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City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 1
MYearMac: for all names starting with Mac, check also Mc spellings
Macbeath, Macbeth: see McBeath
Macdermott, John Assessor (Valuator), 18451845 Macdermott John Assessor (Valuator) appointed 8 January 1845; Cook Ward 21/002/515 [525]1845 Macdermott John Assessor (Valuator) appointed 8 January 1845; Cook Ward 7/2/2321845 Macdermott John Assessor (Valuator) report by Assessment Committee for
Cook Ward; April; 'collector'21/003/10 [17]
Macdermott, Peter Labourer, City Works, 18481848 Macdermott Peter Labourer awarded one week's wages for injury;
August10/2/80
MacDonald, Colin Storekeeper, Phillip St Depot, 1861-18661866 MacDonald Colin Storekeeper, Phillip St
Depotresignation 18 June 1866; illness; served 5 years
26/79/501
Macdonald, George & wife
Messenger, 1842-1843
1842 Macdonald George Messenger 30/- week; appointed 23 November 1842 and his wife
7/1/12
1843 McDonald George £6/10/-; monthly salary payments, 3 April 7/1/1611843 Macdonald George Messenger 30/- week; appointed 23 November 1842,
resigned 13 July 184327/1/42/58
1843 Macdonald George Messenger resignation, accepted 17 July 7/1/242
Macdonald, Thomas Labourer, City Works, 18461846 Macdonald Thos Labourer to be employed; September 10/1/176
Macfadyen, James J Assistant engineer, Botany Water Works, City Engineer’s Department, 1884-18881884 Macfadyen James J Assistant Engineer,
Botany Water Worksrequest increase to £5 per week; December
26/202/010
1886 Macfadyen James J Assistant Engineer, Botany Water Works
inquiry re employment of Westcott's son while Westcott Sr absent; August
26/214/1692
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 2
Year1887 Macfadyen James J Assistant Engineer,
Botany Water WorksCE states is senior to Bissett in service December
26/225/2709
1887 McFadyen J Assistant Engineer, Botany Pumping Station
£5 week; closure Botany Water Works; December; redundant
26/225/2761
1888 McFadyen City Engineer's Department, Botany Works
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Macfadyen James J Senior Assist Engineer, Botany Water Works
only Westcott & Fyfe his seniors; requests appt to Crown St
26/226/07
Macguire, MacGuire, Maguire, McGuire
Macguire, Patrick Carter, Street Watering, 1886See McGuire, P
MacGuire, S Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1898See McGuire, S or Stephen
Macherg/Maharg/Mahary
Macherg, Robert Labourer, City Works, 1844, 18461844 Mahary Robert Labourer to be employed as a labourer; October 10/1/531846 Macherg Robert Labourer to be discharged, decrease in numbers;
April10/1/142
1846 Maharg Robert Labourer to be employed; July 10/1/160
Macintyre, Terence Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1858-18591858 McIntere T Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition 26/34/2641858 McInteer Terance Labourer, Water Works request increase; September Petition 2 p2 26/36/7581858 McTean Terence Labourer Botany works discharged; December Petition, pp 67-72 22/3/8
Mack, Edmond/Edward
Carter, 1859
1859 Mack Edmond Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday; Petition, April
26/40/431
1859 Mack Edward Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition against reduction in wages; May
26/40/528
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 3
YearMack, James Labourer, City Works, 1852-18581852 Mack James Labourer, City Works request increase; February 21/10/26/1511858 Mack James Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
Mack, Patrick Labourer, 18581858 Mack Patrick Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
Mackay, James Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Mackay James Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; request increase; CS does not recommend; January; Petition
26/9/059
Mackay, M Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Mackay M Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Mackey, Francis Labourer, City Works, 18461846 Mackey Francis Labourer to be employed; July 10/1/163
Mackey, John Stonebreaker, 18801880 Mackey John Stonebreaker Petition for employment; November 26/171/2224
Mackey, Michael Labourer, Water Works, 18551855 Mackey Michael Labourer, Water Works request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/589
Mackey, W Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Mackey W Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Macky W Block Sweeper resigned July; no 605 26/300/1334
Mackin, John Carter, 1871; 18731871 Mackin John Carter Petition recently discharged; 4 children 26/110/9131873 Mackin John Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
Macky, W Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1898See Mackey, W
Macklaughlin: see also McLachlan, McLaughlin
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 4
YearMacklaughlin, (Unknown)
unknown, 1899
1898 Macklaughlin 30/- week; pay increase from 27 January 1899
26/303/2314
MacMahon: see also McMahon
MacMahon, (Unknown)
Carter, City Works, 1878
1878 MacMahon Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May; owner, Mrs Parker
26/151/464
Macnamara: See also Macnamarra; MacNara; McNamara
Macnamara, Edward Carter, 18591859 Macnamara Edward Carter labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/328
Macnamara, J City Surveyor’s Department, 18801880 Macnamara J City Surveyor's
DepartmentSub-Com on working of Corporation, August
22/20/47
Macnamara, John Overseer, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1846-1859; Wharfinger, temporary, 18591846 Macnamara John injured breaking stones; request wages;
October23/1 [158]
1848 Macnamara John Overseer 6d inc/day; request increase; February 10/2/251849 Macnamara John Working Overseer taken on to work; March 10/2/1391849 Macnamara John Overseer 6d inc/day; requests increase of wages;
October10/2/191
1849 Macnamara John Overseer Works Imp Com recommend increase; adopted; October
7/4/679
1851 Macnamara John Overseer organised petition for increase; February 21/9/37/[261]1851 Macnamara John request increase; not recommended: May 10/2/2931851 McNamara John Overseer City Works request salary increase; July 26/006/0551851 Macnamara John Overseer increase by 6d per day from 11 August 27/6/51/3131852 Macnamara John increase recommended from 4/6 to 5/6,
March10/2/340
1852 Macnamara John Overseer 5/6; Mayor authorised increase; August 7/5/5731853 Macnamara John Overseer increase granted; August 27/7/53/1921854 Macnamara John Head Overseer CS report; January 26/9/023
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 5
Year1857 McNamara John Overseer, City Works,
CS's Dept14/- day; Return, Engineer's Department; Meeting 15-16 June
SMH 17 June 1857
1857 McNamara John Overseer salary set; September 10/3/1261857 Macnamara John Overseer, City Works,
City Surveyor's Department
14/- day; Rep Finance Com 1 June 1857 22/1/09
1857 Macnamara John Overseer City Works 14/-; pay rate; September 23/2/611859 Macnamara John dismissed with all day labourers, June 10/5/1571859 Macnamara John Wharfinger temporary appointment, replaced Smythe
dismissed, June-July10/5/161, 165
1859 Macnamara John Wharfinger at Lime St wharf; requests other employment; June
10/5/164
Special Committee on working of corporation May 1859: Ald Murphy moves motion to table Macnamara’s evidence; the statement of Macnamara’s evidence is alleged to have been detached from the Committee report and had disappeared: Empire (Sydney) Tuesday 13 September 1859 p7; SMH 13 September 1859 p4;
Macnamara, John Carter, 18591859 Macnamara John Carter labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/328
Macnamara, Michael Labourer, City Works, 1844See McNamara, Michael
Macnamara, Michael Labourer, City Water Works, 1858See McNamara, Michael
Macnamara, P Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895See McNamara, P
Macnamara, R Labourer, City Works, 18511851 Macnamara R Labourer taken on to work; June 10/2/297
Macnamarra, J City Auditor, declined to act, 18491849 Macnamarra J City Auditor declined to act, elected 16 March 26/4/1901849 Macnamarra J City Auditor on advice, withdrawing letter declining;
March26/4/193
Macnara, Edmond Labourer, 18581858 Macnara Edmond Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday;
Petition, December; granted26/37/1030
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 6
Year
Macnara, James Labourer or Carter, 18591859 Macnara James Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday;
Petition, April26/40/431
MacNasen, M Labourer, 18791879 MacNasen M Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
Macpherson, G Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Macpherson G Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 McPherson (1) Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class A
26/218/681
1887 McPherson (2) Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Macrea, John Carter, Street Watering, 18861886 Macrea John Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/1177
Madan, P Stonebreaker, 1877See Maddden, P
Madden, Andrew Labourer, Water Works, 18521852 Madden Andrew Labourer, Water Works request increase; March 21/10/28/169
Madden, Andrew Carter, 18541854 Madden Andrew Carter request increase; Petition, June 26/11/546
Madden, J or John Carter, George St Markets; Belmore Markets, 1888-18981888 Madden Carter, at Markets Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
salary reduction; January21/17/6 [731]
1891 Madden J Carter, George St Markets
report listing Staff at George Street Markets; rec reduce; June
26/251/1215
1895 Madden John Town Clerk's Dept, Belmore Markets
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Madden J Belmore Markets Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 7
YearMadden, J Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Madden J Carter, Scavenger Insp of
Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
Madden, James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 Madden James Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
Madden, John Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1856-18591856 Maddon John Carter, City Surveyor's
Departmentrequest payment carting bricks for CE Dept; Aug; 1½ days City Fund; ½ day CS
P26/025/755
1859 Madden John Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition against reduction in wages, May
26/40/528
Madden, John Carter, 1873; 1886; 18991873 Madden John Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/09681886 Madden John Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June;
Kensington St26/213/1224
1899 Madden John Carter horse injured; April; permitted agist to Moore Park, a month
26/307/0981
May be more than one man
Madden, Lawrence Quarryman, Labourer, City Works, 1857-18581857 Maddin Laurance Quarryman, Albion St
Quarryrequest increase; Petition, November 23/2/78
1858 Madden Lawrence Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday; Petition, December; granted
26/37/1030
1858 Madden Lawrence Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day; January
22/2/11
1859 Madden Laurance Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday; Petition, April
26/40/431
Madden, Laurence Carter, 18851886 Madden Laurentce Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 38
Athlone St26/213/1224
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 8
YearMadden, Patrick Labourer, Stonebreaker, Street Cleansing, Conveniences, 1865-1911;
Overseer, Ganger, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878-1895
1865 Madden P hired 1865; Labourer, conveniences; in 1911 aged 76, 6 children; died 30 August 1911
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1873 Madden Pat Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/0021877 Madden P Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/147/10661877 Madan P Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/148/11541878 Madden Ganger, Insp of Nuis
Dept, cleansing streets11/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
1880 Madden Ganger, City Cleansing, CS's Department
10/- day; receiving £3 or upward per week; Jan; duties described
26/162/124
1880 Madden Patrick Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department
request reconsider reduction wages; October
26/170/1936
1888 Madden Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1889 Madden P Overseer, street cleansing, Insp of Nuis Dept
referred to in memo, April 26/234/662
1891 Madden Sub-ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
defends carter no 78, January 26/247/020
1895 Madden P Scavenger Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
Madden, P Carter, 18861886 Madden P Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 27
Quay St Ultimo26/213/1224
Madden, Patrick Carter, 18861886 Madden Patrick Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 33
Smith St26/213/1224
Madden, P Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Madden P Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Madden, W Cleansing horse troughs, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Madden W Insp of Nuisances Dept,
cleansing horse troughsRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 9
YearMadden, (Unknown) Ganger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878See Madden, Patrick
Madden, (Unknown) Ganger, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781880 Madden Ganger, City Surveyor's
DepartmentSub-Com on working of Corporation, August
22/20/47
Madden, (Unknown) unknown, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Madden Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Madden Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
Two men; see Madden, Patrick
Madden, (Unknown) Sub-ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1891See Madden, Patrick
Madden, (Unknown) Carter, 18951895 Madden Carter dismissed; fortnight notice, March 26/279/315
Madden, (Unknown) Labourer, City Engineer’s Department, 18751875 Madden Labourer, City Engineer's
Departmentmust be retained, City Engineer; Corporation Financial Crisis
SMH 15 January 1875
Madigan, Michael Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Madigan Michael Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Madigan Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Maddin, Laurance Quarryman, Albion St Quarry, City Works, 1857See Madden, Lawrence
Maddon, John Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1856See Madden, John
Magilacady, John Labourer, 1865See McGillicuddy, John
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 10
YearMagill, Simon Carter, City Works, 18461846 Magill Simon Carter to be discharged, decrease in numbers;
April10/1/142
Magner, M Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department; Labourer, Fish Markets, 1897-post 19201897 Magner M hired December 1897; Labourer, Fish
markets; in 1919 age 42, 4 childrenStaff Record Card (CRS81)
1898 Magner M Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Magney, John City Auditor, 18691869 Magney John City Auditor elected 2 Feb 1869 for 1869 SMH 4 Feb, 1869
Magney, (Unknown) Hydrant Man, 18721872 Magney Hydrant Man, City
Surveyor's Dept6/4 day; not included in printed return; August
26/117/799
Magrath, (Unknown) Carter, 18591859 Magrath Carter labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/328See McGrath, McGrah
Maguire: see Macguire, MacGuire, McGuire
Maguire, Martin Labourer, Botany Works, 1858See McGuire, Martin
Maguire, Stephen Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1896See McGuire, S or Stephen
Mahan: see also Mahon
Mahan, Peter Labourer, 1859-1862See Mahon, Peter
Maharg, Robert Labourer, City Works, 1844-1846See Macherg, Robert
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 11
YearMahary, Robert Labourer, City Works, 1844-1846See Macherg, Robert
Maher, J or James Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18951890 Maher J Carter, Scavenger,
western divisionReturn by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 Maher J Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Maher James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/246
Maher, John Carter, City Works, 18431843 Maher John Carter successful tender for horse and cart;
November10/1/16
Maher, Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Maher Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1Possibly widow of Maher, Thomas
Maher, N Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 Maher N Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition, December P26/189/016
Maher, Patrick Carter, 18861886 Maher Patrick Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 24
Bellevue St26/213/1224
Maher, Patrick Moore Park Tip, 18891889 Maher Patrick Moore Park Tip suspended; intoxicated; dismissed;
February26/232/144
Maher, Richard Labourer, Stone Mason, City Surveyor’s Department, 1869-18851879 Maher Richard Labourer request increase by 1/- day to previous
rate; paving, wall building, kerb & g; December
26/161/1509
1879 Maher Richard Labourer request increase by 1/- day to previous rate; kerb & gutter; granted by Mayor, December
26/161/1560
1885 Maher Richard Stonemason, under Smithers
request increase; 16 years employment; currently 8/- per day; February
26/202/292
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 12
Year
Maher, T Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895See Maher, Thomas
Maher, T Carter, Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Maher T Carter, Insp of Nuisances
Dept, WateringRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
Maher, Thomas Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18591858 Maher Thomas Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p1,
September26/36/758
1859 Maher Thomas Contractor & Labourer Botany works
discharged; Petition, pp 75-76, January 22/3/8
1859 Maher Thomas Botany Water Works excavated sand; formed embankment with others request payment; March
22/3/18 [177]
1859 Maher Thomas Botany Water Works agreement to do earthworks Botany; Reddin, Maher, Hines; March
22/3/18 [177]
Maher, Thomas Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18951890 Maher Thomas Carter, Scavenger,
western divisionReturn by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 Maher T Carter, Scavenger Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants; May
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Maher Thomas Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
No 75, Patrick Toohey has been driver; permitted to continue; October
26/282/1273
1895 Maher Thomas Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
No 75, death; Bunn St; wife; son in lieu? permitted; October
26/282/1273
See Maher, Mrs
Maher, (Unknown) Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Maher Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; driver Molloy
26/151/463
Maher, (Unknown) Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Maher Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; or night work
26/151/463
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 13
YearMaher, (Unknown) Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 Maher Labourer, City Works 8/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
Maher, (Unknown) Carter, 18861886 Maher Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 71
Murray St, Pyrmont; 2 signatures26/213/1224
Sands Directory 1886: Thomas Maher, drayman
Mahon, Peter Labourer, 1859-18621859 Mahon Peter Labourer discharged; seek work; May 26/40/4961860 Mahan Peter Labourer injured, requests wages; February 26/44/1001862 Mahon Peter no 9 gang, cut service
pipeseek not to be penalised; Petition, February
26/55/184
Mahon, SW Superintendent, Works, 18491849 Mahon SW Superintendent, Works,
Fireman?replaced Harris 27/4/49/110
Mahon, T Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 Mahon T Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition, December P26/189/016
Mahone: See also Mahoney, Mahony, Mouny
Mahone, T Labourer, 18981898 Mahone T Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Mahoney: See also Mahone, Mahony, Mouny
Mahoney, Daniel Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-1899;City Surveyor’s Department, Maintenance Department, 1899-post 1920
1890 Mahoney D Carter, Maintenance Department
hired February 1890; Carter, Maintenance Department
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Mahony D Carter, Watering, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Mahoney D Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 Mahony D Carter, Street Watering Mayor request appointment; February 26/304/2771899 Mahoney Daniel Carter, City Surveyor's
Departmentsent in place of No 30; S Rech to drive; August
26/310/2073
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 14
Year
Mahoney, Florence Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1879, 1885-18961879 Mahony Florence Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
1885 Mahony Florance Labourer, City Surveyor's Department
7/- day; Moore Park Quarry; request increase; October; not granted
26/207/1646
1895 Mahoney Florence Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1896 Mahoney Florence Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, under Lee
Master in Lunacy seeks husband of Ellen; January; responsible pay for treatment
26/283/120
Mahoney, James Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-18861882 Mahoney James Carter request work for water carters on wet
days; August - OctoberP26/186/1318
1882 Mahony James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
requests increase; Petition, December P26/189/016
1885 Mahoney James Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October
26/207/1651
1886 Mahoney J Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/1177
Mahoney, John Labourer or Carter, 18621862 Mahoney John Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day;
January875/2/62/3
Mahoney, Thomas Labourer, 18651865 Mahoney Thomas Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
Mahoney, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1878
1878 Mahoney Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
Possibly Mahoney, Florence
Mahoney, (Unknown)
Three Labourers, Sewerage Work, 1887
1887 Mahoney three men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class A
26/218/681
1887 Mahoney three men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class A
26/218/681
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 15
Year1887 Mahoney three men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
See Mahony, W
Mahony: See also Mahone, Mahoney, Mouny
Mahony, T Fish Markets, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888-post 19201888 Mahony T Night Officer, Fish
Marketshired May 1888; Night officer, Fish Markets; in 1920 age 54
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Mahony T Fish Markets, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1898 Mahony T Fish Markets Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Mahony, W Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Mahony W Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Mahoney Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class A
26/218/681
1887 Mahoney Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Mahony, (Unknown) Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Mahony Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; owner
26/151/463
Mahony, (Unknown) Two Labourers, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Mahony (1) Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Mahony (2) Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Two Men
Maidment, Henry House to House Inspector, Transit Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1887-1898Cleaner, Hall Porter at Town Hall, 1899
1887 Maidment Henry House to House Inspector 31 Aug 1887 appointed 26/249/8011888 Maidment Henry Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Maidment Henry House to House Inspector medical certificate; September 26/231/15861889 Maidment Henry Sanitary Inspector Recommended retrenchments; March 26/233/330
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 16
Year1891 Maidment Henry House to House Inspector 8/- day; 31 Aug 1887 appointed; CS list,
current April 189126/249/801
1893 Maidment Henry House to House Inspector request increase; March 26/265/6131893 Maidment Henry House to House Inspector 8/- day; request increase; 7 years’
employment; July; not granted26/267/1383
1893 Maidment Henry House to House Inspector absent; ill; medical certificate; September 26/268/16951894 Maidment Henry Transit Officer absent; ill; April 26/273/6511895 Maidment Henry Insp of Nuisances Dept,
non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1898 Maidment Henry Sanitary Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1899 Maidment Henry Hall Porter, Town Hall sworn in as special constable; February 26/305/5111904 Maidment Henry Attendant, Town Hall,
formerdeath by hanging; presumed suicide; Evening News 30 November
SMH 1 December 1904
NSW Death Registration 1904: 12033/1904: MAIDMENT, HENRY; [parents]: JOHN & MARIA; registered at SYDNEYDeath Notice: SMH 1 December 1904; Reports of death: Evening News (Sydney) Wednesday 30 November 1904 p4; Singleton Argus (NSW) Thursday 1 December 1904 p2; The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 1 December 1904 p7;
Mailly, J Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Mailly J Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
Mais, Henry C Assistant Engineer, 1855-18561855 Mais Henry C Assistant Engineer Report of CCs for 1855 21/13 [117]1855 Mais Henry C salary payments Feb-May; payments from
Sewerage Fund36/1/1
1855 Mais Henry C City Engineer's Department
protesting decrease to salary; August 26/19/827
1856 Mais Henry C Assistant Engineer £200 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1856 7/9/461856 Mais Henry C Assistant City Engineer salary payments March 1856; payments
from Sewerage Fund36/1/1
1856 Mais Henry C Bell requests resignation of Mais; incompetent; May 1856
26/23/397
1856 Mais Henry C Assistant Engineer notifies intent to resign; May 7/9/1881856 Mais Henry C Assistant Engineer Bell alleges discrepancies in work; May 7/9/1891856 Mais Henry C Assistant Engineer replaced by WC Bennett; June 25/8/391856 Mais Henry C Assistant Engineer, late Questions in Parliament re employment
RailwaysEmpire 6 November
Birth of daughter: SMH 14 January 1856, p8;
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 17
YearMotion by Flood to lay details of Mais’s employment as assistant city engineer and in railways before Parliament, Empire, 6 November 1856, p4; SMH, 6 & 7 November 1856; Birth of daughter: SMH 28 May 1857; Insolvency: SMH 11 March 1858, p4; 29 March, p5; April 1858; Empire, 10 April 1858, p5
Maisey, Samuel Carter, 18641864 Maisey Samuel Carter request pay for Queen's Birthday; May P26/67/476
Maize, John (Jack) Labourer, Water Works, 18591859 Maize John (Jack) Labourer, Water Works Enquiry into Falconer, Parker & Allen;
