Letter: Walter Bradley asks if citizens of East Sydney who are also employees of the City Council
Letter: Walter Bradley asks if citizens of East Sydney who are also employees of the City Council
Letter: G Allen Mansfield, Architect, agrees with the suggested times for a meeting to discuss the
Letter: G Allen Mansfield, Architect, agrees with the suggested times for a meeting to discuss the
Letter: The Agricultural Society of NSW asks for permission to put rubbish on the ground at Moore
Letter: The Agricultural Society of NSW asks for permission to put rubbish on the ground at Moore
Letter: Farleigh Nettheim and Co ask for a delay in repairing the footpath until the building they
Letter: Farleigh Nettheim and Co ask for a delay in repairing the footpath until the building they
Letter: O West discusses the notice to pave in front of the property in Waratah Street Rushcutters
Letter: O West discusses the notice to pave in front of the property in Waratah Street Rushcutters
Letter: The New South Wales Government Railways acknowledges the letter with the communication from
Letter: The New South Wales Government Railways acknowledges the letter with the communication from
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department informs that that they propose to sell the land at
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department informs that that they propose to sell the land at
Letter: The Department of Lands informs of the payment and lease details for the leasing of Crown
Letter: The Department of Lands informs of the payment and lease details for the leasing of Crown
Memorandum: The Mayor (Sydney Burdekin) writes to the Town Clerk to inform of his resignation as Mayor.
Memorandum: The Mayor (Sydney Burdekin) writes to the Town Clerk to inform of his resignation as Mayor.
Letter: A H Briggs forwards a letter of recommendation from his Headmaster L Weiss. Mr Briggs
Letter: A H Briggs forwards a letter of recommendation from his Headmaster L Weiss. Mr Briggs
Memorandum: G McRae, City Building Surveyor, reports that in accordance with an Order a building at 80
Memorandum: G McRae, City Building Surveyor, reports that in accordance with an Order a building at 80
Memorandum: G McRae, City Building Surveyor, reports on 20 properties that are in a dangerous condition
Memorandum: G McRae, City Building Surveyor, reports on 20 properties that are in a dangerous condition
Memorandum: G McRae, City Architect, reports on the sale of various items from the George Street Markets
Memorandum: G McRae, City Architect, reports on the sale of various items from the George Street Markets
Letter: Dibbs and Gibson, Solicitors, write about damages claimed by Mr Nathan after flooding
Letter: Dibbs and Gibson, Solicitors, write about damages claimed by Mr Nathan after flooding
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reports on the tour of inspection of the Parramatta River
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reports on the tour of inspection of the Parramatta River
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department informs that repairs have now been made to the lug
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department informs that repairs have now been made to the lug
Letter: The Land Titles Office provides the Gazette Notice of the land application made by Abraham
Letter: The Land Titles Office provides the Gazette Notice of the land application made by Abraham
Letter: The Land Titles Office provides the Gazette Notice of the land application made by James
Letter: The Land Titles Office provides the Gazette Notice of the land application made by James
Letter: E Vickery agrees to pay the costs involved in paving the footpath in front of buildings in
Letter: E Vickery agrees to pay the costs involved in paving the footpath in front of buildings in
Letter: J H Mullens recommends that a 13 year old boy named Britton, be recommended to the Humane
Letter: J H Mullens recommends that a 13 year old boy named Britton, be recommended to the Humane
Letter: T Phillips, Auctioneer, forwards a cheque for the proceeds of a sale of a portion of the
Letter: T Phillips, Auctioneer, forwards a cheque for the proceeds of a sale of a portion of the
Letter: R Morison Stewart asks for payment for the cement supplied to Council in November, December
Letter: R Morison Stewart asks for payment for the cement supplied to Council in November, December
Memorandum: The City Treasurer provides details of the interest and expenses falling due.
Memorandum: The City Treasurer provides details of the interest and expenses falling due.
