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Regulation of produce, fish and livestock markets

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Homebush Stock Sale Yards Plans, 1880-1881

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Unique IDAS-0519DateBetween 1st January 1880 and 1st June 1881Date qualifiercircaFormatPlanDescriptionThis series consists of three original drawings on paper backed with linen cloth. The plans relate to the stock sale yards located at Homebush (also known as Flemington). Council controlled the functions of markets and sale of cattle and produce even when located outside the City boundaries.

In June 1880 an Act of Parliament permitted Council to acquire the land known as the Homebush Saleyards. The acquisition was completed on 1 November 1892. The plans were drawn to show details of the site's arrangement. In 1894 and 1906 accommodation at the yards was increased and plans for the 1906 extension are contained in [CRS 492] Flemington Sale Yard Plans. Council controlled the sale yards until 1913 when legislation was passed permitting the Government to construct new sale yards at the Homebush Abattoirs. The Metropolitan Meat Industry Board then gained control of produce sales.

The site plan includes levels, geographical details (swampy land, water holes), buildings (houses, sheds and stables), roads and location of the railway line. The plan showing the general arrangement is signed by the City Surveyor Adrien Mountain and shows the location of roads, yards, fences, number of panels and principals. The General plan is coloured to identify areas covered with bluestone pitching, tarpaving etc. and is signed by the City Surveyor.

Relationship summaryCREATED BY: City Engineer and City Surveyors Department I AG-0086 (01/01/1880 to 01/06/1881)
RELATED TO: Regulation of produce, fish and livestock markets AY-2 (01/01/1880 to 01/06/1881) LanguageEnglish (eng)

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Flemington Sale Yards Plans, 1907-1911

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