witness; January22/15/1
Maley, John Carter, 18861886 Maley John Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 10
Beaufort St26/213/1224
Mallett, William Botany Water Works, 18821882 Mallett William Botany Water Works request reduction from 10 to 8 hour day 26/188/1936
Malloney: See also Malohney, Malone, Maloney, Malonney, Malony, Mealony, Moloney, Molony
Malloney, (Unknown)
Carter, 1886
1886 Malloney Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 277 Gipps St
26/213/1224
Mally, (Unknown) Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Mally Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; or night work
26/151/463
Malohney, Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1885See Maloney Thomas
Malone: See also Malloney, Malohney, Maloney, Malonney, Malony, Mealony, Moloney, Molony
Malone, Danial Labourer, 1862See: Maloney, Daniel
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 18
YearMalone, James Carter, Water, 18851885 Malone James Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2
time work; October26/207/1651
Malone, J or James Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Malone Jas Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 Malone J Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/744
Malone, John Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 Malone John Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition, December P26/189/016
Malone, M Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Malone M Labourer, Street
CleansingOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list [not M Maloney]
22/55/1
Malone, M Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1898See Malone, Michael
Malone, Michael Labourer, Mason, City Works, 1844; 18461844 Malone Michael Labourer selected for employment; July 10/1/401846 Malone Michl Mason to be employed, July 10/1/1601846 Melone M Mason or Quarryman,
Argyle cutrequest increase; cost of living higher; 27 Oct; grateful for 1 April raise
23/1/[160]
Malone, Michael Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18591859 Malone Michael Labourer Botany Water
Worksdischarged; Petition, pp 75-76, January 22/3/8
1859 Malone Michael Botany Water Works excavated sand; formed embankment with others request payt; March
22/3/18 [177]
Malone, Michael Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 18841884 Malone Michael Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by Thomas Barrett; February; living in
tent26/195/197
Malone, Michael Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-18981886 Malone Michael Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 75
Quarry St26/213/1224
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 19
Year1890 Malone Michael Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmenthas 2+ horses according to Thomas Day 26/240/301
1890 Malone Michael Carter, Scavenger, eastern division
Return by Seymour, March 26/241/683
1895 Malone M Carter, Scavenger Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h) (i)
1898 Malone M Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Malone, Patrick Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Mecelone P Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; Petition, April 26/34/2641858 Malone Patrick Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p2,
September26/36/758
Malone, Patrick Carter, 18591859 Malone Patrick Carter labourers & carters pay list; by Alexander;
March26/39/328
Malone, Thomas Labourer, Carter, 1859-18621858 Malone Thomas Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
1859 Malone Thomas Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition against reduction in wages; May
26/40/528
1860 Malone Thomas Carter carters seeking fair employment, dismissed; Petition, March
26/45/207
1862 Malone Thomas Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day; January
875/2/62/3
Malone, Thomas Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, c1867-18871873 Malone Thomas Carter Petition of carters for increase; Nov 26/124/09681882 Malone Thomas Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
1887 Malone Thomas Carter charge indecent assault; dismissed; employed 20 years; 22 November 1887
26/225/2584
Malone, William Botany Water Works, 18591859 Malone William Botany Water Works excavated sand; formed embankment
with others request payt; March22/3/18 [177]
Malone, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, 18591860 Malone Carter worked 2 months under McBeath; report
by Seymour, January26/44/012
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 20
Year
Malone, (Unknown) Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Malone Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; owner
26/151/463
Malone, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Malone Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Maloney: See also Malohney, Malone, Malloney, Malonney, Malony, Mealony
Maloney, C Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Maloney C Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Maloney (1) Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
1887 Maloney (2) Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
Maloney, Daniel Labourer, Quarryman, City Works, 1854-18621854 Maloney Daniel Quarryman, Kent or
Bourke Stfor increase in wages; Petition, May 26/10/415
1854 Maloney Daniel Quarryman request increase, May; Kent or Bourke St quarry
27/8/54/373 & 390
1859 Maloney Daniel Labourer or Carter request holiday on Boxing Day; December; granted
26/43/1151
1862 Malone Daniel Labourer request payment for Anniversary Day; Petition, January
26/54/87
Maloney, J or James
Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-1895; 1898
1890 Maloney J Carter, Scavenger, eastern division
Return by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1891 Maloney James Carter & Labourer should drive own cart; not be labourer; List by Seymour
26/249/827
1895 Maloney J Carter, Insp of Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Maloney J Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441898 Maloney J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 21
YearMaloney, James Assistant Clerk of the George Street Markets, acting, 18521852 Maloney James Assistant Clerk of the
George St Marketsacting; appointed by Mayor Nov 1852 27/7/52/301
Maloney, James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1856-18601859 Maloney James Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
1860 Maloney James Carter Petition for reinstatement: January; refused; not in need of support
26/44/010
1860 Maloney J Carter supports father’s large family; steady; 4 years employed; report by Seymour, January
26/44/012
Maloney, John Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Maloney John Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Maloney (1) Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
1887 Maloney (2) Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
Maloney, M Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1883-19201883 Maloney M Labourer, City Cleansing hired 1883; Labourer, City Cleansing;
resigned 19 April 1920Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1898 Maloney M Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Maloney, Matthew Overseer, City Works, 18431843 Maloney Matthew Overseer 21/- per week; September 10/1/5
Maloney, Michael Carter, 1859-18601859 Maloney Michael Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
1860 Maloney Michael Carter Petition for reinstatement: January; refused; not in need of support
26/44/010
Maloney, Michael Transit Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18861886 Maloney Michael Transit Officer, Insp of
Nuisances Deptrequest additional pair trousers per annum; December
26/216/2369
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 22
Year
Maloney, Mrs Carter, Water, 18851885 Maloney Mrs Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2
time work; October26/207/1651
Maloney, Patrick Carter, 1859-18601859 Maloney Patrick Carter labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/3281859 Malonney P Labourer or Carter request holiday for Boxing Day; Petition,
December26/43/1151
1860 Maloney Patrick Carter Petition for reinstatement: January, family to support; refused
26/44/010
Maloney, Patrick Labourer, 18831883 Maloney Patrick Labourer request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
Maloney, Roger Labourer, Water Works, 18621862 Maloney Roger request payment for Anniversary Day;
Petition, January26/54/87
1862 Maloney Roger Labourer, Water Works request pay for Prince of Wales birthday; Petition, November
P26/59/1051
Maloney, T Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Maloney T Labourer, Scavenger Insp
of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
Maloney, Thomas Carter, 18601860 Maloney Thomas Carter protest on restricted work; March;
dismissed with 2 others26/45/207
Maloney, Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1885; 18951885 Malohney Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor's
Department7/- day; Moore Park Quarry; request increase; October, not granted
26/207/1646
1895 Maloney Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
Maloney (Unknown) Two men, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Maloney (1) Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 23
Year1888 Maloney (2) Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Two men
Maloney (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 18881888 Maloney Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Maloney, (Unknown) Two men, Labourers, Sewerage Work, 1887See Maloney, C and Maloney, John
Maloney (Unknown) Labourer, Lachlan Dams, City Engineer’s Department, 18871887 Maloney Labourer, Lachlan Dams 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant, Lachlan Dams26/225/2761
Malonney, P Labourer or Carter, 1859See Maloney, Patrick
Malony, John Labourer, City Works, 18451845 Malony John granted 1 week’s wages after injury;
September10/1/100
Malony, Thomas Stonebreaker, 18731873 Malony Thomas Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
Malony, (Unknown) Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Malony Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; owner
26/151/463
Malony, (Unknown) Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Malony Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; or night work
26/151/463
Malony, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Malony Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; sewers, City generally
26/151/463
Malser, Thomas Carter, 18731873 Malser Thomas Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 24
YearManagan: See Mangan
Manahan, (Unknown)
Carter, Water, 1885
1885 Manahan Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October; 18 Hill St
26/207/1651
Manderson, Edwin Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Manderson Edwin Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Manderson Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
Mangan, Mrs E Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-post 19201890 Mangan Mrs E Carter, Street Cleansing hired January 1890; Carter, Street
CleansingStaff Record Card (CRS81)
1890 Managan Mrs Carter, Scavenger, eastern division
Return by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1895 Mangan Mrs Carter, Scavenger Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Mangan Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Mangan, (Unknown) Carter, 19081908 Mangan Carter appeal against dismissal; April 1908/0728
Mangin, Maurice Labourer, 18581855 Manying Morriss Labourer request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/5951858 Mangin Maurice Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day,
January22/2/11
Manning, (Unknown)
Labourer, 1875
1875 Manning Labourer, City Engineer's Department
must be retained; City Engineer; Corporation Financial Crisis
SMH 15 January 1875
Mansfield, H Labourer, Ganger, Supervisor, City Cleansing, 1899-post 19201899 Mansfield H Labourer, City Cleansing hired October 1899; Labourer, City
Cleansing; in 1917 age 45, single; ganger 1907; Supervisor
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 25
YearManying, Morriss Labourer, 1855See Mangin, Maurice
March: see Marsh
Markham, J Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Markham J Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Markham Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Marks, Henry Labourer, 18661866 Marks Henry Labourer requests increase; April 26/78/313
Marks, William Botany Water Works, 18581858 Marks Wm Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; Petition, April 26/34/264
Marks, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 Marks Labourer, City Works 8/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
Marks, (Unknown) Carter, City Engineer’s Department, 18871887 Marks Carter to be paid overtime place warning lamps,
Glebe Rd; May26/220/1143
Marlar, G Turncock, 18581858 Marlar G Turncock role at Wright's brewery fire; February 26/33/0038
Maroney, Edward Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Maroney Edwd Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1898 Maroney E Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Maroney, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1878
1878 Maroney Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 26
YearMaroney, (Unknown)
Ganger, Sewerage Work, 1887
1887 Maroney Ganger, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March 26/218/681
Marr, Thomas Carter, 18951895 Marr Thomas Carter dismissed; fortnight notice; at Gas Co;
driver his nephew; March26/279/315
Marrow, Mc Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Marrow Mc Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition, September 26/36/738
Marsdon, E Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18681868 Marsdon E Labourer request extra pay for sewer excavation;
Feb -JulyP26/89/144
Marsh, Michael Carter, 18831883 Marsh Michael Carter request later mustering call; Petition,
OctoberP26/194/1891
Marsh, Mrs Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Marsh Mrs Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Marsh Mrs Carter: Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Marsh, Patrick Carter, Water, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-18851882 Marsh Patrick Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
1885 March Patrick Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October
26/207/1651
Marsh, (Unknown) Carter, 18841884 Marsh Carter dispute with another re use of horse;
deemed private quarrel; September26/199/1559
Marshall, R Labourer, Lachlan Water Reserve, 18771877 Marshall R Labourer, Lachlan Water
Reserverequest increase; November P26/148/1155
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 27
YearMarshall, Richard Water Service Gang, 18871887 Marshall Richard Water Service Gang for travel expenses for work in suburbs;
June; revert to previous; address given26/221/1379
Marston, Edward Labourer, 18621862 Marston Edward Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day;
January875/2/62/3
Marten: See also Martin, Martyn
Marten, P Stonebreaker, 18771877 Marten P Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/147/1066
Martin: See also Marten, Martyn
Martin, Charles E Messenger, Town Clerk’s Department, 1877-18791877 Martin Charles E Messenger, Town Clerk's
Department£1 per week; appointed April 1877 22/17/547
1878 Martin Charles E Messenger £75 pa; Salaries of Officers: 1878; request increase
22/17/711
1878 Martin Charles E Messenger request increase 26/154/11101879 Martin Charles E Messenger resignation 23 April 1879 26/156/421
Martin, Denis Bailiff, 18611861 Martin Denis Bailiff application; sureties Morty Gorman, J
Dougherty; to be appointed; January26/48/020
Father of Henry Martin and Michael Martin, bailiffs; referred to in annotation CRS 26/238/1923 by CH Lines, City Treasurer,
Martin, Edward J Water Inspector, Meter Reader, 1886-18871886 Martin Edward J Water Inspector, applicant position held recently by Bailey; February 26/210/401
Martin, George Sanitary Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18871887 Martin George Sanitary Inspector to be dismissed; September 26/223/1957
Martin, Henry Bailiff, 1878-18891878 Martin Henry Bailiff application; 7 November 26/154/09901881 Martin Henry Bailiff appointed 12 January for one month to
collect arrears 1880 rates26/172/075
1889 Martin Henry Head Bailiff Brother Michael, Assist Bailiff applies for job; November
26/238/1923
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 28
Year1889 Martin Henry Head Bailiff Mark Bowden applies for Henry Martin’s
job; November; Bowden appointed26/238/1924
Father Denis Martin and brother Michael Martin, bailiffs.NSW Death Registration 1889: 1866/1889: MARTIN, HENRY; [parents]: DENNIS D & ELIZA; registered at SYDNEY; Funeral notices: SMH 25 November, 1889
Martin, J Stonebreaker, 18741874 Martin J Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Martin, James C Assessor, elected but declined to act, 18481848 Martin James Assessor elected from 1 March 1848; Macquarie
Ward7/4/38
1848 Martin JC Assessor declined to act, 29 September 26/4/103
Martin, James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 Martin James Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition, December P26/189/016
Martin, James Ganger, Night worker, Machine Brooms, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1892-18951892 Martin James Ganger, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentappointed by Mayor in lieu Chapman; July 26/259/1464
1895 Martin J Ganger, night: machine brooms Insp of Nuis Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
1895 Martin James Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/744
Martin, John Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Martin John Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11
March875/1/30
Martin, John Fireman, Botany Water Works, 1884-18851884 Martin John Fireman, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; 1/-, endorsed by Westcott; December
26/201/2329
1885 Martin J Fireman £3 week; Officers and Duties: attend fires Botany Pumping Station
30/1/94
Martin, Michael Assistant Bailiff, 1885-18891889 Martin Michael J Assistant bailiff application for Head Bailiff to replace
brother Henry Martin; employed 4years; November
26/238/1923
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 29
YearFather Denis Martin and brother Henry Martin, bailiffs.
Martin, P Labourer, Ganger, Gully Flusher, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1894-18981894 Martin P Ganger, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentillness; September; Mayor queries employment
26/274/1166
1895 Martin P Labourer, cleansing gullies Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Martin P Others (3) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Martin, Richard Collector of Citizens Lists, contractor, 1875-18761875 Martin Richard Collector of Citizens Lists Fin Com rec acceptance tender 1875-6;
Gipps Ward22/17/113
Martin, Samuel Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1858; 18731858 Martin Samuel Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p2,
September26/36/758
1873 Martin Samuel Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
1873 Martin S Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Martin, William Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1897-18981897 Martin William Block Sweeper to replace Daniel Callaghan, one week;
March26/290/429
1897 Martin William Block Sweeper request permanent employment lieu Callaghan; March; brothers-in-law
26/290/506
1898 Martin William 30/- week; request increase; appointed January 1897;
26/296/0071
married, 2 children; January; under overseers Shipway, Brown
26/296/0071
1898 Martin William Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Martin William Street Sweeper 7/- day; appointed, 9 August 26/301/1517
Martin, William Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Martin William Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Martin, (Unknown) Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, Street Cleansing, 18781878 Martin Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; or night work
26/151/463
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 30
Year
Martin, (Unknown) Fireman, Botany Water Works, 18871887 Martin Fireman, Botany Pumping
Station£3 week; closure Botany Water Works; December; redundant
26/225/2761
Martin, (Unknown) Meter Reader, 18871887 Martin Meter Reader complaint of behaviour; March 26/218/616
Martyn, John Assessor (Valuator), 18431843 Martyn John Assessor (Valuator) elected after rec by Spec Com, 3 January;
Cook Ward7/1/62
1843 Martyn John Assessor (Valuator) elected after rec by Spec Com, 3 January; Cook Ward
SMH 4 January
Martyn, John James Clerk & Draftsman, City Surveyor’s Department, 1846-18471846 Martyn John James Clerk & Draftsman to City
Surveyortemporary appointment 15 June 27/3/46/222
1846 Martyn John James Clerk & Draftsman to City Surveyor
sureties: MC Green & TOS Green 15 December; £1200
27/3/46/423
1846 Martyn John James Clerk & Draftsman to City Surveyor
appointed 24 August 1846 7/3/166
1846 Martyn John James Clerk & Draftsman to City Surveyor
sureties accepted; 14 Dec 1846 7/3/229
1847 Martyn John James Clerk & Draftsman to City Surveyor
resignation 1 February 1847 27/3/47/40
1847 Martyn John James Clerk & Draftsman to City Surveyor
resignation February 1847; 29 March 1847 accepted
7/3/320
Marureny, James Labourer, 18581858 Marureny James Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday;
Petition, December; granted26/37/1030
Mason, David Collector of Citizens Lists, Contract, 1872-18771872 Mason David Collector of Citizens Lists appointed for 1872-73; June; Fitzroy
Ward; sureties Edward Tremain & Samuel Hicking
22/14/30/177
1873 Mason David Collector of Citizens Lists Finance Com rec acceptance tender 1873-4; Fitzroy Ward
22/15/26/165
1874 Mason David Collector of Citizens Lists Finance Com rec acceptance tender 1874-5; Fitzroy Ward;
22/16/28/175
1874 Mason David Collector of Citizens Lists Sureties FA Chessell & James Coleman 22/16/28/175City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 31
Year1875 Mason David Collector of Citizens Lists Finance Com rec acceptance tender
1875-6; Fitzroy Ward22/17/113
1876 Mason David Collector of Citizens Lists £20 tender; Finance Com rec acceptance tender 1876-7; Fitzroy Ward
22/17/339
Mason, James Labourer, 18641864 Mason James Labourer requesting payment for Anniversary Day;
Petition, January26/65/56
Mason, John Labourer, City Works, 18451845 Mason John Labourer additional, labourer, recommended by Ald
Hill23/1
Mason, Thomas Street Sweeping Machine Operator, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18931893 Mason Thomas Street sweeping machine
operatorcollision with cab; assault by cabman; November
26/269/2077
Mason, (Unknown) Watchman, City Markets, 18721872 Mason Watchman, City Markets £2/2/-week; not included in printed return;
August26/117/799
Massey: See also Massy
Massey, William Botany Water Works, 18581858 Massey William Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; Petition, April 26/34/264
Massey, (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 18881888 Massey Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Masson, James Labourer, Water Works, 1862; Hydrant Man, 18641862 Masson James Labourer, Water Works petition pay for Prince of Wales birthday,
NovemberP26/59/1051
1864 Masson James Hydrant Man request constant work; Petition, January 26/65/59Signatures identical
Massy, Sam Labourer, 18621862 Massy Sam request payment for Anniversary Day;
Petition, January26/54/87
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 32
YearMatchett, Robert Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Matchett Robert Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
Mather, Thomas Botany Water Works, 18581858 Mather Thomas Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; Petition, April 26/34/264
Mathers, Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Mathers Mrs widow Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; driver Halvey
26/151/463
Mathers, Robert Carter, 18731873 Mathers Robert Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
Matthews, D Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1893-18991893 Matthews D Ganger absent; ill; medical certificate; November 26/269/18961895 Matthews DJ Ganger cleansing gullies,
Insp of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Matthew D Others (3) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Matthews DG Ganger re altercation McFadden & O'Keefe; June 26/300/12261899 Matthews Ganger, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptover Barnett; August 26/310/1985
Matthews, George Collector of Citizens Lists, Contract, 1872-18801872 Matthews George Collector of Citizens Lists appointed for 1872-73; June; Brisbane
Ward; sureties: [name in binding] & Robinson
22/14/30/177
1874 Matthews George Collector of Citizens Lists Finance Com rec acceptance tender 1874-5; Brisbane Ward: sureties John Eedy & Eli Toms
22/16/28/175
1875 Matthews George Collector of Citizens Lists Finance Com rec acceptance tender 1875-6; Brisbane Ward
22/17/113
1876 Matthews John Collector of Citizens Lists tender £15; Finance Com rec acceptance tender 1876-7; Denison Ward with O'Connor
22/17/339
1877 Matthews & O'Connor
Collector of Citizens Lists seek guidance in compiling lists; June; Brisbane Ward with O'Connor
26/145/660
1880 Matthews George Collector of Citizens Lists payment re assessment; Finance Com; March
22/19/31
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 33
YearMatthews, John Collector of Citizens Lists, 1876See Matthews, George
Matthews, (Unknown)
Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1899
See Matthews, D
Matulich, S Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Matulich S Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Mautrich Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Maughan, William Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1865; casual, Water Service, 18691865 Maughan William Labourer in trench at fatal accident to Crotty;
inquest report; Jamison St sewerEmpire 6 December
1865 Maughan William Labourer injured in cave-in, another man killed; December
26/76/1038
1869 Maughan William Labourer, former casual, Water Service
seeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition, December
P26/100/1354
Mautrich: See Matulich
Mawson, P Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Mawson P Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Maxell, William Mason, City Works, 18441844 Maxell William Mason abusive language, dismissed; November 10/1/54
Maxon, J Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Maxon J Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Illegible signature: F? Ma-------?