Letter: E Ramsay complains again about non lighting of the lamp opposite his house at 90 Brougham
Letter: E Ramsay complains again about non lighting of the lamp opposite his house at 90 Brougham
Letter: The Local Land Board notifies that they have recommended that the lease details for the
Letter: The Local Land Board notifies that they have recommended that the lease details for the
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department informs that there is no objection to Council
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department informs that there is no objection to Council
Letter: J S Carroll from the Sacred Heart Presbytery in Victoria Street applies for permission to
Letter: J S Carroll from the Sacred Heart Presbytery in Victoria Street applies for permission to
Memorandum: The Mayor informs the Town Clerk that he authorises the employment of Richard Taylor as an
Memorandum: The Mayor informs the Town Clerk that he authorises the employment of Richard Taylor as an
Letter: The Department of Justice inform that they are considering the application made by the
Letter: The Department of Justice inform that they are considering the application made by the
Letter: J Mullens & Son, Stock and Share Brokers, discusses the £300,000 loan necessary to carry
Letter: J Mullens & Son, Stock and Share Brokers, discusses the £300,000 loan necessary to carry
Letter: Richmond Municipal Council provides answers to questions asked previously regarding their
Letter: Richmond Municipal Council provides answers to questions asked previously regarding their
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reports that the Carter Mr Jesperson, has not been to work
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reports that the Carter Mr Jesperson, has not been to work
Letter - Thomas Dowling, Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes, extension for 164 Princes Street Sydney, 1891
Letter - Thomas Dowling, Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes, extension for 164 Princes Street Sydney, 1891
Letter: P Lynch, Inspector of Porters and Auctioneers, states he has not been paid for his extra
Letter: P Lynch, Inspector of Porters and Auctioneers, states he has not been paid for his extra
Letter: H Ainsworth, Plasterer, tenders for the removal of the ceiling in the Clerk's Room.
Letter: H Ainsworth, Plasterer, tenders for the removal of the ceiling in the Clerk's Room.
Memorandum: The City Solicitor, G Merriman, asks the Town Clerk for a cheque to settle the matter of
Memorandum: The City Solicitor, G Merriman, asks the Town Clerk for a cheque to settle the matter of
Memorandum: The City Solicitor, G Merriman, asks the Town Clerk for a cheque to settle the matter of
Memorandum: The City Solicitor, G Merriman, asks the Town Clerk for a cheque to settle the matter of
Letter: S E Eager & Co, Financial House & Estate Agents, write on behalf of a client that the quote
Letter: S E Eager & Co, Financial House & Estate Agents, write on behalf of a client that the quote
Letter: The City of Sydney Electric Light & Power Supply Company asks if the Bill soon to be
Letter: The City of Sydney Electric Light & Power Supply Company asks if the Bill soon to be
Letter: A Ellis writes from E Scanlon's Survey Camp in North Gippsland. He asks for a copy of the
Letter: A Ellis writes from E Scanlon's Survey Camp in North Gippsland. He asks for a copy of the
Letter: Cecil B Ridley & Co write as Agents for Elison General Electric of San Francisco. They
Letter: Cecil B Ridley & Co write as Agents for Elison General Electric of San Francisco. They
Letter: The Society of St Vincent de Paul thank Council for their efforts in arranging for their
Letter: The Society of St Vincent de Paul thank Council for their efforts in arranging for their
Letter: G C Dwyer writes about a building encroachment on a public way in Kensington Street.
Letter: G C Dwyer writes about a building encroachment on a public way in Kensington Street.
Letter: R Richardson, because of previous discourtesy, declines to meet the Mayor regarding the
Letter: R Richardson, because of previous discourtesy, declines to meet the Mayor regarding the
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department forwards a plan regarding the formation of
Letter: The Water Supply and Sewerage Department forwards a plan regarding the formation of
Letter: The Australian Mutual Provident Society write to inform that Mr McQueen will act for
Letter: The Australian Mutual Provident Society write to inform that Mr McQueen will act for
Letter: Prahran Municipal Council agree to send a copy of their electric light contract as soon as
Letter: Prahran Municipal Council agree to send a copy of their electric light contract as soon as
Letter: James Trent from Grafton, asks for information on the establishment of markets in order to
Letter: James Trent from Grafton, asks for information on the establishment of markets in order to
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector of the Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, presents his report for the
Memorandum: Hugh Gordon, Inspector of the Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, presents his report for the
Letter: The Minister of Justice states that no reply has yet been received regarding their request
Letter: The Minister of Justice states that no reply has yet been received regarding their request
Letter: The Public Works Department write regarding the traffic arrangements necessary for the
Letter: The Public Works Department write regarding the traffic arrangements necessary for the
Letter: S Sloan writes on behalf of the Gardener's Union regarding the improvements to the City
Letter: S Sloan writes on behalf of the Gardener's Union regarding the improvements to the City
Memorandum: From the Mayor to the Town Clerk asking that the fireman for the electric lighting in the
Memorandum: From the Mayor to the Town Clerk asking that the fireman for the electric lighting in the
Letter: The Office of the Colonial Secretary forwards a copy of a telegram from the Agent General
Letter: The Office of the Colonial Secretary forwards a copy of a telegram from the Agent General
Letter: The New South Wales Government Tramways suggest that responsibility for the cleanliness and
Letter: The New South Wales Government Tramways suggest that responsibility for the cleanliness and
Letter: J Magill from the Domain Baths states he will be unable to pay the present rent.
