Unique IDAG-0094DescriptionControl of markets for the sale of foodstuffs for Sydney was a function of Council when it was first incorporated in 1842. Prior to April 1931 the Markets were a part of the Assets and Stores Department. This Department was disbanded in April 1931, and the markets branch was transferred to CA 40, Town Clerk's Department.
In 1956, as a result of a request from Alderman Richard Holmes, the Markets Branch was separated from the Town Clerk's Department and the City Markets Department was created. At this time the Markets area covered a space of approximately 13 acres consisting of seven markets for the sale of fruit, vegetables, poultry, fish and flowers, a parking station, 2 parking lots, a public weighbridge and a Cold Store. (NSCA CRS 34, TC 5525/55)
The Sydney Farm Produce Marketing Authority Act 1968. This vested ownership and control of Council's various produce markets in the new Sydney Farm Produce Marketing Authority. The staff of the City Markets Department as well as the markets' assets and liabilities were transferred to the Authority in July 1968.CreationResolution of Council 19 March 1956AbolitionSydney Farm Produce Marketing Authority Act 1968
Start date19th March 1956End date31st December 1968Relationship legacy dataPRECEDED BY: Markets Branch AG-0256 (19/03/1956)
RELATED TO: Sydney City Council OR-0001 (19/03/1956 to 31/12/1968)
RELATED TO: Markets control FN-0001 (19/03/1956 to 30/07/1968) Source System ID94
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