Maxwell, John Quarryman, City Works, 18511851 Maxwell John Quarry Labourer taken on to work; June 10/2/2981851 Maxwell John Quarryman taken on to work; July 10/2/299
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 34
YearMaxwell, Leonard Labourer, Fireman, Botany Water Works, 18661866 Maxwell Leonard Fireman or labourer,
Botany Water Worksrequest increase & coal supply; Petition, June
26/79/471
1867 Maxwell Leonard Labourer, Botany Water Works
request coal supply; July 26/86/860
Maxwell, Mrs Carter, Cleansing Streets, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Maxwell Mrs widow Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; driver McGlade
26/151/463
Maxwell, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Maxwell Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Levelling street sweepings
26/151/463
May, George Stonebreaker, 18731873 May George Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
May, George Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1894-18961896 May George Block Boy, Insp of
Nuisances Department£1/10/-; age 35; emp 1 7/12yrs ; m; 3 children; Feb; to labourer 7/- day; no 300
P26/283/260
May, J or James Block Sweeper, Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, City Cleansing Department, 1894-1915
1894 May James Block Sweeper appointment by Mayor, 3 July 26/274/09971895 May J Boy, cleansing wood
paving, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1895 May James Street Sweeper, now Labourer
30/- week; Appointment as labourer, November
26/282/1337
1895 May J Labourer, City Cleansing hired March 1895; Labourer, City Cleansing; in 1913 age 45, 4 children; died 4 January 1915; Compassionate allowance
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1898 May J Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1NSW Death Registration 1915: 28/1915: MAY, JAMES; [parents]: THOMAS & ANNE; registered at SYDNEY
May, (Unknown) City Engineer’s Department, 18881888 May City Engineer's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 35
Year
Mayne, Arthur Principal Overseer, Quarry, City Works, 1844-18451844 Maynes Arthur Wharfinger, Market
Wharf, candidatenot appointed; July 7/2/81
1844 Mayne Arthur Overseer 5/- day; appointed overseer, quarry; 31 August
10/1/47
1845 Maynes Arthur Principal Overseer resignation 12 April 10/1/771845 Maynes Arthur resignation 12 April 1845 to Colonial
Architect's Office23/1/[16]
1845 Maynes Arthur Overseer overseers employed, analysis amount of work done; September
23/1/[36]
NSW Death Registration: 8577/1878: MAYNE, ARTHUR; AGE 72 YEARS; DIED PARRAMATTA; registered at PARRAMATTA
Mayo/Mays, John Labourer, Water Works, 1857-18581857 Mays John Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 Mays/Mayo John Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p2, September
26/36/758
McAlister, James Labourer, 18451845 McAlister James Labourer additional, labourer, [left], recommended
by Cr Brown; October23/1
McAnally, WJ Assistant Paving Inspector, City Architect’s Department, 1884-18981884 McAnally WJ Assistant Inspector of
PavementsTemporary appointment by Mayor 25 June 1884
21/16/118 [867]
1885 McAnally WJ Salaries of officers 1885 22/29/11(b)1885 McAnnally WJ Assistant Paving
Inspector£175 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November, Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 McAnally WJ Salaries of officers 1886 22/31/6(e)1888 McAnally WJ Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance
Com recommendation22/35/5(b)
1891 McAnally WJ City Architect's Department
Mayor requests duties performed; August 26/252/1651
1895 McAnally WJ City Architect's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1898 McAnally WJ City Building Surveyor's Dept
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Mcanulty, Philip Labourer, 1858-1860See McNulty, Philip
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 36
Year
Mcararty, Patrick Labourer, 1858See McCarthy, Patrick
McArdle, Mrs Carter? 1898-18991898 McArdle Mrs Others (2) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 McArdle Insp of Nuisances recommends retain;
January26/304/194
McArthy, Mcarty, McCartey, McCarty, McCathy: See McCarthy
McArthy, Patrick Labourer, City Works, 1855See McCarthy, Patrick
Mccarty, Patt Labourer, City Works, 1852See McCarthy, Patrick
McAuley: see also McCauley, McCawley
McAuley, (Unknown)
City Surveyor’s Department, 1888
1888 McAuley City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
McBeath, David Overseer, 1844-1845; Principal Overseer City Works, 1845-1849;District Surveyor or District and Building Surveyor, 1858-1860;Collector of Electoral Lists, 1860; Collector for Assessment Books, 1860-1861;City Architect, 1879-1880
1844 McBeath David Overseer 25/- week; appointed lieu Robert Hardy, 13 July
10/1/39
1845 McBeath David Principal Overseer appointed 19 April 1845 10/1/781845 McBeath David Principal Overseer explanation accepted re working for
himself; July10/1/93
1845 McBeath David Principal Overseer request increase; August; held over 10/1/96-981845 McBeath David Principal Overseer £2 week; increase from £1/10/- per week;
new rate commence 1 November 184510/1/105
1846 McBeath David Principal Overseer to be summoned to explain his duties; January
10/1/128
1846 McBeath David Principal Overseer Statement of duties; February 10/1/132
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 37
Year1847 McBeath David Principal Overseer reproof for absence from duty; December 10/2/41848 McBeath David Principal Overseer informed on correct mode of approaching
Improvement Committee; January to McBeath
27/4/48/12
1848 McBeath David Principal Overseer clarifying workmen are under City Surveyor; January
10/2/18
1848 McBeath David Principal Overseer caution lax supervision, City Surveyor’s complaint; June
10/2/61
1848 McBeath David Principal Overseer lax supervision, City Surveyor’s complaint, August; suspended then warned
10/2/82
1848 McBeath David Principal Overseer charged with neglect; details; memos to McBeath, August
27/4/48/272-273
1848 McBeath David Principal Overseer request increase; negatived; September 7/4/561848 McBeath David Principal Overseer request increase; November 7/4/2681849 McBeath David Principal Overseer request payment after dismissal of all
labourers; April; not himself dismissed26/4/199
1849 McBeath David Principal Overseer motion to pay & re-employ; 31 May; negatived
7/4/573
1850 - 1857 Surveyor, Penrith Road Trust Office, Penrith; Penrith Nepean Bridge Company; Richmond Bridge Company1859 McBeath David District Surveyor £250 pa; Salary Recommendations for
1859, February; appointed May 1711/3/17
1859 McBeath David District Surveyor sureties Charles Munn & Charles Cottrell; June; £500; District No 1
65/0168
1859 McBeath David District Surveyor suspended by Bell; absent, unfit for duties; reinstated; July-August
21/15/10
1859 McBeath David District Surveyor request reinstatement; severe illness; dependant family; August
26/41/716
1859 McBeath David District Surveyor resignation, 28 November 1859; read only; work beyond his strength
26/43/1091
1860 McBeath David District Surveyor withdrew resignation; January; 227 Palmer St
26/44/021
1860 McBeath David Collector of Electoral Lists elected, 29-30 December 1859 for 1860; Bourke Ward
SMH 6 January 1860, p 1
1860 McBeath David Building & District Surveyor
elected; 7 votes to 5 for Bradridge; Meeting 14 May
Empire 15 May 1860
1860 McBeath David Building & District Surveyor
sureties John Perry & John Clark; £500; May
26/45/373
1860 McBeath David Building & District Surveyor
suspension by Mayor; absence, neglect; 31 August
21/15/23
1860 McBeath David Collector for Assessment Books, contract
McBeath & John Williams: request payment; ½ to be paid; July;
26/46/490
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 38
Year1861 McBeath David Collector for Assessment
Books, contractclaim short-paid; February; disputed; work not as specified
26/49/189
1861 McBeath David Collector for Assessment Books, contract
legal letter from William Thurlow, request settle, avoid litigation
26/50/402
1861 McBeath David Collector for Assessment Books, contract
ceasing legal action; wish settle; September; will accept Council enquiry decision
26/52/920
1862 McBeath David Collector for Assessment Books, contract
request inquiry re their claim; details 1861-January 1862
26/53/1028
1862 McBeath David Collector for Assessment Books, contract
payment made to McBeath, January 1862 22/5/03/179
1869 McBeath David Private practice architect, request drainage work for certain premises; May
26/97/541
1871 McBeath David Private practice accepted by John Young as arbitrator re Exhibition Building; Lewis & McBeath; May
26/109/552
1871 McBeath David Private practice recommendations re settlement with Young; Lewis & McBeath; August
22/13/46/363
1878 McBeath David City Architect appointed 5 March from 9 candidates SMH 7 March 18781879 McBeath David City Architect retention of services referred to Finance
Com, 14 March26/156/308
1880 McBeath David City Architect Salary Schedule 1879-80; Finance Com recommendation
22/18/125/689
1880 McBeath David City Architect resignation 22 November 1880; ill health 26/170/2139Newspaper Articles re Foundations of Town Hall during November 1880 including publication of McBeath’s explanation in Evening News, 24 November 18801881 McBeath David City Architect, late Report on Foundations etc Town Hall;
Architect's reports; January22/21/4
1881 McBeath David City Architect, late City Solicitor reports judgement v McBeath and v Evers & Kennedy; August
26/178/1535
1881 McBeath David City Architect, late City Solicitor forwards settle offer from McBeath; declined; November
26/180/2019
1881 McBeath David City Architect, late Finance Com recommends various payments for services rendered in prosecution of McBeath
22/23/23
Court cases v McBeath, and v Evers & Kennedy, Supreme Court, 25 August 1881-30 August; newspaper reports including Sydney Morning Herald, 31 August, 1881 p71884 McBeath David City Architect, late letter as Trustee St John's Presbyterian
Church; April26/196/683
1887 McBeath David City Architect, late death, 16 April 1887 SMH 18 April 1887Many more references in City Records
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 39
YearSuccessful tender for fencing in the Lachlan Swamp: SMH 18 December 1849; declined to act and tender given to Dodery: SMH 24 January 1850, p2;Surveyor, Road Trust Office Penrith: tender notice: SMH 5 February 1850, p4; tender notice for bridge over Eastern Creek, SMH 5 October 1850, p3; more ads in SMH in July to October 1851; workers prosecuted: SMH 25 March 1851, p2; Penrith Nepean Bridge Co: preliminary survey work by McBeath: SMH 19 February 1852, p2; test of structure: SMH 20 May 1853, p2; SMH 13 August 1853, p6; more ads in SMH during December 1853; Penrith Victoria Bridge: SMH 13 April 1854, pp4-5; Superintending engineer, SMH 27 March 1855; SMH 5 August 1857, p4; Surveyor of Roads for Commissioners of Windsor Road Trust: tender notice: SMH 16 March 1852, p1; new bridge at Windsor: SMH 20 May 1853, p2; Architect for Committee for the erection of a hospital in Penrith: SMH 9 September 1856, p1; Richmond Bridge Co (Richmond Pitt Bridge Co): formation of company: SMH 5 June 1856, p3; moving punt with Nepean in flood: SMH 18 November 1856, p8; Superintending Engineer, Empire, 23 May 1857, p6; 20 October 1857, p5; Penrith district: Present and speaker at Penrith Meeting re Towns’ Police Act: Empire, 13 June 1856, p2; District Surveyor: appointment district no 1: SMH 17 May 1859, p8; reinstatement: SMH 16 August 1859, p5;Building and District Surveyor: Empire, 1 May 1860, p5; SMH 5 May 1860, p12; appointment: Empire 15 May 1860, p5; ad for successor: SMH 22 September 1860, p7; Private Practice: houses in Phillip St: SMH 20 July 1861, p6; sea wall end of Druitt St: Empire, 21 August 1861, p6; City Architect: appointment: Evening News, 5 March 1878; SMH 7 March 1878; 20 March 1878, p3; duties: SMH 3 April 1878, p5; Town Hall foundations: SMH 1 November 1880, p7; Evening News, 2 November 1880; p3; SMH, 5 November 1880, p8; South Australian Register, 5 November 1880, p8; The Brisbane Courier, 10 November 1880, p3; SMH 24 November 1880, p3, Evening News, 24 November 1880, p3; SMH 1 December 1880, p6;Council v McBeath; Council v Evers & Kennedy: SMH 25 August 1881, p3; 26 August 1881, p3, p5; 27 August 1881, p9; 30 August 1881, p5; Evening News, 31 August 1881, p2; SMH 31 August 1881, p5, p7; Australian Town and Country Journal, 3 September 1881, p14; Maitland Mercury, 3 September 1881, p4S; Evening News, 5 September 1881, p2.Death 1887: NSW BDMS Registry: 4187/1887: MCBEATH, DAVID; [parents] WILLIAM & JANET; registered at PADDINGTONSMH 18 April 1887: McBEATH.-April 16 1887, at his residence, 88 Paddington street, Paddington, David McBeath, Esq., architect, aged 67 years. McBEATH.-April 17 1887, at his residence, Dunsinane, 88 Paddington-street, Paddington, David McBeath, architect. Relieved from worldly injustice.Funeral Notices: SMH 19 April 1887; Probate Notices: SMH 29 April 1887; Sydney Mail, 11 June 1887, p1225Comment on funeral notice: Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW), 30 April 1887 p4
McBeath, (Unknown)
Storekeeper, Crown St Reservoir, 1883-1888
1883 McBeath Storekeeper, Crown St Reservoir
CE states to Mayor: overtime necessary; query directive; May; issues tools
26/191/785
1888 McBeath City Engineer's Dept, Crown St
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
McBlain, D Mason, Argyle Cut, City Works, 18461846 McBlain David Mason to be employed; July 10/1/1601846 McBlain D Mason or Quarryman,
Argyle cutrequest increase; cost of living higher; 27 Oct; grateful for 1 April raise
23/1/[160]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 40
Year
McBrian, Mathew Labourer, 18441844 McBrian Mathew Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
McBride, John Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882; Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951882 McBride John Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition, December P26/189/016
1895 McBride John Carter; City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1895 McBride Carter, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
McBride, Matthew Labourer, 18441844 McBride Matthew Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11
March875/1/30
McBride, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, 1895See McBride, John
McCabe, James Carter, 18731873 McCabe James Carter Petition of carters for increase; Nov 26/124/0968
McCaffery/ McCaffrey, McCoffery
McCaffery, W or William
Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-1895
1886 McCoffery W Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 58 Quay St Ultimo
26/213/1224
1890 McCaffrey William Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 McCaffery W Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 McCaffery Carter dismissed; fortnight’s notice; March 26/279/315
McCaffrey, M Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18991899 McCaffrey M Carter Carter No 535; services dispensed with;
January26/304/108
1899 McCaffrey Night Machine Broom Sweeper?
given notice? January 26/304/194
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 41
Year
McCaffrey, (Unknown)
Night Machine Broom Sweeper, 1899
See McCaffrey, M
McCaine, W Botany Water Works1858 McCaine W Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; Petition, April 26/34/264
McCale, James Labourer or Carter, 18591859 McCale James Labourer or Carter request holiday for Boxing Day; Petition,
December26/43/1151
McCalty, Patrick Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 McCalty Patrick Labourer, City Surveyor's
Department7/- day; request increase; CS does not recommend; Petition, January
26/9/059
McCam, James Labourer, 18651865 McCam James Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
McCambly, Terence Labourer, 18651865 McCambly Terence Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
McCann, J or John Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18961895 McCann J Carter, Scavenger, Insp of
Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1896 McCann John Carter death notified; driver Gaffney; October 26/287/1477NSW Death Registration: 12284/1896: MCCANN, JOHN; [parents] JAMES & CATHERINE; [registered at] SYDNEY
McCann, James Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1857-18581857 McCann James Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 McCann James Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; Petition, April 26/34/2641858 McCann James Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Meccan James Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition, September 26/36/738
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 42
YearMcCann, M Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 McCann M Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
McCann, M Two men, Carters, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18981890 McCann M Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1890 McCann M Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 McCann M Carter, Scavenger Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 McCann M Carter, night worker, machine brooms, Insp of Nuis Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
1898 McCann M Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1At least two men; perhaps Martin and Matthew McCann
McCann, M Labourer, Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1896-19181896 McCann M Labourer, City Cleansing hired November 1896; Labourer, City
Cleansing; carter 1918Staff Record Card (CRS81)
McCann, Martin Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18901890 McCann Martin Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmenthas 2+ horses acc to Thomas Day 26/240/301
See McCann, M
McCann, Matthew Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981894 McCann Matthew Carter one cart to be dismissed from Insp
Nuisances Dept; June; Council Resolution 9 March
26/273/859
1898 McCann Matt Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1See McCann, M
McCann, Matthew Carter, Street Watering, 18821882 McCann Matthew Carter request work for water carters on wet
days; August - OctoberP26/186/1318
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 43
YearMcCann, Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 McCann Mrs widow Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; driver Hill
26/151/463
1878 McCann Mrs widow Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; driver Parsons
26/151/463
Two women or two carts
McCann, SM Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 McCann SM Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition, December P26/189/016
McCann, T Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 McCann T Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McCann, William Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 McCann Weljam Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
McCann, William Carter, 18981898 McCann William Carter Mayor orders restoration; April 26/298/722
McCann, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 McCann Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts etc; owner
26/151/463
McCartey, McCarthy, McCarty, McCathy: See also, McArthy, Mcarty
McCartey, James Labourer, 18691869 McCartey James Labourer, unemployed seeking employment at Sydney Common;
Petition; SeptemberP26/99/1047
McCarthy, Charles Carter, 18861886 McCarthy Charles Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 130
Kippax St26/213/1224
McCarthy, J City Surveyor’s Department, 1888, 18951888 McCarthy J City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 44
Year1895 McCarthy J City Surveyor's Dept, non-
Staff; under BrowneRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
McCarthy, James Labourer, 18791879 McCarthy James Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
McCarthy, James Carter, Paving Gang, City Surveyor’s Department, 18931893 McCarthy James Carter Mayor's appointment to Paving Gang;
January26/263/070
McCarthy, P Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 McCarthy P Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
McCarthy, Patrick Labourer, City Works, 1849-18621849 McCarthy Pt Labourer taken on to work; March 10/2/1391852 Mcarty Patt Labourer, City Works request increase; February 21/10/26/1511855 McArthy Patrick Labourer request increase15 June, petition; 26/17/5951858 Mcararty Patrick Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday;
Petition, December; granted26/37/1030
1859 McCarthy Patrick Labourer to be retained; another to be discharged; March
10/8/100
1862 Mccarty Pady Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day; January
875/2/62/3
Possibly more than one man.