Letter: J Magill from the Domain Baths states he will be unable to pay the present rent.
Letter: MacNamara and Nathan, representing the London Chartered Bank and the Bank of Australasia,
Letter: MacNamara and Nathan, representing the London Chartered Bank and the Bank of Australasia,
Letter: The Colonial Sugar Refinery writes that they are required to write to Council about their
Letter: The Colonial Sugar Refinery writes that they are required to write to Council about their
Letter: Tamworth Municipal Council provides information on the electricic light system for streets.
Letter: Tamworth Municipal Council provides information on the electricic light system for streets.
Letter: The Local Land Board gives notice to Council regarding a sitting of the Parramatta Court on
Letter: The Local Land Board gives notice to Council regarding a sitting of the Parramatta Court on
Letter: John Findlay, Manager at Russell's Wharf Darling Harbour, writes to say the company have
Letter: John Findlay, Manager at Russell's Wharf Darling Harbour, writes to say the company have
Letter: G Dyson & Co write that one child has died from diptheria and they feel this has been
Letter: G Dyson & Co write that one child has died from diptheria and they feel this has been
Letter: Thomas Clune writes to draw attention to the bravery of Fireman Hancock and asks that
Letter: Thomas Clune writes to draw attention to the bravery of Fireman Hancock and asks that
Letter: FW Stoddard from Robert Reid and Co writes to recommend their scheme to have the new market
Letter: FW Stoddard from Robert Reid and Co writes to recommend their scheme to have the new market
Letter: Albert Lansdowne, on behalf of the fruitgrowers, asks that the site for the new market be
Letter: Albert Lansdowne, on behalf of the fruitgrowers, asks that the site for the new market be
Memorandum: Minutes written by Mayor Burdekin regarding the Mayoral Commemmorative Tablets.
Memorandum: Minutes written by Mayor Burdekin regarding the Mayoral Commemmorative Tablets.
Memorandum - Minutes about drainage of storm water at Woolloomooloo, 1891
Memorandum - Minutes about drainage of storm water at Woolloomooloo, 1891
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reports that there are an excess of scavengers employed at
Memorandum: R Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, reports that there are an excess of scavengers employed at
Letter: Slattery & Heydon, Solicitors representing Mrs Coffey, write about a settlement of her
Letter: Slattery & Heydon, Solicitors representing Mrs Coffey, write about a settlement of her
Letter: Elizabeth G Ellis writes about the dangerous state of Princes Street.
Letter: Elizabeth G Ellis writes about the dangerous state of Princes Street.
Letter: The Central Police Office asks for the use of a room at the Town Hall for a Revision Court
Letter: The Central Police Office asks for the use of a room at the Town Hall for a Revision Court
Letter: Harris H Solomon, an occupier of a stall at the George Street Fruit Market, expesses an
Letter: Harris H Solomon, an occupier of a stall at the George Street Fruit Market, expesses an
Letter: Justice Windeyer writes to complain about the state of Roslyn Street.
Letter: Justice Windeyer writes to complain about the state of Roslyn Street.
Letter: John Williams requesting settlement of his account for asphalting footpath.
Letter: John Williams requesting settlement of his account for asphalting footpath.
Letter: Public Works Department agreeing to the dredge "Sydney" being sent to the foot of Margaret
Letter: Public Works Department agreeing to the dredge "Sydney" being sent to the foot of Margaret
Letter: City Surveyor recommending the use of screwdown hydrants to facilitate the watering in the
Letter: City Surveyor recommending the use of screwdown hydrants to facilitate the watering in the
Letter: City Surveyor suggesting that application be made to the Water and Sewerage Board for
Letter: City Surveyor suggesting that application be made to the Water and Sewerage Board for
Letter: Department of Public Instruction requesting that Council effect the necessary repairs to
Letter: Department of Public Instruction requesting that Council effect the necessary repairs to


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