McCarthy, T or Thomas
Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1890-post 1920
1890 McCarthy T Labourer hired 1890; Labourer; in 1909 age 51, 3 children
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 McCarthy Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1898 McCarthy T Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McCarthy, T or Thomas
Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-1898
1895 McCarthy Thomas Carter; City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 45
Year1895 McCarty T Carter Conditional reinstatement by Mayor;
March26/279/326
1898 McCarthy T Carter: Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McCarthy, (Unknown)
Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895
1895 McCarthy Carter, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
1895 McCarthy Carter, cart and horse Appointment, December; half-time 26/282/1463See McCarthy, T or Thomas, Carter
McCarty, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, 18781878 McCarty Carter, City Works, road
metal6/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
McCarty, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 18781878 McCarty Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
McCarty, (Unknown) Carter, 18951895 McCarty Carter dismissed; fortnight notice; driver, Conlan;
March26/279/315
See McCarthy, T or Thomas
McCauley/McCawley: see also McAuley
McCauley, Robert Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1857-18581857 McCauley Robert Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 McCawley Robert Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p2, September
26/36/758
McClelland, William Poll Clerk, 18521852 McClelland William Poll Clerk for Election of
CouncillorsPoll Clerk for Election of Councillors 7 November; appointed November 1852 by Mayor; Bourke Ward
27/7/52/284
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 46
Year1852 McClelland William Poll Clerk for Election of
Auditor & AssessorsPoll Clerk for Election of Auditor & Assessors 15 November; appointed November 1852 by Mayor; Macquarie Ward
27/7/52/289
1852 McClelland William Poll Clerk for Election 24 November
appointed 23 November 1852 by Mayor; Macquarie Ward
27/7/52/304
1852 McClelland William Poll Clerk for Election 22 December
appointed December 1852 by Town Clerk; Macquarie Ward
27/7/52/329
McCleukin, J City Surveyor’s Department, 1895See McClurkin, J
McClone, (Unknown)
City Surveyor’s Department, 1888
1888 McClone City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
See McLone
McClurkin, James Labourer, Working Overseer, Foreman of Masons Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 1889-1898
1889 McClurkin J City Surveyor's Department
medical cert; ill from sewer gas; ½ pay; April-May
26/234/815
1895 McCleukin J City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff; under Browne
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1895 McClurkin James City Surveyor's Department
request sick pay; 7 weeks half pay granted; January
26/278/111
1895 McClurkin James Working Overseer, Foreman of Masons Dept
£3 week; appointed; replace Boyd; December
26/282/1474
1896 McClurkin Mason, City Surveyor's Department
8/- day; Mayor directs reinstatement, 11 August
26/286/1094
1898 McClurkin J Foreman of Mason's department: not on Staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
McCoffery, W Carter, 1886See McCaffrey, William
McCole, J Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 McCole J Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 47
YearMcColough, Robert Labourer, City Works, 18441844 McColough Robert Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
McCooey, H Carter, 18981898 McCooey H Carter: Labourers and
Mechanics ListOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McCook, William Overseer, Argyle Cut, City Works, 18541854 McCook William Overseer, Argyle Cut City Surveyor’s report; January 26/9/0231854 McCook William Overseer City Works resigned 19 Jan 1854 26/9/052
McCook, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 1877-18781877 McCook at Darling Harbour accused of accepting drinks for favours;
November26/147/1066
1878 McCook Labourer, City Works 8/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
McCormack, J Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18941894 McCormack J Inspector of Nuisances
Departmentrec for street work; appointed 25 April; Boy
26/273/679
1894 McCormack J Block Sweeper Police Court; sentenced to 6 months; “boy” No 315; riotous conduct; July
26/274/1041
McCormack, P or Patrick
Carter, 1871; 1873
1871 McCormack Patrick Carter Petition recently discharged; family details; 4 children
26/110/913
1873 McCormack P Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
McCormack, Patrick Labourer, 18791879 McCormack Patk Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
McCormack, (Unknown)
Carter, City Works, 1878
1878 McCormack Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May; driver, Shehan
26/151/464
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 48
YearMcCormack, (Unknown)
Carter, Driver, City Works, 1878
1878 McCormack Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May; owner, Mrs Laverty
26/151/464
McCormick, J Charles
Clerk, Assistant to the City Surveyor, temporary, 1855-1856
1855 McCormick Charles Assistant to City Surveyor, temp
£200 pa; appointed 20 February 1855 7/8/83
1856 McCormick J Charles Clerk to the City Surveyor resignation, 19 May 1856 to Court of Requests, office
26/23/431
McCovey, Henry Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1883, 18951883 McCovey Henry Carter request later mustering call; Petition,
OctoberP26/194/1891
1895 McCovey Hy Carter; City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
McCredie: See McReddy
McCue, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 McCue City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
McDermott, William Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 McDermott Wm Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept7/- day; request increase; CS does not recommend; Petition, January
26/9/059
McDermott, (Unknown)
Mayor’s Orderly, 1866
1866 McDermott Mayor's Orderly does not wish to buy own uniform; December 1865
22/8/47/231
McDermott, (Unknown)
Labourer, 1893
1893 McDermott Labourer, Christmas Gang
temp, 4 weeks from 12 December 26/270/2192
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 49
YearMcDernall, George Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 McDernall Geo Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1898 McDernall G Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McDimond, Patrick Labourer, 18651865 McDimond Patrick Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
McDimond, Peter Labourer, 18551855 McDimont Peter Labourer request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/595
McDonald: see also Macdonald and McDonnell
McDonald, Catherine & George, Office Keeper, Mayor’s Orderly, 1864-1887: See McDonnellMcDonald, George, Messenger, 1842-1843: see Macdonald, George & wife
McDonald, J Overseer of Carters, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18541854 McDonald J Overseer Carters street
cleansingresignation 21 January 1854 26/9/062 #2
McDonald, J Sanitary Department, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 McDonald J Sanitary Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names,
salary/wage22/55/1
McDonald, (Unknown)
Street Traffic Regulator, Sanitary Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1889
1889 McDonald Street Traffic Regulator Rec transfer to Sanitary Inspector 26/233/330
McDonald, (Unknown)
Watchman, Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, 1898
1898 McDonald Watchman, Moore Park recommended to be dismissed; suspended; January
26/296/0198
1898 McDonald Watchman, Moore Park incapable; report by Neale? February 26/297/399
McDonell, Catherine Office Keeper, c1864-18861867 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper Salaries of Officers 1867; increase
recommended22/9/41/215
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 50
Year1869 McDonald Catherine Office Keeper Salaries of Officers 1869; request
increase22/11/2/293
1870 McDonald Catherine Office Keeper Salaries of Officers 1870; increase recommended
22/12/2/15
1873 McDonnell Catherine Office Servant Salaries of Officers 1873, 1st report; request increase
22/14/52/337
1877 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper £85 pa; Salaries of Officers 1877; increase recommended
22/17/413
1878 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper £85 pa; Salaries of Officers: 1878 22/17/7111880 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper £100 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80;
increase recommended22/18/125/689
1881 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1881 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper £100 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881 SMH 20 January 1881
1882 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper Salaries of Officers 1882 22/22/541883 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com
recommendation22/24/44
1884 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper £100 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper Salaries of Officers 1885 22/29/11(b)1885 McDonell Catherine Office Keeper £100 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12
November; Duties describedSMH 13 November 1885, p5
1886 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper Salaries of Officers 1886; request increase for 1886
22/31/6
1886 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper Mayor's Report; resignation, 22 years, June 1886
21/17/15 [457]
1886 McDonnell Catherine Office Keeper requests extra payment work done since June
26/214/1680
Wife of George McDonnell, Mayor’s Orderly
McDonnell, G Unknown, office staff, 18571857 McDonnell George Staff petition to revert to 4pm close from
5pm; March26/84/273
McDonnell, G Moore Park Depot, 18981898 McDonnell G Moore Park Depot Officers and Staff, January 1898; names,
salary/wage22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 51
YearMcDonnell, George Mayor’s Orderly, c1864-18871868 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly Salaries of Officers 1868; formerly with
Metrop Police22/11/8½/71
1874 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly Salaries of Officers 1874; request increase
22/15/49/309
1877 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly £175 pa; Salaries of Officers 1877; increase recommended
22/17/413
1878 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly £187/10/- pa; Salaries of Officers: 1878; 22/17/7111880 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly £187/10/- pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80;
Finance Com recommend increase22/18/125/689
1880 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1881 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly £187/10/-; Salaries of Officers 1881 SMH 20 January 1881
1881 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1882 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly Salary Schedule 1883-84; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
1884 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly £200 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly Salaries of Officers 1885; 22/29/11(b)1885 McDonell George Mayor's Orderly £200 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12
November; Duties described; inc residence
SMH 13 November 1885, p5
1886 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly Salaries of Officers 1886 22/31/6(e)1887 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly dispute with John Abberton; February 26/218/3581887 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly suspended by Mayor; drunkenness;
complaints; March26/218/532
1887 McDonnell George Mayor's Orderly Mayor's Report: suspension; resigned April 1887
21/17/4 [589]
Husband of Catherine McDonnell
McDonnell, James Labourer, 18651865 McDonnell James Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 52
YearMcDonnell, John House to House Inspector, Transit Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1891-18951891 McDonnell John House to House Inspector 9/- day; 6 December; 1887 appointed CS
list, current April 189126/249/801
1891 McDonnell John Inspector of Nuisances Department
request increase; March 26/248/545
1893 McDonnell John Transit Officer reported accident, cab & pedestrian; September
26/268/1631
1895 McDonnell J Insp of Nuisances Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1895 McDonnell John Inspector of Nuisances Dept
accused of ticketing scam, Town Hall concerts; ; denied; struck off hall attendance; May
26/280/614
1895 McDonnell John Transit Officer didn't properly destroy condemned meat; November
26/282/1399
McDonnol, J Stonebreaker, 18741874 McDonnol J Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
McDougal, (Unknown)
City Surveyor’s Department, 1888
1888 McDougal City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
McDougall, A Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 McDougall A Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
McDougall, WG Inspector Water Waste, City Engineer’s Department, 1887-18881887 McDougall WG Inspector Water waste £3 week; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant26/225/2761
1888 McDougall City Engineer's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
McDowall, W or William
City Surveyor’s Department, 1898
1898 McDowall W City Surveyor's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 McDowall William Salary Schedule 1898-99; Finance Com recommendation
22/55/65
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 53
YearMcDowell, A Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 McDowell A Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
McDowell, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1878
1878 McDowell Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
McElhone: See also Mecelone, McClone, McLone
McElhone, junior, John
Inspector of Dairies & Milk Vendors, 1886-1888
1886 McElhone, jr John Inspector of Dairies & Milk Vendors
appointment by Mayor; 17 December 1886
21/17/25 [577]
1886 McElhone, jr John Inspector of Dairies & Milk Vendors
to be paid forage allowance for horse; March
26/211/711
1886 McElhone, jr John Inspector of Dairies & Milk Vendors
requests an office, desk etc; 30 December 26/216/2414
1887 McElhone, jr John Inspector of Dairies & Milk Vendors
request leave for 10 days from 14 February; approved
26/218/314
1887 McElhone, jr John Inspector of Dairies & Milk Vendors
absent without leave; August; illness 26/222/1688
1887 McElhone, jr John Inspector of Dairies & Milk Vendors
Mayor inquires re misconduct; November 26/225/2532
1888 McElhone, jr John Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 McElhone, jr John Inspector of Dairies & Milk Vendors
given last chance by Mayor; October-November
26/231/1776
1888 McElhone, jr John Inspector of Dairies & Milk Vendors
absent without leave; November; suspended
26/231/1780
1888 McElhone, jr John Inspector of Dairies & Milk Vendors
absent 18 December and 19 December, suspended
26/231/1929
1889 McElhone, jr John Inspector of Dairies & Milk Vendors, late
Baker (Insp Nuis) cannot vouch for his books; Board of Health request, Jan
26/231/1944
Born 1852; died 1930Son of John McElhone, Alderman 1878-1882; M.P. 1875-1889, 1895-1898; Brother of Arthur Joseph McElhone, Alderman 1899-1927; 1930-1946; Lord Mayor 1935
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 54
YearMcElhone, (Unknown)
Labourer, Christmas Gang, 1893
1893 McElhone Labourer, Christmas Gang
temp, 4 weeks from 12 December 26/270/2192
Mcelhoney, Mrs Carter, Street Watering, 18851885 Mcelhoney Mrs Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2
time work; October26/207/1651
McElroy, Mrs T Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-19101890 McElroy Mrs Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1890 McElroy Mrs T Carter, Street Cleansing hired June 1890; Carter, Street Cleansing; transferred to son 1910
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 McElroy Mrs Carter, Insp of Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 McElroy Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McEnerney, (Unknown)
Carter, 1896
1896 McEnerney Carter suspended September; misconduct 26/287/1324See also McInerny
McEvoy, Burns Labourer, 18651865 McEvoy Burns Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
McEvoy, J Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 McEvoy J Labourer, Street
CleansingOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McEwan, Thomas Labourer, 18621862 McEwan Thomas Labourer request payment for Anniversary Day;
Petition, January26/54/87
McEwen, (Unknown) Pipe Layer, 18611861 McEwen Pipe Layer seeks reinstatement; November 10/6/332
McEwen, (Unknown) Cleansing urinals, City Surveyor’s Department, 18721872 McEwen Cleansing urinals not included in printed return; August 26/117/799
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 55
Year
McFadden, M Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1891-post 19201891 McFadden M Labourer, Street
Cleansinghired 1891; Labourer, Street Cleansing; in 1912 age 56, 6 children
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1893 McFadden M Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
absence; illness; medical certificate; September, No 149
26/268/1709
1895 McFadden M Labourer, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 McFadden M Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
1898 McFadden M Unclear if Council employee
altercation with P O'Keefe; June 26/300/1226
Mcfadyen, James J Assistant Engineer, Botany Water Works, City Engineer’s Department, 1884-1888See Macfadyen, James J
McFarlan: See McFarland, McFarlane
McFarlan, J Labourer, City Engineer's Department, 18671867 McFarlan J Labourer, City Engineer's
Departmentrequest additional allowance for hard rock; July; Sewerage Excavation, Market St
26/86/0928
McFarlane/McFarland
McFarlane, John Attendant, Conveniences, City Surveyor’s Department, Assets & Stores Department, 1895-1920
1895 McFarlane J hired June 1895; Attendant, conveniences; Assets & Stores Dept; in 1911 age 62, 7 children; died 25 July 1920
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 McFarlane John Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List: Under Clerk of Works, Lee
22/48/22½ (e)
1900 McFarland James Assets & Stores Department
allowed 2 weeks’ leave; full pay; March 1900/0801
1900 McFarland J request leave; December 1900/40871910 McFarlane J Attendant, conveniences;
Assets & Stores Deptdismissed 17 June; rehired 18 July Staff Record Card
(CRS81)NSW Death Registration: 13110/1920: MCFARLANE, JOHN J; age 75 YRS; registered at PETERSHAM; Funeral Notices: SMH 26 & 27 July, 1920
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 56
YearMcFarlane, John Labourer, Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, 1895-18981895 McFarlane John Labourer, Homebush
Saleyardappointment by Mayor; 25 June 26/280/800
1898 McFarland J Small Stock Yards Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
McFarlane, William Labourer, Senior Attendant, Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, City Surveyor’s Department, 1890-1912
1890 McFarlane William Labourer hired Oct 1890; Labourer, City Surveyor's Department; to Gov’t 30/6/1912; Sale Yards became Gov’t responsibility
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 McFarlane William City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff; Homebush Sale Yards
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 McFarlane W Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1902 McFarlane W Cattle Saleyards appointed Inspector by Health Board; cancelled; no authority for appointment
1907/1733
1902 McFarlane William Senior Attendant, Cattle Saleyards
Overtime; Assets Dept 1902/0490
McFarlane, (Unknown)
City Engineer’s Department, 1888
1888 McFarlane City Engineer's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
McGaa, Allan Assessor, 18521852 McGaa A Assessor illness; requests another be appointed;
Bourke Ward; November26/7/072
1852 McGaa Allan Assessor report left Sydney for Melbourne; January 26/7/005
McGann, (Unknown) Sweeper, Queen Victoria Markets, Superintendent of Assets Department, 1900-19021900 McGann Sweeper, Queen Victoria
Marketstransferred to replace Riddle; February 1900/0496
1902 McGann Superintendent of Assets Department
transfer notified; July 1902/2593
McGarren, J Unknown, 18951895 McGarren J Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/744
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 57
YearMcGaughey, J Carter, 18981898 McGaughey J Carter: Labourers and
Mechanics ListOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McGee, John Labourer, 18651865 McGee John Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
McGregory, Lewis Quarryman, 18521852 McGregory Lewis Quarryman petition for increase, granted; February 21/10/20/1131852 McGergory Lewis Quarryman 5/- day; request increase; recommended;
March21/10/20/115
McGill, Arthur Staff Holder & Chainman, City Engineer’s Department, 18571857 McGill Arthur City Engineer's
DepartmentReport of the Finance Committee; 1 June 1857
22/1/09
1857 McGill Arthur City Surveyor's Department
Staff-holder, chainman; June; p19-21 22/1/09
1857 McGill Arthur Staff-holder and chainman, City Engineer’s Office
7/6 day; Return, Engineer's Department; Meeting 15-16 June
SMH 17 June 1857
McGillicuddy, James
Labourer, Paving Gang, City Surveyor’s Department, 1893
1893 McGillicuddy James Labourer 8/- day; Mayor's appointment to Paving Gang; January
26/263/070
McGillicuddy, John Labourer, casual, Water Service, 1865-18691865 Magilacady John Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
1869 McGillicuddy John Labourer, former casual, Water Service
seeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition, December
P26/100/1354
McGlade, (Unknown)
Carter, driver, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878
1878 McGlade Carter, driver, Insp of Nuisances Dept
1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; for Mrs Maxwell
26/151/463
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 58
YearMcGovern, Edward Labourer, City Works, 1844-1845; 18541844 McGoven Edw’d Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
1844 McGovern Edward Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11 March
875/1/30
1845 McGovern Edward Carter or Labourer applicant; November 10/1/1101845 McGovern Edward reason for leaving requested from City
Surveyors; December10/1/117
1845 McGovern Edward to be re-employed as a labourer; December
10/1/119
1854 McGovern Edward Labourer, City Works request increase; Petition, May 26/10/4421854 Govern Edward Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; request increase; Petition, January; McGovern?
26/9/059
McGovern, James Labourer, 18791879 McGovern James Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
McGowan, Edwin Labourer, 18791879 McGowan Edwin Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
McGowen, Alfred Carter, driver, 18951895 McGowen Alfred Carter, driver in lieu D O'Brien; ill; July 26/280/895
McGrade, Hans Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 McGrade Hans Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
McGrady, Hugh Carter or Mason, City Surveyor’s Department, 18461846 McGrady Hugh Mason to be employed; July 10/1/1601846 McGrady Hugh Carter incompetent, to be dismissed; July 10/1/163
McGrah, P Labourer, City Engineer's Department, 1867See McGrath, Patrick
McGrath: See also Magrath
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 59
YearMcGrath, E Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 McGrath C Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
McGrath, Edward Stonebreaker, Pennant Hills Quarry, pre 18671867 McGrath Edward Stonebreaker at Pennant
Hills Quarryrequest work, had 8/9 years’ employment; Petition, May
26/85/600
McGrath, F Stonebreaker, 18771877 McGrath F Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/147/1066
McGrath, M Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 McGrath M Carter, Scavenger, Insp of
Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 McGrath M Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McGrath, Michael Quarryman, 18541854 McGrath Michael Quarryman request increase, May; Kent or Bourke St
quarry27/8/54/37327/8/54/390
1854 McGrath Michael Quarryman, Kent or Bourke St
for increase in wages; Petition, May 26/10/415
McGrath, Michael Carter, 1864; 1873-1877; 18781864 McGrath Michael Carter request pay for Queen's Birthday; May P26/67/4761873 Mugrath Michael Carter Petition of carters for increase; Nov 26/124/09681876 Margrath Michael Carter request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care
equipment; families; p226/138/205
1877 McGrath Michael Carter 11/6 day; Petition for increase; costs detailed; July; Finance Com rec 11/6 day; August
22/17/639
See McGrath, (Unknown), Carter
McGrath, Patrick Labourer, casual, Water Service, 1865-18691865 McGrath Patrick Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
1867 McGrah P Labourer, City Engineer's Department
request additional allowance for hard rock; July; Sewerage Excavation, Market St
26/86/0928
1869 McGrath Patrick Labourer, former casual, Water Service
seeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 60
Year
McGrath, Richard Overseer, City Works, 18431843 McGrath Richard Overseer overseer, 21/- per week; September 10/1/5
McGrath, T Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 McGrath T Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
McGrath, Thomas Stonebreaker, 1874-18841874 McGrath T Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/1561877 McGrath T Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/148/11541884 McGrath Thomas Stonebreaker petition for work; January; City employee
considerable timeP26/195/071
McGrath, Thomas Labourer, City Works, 1849-18621849 McGrath Thomas Labourer to be taken on as labourer; September 10/2/1841852 McGrath Thomas Labourer, City Works request increase; February 21/10/26/1511858 Mcgrath Thomas Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
1858 McGrath Thomas Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday; Petition, December; granted
26/37/1030
1862 McGrath Thomas Labourer request payment for Anniversary Day; Petition, January
26/54/87
McGrath, Thomas Collector of Electoral Lists, 18521852 McGrath Thomas Collector of Citizens Lists appointed 30 July 1852 by Mayor; Gipps
Ward27/7/52/206-7
1852 McGrath Thomas Collector of Electoral Lists sureties OJ Caraher & Richard Wilde 27/6/52/157
McGrath, Thomas Stonebreaker, Pennant Hills Quarry, c1858-18671867 McGrath Thomas Stonebreaker at Pennant
Hills Quarryrequest work, had 8/9 years’ employment; Petition, May
26/85/600
McGrath, Thomas Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 McGrath Thomas Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 McGrath Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class A
26/218/681
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 61
YearMcGrath, (Unknown)
Carter, City Works, 1878
1878 McGrath Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May; owner, Kane
26/151/464
See McGrath, Michael
McGregor, R or Robert
Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, Maintenance Department, 1885-1914
1885 McGregor R Labourer, Maintenance Department
hired 1885; Labourer, Maintenance Department; in 1908 age 54, 4 children; resigned 13 July 1914
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 McGregor Robert Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1898 McGregor R Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1See McGregor, (Unknown)
McGregor, William Labourer, casual, Water Service, 18691869 McGregor William Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition, December
P26/100/1354
McGregor, (Unknown)
City Surveyor’s Department, 1888
1888 McGregor City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
McGregory, Lewis Quarryman, 18521852 McGregory Lewis Quarryman petition for increase, granted; February 21/10/20/1131852 McGergory Lewis Quarryman 5/- day; request increase; recommended;
March21/10/20/115
McGuern, (unknown)
Labourer, City Works, 1878
1878 McGuern Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
McGuffin, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Works, 1878
1878 McGuffin Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 62
Year
McGuigan, James Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1899-post 19201899 McGuigan J Carter, City Cleansing hired January 1899; Carter, City
Cleansing DepartmentStaff Record Card (CRS81)
1899 McGuigan James Carter, Scavenger Mayor's appointment; 24 January 26/304/196
McGuin, Andrew Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887See McGuinn, Andrew
McGuiness, J Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 McGuiness J Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, street flushing
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
McGuiness, William Labourer, Christmas Gang, 18931893 McGuiness William Christmas Gang Aldermen’s recs, Mayor informs Town
Clerk; 3 weeks from 19 December26/270/2238
McGuiness, (Unknown)
Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878
1878 McGuiness Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; sewers, City generally
26/151/463
McGuinn, Andrew Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 McGuin Andrew Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 McGuinn Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
McGuinn, Andrew Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18961895 McGuinn A Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1896 McGuinn Andrew Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
lazy; dismiss; February; no 175 P26/283/260
1896 McGuinn Andrew Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
J Fogg requests reconsideration of dismissal; February
P26/283/260
1896 McGuinn Andrew Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
Patrick Fagan requests reconsideration of dismissal; February; employed 6 years
P26/283/260
McGuire: see Maguire, Macguire, MacGuire, City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 63
Year
McGuire, Martin Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 McGuire Martin Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 McGuire Martin Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p1, September
26/36/758
1858 McGuire Martin Labourer, Botany Water Works
protest sudden dismissal, November; married with family
26/37/0920
1858 McGuire Martin Labourer, Botany Water Works
discharged; Petition, November 26/37/920
1858 McGuire Martin Labourer, Crown St Water Works
discharged; Petition, November 26/37/943
1858 Maguire Martin Labourer Botany works discharged; Petition, pp 67-72, December 22/3/81859 McGuire Martin Labourer Botany works discharged; Petition pp 75-76, January 22/3/8
McGuire, P Labourer, 18811881 McGuire P Labourer requests reinstatement; May; married;
large family; reinstated26/175/788
McGuire, Patrick Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1885-19161885 McGuire P Carter, Street Watering hired 1885; Carter, Street Watering; in
1916 age 56 married; died 9 December 1916
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1885 Maguire Patrick Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October; 357 Harris St
26/207/1651
1886 Macguire Patrick Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/11771895 McGuire P Carter, Watering, Insp of
Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 McGuire P Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1NSW Death: 15574/1916: MAGUIRE, PATRICK; [parents]: TERENCE & ANNIE; registered at SYDNEY
McGuire, S or Stephen
Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, City Cleansing Dept, 1891-1918
1891 McGuire S Labourer, City Cleansing hired 1891; Labourer, City Cleansing; in 1906 age 57, 4 children; resigned 29 Oct 1918
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 McGuire S Labourer, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 MacGuire S Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 64
Year1896 Maguire Stephen Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptabsent; unfit from fall; report; February; listed may be dispensed with
26/283/258
1896 Maguire Stephen Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
absent; unfit from fall; report requested; February; no 194
P26/283/260
1896 Maguire Stephen Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
absent; unfit from fall; report; February; no 194
26/283/294
McGurran, (Unknown)
Labourer, Botany Water Works, City Engineer’s Department, 1887
1887 McGurran Labourer, Botany Dams 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works; December; redundant
26/225/2761
McIlroy, (Unknown) Unknown, 18511851 McIlroy organised petition for increase, Feb 21/9/37/[261]
McIlroy, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 McIlroy Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
McInerny, John Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18961895 McInerny J Labourer, cleansing wood
paving; Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1896 McInerny John Block Sweeper died 5 July, 1896 26/286/0953
McInerny, Mrs Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, Street Watering, 18951895 McInerny Mrs Carter, Insp of Nuisances
Dept, WateringRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
McInerny, (Unknown)
Carter, 1896-1897
1896 McEnerney Carter suspended September; misconduct 26/287/13241897 McInerny Carter suspended April by Mayor; neglect of
duties26/291/629
McInnes, J Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1891-post 19201891 McInnes J Labourer, Street
Cleansinghired 1891; Labourer, Street Cleansing; in 1910 age 42, 3 children
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 65
Year1898 McInnis J Labourer, Street
CleansingOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McIntere/ McInteer: See Macintyre
McIntyre: See Macintyre
McIntyre, J Block Sweeper, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1897-18981897 McIntyre J Street Cleansing Mayor's appointment; January 26/289/1691898 McIntyre J Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McIntyre, Robert Town Hall, Porter, Town Clerk’s Department, 1892-18981892 McIntyre Robert Town Hall Porter 7/- day; appointed from 29 September 26/261/18521893 McIntyre Robert sworn in as Special Constable; March 26/264/5211895 McIntyre Robert Town Clerk's Dept; non-
StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 McIntyre R Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
McIntyre, William Pipe Layer, Ganger; 18821882 McIntyre William Pipe Layer; ganger confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
McIntyre, William Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 McIntyre Wm Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
See McIntyre, (Unknown), Labourer
McIntyre, (Unknown)
unknown, 1888
1888 McIntyre Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
McIntyre, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-1898
1895 McIntyre Labourer, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
1898 McIntyre Labourers and Mechanics: not on Staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 McIntyre Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 66
YearSee McIntyre, William
McIvor, Matthew Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 McIvor Matthew Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Mckivor Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
McKenna, John Carter, 1873-18771873 McKenna John Carter Petition of carters for increase; Nov 26/124/09681876 McKenna John Carter request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care
equipment; families; p226/138/205
1877 McKenna John Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July; Finance Com rec 11/6 day; August
22/17/639
McKenney, John Watchman, “Day Man” at Markets, 18711871 McKenney John Markets "day man" (watchman) at Markets; August 26/111/946
McKenny, Henry William
Clerk to the Secretary to the City Commissioners, 1855-1857;
Clerk to the Town Clerk, Assistant to the Town Clerk, 1857-18601855 McKenny Henry William Clerk to the Secretary £175 pa; appointed 23 January 1855 by
City Commissioners7/8/36
1855 McKenny Henry William Clerk to the Secretary £200 pa; request increase; granted from 1 July
7/8/368
1856 McKenny Henry William Clerk to the Secretary £200 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1856 7/9/461856 McKenny Henry William Clerk to the Secretary requests weeks' leave; granted; 14 Feb
185626/21/0123
1856 McKenny Henry William Clerk to the Secretary requests increase; July 26/024/6111856 McKenny Henry William Clerk to the Secretary requests increase; not granted; Dec 1856 26/026/10551857 McKenny Henry William Assistant to the Town
Clerk£200 pa; Recommendations 1 June 1857 Finance Committee
22/1/09
1857 McKenny Henry William Assistant to the Town Clerk
£200 pa; re-appointed by Council; Meeting 8 June
SMH 9 June 1857
1857 McKenny Henry William Assistant to the Town Clerk
£200 pa; Memo to City Treasurer 1 July 1857
27/11/57/203
1858 McKenny Henry William Assistant to the Town Clerk
£225 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/488
1858 McKenny Henry William Acting Town Clerk memo to Improvement Committee; September
23/5/004 (a)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 67
Year1859 McKenny Henry William Assistant to the Town
Clerkrequests increase; February 26/38/0128
1860 McKenny Henry William Assistant to the Town Clerk
died 24 July; 28 years; influenza & measles; Death & Funeral Notices
SMH 25 July 1860
NSW BDMs Registry: Deaths: 1272/1860: MCKENNY, HENRY W; [parents] JOHN & HARRIET; registered at SYDNEYBirth of daughter: SMH 16 May, 1860: On the 14th instant, at Botany-street, Surry Hills, Mrs. H. W. McKenny, of a daughter.
McKeown, M Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 McKeown M Labourer, street flushing
Insp of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
1898 McKeown M Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McKeown, Thomas Carter, 18861886 McKeown Thomas Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June;
Sophia St26/213/1224
McKeown, Thomas Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 McKeown Thomas Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 McKeown Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
McKinlay, (Unknown)
Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878
1878 McKinlay Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Levelling street sweepings
26/151/463
McKinnon, (Unknown)
City Surveyor’s Department, 1888
1888 McKinnon City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Mckivor: See McIvor
McKrone, Thomas Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 McKrone Thos Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition, September 26/36/738
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 68
YearMcLachlan, D Disinfector, Health Department, 1898-post 19201898 McLachlan D Disinfector, Health
Departmenthired September 1898; disinfector, Health Department; in year? aged 40, 1 child
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
McLachlan, (Unknown)
Cleaning Staff, 1899
1899 McLachlan Cleaning Staff hours and position; July 26/309/1729
McLachlan, (Unknown)
Carter, driver, City Works, 1878
1878 McLachlan Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May; owner, Mrs Behan
26/151/464
McLachlan, (Unknown)
Labourer, 1893
1893 McLachlan Labourer, Christmas Gang
temp, 4 weeks from 12 December 26/270/2192
McLaughlin, Bernard
Lessee of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market, appointed Clerk of that Market with no salary; 1846-1851
1846 McLaughlin Bernard Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
Lessee appointed Clerk, 5 February 1846 7/3/40
1848 McLaughlin Bernard Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
no pay; lessee appointed Clerk, no pay; May
7/4/104
1849 McLaughlin Bernard Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
no pay; appointed 9 May 1849 7/4/544
1850 McLaughlin Bernard Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
unpaid; appointed 4 January 1850 7/5/7
1851 McLaughlin Bernard Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
unpaid; Lessee appointed Clerk, 30 March 1851
27/6/51/121
1851 McLaughlin Bernard Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
died 30 May 1851 27/6/51/244
McLaughlin, Daniel Lessee of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market, appointed Clerk of that Market with no salary; 1851-1853
1851 McLaughlin Daniel Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
appointed 14 June 1851 by Mayor 27/6/51/244
1852 McLaughlin Daniel Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
unpaid; Lessee appointed Clerk, 16 February 1852
27/6/52/61
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 69
Year1853 McLaughlin Daniel Clerk of the Hay Corn &
Cattle MarketLessee; no salary; Appointed 19 April 27/7/53/116
McLaughlin, Hugh Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 McLaughlin Hugh Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 McLaughlin Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
McLaughlin, James Labourer, 18831883 McLaughlin James Labourer request later mustering call; Petition,
OctoberP26/194/1891
McLaughlin, John Labourer, 18441844 McLaughlin John Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
1844 McLaughlin John Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11 March
875/1/30
McLaughlin, Owen Labourer, City Works, 18491849 McLaughlin Owen Labourer taken on to work; March 10/2/139
McLean, Hugh Superintendent, Water Fountain at HM Dockyards, 1843-18441843 McLean Hugh Superintendent Fountain
HM Dockyardsappointed, 16 January 7/1/73
1843 McLean Hugh Superintendent Fountain HM Dockyards
£5/16/8; monthly salary payment, 3 April 7/1/161
1843 McLean Hugh Superintendent Water Works HM Dockyards
Special Com, reduction salaries etc; 1st & 2nd schedules
21/1/59/745[685]
1844 McLean Hugh Superintendent Fountain HM Dockyards
£70 pa; Salaries voted for 1844 7/1/440
McLean, John Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 McLean John Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; January
26/9/059
McLean, S Mason, Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 1892-18981895 McLean S City Surveyor's Dept, non-
Staff; under BrowneRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 70
Year1895 McLean S Paving Department applied to replace Boyd; December;
employed 3 years, paving dept26/282/1474
1895 McLean S Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441895 McLean Mason, paving
departmentMayor's appointment; 2 weeks off/on; July 26/280/854
1898 McLean S Paving Department: not on Staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
McLeod, Joseph Labourer, City Works, 18431843 McLeod Joseph Labourer of Goulburn Street, distressed, to be
employed; November10/1/15
McLone: see also McClone
McLone, Edward Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18961896 McLone Edward Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptvery little use; dismiss; February; no 146 P26/283/260
1896 McLone E Block Sweeper 5/- day; appointment by Mayor; 16 June until 6 July [?]
26/285/832
1896 McLone Block Sweeper Mayor recommends temporary employment; September
26/287/1353
McLone, Edward Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 McLone Edwd Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
McLone, Michael Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 McLone Ml Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
McLone, Thomas Carter, 18821882 McLone Thomas Carter request work for water carters on wet
days; August – OctoberP26/186/1318
McLone, (Unknown) Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 McLone Labourer, under Clerk of
Works (Lee)2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
See McLone Edward or McLone, Michael
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 71
YearMcMaher, Michael Labourer or Carter, 18621862 McMaher Michael Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day;
January875/2/62/3
McMahon, Bartholomew
Labourer, 1846; Superintendent Water Works &Fireman & Turncock, 1848-1850; Quarryman, 1851
1846 McMahon Bartholomew Labourer to be employed; July 10/1/1601848 McMahon Bartholomew Superintendent Water
Works & FiremanHarris to hand over keys to McMahon; October - November
21/6/357 [901]
1850 McMahon Bartholomew Fireman & Turncock request wages owed; August 26/005/571850 McMahon Bartholomew Fireman Water Committee rec dismissal;
misconductMeeting 18 March 1850
1850 McMahon Bartholomew Fireman neglect of duty; dismissed; March - June 21/8/40 [305]1850 McMahon Bartholomew Fireman & Turncock reply to claim; August 27/5/50/3141850 McMahon Bartholomew Fireman, late legal letter request payment for wages;
September7/5/167
1851 McMahon Bartholomew Quarry Labourer taken on to work; July 10/2/299
McMahon, B or Bryan
Carter, Scavenger, Machine Broom, Inspector of Nuisances Department, City Cleansing Dept, 1882-post 1920
1882 McMahon Bryan Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
requests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
1883 McMahon B hired 1883; Carter, City Cleansing Department; in 1912, age 58, 6 children
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1890 McMahon Brian Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
has 2+ horses according to Thomas Day 26/240/301
1890 McMahon B Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1894 McMahon Bryan Carter one cart to be dismissed from Insp Nuis Dept; June; Council Resolution 9 March
26/273/859
1895 McMahon B Carter, Scavenger Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 McMahon B Carter, night worker: machine brooms, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
1898 McMahon B Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McMahon, Francis Labourer, City Works, 18541854 McMahon Francis Labourer, City Works request increase; Petition, May 26/10/442
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 72
YearMcMahon, J or James
Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, Street Cleansing Dept, 1895-1920
1895 McMahon J Carter, Street Cleansing hired December 1895; Carter, Street Cleansing; retired 2 Aug 1920
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 McMahon James Carter, cart and horse Appointment, December; half-time 26/282/14631895 McMahon James Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 McMahon J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McMahon, James Labourer, 18791879 McMahon James Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
McMahon, Luke City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 McMahon Luke City Surveyor's Dept, non-
Staff; under LeeRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
McMahon, Michael Turncock, City Water Service, c1864-18861872 McMahon Michael Turncock, City Water
Service£2/10/-week; not included in printed return; August
26/117/798
1886 McMahon Michael Turncock R Nancarrow recommends for N Shore turncock; 22 years’ service; December
26/216/2424
McMahon, Philip Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, Maintenance Department, 1879-19081879 McMahon P Labourer, Maintenance
Depthired 1879; Labourer, Maintenance Dept; conveniences 1904; in 1906 age 56, married, 2 children; died 5 May 1908
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 McMahon P Labourer, Scavenger Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 McMahon P Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
NSW Death: 4158/1908: MCMAHON, PHILIP J; [age]: 56 YRS; died at SYDNEY; registered at SYDNEY
McMahon, Patrick Quarryman, 18521852 McMahon Partic Quarryman petition for increase, granted; February 21/10/20/1131852 McMahon Prartic Quarryman 5/- day; request increase; recommended;
March21/10/l20/115
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 73
YearMcMahon, Terence Labourer or Carter, City Surveyor's Department, 1854-18641854 McMahon Terence Labourer, City Surveyor's
Department7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; January
26/9/059
1858 McMahon Terence Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day; January
22/2/11
1862 McMahon Terence Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day; January
875/2/62/3
1864 McMahon Terence Carter request pay for Queen's Birthday; May P26/67/476
McMahon, Thomas Labourer, 18551855 McMahon Thomas Labourer labourers for increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/595
McMahon, (Unknown)
Carter, City Works, 1895
1895 McMahon Carter, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
McMahon, (Unknown)
Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895
1895 McMahon Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/246
McMahon, (Unknown)
Labourer, 1898
1898 McMahon Labourers and Mechanics: not on Staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 McMahon Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
McManar, Charles Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 McManar Charles Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition, December P26/189/016
McManus, B Carter, City Works, 18501850 McManus B Carter taken on to work; August 10/2/246
McMara, James Labourer, City Engineer's Department, 18671867 McMara James Labourer, City Engineer's
Departmentrequest additional allowance for hard rock; July; Sewerage Excavation, Market St
26/86/0928
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 74
YearMcMattew, Peter Labourer or Carter, 18591859 McMattew Peter Labourer or Carter request holiday for Boxing Day; Petition,
December26/43/1151
McMillan, Arthur Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, City Cleansing Dept, 1891-19081891 McMillan A Labourer, City Cleansing hired 1891; Labourer, City Cleansing; in
1908 age 58, 4 children; died 13 September 1908
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 McMillan A Labourer, Scavenger; Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 McMillan A Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
NSW Death: 8344/1908: MCMILLAN, ARTHUR C; [parents]: JAMES & MARY; registered at SYDNEY
McMillan, (Unknown)
Striker, Crown Street Reservoir, 1883
1883 McMillan Striker employed at Crown St Reservoir; ½ time; August
26/192/1394
McMullen, Joseph Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1859-18911859 McMullen Joseph Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
1864 McMullen Joseph Carter request pay for Queen's Birthday; May P26/67/4761877 McMullen Joseph Carter 11/6 day; Petition for increase; costs
detailed; July; Finance Com rec 11/6 day; August
22/17/639
1885 Macmullin Joseph Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October; 15 Denham St
26/207/1651
See Mrs McMullenNSW BDMs Registry: 131/1891: MCMULLEN, JOSEPH; [parents]: ARCHIBALD & MARY; registered at SYDNEY; Died January; Funeral Notices: SMH 24 January 1891
McMullen, Mrs Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, Maintenance Department, 1890-1915
1890 McMullen Mrs Carter, Maintenance Department
hired 1890 on death husband; Carter, Maintenance Department; dismissed 5 January 1915
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 McMullen Mrs Carter, Watering Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 McMullen Mrs Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 75
YearSee McMullen, Joseph
McNamara: See also Macnamara; Macnamarra; Macnara.
McNamara, Denis Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 McNamara Denis Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p2,
September26/36/758
Mcnamara, E Labourer, 18581858 Mcnamara E Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
Mcnamara, John Overseer, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1846-1859; Wharfinger, temporary, 1859See Macnamara, John
McNamara, Michael Labourer, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1844; 18541844 McNamara Michael Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
1844 McNamara Michael Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11 March
875/1/30
1844 Macnamara Michael Labourer to be employed as a labourer; October 10/1/531844 McNamara Michael Labourer recommend discharge; December 10/1/591844 McNamara Michael reinstated, December 10/1/601854 McNamara Michael Labourer, City Works request increase; Petition, May 26/10/442
McNamara, Michael Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 McNamara Michael Labourer, Water Works,
near Racecourserequest increase; Petition 1, September 26/36/758
1858 MacNamara Michail Labourer, City Water Works
request increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
McNamara, P or Patrick
Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, Maintenance Department, 1884-1914
1884 McNamara P Labourer, Maintenance Department
appointed 1884; Labourer, Maintenance Department; Watchman 28/2/1911; employment ended 3 March 1914
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 McNamara Patk Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 76
Year1895 McNamara Patk Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1912 McNamara P Watchman, Maintenance Department
at 22 January 1912, married, age 59, 7 children
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
McNamara, P Labourer, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Macnamara P Labourer, Scavenger Insp
of Nuis Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 McNamara P Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Mcnamara, P Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Mcnamara P Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Mcnamara Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
McNamara, Patrick Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1850; 18621850 McNamara Pat Labourer taken on to work; August 10/2/2461862 McNamara Patrick no 9 gang, cut service
pipeseek not to be penalised; Petition, February
26/55/184
McNamara, (Unknown)
Overseer, Road Metal, City Surveyor’s Department, 1872
1872 McNamara Overseer, metal, City Surveyor's Dept
£2/8/-week; not included in printed return; August; North area of Sydney
26/117/799
McNamara, (Unknown)
Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878
1878 McNamara Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts etc; owner
26/151/463
McNamara, (Unknown)
City Surveyor’s Department, 1888
1888 McNamara City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 77
YearMcNamara, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Works, 1895
1895 McNamara Labourer, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
McNamee, Patrick Stonebreaker, 18801880 McNamee Patrick Stonebreaker Petition for employment; November 26/171/2224
McNeill, William Sanitary Inspector, City Health Office, 1899-post 19201899 McNeill Wm Sanitary Inspector hired February 1899; Sanitary Inspector,
City Health OfficeStaff Record Card (CRS81)
Mcnelly, Patrick Labourer or Carter, 18591859 Mcnelly Patrik Labourer or Carter request holiday for Boxing Day; petition,
December26/43/1151
McNight, Terence Labourer, 18621862 McNight Terence Labourer request payment for Anniversary Day;
petition, January26/54/87
McNulty, Philip Labourer or Carter, 1858-18601858 Mcanulty Phillip Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
petition, January22/2/11
1859 McNoulty Philip Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday; petition, April
26/40/431
1859 McNulty Philip Labourer or Carter request holiday for Boxing Day; petition, December
26/43/1151
1860 McNulty Philip Water Works discharged; petition, April 26/45/271
McPhee, Hugh Labourer, temporary, Christmas Gang, 18931893 McPhee Hugh Labourer, Christmas
Gangtemporary, 4 weeks from 12 December; Abercrombie St
26/270/2192
McPhee, Mrs Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 McPhee Mrs Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; petition, December P26/189/016
McPherson, (Unknown)
Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 78
Year1887 McPherson two men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class A26/218/681
1887 McPherson two men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
See MacPherson, G
McRae, David Building Surveyor, 1857-18581857 Building Surveyor £250 pa; office re-created Meeting 11 Aug
18571857 McRae David Building Surveyor £250 pa; appointed 24 August 1857 Meeting 24 Aug
18571857 McRae David Building Surveyor surety bond; £500; James Turner & D
McLennan; September65/0036
1858 McRae David Building Surveyor CE reports absence; duties incomplete; March; term of appointment soon to expire
26/034/0230a
1858 McRae David Building Surveyor seeks reimbursement for cab fees; April 26/34/02701858 McRae John City Surveyor's
Department£375 pa; objects to proposed reduction to £300; June
26/035/514
McRae, George Draftsman, temporary, City Architect’s Department, 1879; Draftsman, City Architect’s Department, 1884-1885;City Building Surveyor, 1885-1887 and concurrently Chief Draftsman, acting City Architect, 1886-1887;City Architect & City Building Surveyor, 1887-1897
1879 McRae George Draftsman City Architect's Dept, temporary
Mayor's Report: temp appointment; testimonials etc
21/16/124 [909]
1884 McRae George Draftsman £250 pa; Appointed 4 December in place of JF Hennessy
SMH 5 Dece
1885 McRae George Draftsman Salaries of officers 1885 22/29/11(b)1885 McRae George Chief Draftsman, City
Architect's Dept£250 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 Nov; Duties described
SMH 13 November 1885, p5
1885 McRae George City Building Surveyor Temporary appointment by Mayor; November
21/17/18 [271]
1886 McRae George Chief Draftsman, City Architect's Dept
Salaries of officers 1886 22/31/6
1886 McRae George City Architect, acting re problems with building of Town Hall; Letter, Stewart & Co; February
26/210/511
1886 McRae George City Architect, acting problems Town Hall; Sapsford supports; complaint Stewart & Co; March
26/211/736
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 79
Year1887 McRae George City Architect, pro tem recommends to appoint C of Works for
Fruit Market; January26/218/343
1887 McRae George City Architect & City Building Surveyor
£600 pa; appointment confirmed 12 July SMH 13 July
1889 McRae George City Architect £500 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889 SMH 13 December 1888, p7
1889 McRae George Salary Schedule 1889-90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1890 McRae George City Architect report on work by draughtsmen 1889; has 1 Draftsman, 1 pupil
26/241/844
1890 McRae George Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1891 McRae George City Architect & Building Surveyor
£600 pa; increase from £500; Meeting 12 December 1890
Evening News 12 December 1890
1893 McRae George Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 McRae George Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1895 McRae George City Architect's Department, Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1897 McRae George City Architect arrangements to finish QVB, November; to Principal Assist Government Architect
22/53/31
1912 McRae George City Architect, late appointed NSW Government Architect1923 McRae George City Architect, late Architect for Queen Victoria Building;
article, 20 June 1923Construction & Local Govt Journal
1923 McRae George City Architect, late obituary; died 16 June SMH 19 June 1923, p10
Photographs: NSCA CRS 54/377; SRC 15120 originally CRS 80/7More references in City RecordsNSW BDMs Registry: NSW Death 13009/1923: MCRAE, GEORGE; [parents] DUNCAN & MARY; registered at WOOLLAHRADeath and funeral notices: SMH 18 June 1923; Obituaries: SMH 18 June 1923 p10; SMH 19 June 1923, p10; “The Queen Victoria Buildings, Sydney – A Monument to the late George McRae”: Construction and Local Government Journal (Sydney), 20 June, 1923
McReddy, Hugh Mason, City Works, 18451845 McReddy Hugh Mason additional, mason, recommended by Cr
Iredale; September/October23/1
McReeves, James Carter, 18761876 McReeves James Carter request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care
equipment; families; p226/138/205
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 80
Year
McShane, Charles Mason, City Works, 1845-18511845 McShane Charles Mason additional, mason, recommended by Cr
Coyle; October23/1
1846 McSheean Charles Mason, Argyle cut request increase; cost of living higher; 27 October; grateful for 1 April raise
23/1/[160]
1848 McShane allowed fortnight's wages for illness; April 10/2/471850 McShane Charles Mason request increase; recommended;
December10/2/266
1851 McShane Mason only mason, February; raise backdated to December 1850
21/9/37/[261]
1851 McShane Charles Mason 5/- day; increase of wages from December 1850 - May 1851
27/6/51/193
McTean, Terence Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1858-1859See Macintyre, Terence
McTierney, Mrs Carter, 18861886 McTierney Mrs Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/1177
Mcunana, M Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Mcunana M Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Mead: See Meade
Meade, J Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Meade J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1See Meader, John
Meade, John Carter, 1873; Carter, Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-18851873 Meade John Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/09681882 Meade John Carter request work for water carters on wet
days August - OctoberP26/186/1318
1882 Meade J Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
requests increase; petition, December P26/189/016
1885 Mead John Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October
26/207/1651
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 81
YearMeade, Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18951890 Meade Mrs Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmenthas 2+ horses according to Thomas Day 26/240/301
1890 Meade Mrs Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 Meade Mrs Carter, Insp of Nuisances Dept, cleansing gullies
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
Meade, (Unknown) Two Carters, 18781878 Meade Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts etc; owner
26/151/463
1878 Meade Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts etc; driver Lowry
26/151/463
Two persons
Meader, John Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Meader J Carter, Insp of Nuisances
Dept, ScavengerRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Meader John Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
medical certificate; influenza; August 26/281/0923
1898 Meader J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Meaghan, Mathew Labourer or Carter, 18591859 Meaghan Mathew Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday; petition,
April26/40/431
Mealony, (Unknown) Hydrant Man, City Surveyor’s Department, 18721872 Mealony Hydrant Man, City
Surveyor's Dept6/4 day; not included in printed return; August
26/117/799
See: Malloney, Malone, Maloney, Moloney, Molony
Mealy, James Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Mealy James Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Meara, John Labourer, 18591859 Meara John Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday; petition,
April26/40/431
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 82
YearMeares, H Labourer, casual, Cleaning Staff, 18921892 Meares H Cleaning Staff, holiday
timesMayor's appointment; December 26/262/2332
Meares, (Unknown) Assistant Storekeeper, Reservoir, City Surveyor’s Department, 18721872 Meares Assistant storekeeper,
Reservoir, City Surveyor’s Dept
£2/2/-week; not included in printed return; August, South area of Sydney
26/117/799
Mears, Francis Messenger, Town Clerk’s Department, 1886-18921889 Mears Francis Messenger request increase from 7/- to 8/-,
December; 3 years employment26/238/2019
1891 Mears Seymour (Inspector of Nuisances) notes employed at Ball; June
26/251/1211
1892 Mears Francis Messenger, Town Clerk's Department
dismissed; September 26/261/1852
Meathers, Henry Carter, City Works, 18521852 Meathers Henry Carter, City Works request increase; February 21/10/26/155
Meccan, James Labourer, Botany, Water Works, 1858See McCann, James
Mecelone, P Botany Water Works, 18581858 Mecelone P Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition 26/34/264
Meeghe, John Labourer, 18791879 Meeghe John Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
Meehan, Edward City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Meehan Edwd City Surveyor's Dept, non-
Staff; under LeeRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
Meehan, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 18781878 Meehan Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 83
YearMeehan, (Unknown) Labourer, 18981898 Meehan Labourers and
Mechanics: not on StaffOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Meehan Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Meeks, J Articled Pupil to City Surveyor, 18831883 Meeks Articled Pupil to City
Surveyorreplaced by Stagg; July - October 21/16/99 [693]
Meeks, J Checking public gas lamps, City Surveyor’s Department, 18871887 Meeks J City Surveyor's
Department10/- day; count & check all public gas lamps; employed in CS dept; September
26/222/1618
Meeres, Peter Carter, 18591859 Meeres Peter Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
Mehan, Patrick Labourer, Water Works, 18521852 Mehan Patrick Labourer, Water Works request increase; March 21/10/28/169
Meldrum, Alex Botany Water Works, 18571857 Meldrum Alex Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; petition,
December22/2/3
Melone, M Mason or Quarryman, Argyle cut, 1846See Malone, Michael
Melroy, John Labourer, 18651865 Melroy John Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
petition, November26/76/970
Melville, Robert Labourer, City Works, 18481848 Melville Robert Labourer awarded a fortnight's wages for injury;
December10/2/113
Merrick, H Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Merrick H Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; petition, May P26/121/403
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 84
YearMerriman, George City Solicitor, 1880-18931880 Merriman George City Solicitor £350 pa; Fin Com rec: salary, costs,
duties; July - August22/20/18
1880 Merriman George City Solicitor sureties Benjamin Jenkins & WJ Merriman
26/168/1486
1881 Merriman George City Solicitor £400 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881; increase £50
SMH 20 January 1881
1882 Merriman George City Solicitor Salaries of Officers 1882 22/22/541883 Merriman George City Solicitor Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com
recommendation22/24/44
1884 Merriman George City Solicitor £450 pa; Salary Schedule 1884 21/16/123 [891]1885 Merriman George City Solicitor Salaries of Officers 1885 22/29/11(b)1885 Merriman George City Solicitor £450 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12
Nov; Duties describedSMH 13 November 1885, p5
1886 Merriman George City Solicitor Salaries of Officers 1886 22/31/6(e)1888 Merriman George City Solicitor Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance
Com recommendation22/35/5(b)
1888 Merriman George City Solicitor £450 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889 SMH 13 December 1888, p7
1890 Merriman George City Solicitor Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1891 Merriman George City Solicitor £500 pa; increase from £450; Meeting 12 December 1890
Evening News 12 December 1890
1893 Merriman George City Solicitor Suspended by Mayor; 3 October; missing money; Buchanan's sale
26/268/1797
1893 Merriman George City Solicitor Medical certificate; severe illness; 3 October
26/268/1798
1893 Merriman George City Solicitor details of defalcations; Meeting 5 October 1893
Evening News, 6 October
1893 Merriman George City Solicitor unfit to appear in court, Dr Kesteven; 27 October
26/269/1960
1893 Merriman George City Solicitor Police Surgeon advises fatally ill; 16 November
26/269/2089
1893 Merriman George City Solicitor Death; 17 November Newspapers1893 Merriman George City Solicitor Funeral 19 November, report Evening News, 20
November; mourners listed
1894 Merriman George City Solicitor, late Report Chair WP Manning on defalcations 26/272/460½1895 Merriman George City Solicitor, late Waldron advises amount to be claimed
from estate, February26/278/240
Pictures: NSCA CRS 54/382; NSCA CRS 54/407; NSCA CRS 54/454; NSCA CRS 54/499Son of James Merriman, Alderman 1867-1883 & Mayor 1873, 1877-1878; uncle of James H Merriman, City Architect’s Department, 1884-1927
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 85
YearMore references in City RecordsSuspension: Goulburn Herald, 4 October 1893, p3; Newcastle Morning Herald, 5 October 1893, p5; Evening News (Sydney), illustrated, 6 October 1893, p5; Death & Funeral: Evening News (Sydney), 18 November 1893; 20 November 1893, p3; Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 18 November 1893, p2
Merriman, James Henry
Articled Pupil to City Architect, 1884-1888; Draftsman, City Architect’s Department, 1888-June 1889;Draftsman, City Architect’s Department, 1891-1897; City Building Surveyor’s Department, 1897-1927;City Building Surveyor, acting or temporary appointments 1903, 1918; Deputy City Architect & Building Surveyor to 1927
1884 Merriman James Henry Articled Pupil to City Architect
£40 pa; Salary Schedule 1884 21/16/123 [891]
1885 Merriman James Henry Articled Pupil to City Architect
£60 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 Nov; Duties described
SMH 13 November 1885, p5
1885 Merriman James Henry Articled Pupil to City Architect
Salaries of Officers 1885 22/29/11(b)
1886 Merriman James Henry Articled Pupil to City Architect
Salaries of Officers 1886 22/31/6(e)
1887 Merriman James Henry Articled pupil to City Architect
request 6weeks’ leave; illness; granted, January
26/217/073
1888 Merriman James Henry Articled Pupil to City Architect
Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Merriman James Henry Articled Pupil to City Architect
to be appointed Draftsman; 14 August 1888
22/36/12
1889 Merriman James Henry Draftsman City Architect's Department
£150 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889; 4th Draftsman
SMH 13 December 1888, p7
1889 Merriman James Henry Draftsman City Architect's Department
given one months’ notice from 1 May 26/234/713
1891 Merriman James Henry Draftsman City Architect's Department
£3/10/-week; temp appointment, 4 weeks; August
26/252/1614
1892 Merriman James Henry Draftsman City Architect's Department
£3/15/-week; temp appointment, 4 weeks; January;
1892 Merriman James Henry Draftsman City Architect's Department
plans, drawings Town Hall works 26/255/179
1893 Merriman James Henry Draftsman City Architect's Department
requests a salary increase; October; rec by McRae
26/269/1813
1894 Merriman James Henry Draftsman City Architect's Department
request 1 months leave; long hours; stress; October
26/276/1632
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 86
Year1895 Merriman James Henry Draftsman City Architect's
DepartmentRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1895 Merriman James Henry Draftsman City Architect's Department
request perm appt; December; 4years temp; 11 years Staff; reapptd 1891
26/282/1539
1896 Merriman James Henry Draftsman City Architect's Department
request increase; 11 years’ service; April 26/285/642
1897 Merriman James Henry Architect and Draftsman Finance Com recommends appointment, December
22/53/36
1898 Merriman James Henry City Building Surveyor leave of absence; much work; approved; December
26/314/3011
1898 Merriman James Henry City Building Surveyor's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1899 Merriman James Henry City Building Surveyor's Department
request leave of absence; December 26/314/3011
1899 Merriman James Henry Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
payments; Phippard Case Arbitrator; extra remuneration
21/21/23 [325]
1903 Merriman James Henry City Building Surveyor, temp
recommended while Brodrick on leave, August
1903/1696
1918 Merriman James Henry City Building Surveyor, acting
appointment, 23 July 1918 2595/18
1927 Merriman James Henry Deputy City Architect & Building Surveyor
died 30 Nov 1927 SMH 1 December 1927
Grandson of James Merriman, Alderman 1867-1883 & Mayor 1873, 1877-1878; nephew of George Merriman, City Solicitor, 1880-1893More references in City Records.Board of Technical Education Examination Results: Architecture: SMH 29 January 1887, p16; Board of Technical Education, Technological Certificates, carpentry and joining, 10 April 1888, p5Death Notices and obituaries: SMH 1 December 1927, p10, p16, 2 December 1927; 7 December 1927, p13;
Merriman, John Labourer, 18831883 Merriman John Labourer request later mustering call; petition,
OctoberP26/194/1891
Mertram, James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878-1890See Myrtram, James
Mertram, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Mertram Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; screening house rubbish etc
26/151/463
See also Myrtram
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 87
YearMetcalfe, John Bell Assessor, 1850-18521850 Metcalfe John Bell Assessor request another to be appointed for
election of Auditor 19 March 185026/5/025
1850 Metcalfe John Bell Assessor elected for year ending 1 March 1851; Cook Ward
27/5/50/98
1851 Metcalfe John Bell Assessor replaced Boyd 4 August 1851; Cook Ward 27/6/51/3031851 Metcalfe John Bell Assessor replaced Brown, 27 September 1851 27/6/51/392
Methers, Henry Labourer, 18581858 Methers Henenery Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
Meyers, JB Draftsman, City Engineer’s Department, 1877-18791877 Meyers JB Draftsman City Engineer's
Department£150 pa; appointment; 23 January 22/17/455
1878 Meyers JB Draftsman Salaries of Officers: 1878; request increase
22/17/711
1878 Meyers City Engineer's Department
CE reports he has 3 assistants; July 22/18/37/191
1878 Meyers JB request increase 26/154/11111879 Meyers Draftsman City
Surveyor's/Engineer's Dept
suspension by the Mayor; misconduct; gambling in office; August
21/16/41 [243]
1879 Meyers JB Draftsman previously dismissed; request employment; September
26/159/1072
1886 Meyers JB Draftsman City Engineer's Dept, candidate
not appointed; March 26/211/723
Middleton, CA Time-keeper, Ganger, Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 1888-post 19211888 Middleton C Time-keeper, Ganger hired 1888; City Surveyor's Dept, time
keeper; ganger Jan 1913; in 1921, age 61; married
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Middleton CA City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff; under Browne
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 Middleton CA Paving Department: not on Staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Middleton, Charles Octavius
Inspector of Slaughter Houses, 1844-1845
1844 Middleton Charles Octavius Inspector of Slaughter Houses
appointed, 29 April, 1844 7/2/28
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 88
Year1844 Middleton Charles Octavius Inspector of Slaughter
Housessureties: Robert & William Lowe, Mudgee 7/2/47
1844 Middleton Charles Octavius Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£120 pa; appointed 30 April 1844 27/2/74/79
1845 Middleton Charles Octavius Inspector of Slaughter Houses
resigned after accounts examined; 9 May 1845
7/2/356
Mighan, Hugh Labourer, City Works, 18551855 Mighan Hugh Labourer injured; seeks assistance; 26 July 7/8/3981855 Mighan Hugh Labourer given 3/6 day for 3 weeks; 3 August 7/8/414
Miller, Charles Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Miller Charles Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; petition, May P26/121/403
Miller, Henry Lamplighter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18811881 Miller Henry Lamplighter, City
Surveyor's Departmentmaintain Corporation public lamps with O'Boyle & Storan, April
26/175/706
Miller, J Draftsman, temporary, City Architect’s Department, 18941894 Miller J Draftsman, temporary,
City Architect's Deptfinish plans of New Markets; August; request by CA McRae; approved
26/275/1361
Miller, J Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Miller J Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
Miller, James Labourer, 18791879 Miller James Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
Miller, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Miller John Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; petition, March P26/119/242b
1873 Miller John Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; petition, May P26/121/403
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 89
YearMiller, Jos Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Miller Jos Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Miller, W Watchman Moore Park Depot, City Surveyor’s Department, 1900-post 19211900 Miller W Watchman, Moore Park
Depotapptd 27 Mar 1900 Staff Record Card
(CRS81)1903 Miller W Watchman, Moore Park
Depotsworn in as Special Constable; April 1904/0361
Miller, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 18781878 Miller Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
Miller, (Unknown) Inspector of Cuttings, City Engineer’s Department, 18881887 Miller Insp of Cuttings, City
Engineer's DeptFinance Com rec abolish position; March; dismiss or transfer to Waste Water Insp
26/218/583
Miller, (Unknown) Sewerage Work, City Engineer’s Department, 18881888 Miller (1) Sewerage Work Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
1888 Miller (2) Sewerage Work Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Two men
Mills, G or George Mason, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18971895 Mills G City Surveyor's Dept, non-
Staff; under BrowneRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1897 Mills George Stone Mason unsatisfactory work; Super Pavements; November
26/294/1766
Mills, Harry Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 18711871 Mills Harry Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by S Ogden; undesirable resident;
Head of family, James; Dec26/112/1293
Related to Mills, James
Mills, James Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 1867-18711867 Mills James Pennant Hills Quarry age, family, residence details; petition,
July26/86/885
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 90
Year1871 Mills James Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by S Ogden; undesirable resident;
Head of family; + Harry; December26/112/1293
1871 Mills James Quarryman, Pennant Hills List by Thomas Barrett; November 26/112/1175 & 1176
See Mills, Harry, member of his family
Mills, William Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 18841884 Mills William Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by Thomas Barrett; February; living in
tent26/195/197
Milne, John W Rate Notice Server, City Treasurer’s Department, 1887-post 19211887 Milne John W Rate Server hired July 1887; City Treasurer's
Department rate serverStaff Record Card (CRS81)
1888 Milne John W Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance Com recommendation
22/36/62
1888 Milne John W Rate Server, 2nd £175 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889 SMH 13 December 1888, p7
1889 Milne John W City Treasurer's Department
request increase; December 26/238/2057
1889 Milne John W Salary Schedule 1889-90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1890 Milne John W Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1890 Milne John W City Treasurer's Department
request increase; December 26/246/2256
1891 Milne John W Rate Notice Server, Second
£175 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890 Evening News 12 December 1890
1891 Milne John W Salaries of Officers 1892; requests increase for 1892
22/42/50
1892 Milne John W City Treasurer's Department
request increase; December 26/262/2428
1893 Milne John W Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Milne John W Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1898 Milne John W City Treasurer's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Milne John W Salary Schedule 1898-99; Finance Com recommendation
22/55/65
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 91
Year1899 Milne John W List: Officers Fidelity Guarantees Policy;
October21/21/45 [817] (b)
Milton, (Unknown) Pipe Layer, 18821882 Milton Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
Minahan: See Minehan
Minc, Mrs Carter, 18861886 Minc Mrs Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 64
Burn St26/213/1224
Minehan, Jeremiah Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1865; 1878-18791865 Minehin Gerry Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
petition, November26/76/970
1878 Minahan Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
1879 Minehan Jer'h Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays, work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Minehan, John Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18901890 Minehan John Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
Minehan, Mrs Carter, 1895-18981895 Minehan Mrs Carter, Insp of Nuisances
Dept, ScavengerRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Minihan Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Minihan/Minihar
Minihan, John Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878; 18861878 Minihar Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; or night work
26/151/463
1886 Minihan John Labourer Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; Wilmot St
26/213/1224
1886 Minihan John Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
referred to; working in December 26/217/010
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 92
YearMinor, T Stonebreaker, 18741874 Minor T Stonebreaker request increase; petition, February P26/125/156
Mitchell, Ben Labourer, 1895-18981895 Mitchell Ben Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1898 Mitchell B Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Mitchell, Francis Assessor, 18421842 Mitchell Francis Assessor, appointed by
NSW GovernorCook Ward; prior to election of Council Govt Gazette 6 Sep
1842
Mitchell, Hugh Labourer, 1865-18791865 Mitchell Hugh Labourer request increase for difficult job in Clyde
St; petition, December26/76/1065
1865 Mitchell Hugh Labourer petition for employment for labourers; petition, November
26/76/970
1879 Mitchell Hugh Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays, work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Mitchell, J Block Sweeper, Labourer, City Cleansing Department, 1897- post 19201897 Mitchell J Labourer, City Cleansing hired Jan 1897; Labourer, City Cleansing;
in 1919 age 52, 3 childrenStaff Record Card (CRS81)
1898 Mitchell J Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Mitchell, J or James Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Mitchell Jas Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Mitchell J Carter: Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Mitchell, James 1st Engineer, Marrickville Pumping Station, 18861886 Mitchell James 1st Engineer, Marrickville
Pumping Stationemployed 1 March 26/211/712
1886 Mitchell James 1st Engineer, Marrickville Pumping Station
£4/10/- week; resignation; works 84 hours; March; low wages; to Point St
26/211/776
Mitchell, John Labourer, 18651865 Mitchell John Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
petition, November26/76/970
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 93
Year
Mobbs, James Pennant Hills Quarry, 18671867 Mobbs James Pennant Hills Quarry age, family, residence details; petition,
July26/86/885
Moffitt, William Assessor, 18471847 Moffitt William Assessor appointed March 1847; Macquarie Ward 7/3/298Alderman, 1849-1853: www.sydneyaldermen.com.au
Moir, James Labourer, City Works, 18511851 Moir James Labourer taken on to work; July 10/2/303
Moir, William City Surveyor, 1843-18461842 Moir William City Surveyor, candidate one of five candidates; November 21/1/3/5 [25]1843 Moir William City Surveyor appointed 13 July 1843 7/1/2381843 Moir William City Surveyor sureties Thomas Brown & JT Hughes 7/1/2401843 Moir William City Surveyor surety: Felix Wilson lieu Hughes insolvent 27/1/264/2861844 Moir William City Surveyor £325 pa; Schedule of salaries for 1844 7/1/4371845 Moir William City Surveyor reports Survey of City complete, 19 June
18457/2/405
1846 Moir William City Surveyor Statement of duties of officer; January 21/004/13 [45]1846 Moir William City Surveyor £300 pa; Meeting 4 March 1846 27/3/46/1161846 Moir William City Surveyor resignation 20 May, postponed 7/3/1101846 Moir William City Surveyor resignation accepted, 1 June 7/3/1211846 Moir William City Surveyor, late disappearance of bond 26/3/541846 Moir William City Surveyor requests payt salary for May; October 26/3/0831846 Moir William City Surveyor, late payment to be made for 1-20 May 27/3/46/4311846 Moir William City Surveyor, late disappearance of bond 7/3/130 & 1331850 Moir William Councillor death reported; [30 January] 7/5/351850 Moir William Councillor died 23 January 1850 sydneyaldermen.co
m.auCouncillor: November 1846-January 1850; www.sydneyaldermen.com.au
Moleyn, Thomas Labourer, 18581858 Moleyn Thomas Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 94
YearMolloy, Arthur Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-18941886 Molloy Arthur Labourer Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 1
Thomas St Ultimo26/213/1224
1894 Molloy Arthur Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
No 30; death; widow may employ driver; September
26/275/1447
See Molloy, Mrs
Molloy, J or John Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1891-18981891 Molloy John Carter & Labourer should drive own cart; not be labourer;
List by Seymour26/249/827
1895 Molloy J Carter, Scavenger Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Molloy John Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
medical certificate; ill; September; Michael Keene will replace him
26/281/1029
1898 Molloy J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Molloy, Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, City Cleansing Dept, 1894-1913
1894 Molloy Mrs M Carter, City Cleansing hired December 1894; Carter, City Cleansing Department; transfer to W Edgar 1913
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1894 Molloy Mrs Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
death husband, Arthur; September; may employ driver
26/275/1447
1895 Molloy Mrs Carter, Scavenger Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Molloy Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1Widow of Molloy, Arthur
Molloy, (Unknown) Carter, driver, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Molloy Carter, driver, Insp of
Nuisances Dept1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts etc; for Maher
26/151/463
Moloney: See also Malloney, Malohney, Malone, Maloney, Malonney, Malony, Mealony, Molony
Moloney, John Mason, Argyle Cut, 1844-18451844 Moloney John Mason request increase for tool repairs; October 875/1/551845 Moloney John Mason, Argyle Cut request tool allowance, hard stone;
September23/1/[50]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 95
YearMoloney, John Labourer, 18691869 Moloney John Labourer, unemployed seeking employment at Sydney Common;
petition, SeptemberP26/99/1047
Moloney, M Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Moloney M Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
Moloney, Patrick Labourer or Carter, 18591859 Moloney Patt Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday; petition,
April26/40/431
Molony: See also Malloney, Malohney, Malone, Maloney, Malonney, Malony, Mealony, Moloney
Molony, Cornelius Carter, 18591859 Molony Cornelius Carter labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/328
Molony, Daniel Labourer or Carter, 1858-18621858 Molony Dan Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
1859 Molony Daniel Labourer labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/3281859 Molony Daniel Labourer or Carter request holiday for Boxing Day; petition,
December26/43/1151
1862 Molony Daniel Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day: January
875/2/62/3
Molony, Daniel Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept, 18731873 Molony Daniel Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept6/- day; request increase; October 26/123/928
Molony, Michael Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Molony Michl Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Molony Mich’l Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Molony, Roger Labourer, 18581858 Molony Roger Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 96
YearMolony, Thomas Carter, 18831883 Molony Thomas Carter request later mustering call; petition,
OctoberP26/194/1891
Monagan, M Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Monagan M Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Monahan, W Labourer, Sewerage Work, City Engineer's Department, 18671867 Monahan W Labourer, City Engineer's
Departmentrequest additional allowance for hard rock; July; Sewerage Excavation, Market St
26/86/0928
Monen, Michael Labourer, City Surveyor's Department, 18541854 Monen Michael Labourer, City Surveyor's
Department7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; January
26/9/059
Monery, William Labourer, 18581858 Monery William Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday;
Petition, December; granted26/37/1030
Mongovan, (Unknown)
Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878
1878 Mongovan Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
Monighe, Michael Labourer, 18861886 Monighe Micheal Labourer Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 32
Darlinghurst St26/213/1224
Montgomery, Henry Mason, Argyle Cut, 1844-18451844 Montgomery Henry Mason request increase for tool repairs; October 875/1/551845 Montgomery Henry Mason, Argyle Cut request tool allowance, hard stone;
September23/1/[50]
Moon, Robert Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Moon Robert Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 97
YearMooran, William Carter, 18771877 Mooran William Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July;
Finance Com recommends 11/6 day; August
22/17/639
Moore, Charles Assistant Clerk, City Treasurer’s Department, 1887-18881887 Moore Charles Assistant Clerk, City
Treasurer's Dept£150 pa; appointment by Mayor, 28 November
26/225/2628
1888 Moore City Treasurer's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Moore, G or George Labourer, Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18971895 Moore George Street Cleaner Mayor's appointment; 2 weeks off/on; July 26/280/8541897 Moore G Block Sweeper replaced by nephew G White; July 26/293/1208
Moore, George Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Moore George Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 Moore George Labourer, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
Moore, Henry Assessor, 18511850 Moore Henry Assessor Elected 15 November 1850; Gipps Ward SMH 16 & 18
November 18501851 Moore Henry Assessor Elected on 15 November 1850 for 1851;
Gipps Ward27/6/50/417
Moore, J Labourer, Water Works, 18871887 Moore J Labourer, Water Works 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant26/225/2761
Moore, Lewis Assessor, 1846-18471846 Moore Lewis Assessor appointed 4 March 1846; Phillip Ward 7/3/621847 Moore Lewis Assessor appointed 3 March 1847; Phillip Ward 7/3/2981847 Moore Lewis Assessor resignation 5 October 1847; Phillip Ward;
to become Alderman of Ward26/3/177
1847 Moore Lewis Assessor resigned, 5 October 1847; Phillip Ward 7/3/4341847 Moore Lewis Assessor motion to fine stood over; December;
Phillip Ward7/3/533
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 98
Year1847 Moore Lewis Councillor Phillip Ward; 1 November 1847-31
October 1851sydneyaldermen.com.au
Councillor 1847-1851; www.sydneyaldermen.com.au
Moorehouse, (Unknown)
Carter, 1895
1895 Moorehouse Carter took condemned meat to Moore Park tip; November
26/282/1399
Morales, PF Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Morales PF Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; petition, May P26/121/403
Moran, Dan Labourer or Carter, 18621862 Moran Dan Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day;
January875/2/62/3
Moran, M or Michael Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-18981886 Moran Michel Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/11771892 Moran Michael Carter horse is unfit; March 26/256/5761895 Moran M Carter, Watering, Insp of
Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Moran M Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Moran, Michael Labourer or Carter, 1855-1859; 18711855 Moran Mich’l Labourer request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/5951859 Moran Michael Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
1871 Moran Michael Carter Petition recently discharged; family details; 7 children
26/110/913
Moran, T Stonebreaker, 18741874 Moran T Stonebreaker request increase; petition, February P26/125/156
Moran, Thomas Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Moran Thomas Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; petition, March P26/119/242a
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 99
YearMoran, W Fish Markets, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Moran W Fish Markets, Insp of
Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
Moran, (Unknown) Carter, Caretaker, Bent St Depot, City Surveyor’s Department, 18591859 Moran Carter to occupy cottage at Bent Street Depot;
caretaker; June10/5/162
Moran, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Moran Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
More, E Stonebreaker, 18741874 More E Stonebreaker request increase; petition, February P26/125/156
Morehead, RAA City Auditor, 1850-18521850 Morehead RAA City Auditor Elected 15 November 1850 with Lark SMH 16 & 18
November 18501852 Morehead City Auditor query system of signing cheques with
Lark; January26/006/124
Moreton, Philip Holloway
Chief Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department, 1890-1899
1890 Moreton Philip H Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1891 Moreton Philip H £175 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890; no increase
Evening News 12 December 1890
1892 Moreton Philip H Salaries of Officers 1892; requests increase for 1892
22/42/50
1892 Moreton Philip H Chief Clerk, City Surveyor's Dept
£175 pa; request increase; December 26/262/2430
1893 Moreton Philip H Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Moreton Philip H Chief Clerk, City Surveyor's Dept
request leave of absence; April 26/272/578
1894 Moreton Philip H Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1895 Moreton Philip H City Surveyor's Department, Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; 22/48/22½ (c)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 100
Year1896 Moreton Philip H Chief Clerk City
Surveyor's Departmentrequest increase; December 26/288/1730
1898 Moreton Philip H City Surveyor's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Moreton Philip H Chief Clerk, City Surveyor's Department
repairs needed to typewriter; okayed; March
26/298/646
1899 Moreton Philip H Clerk to the City Surveyor Report of the Finance Committee recommending acceptance of resignation
21/21/12 [189]
1899 Moreton Philip H City Surveyor's Department
report on irregularities; resignation, 6 July; recommended dismissal, August
21/21/28 [493]
1899 Moreton Philip H City Surveyor's Department
Dismissal as recommended by General Purposes Committee
Meeting 29 August 1899
Son of Canon George Harmon Moreton; his obituary: The Sydney Mail, 12 July 1902, p95; Evening News 4 July 1902, p5; SMH 4 July 1902, p6Marriage: NSW BDMs Registry: 2290/1884: MORETON, PHILIP H to PATERSON, EVELINE M; registered at CANTERBURYMORETON—PATTERSON.—September 23, at St. Luke's, Burwood, by the father of the bridegroom, Philip Holloway, only son of Canon Moreton, to Eveline Mary, elder daughter of Edmund Patterson, Concord; late Lieutenant H.M. 1st W.I. Regiment. The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 25 September 1884 p1Suspension/resignation/dismissal: Evening News, 3 August 1899, p6; reports of Council Meeting 29 August in SMH & Evening News do not mention Moreton; no mention in reports of meeting 13 September 1899 in SMH and Evening News.Auditor, Concord Council: SMH 20 January 1898, p6; 7 February 1898; 5 February 1902, p13; 10 October 1902, p8; Evening News, 29 January 1903, p7;Candidate for election to AJC, SMH 1 August 1900, p10; Death: NSW BDMs Registry: 9572/1903: MORETON, PHILIP H; [parents] GEORGE H & REBECCA; registered at BURWOODSMH 6 July 1903, p10; 15 July 1903, p4;
Morgan, Frederick Hilby
Assistant to Inspector, Clerk, Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, 1887-1912
1887 Morgan F Clerk, Corporation Assets & Stores
hired 11 July 1887; Clerk, Corporation Assets & Stores; metal clerk 1910; resigned 29 July 1912
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Morgan Frederick City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff; Homebush S Yds
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 Morgan F Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Morgan FH Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards
request 6 days leave; has worked 10 years; December
26/303/2284
1912 Morgan FH Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards
resignation 29 July Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1912 Morgan FH Superintendent Flemington Stock Yards
appointment by Meat Industry & Abattoirs Board to succeed Hugh Gordon
SMH 26 July 1912
Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards transferred to NSW Government control in 1912 under Meat Industry & Abattoirs Board
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 101
YearAppointment 1912: SMH 26 July 1912, p8; Evening News, 26 July 1912, p1; The Sydney Stock and Station Journal Friday 26 July 1912 p16Death & Funeral Notices, Obituaries: SMH 29 December 1931; SMH Wednesday 30 December 1931; The Farmer & Settler, 2 January 1932, p5; Probate: SMH, 6 January 1932
Morgan, Francis Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Morgan Francis Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
Morgan, Frederick Assessor, 18511851 Morgan Frederick Assessor temporary appointment by Mayor 27/6/51/505
Morgan, G Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Morgan G Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Morgan Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
Morgan, H Botany Water Works, 18581858 Morgan H Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; petition, April 26/34/264
Morgan, Morris Labourer, City Surveyor's Department, 18541854 Morgan Morris Labourer, City Surveyor's
Department7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; petition, January
26/9/059
Morgan, P Assessor, 18511850 Morgan PL Assessor Elected 15 November 1850; Macquarie
WardSMH 16 & 18 November 1850
1851 Morgan PE Assessor Elected on 15 November 1850 for 1851 27/6/50/417
Morgan, Roland P Assistant, probationer, temporary, unpaid, City Surveyor’s Department, 1896-18971896 Morgan Roland P Applicant, unpaid, passed
CSE at SUfor experience in municipal engineering; decision deferred; January
26/283/099
1897 Morgan Roland P Assistant City Surveyor Dept, probationer
request payment temp probationer from 19 October1896; not allowed; March
26/290/405
Moring, John Collector of Electoral Lists, by tender, 1844-18481844 Moring John Collector of Electoral Lists £18; accepting for 1844; February; tender
for Bourke, Brisbane & Gipps Wards26/2/005
1844 Moring John Collector of Electoral Lists 9 March 1844 for 1844/45; notified to Government Gazette
27/2/3/4
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 102
Year1844 Moring John Secretary Total Abstinence Society;
September; request use of Market shed for tea party
26/2/078
1845 Moring John Collector of Electoral Lists £18; Tender 1845; appointed March, as last year for Bourke, Brisbane & Gipps Wards
26/2/132
1846 Moring John Collector of Electoral Lists £18; Tender for 1846-7; February; for Bourke, Brisbane & Gipps Wards
26/3/027
1847 Moring John Collector of Electoral Lists £18; Application for 1847-8; March; for Bourke, Brisbane & Gipps Wards
26/3/027
1847 Moring John Collector of Electoral Lists £18; Tender 1847-1848; March; Bourke, Brisbane & Gipps Wards
26/3/133
Collectors of Electoral Lists: SMH 13 April 1844, p2; Newspaper references to the case Ward v Moring (August, November 1847) in relation to the collection of the electoral lists and references to his petition to the NSW Legislative Council June 1848 to June 1850 for compensation for the legal penalties and costs incurred with a final settlement made in a Government appropriation for compensation to him in September 1850: SMH 23 August 1847; Sydney Chronicle, 2 November 1847, p2; SMH , 2 November 1847, p2; 1 June 1848, p2; 2 June 1848, p2; 3 June 1848, p2; 6 September 1849, p2; 12 September 1849, p2; 26 September 1849, p2; editorial: SMH 1 June 1850, p2; SMH 17 July 1850, p2-3; Freeman’s Journal, 15 August 1850, p3; Compensation to John Moring, SMH 6 September 1850, p2.Advertisement for sale of cottage: SMH 31 January 1848, p2S; letter re petition for Council to use contracts: SMH 20 January 1849, p3;NSW BDMs Registry Death: 802/1889: MORING, JOHN; AGE 96 YEARS; DIED SYDNEY; registered at SYDNEYDeath & Funeral Notices: The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 8 May 1889 p14
Morisay/ Morisey, Morisy:
See also Morrissey/Morrissy
Morisay, Edward Labourer, Botany Water Works, Hydrant Man, 1862-18641862 Morisay Edward Labourer, Water Works petition pay for Prince of Wales birthday;
NovemberP26/59/1051
1864 Morisay Edward Labourer requesting payment for Anniversary Day; petition, January
26/65/56
1864 Morisey Edward Hydrant Man request constant work; Petition, January 26/65/59
Morison, James Engineer, Botany Water Works, 1863-18641863 Morison James Engineer, Botany Water
Worksapplicant, March 26/61/266
1864 Morison James Engineer, Botany Water Works
complaint: charged for horse cropping; February
26/65/162
1864 Morrison J Engineer, Botany Water Works
report re timesheets; June 26/67/525
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 103
Year1864 Morrison Engineer, Botany Water
Worksclaims he found S Ensor asleep on duty; July
26/68/620
1864 Morrison James Engineer, Botany Water Works
details insubordination men; July 26/85/590
1864 Morison James Engineer, Botany Water Works
resignation 18 July 1864 26/86/606
Morisy, Michael Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Morisy Michal Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Moroney, Edward Stonebreaker, 18731873 Moroney Edward Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
Moroney, John Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Moroney John Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Moroney John Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Moroney, M Labourer, 18791879 Moroney M Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
Morris, Alfred Assistant City Engineer, 1876-18761876 Morris Alfred Assistant City Engineer suspended by Mayor; confirmed; Black
Wattle Creek work, November 187621/16/31 [159]
1876 Morris Alfred Assistant City Engineer £300 pa; appointment recommended; February 1876; details credentials etc
22/17/251
1876 Morris Alfred Assistant City Engineer request payment salary for October 1876 26/142/7301877 Morris Alfred Assistant City Engineer requests pay; suspended 27 October
1876; to be paid only to 27 Oct 187626/144/376
Morris, G or George Carter, Botany Water Works, 1880-18881880 Morris George Carter, Botany Water
WorksPersons earning above £3 week, City Engineer’s Dept to Water Committee, February
26/163/289
1882 Morris George Botany Water Works request reduction from 10 to 8 hour day 26/188/19361887 Morris G Carter, Botany Pumping
Station10/- day; closure Botany Water Works; December; recommended for retention
26/225/2761
1888 Morris Botany Water Works Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 104
Year1888 Morris Carter, Botany Water
Workslisted by Trevor Jones in annotation; January; closure of Botany
26/226/07
Morris, James City Surveyor’s Department, 18871887 Morris James City Surveyor's
Department10/- day; count & check all public gas lamps; employed City Surveyor’s Dept; September
26/222/1618
Morris, John City Auditor, 1844-18451844 Morris John City Auditor November 26/2/0891844 Morris John City Auditor appointed 4 March 1844 with James 7/1/4981845 Morris John City Auditor appointed 10 March 1845 with Archibald
Campbell7/2/311
Morris, Thomas Quarryman, Labourer, 1857-18581857 Morris Thomas Quarryman, Albion St
Quarryrequest increase; petition, November 23/2/78
1858 Morris Thomas Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day; January
22/2/11
Morris, Thomas Pipe Layer, 18821882 Morris Thomas Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
Morris, William Labourer, Quarryman, City Surveyor's Department, 18541854 Morris William Labourer, City Surveyor's
Department7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; petition, January
26/9/059
1854 Morris William Quarryman, Kent or Bourke St
for increase in wages; petition, May 26/10/415
1854 Morris William Quarryman request increase, May Kent or Bourke St quarry
27/8/54/373 & 390
Morris, William Collector of Citizens Lists, 18601860 Morris William Collector of Citizens Lists request payment for extra work, refused;
August; Fitzroy Ward26/46/610
1860 Morris William Collector of Citizens Lists 25% commission; Finance Committee recommends payment gratuity for extra work; October
22/4/26
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 105
YearMorris, William Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Morris William Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; petition, May P26/121/403
1873 Morris William Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; petition, March P26/119/242b
Morris, (Unknown) Carter, Botany Water Works, 1880-1888See Morris, George
Morrison, James Engineer, Botany Water Works, 1863-1864See Morison, James
Morrison, M Inspector Water Waste, City Engineer’s Department, 18871887 Morrison M Inspector Water waste £3 week; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant26/225/2761
Morrison, (Unknown)
Hydrant Man, City Surveyor’s Department, 1872
1872 Morrison Hydrant Man, City Surveyor's Dept
6/4 day; not included in printed return; August
26/117/799
Morrissey/Morrissy: See also Morisay/Morisey, Morisy
Morrissey, John Hydrant Man, 18981868 Morrissey John Hydrant Man requests increase; petition, November 26/94/1192
Morrissy, James Labourer, 18551855 Morrissy James Labourer request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/595
Morrow, George Carter, City Works, 18471847 Morrow George Carter dismissed for idleness; December 10/2/14
Morrow, Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp, 1843-18521843 Morrow Robert Super Fountain Soldiers
Pt, candidatenot appointed; January 7/1/73
1843 Morrow Robert appointment to operative situation
March; rec Subordinate Officers Committee
1/1/19E/197 [219]
1843 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
Special Com, reduction salaries etc; 1st & 2nd schedules; 23 December
21/1/59/745[685]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 106
Year1843 Morrow Robert £2/14/8; monthly salary payments, 3 April 7/1/1611844 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan
Swamp£45/10/- pa; Schedule of salaries for 1844 7/1/437-440
1845 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
request restitution of wages; December 7/2/536
1846 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
Statement of duties of officer; January 21/004/13 [45]
1847 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
£45/10/- pa; salaries voted for 1847, 22 February; memo to City Treasurer
27/3/47/59
1849 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
£45/10/- pa; Salary recommendations for 1849; 22 December 1848
11/1
1849 Morrow Robert Superintendent Lachlan Swamp
acting, appointed by Mayor; December 27/5/49/567
1850 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
£60 pa; Estimates for 1850 27/5/50/102
1850 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
£60 pa; salary & conditions set; 23 March 27/5/50/158
1851 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
£60 pa; Estimates for 1851 27/6/51/7
1852 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
nil; fees/perquisites if any rec 1851; resolution Feb; Town Clerk memo May
27/6/52/143
1852 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
£60 pa; Estimates for 1852; replaced by Michael Ryan
27/6/52/11
1852 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
resigned July 1852 26/7/37
1853 Morrow Robert Watchman at Lachlan Swamp, late
appointed 15 March 1843; claim compensation for rent; no entitlement; August
21/11/29 [179]
More references in City Records
Morrow, Robert Carter, City Works, 18461846 Morrow Robert Carter to be employed; September 10/1/176
Mort, Thomas Sutcliffe
City Auditor, 1847
1847 Mort Thomas Sutcliffe City Auditor elected 1 March, 1847 with Robert Campbell
7/3/298
Morten, John Stonebreaker, 18731873 Morten John Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 107
YearMorwell, William Mason, City Works, 18441844 Morwell William Mason request increase for tool repairs; October 875/1/55
Moses, James Water Service Gang, 1887; Park Ranger, Belmore Park, 1888-18921887 Moses James Water Service Gang for travel expenses for work in suburbs;
June; revert to previous practice; address given
26/221/1379
1888 Moses James Park Ranger, Belmore Park
sworn in as Special Constable 26/231/1790
1892 Moses James Park Ranger, Belmore Park
death advised by brother in law W Brewer; September
26/221/1379
Moss, Bryan Labourer, 18761876 Moss Bryan Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care
equipment; families; p326/138/205
Moss, George Assessor (Valuator), 1845; Collector of Rates, 1845-1846; Collector of Citizens Lists, 18461845 Moss George Assessor (Valuator) appointed 8 January 1845; Bourke Ward 7/2/2321845 Moss George Collector of Rates appointed 13 October 1845; Macquarie &
Cook Wards7/2/492-3
1846 Moss George Collector of Rates 4% commission; appointed 22 December 1845; Macquarie & Cook Wards
7/2/544
1846 Moss George Collector of Citizens Lists Payment made; November 21/004/238 [537]1846 Moss George Collector of Rates request for statement 16 December;
Macquarie & Cook Wards27/3/46/428
Moss, George Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 Moss George Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; petition, December P26/189/016
Moss, S Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Moss S Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
Mossman, Sydney Labourer, Street Cleansing, 1895-1909; Watchman Queen Victoria Markets, 1909-19191895 Mossman Sydney Labourer Appointment as labourer, November; half-
time26/282/1337
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 108
Year1896 Mossman S hired 1/12/1896;
Labourer, Street Cleansing; Watchman Queen Victoria Markets 1909
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1898 Mossman S Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
1911 Mossman S Labourer, Street Cleansing
in 1911, age 42, married, 2 children; died 23/6/1919
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Mountain, Adrien Charles
Improver, City Engineer’s Department, 1866-1869;
Assistant Draftsman, City Engineer’s Department, 1869-1871;Chief Draftsman, City Surveyor’s Department, 1872-1878; City Surveyor, 1879-1886
1866 Mountain Adrien C Improver Schedule of salaries 1866 22/8/47/2311869 Mountain Adrien C Improver, City Engineer's
DepartmentSalaries of Officers 1869; request increase; term completed
22/11/2/293
1870 Mountain Adrien C Assistant Draftsman, CE's Department
Salaries of Officers 1870 22/12/2/15
1870 Mountain Adrien C Assistant Draftsman, CE's Department
memo; application, draftsman, March 1870
26/102/287
1871 Mountain Adrien C Assistant Draftsman CE's Department
Salaries of Officers 1871 22/13/2/11
1872 Mountain Adrien C Chief Draftsman Salaries of Officers 1872 22/13/64/4511872 Mountain Adrien C Chief Draftsman to City
Surveyormost work for City Engineer; February 26/113/183
1873 Mountain Adrien C Chief Draftsman to City Engineer
Salaries of officers 1873, 1st report 22/14/52/337
1879 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor Appointment rec by Fin Com; January 22/18/57/2611880 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor Sub-Com on working of Corporation;
August22/20/47
1880 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor £700 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80; Finance Com recommendation
22/18/125/689
1880 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1881 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor £700 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881 SMH 20 January 1881
1882 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor Salaries of Officers 1882 22/22/541882 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com
recommendation22/24/44
1884 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor £700 pa; Salary Schedule 1884 21/16/123 [891]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 109
Year1885 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor Salaries of Officers 1885 22/29/11(b)1885 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor £700 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12
Nov; Duties describedSMH 13 November 1885, p5
1886 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor Salaries of Officers 1886 22/31/6(e)1886 Mountain Adrien C City Surveyor resignation; 19 October 1886; to
Melbourne as City Surveyor26/215/2079
Many more references in City RecordsMountain has entered into duties as city surveyor of Melbourne: SMH 9 December 1886; vies on extension of city of Melbourne westward: The Age, 30 April 1887, p15;Birth of son: The Argus 20 July 1887; advertisement for Grendon at Sherbrooke, Holiday resort: The Argus, 25 September 1935, p21Obituary; The Argus (Melbourne) 24 September 1935, p12See Encyclopedia of Australian Science, biographical entry: www.eoas.info/biogs/P003802b.htm
Mouny: See also Mahone, Mahoney, Mahony
Mouny, Patrick Labourer or Carter, 18591859 Mouny Patrik Labourer or Carter request holiday for Boxing Day; petition,
December26/43/1151
Moye, P Carter, Night Worker on Machine Brooms, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Moye PJ Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/246
1895 Moye PT Carter Insp of Nuisances Dept, night worker: machine brooms
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List 22/48/22½ (k)
Moylan, M or Michael, Senior and Junior
Carters, Scavenger, Night Soil Removal, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1879-1911
1879 Moylan M Carter, City Cleansing hired 16 Aug 1879; Carter, City Cleansing Department; transfer to J Carroll 28 Feb 1911
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1882 Moylan M Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
requests increase; petition, December P26/189/016
1882 Moylon Michael Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
requests increase; petition, December P26/189/016
1883 Moylan Michael Nightman Request increase; June, approved; previously scavenger; 35 Engine St
26/191/1045
1886 Moylan Michael Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 35 Engine St
26/213/1224
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 110
Year1893 Moylan Michael Carter, Night injured girl on footpath; September; drove
cart on footpath against orders26/268/1694
1895 Moylan M Carter to meet with Mayor; March (with M Moylan junior)
26/279/315
1895 Moylan M Junior Carter to meet with Mayor; March (with M Moylan senior)
26/279/315
1895 Moylan Michael Carter, Night absent; ill; medical certificate; March; hired a driver
26/279/348
1895 Moylan Michael Carter, Night, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
injured; fall; med certificate; June; Lynch driving for him
26/280/770
1895 Moylan M Carter, Scavenger Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Moylan M Carter, removing night soil, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
1896 Moylan Carter, night soil removal Mayor's order: retained; July 26/286/10021898 Moylan M Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Moylan M Others (2) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 Moylan Carter Mayor's order: reduce wages; February 26/305/4081900 Moylan M Carter Appointment, 16 August 1900/30271904 Moylan Carter return: owners who do not drive;
November; address & reasons1904/1833
Mudie, Robert Assistant City Surveyor, 1847-18491847 Mudie Robert Assistant City Surveyor appointed 3 May 1847 7/3/3301847 Mudie Robert Assistant City Surveyor sureties Benjamin James & John Cousley 7/3/3371847 Mudie Robert Assistant City Surveyor £150 pa; sureties accepted Wm McLaren
& John Consley27/3/47/114
1849 Mudie Robert Assistant to City Surveyor & Draftsman
positions in City Surveyor's dept 27/4/49/147
1849 Mudie Robert Assistant City Surveyor requests increase; April 26/4/2041849 Mudie Robert Assistant City Surveyor request increase; May 7/4/5431849 Mudie Robert Assistant City Surveyor resigned 1 August 1849 26/4/2341849 Mudie Robert Assistant City Surveyor resignation accepted 9 August 27/5/49/365
Mugrath, Michael Carter, 1873See McGrath, Michael
Muir, James Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 1867-18711867 Muir James Pennant Hills Quarry age, family, residence details; petition,
July26/86/885
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 111
Year1871 Muir James Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by S Ogden; undesirable resident;
petition, December26/112/1293
1871 Muir James Quarryman, Pennant Hills List by Thomas Barrett; November 26/112/1175 & 1176
Muir, John Stoker, Botany Water Works, 1862-18641862 Muir John Stoker, Botany Water
Worksprotest 12 hr shift, no meal break; December
26/59/1116
1864 Muir John Stoker, Botany Water Works
request pay when ill; granted; Feb 26/65/103
1864 Muir John Botany Water Works Bell describes duties; June 26/67/5331865 Muir John Stoker, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; work doubled; not granted; January
26/71/064
Muir, William Stonebreaker, Pennant Hills Quarry, 18671867 Muir William Stonebreaker at Pennant
Hills Quarryrequest work, had 8/9 years’ employment; petition, May
26/85/600
Mulbihill, Michael Carter, City Works, 18501850 Mulbihill Mich Carter taken on to work; August 10/2/246
Mulcahy, R Labourer, Christmas Gang, 18931893 Mulcahy R Labourer, Christmas
Gangtemp, 4 weeks from 12 December; 18 Beaufort St
26/270/2192
Mulhall, Christopher Quarryman, City Works, 18461846 Mulhall Christ Quarryman to be employed; July 10/1/160
Mullan, Hugh Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Mullan Hugh Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Mullen Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Mullen: See Mullan
Mulligan, Felix Labourer, 18791879 Mulligan Felix Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 112
YearMulligan, Felix Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Mulligan Felix Carter; City Surveyor's
Department, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
Mulligan, P Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Mulligan P Scavenger Insp of
Nuisances DepartmentRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
Mulligan, Patrick Carter, 18861886 Mulligan Patrick Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June;
Dangar Place26/213/1224
Mulligan, Patrick Chief Ganger, City Surveyor’s Department, 18911891 Mulligan Patrick Chief Ganger £4 per week from 19 March 1891; City
Surveyor’s list, current April 189126/249/801
Mulligan, (Unknown)
Carter, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1878
1878 Mulligan Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May; owner
26/151/464
Mulligan, (Unknown)
Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878
1878 Mulligan Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
Mulligan, (Unknown)
Labourer, Ganger, Chief Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1887-1891
1887 Mulligan Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
with Parton's cart to 31 Dec; then ganger; Seymour report to Mayor May 1889
26/234/740
1891 Mulligan Chief Ganger; Inspector of Nuisances Dept
defends carter no 78; January 26/247/020
Mulligan, (Unknown)
Carter, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895
1895 Mulligan Carter has a business; 2 weeks’ notice to make room for Mrs Cleary
26/280/624
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 113
YearMulligan, (Unknown)
Supervisor, street watering, 1897
1897 Mulligan Supervisor, street watering
7/6 per day; Mayor forms 2 sections of watering; January
26/289/150
Mulligan, (Unknown)
Labourer, 1898
1898 Mulligan Labourers and Mechanics: not on Staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Mulligan Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Mullins, Michael Labourer, 18551855 Mullins Michael Labourer request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/595
Mullons, F Stonebreaker, 18741874 Mullons F Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Mulqueeney, Mulquiney, Mulquinney, Mulquiny
Mulqueeney, Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Machine Brooms, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-1898
1886 Mulquinney Mrs Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/11771890 Mulqueeney Mrs Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmenthas 2+ horses according to Thomas Day 26/240/301
1890 Mulqueeney Mrs Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 Mulqueeney Mrs Carter dismissed; fortnight notice; March 26/279/3151895 Mulqueeney Mrs Carter, Scavenger Insp of
Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Mulqueeney Mrs Carter, night worker: mach brooms Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
1898 Mulqueeny Mrs Others (2) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1Two carts or two women
Mulqueeney, Owen Stonebreaker, 18841884 Mulqueeney Owen Stonebreaker petition for work; January; City employee
for considerable timeP26/195/071
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 114
YearMulqueeney, T or Thomas
Labourer, 1876-1879
1876 Mulqueeney T Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care for equipment; families; p3
26/138/205
1879 Mulquiney Thomas Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Mulqueeny, Michael Labourer, 18791879 Mulqueeny Michael Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Mulqueeny, Owen Labourer, 18651865 Mulqueeny Owen Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
petition, November26/76/970
Mulqueeny, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Works, 1876-1878
1876 Mulquiny Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care equipment; families; p3
26/138/205
1878 Mulqueeny Labourer, City Works 8/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
1878 Mulqueeny Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
Mulquiny, P Stonebreaker, 18741874 Mulquiny P Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Mulraony, James Labourer, City Works, 1844See Mulroney,James
Mulrey, L or Laurence
Labourer, Street Flushing, Inspector of Nuisances Department; Fish Markets; 1891-post 1920
1891 Mulrey L Labourer hired 1891; Labourer; in 1911 age 45, 3 children;
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Mulrey L Labourer, street flushing Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
1898 Mulry E Fish Markets Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Mulry L Labourer, Fish Markets request further sick leave; August - September
26/301/1506
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 115
Year1898 Mulrey L Labourer, Fish Markets ill; leave 1/2 pay; Oct; return November;
ensure fish inspected before sale26/302/2031
1909 Mulry Laurence report to Town Clerk; October 1909/2507
Mulroney, James Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Mulroney James Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
1844 Mulraony James Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11 March
875/1/30
Mulry, J or John Stonebreaker, 1873-18741874 Mulry J Stonebreaker request increase; petition, February P26/125/1561873 Mulry John Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
Mundy, Thomas Labourer, 18651865 Mundy Thomas Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
petition, November26/76/970
Murphy, A Carter, 18541854 Murphy A Carter claim assaulted Tracey with others for
working after salary reduction26/9/155
Murphy, A Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Murphy A Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-StaffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Murphy A Carter: Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Murphy, Alex Labourer, 18791879 Murphy Alex Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
Murphy, Andrew Carter, 1859; 1871; 1873-18831859 Murphy Andrew Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
1871 Murphy Andrew Carter Petition recently discharged; family details; 5 children
26/110/913
1873 Murphy Andrew Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/09681876 Murphy Andrew Carter request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care for
equipt; families; p226/138/205
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 116
Year1879 Murphy A Carter petition for watering trough in Sussex St;
April23/31/5-96
1883 Murphy Andrew Carter request later mustering call; petition, October
P26/194/1891
Murphy, Andrew Labourer, 18581858 Murphy Andrew Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
Murphy, Andrew Labourer, 18791879 Murphy Andrew Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays, work where practicable; January26/155/070
Murphy, Cornelius Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18571857 Murphy Cornelius Labourer, Water Works,
Botanydismissed, insufficient work performed; 26 November (notation)
26/32/626
Murphy, D or Daniel Carter, Street Watering, 1898-18991898 Murphy D Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 Murphy Daniel Carter no 18; drunk; neglect; dismissed; 16 June 26/308/1449
Murphy, GL Clerk of Works, City Surveyor’s Department and City Engineer’s Departments, 1870-18751870 Murphy GL Clerk of Works Rec £25 forage allowance; provides own
horse22/12/36/257
1872 Murphy GL Salaries of Officers 1872 22/13/64/4511874 Murphy GL Clerk of Works Salaries of Officers 1874 22/15/49/3091875 Murphy GL Clerk of Works, south
Sydney, CS & CE Deptfully employed; Corporation Financial Crisis
SMH 15 January 1875
1875 Murphy GL Clerk of Works, south Sydney, CS & CE Dept
services dispensed with for 3 months SMH 15 January 1875
1875 Murphy GL request 3 months’ leave without pay; January
26/131/049
1879 Murphy GL City Surveyor, candidate not appointed; January 22/18/57/261 (f)
Murphy, J Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, City Cleansing Department, 1891-post 19211891 Murphy J Labourer, City Cleansing hired 31 December 1891; Labourer, City
Cleansing; in 1919 age 48, 4 childrenStaff Record Card (CRS81)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 117
YearMurphy, J Carter, Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Murphy J Carter, Insp of Nuisances
Dept, WateringRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
Murphy, J Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Murphy J cleansing wood paving:
boy, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Murphy J Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Murphy, J Labourer, 1898-19001898 Murphy J Labourers and
Mechanics: not on StaffOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Murphy J Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11900 Murphy J Dismissed, 16 August 1900/3027
Murphy, J Labourer or Carter, 18591859 Murphy J. Labourer or Carter request holiday for Boxing Day; petition,
December26/43/1151
Murphy, James Labourer, City Water Works, 1858; 18691858 Murphy James Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Murphy James Labourer, Water Works, near Racecourse
request increase; petition 1, September 26/36/758
1869 Murphy James Labourer, unemployed seeking employment at Sydney Common; petition, September
P26/99/1047
1869 Murphy James Labourer, former casual, Water Service
seeking employment; previously at Moore Park; petition, December
P26/100/1354
Murphy, James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-18871882 Murphy James Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
1885 Murphy James Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October
26/207/1651
1887 Murphy James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
request transfer to John Gorman; May 26/221/1364
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 118
YearMurphy, James House to House Inspector or Traffic Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18861886 Murphy James House to House Insp or
St Traffic Officerquery not paid for Easter; April-May; to be paid
26/212/0997
1886 Murphy James Transit Officer George & Market Sts; explains leaving duty on 27 August
26/215/1862
Murphy, James A Labourer, Christmas Gang, 18931893 Murphy A Christmas Gang Aldermen’s recommendations, Mayor
informs Town Clerk; 3 weeks from 19 December
26/270/2238
Murphy, Jeremiah Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Murphy Jeremiah Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Murphy, Jeremiah Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 18711871 Murphy Jeremiah Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by S Ogden; undesirable resident;
December26/112/1293
1871 Murphy Jeremiah Quarryman, Pennant Hills List by Thomas Barrett; November 26/112/1175 & 1176
Murphy, John Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 18711871 Murphy John Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by S Ogden; undesirable resident; Son
of Thomas; December26/112/1293
Murphy, John P Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Murphy John P Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; petition, March P26/119/242b
1873 Murphy John Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; petition, May P26/121/403
Murphy, John Labourer, 18761876 Murphy John Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care
equipment; families; p426/138/205
Murphy, John Labourer, Plumber, Gully flusher, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Murphy John City Surveyor's Dept, non-
Staff; plumbingRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 Murphy Gully flusher services dispensed with; June 26/299/1168
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 119
YearMurphy, John Block Boy, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1892-18961896 Murphy John Block Boy, Insp of
Nuisances Department£1; age 21; employed 4 2/12 years; mother, 5 sibs; February, inc to 30/-; no 305
P26/283/260
Murphy, John Nihill Labourer, 18861886 Murphy John Nihill Labourer Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June;
Lane off George St West26/213/1224
Murphy, Joseph A Labourer, Water Service, casual, Moore Park, 18691869 Murphy Joseph A Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; petition, December
P26/100/1354
Murphy, Josh Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Murphy Josh Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Murphy, Kate Carter, 18991899 Murphy Mrs Kate Carter Cart 4; change driver to M Connell;
granted; January26/304/216
Murphy, M or Michael
Labourer, Christmas Gang, 1893; Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-1898
1893 Murphy Mic Labourer, Christmas Gang
temporary, 1 week 26/270/2192
1893 Murphy Michael Labourer, Christmas Gang
extended for one more week 26/270/2262
1895 Murphy MI City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Murphy M Labourers and Mechanics: not on Staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Murphy M Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Murphy, Michael Carter, 18861886 Murphy Michael Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 1
Thomas St26/213/1224
Murphy, Michael Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18581858 Murphy Michal Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2, p2,
September26/36/758
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 120
Year1858 Murphy Michael Labourer, Botany Water
Worksdischarged; Petition, November 26/37/920
Murphy, P or Patrick Carter, City Works, 1848-18541848 Murphy Patrick Carter denies smoking while working; March 26/4/0341851 Murphy Patrick Carter taken on to work; June 10/2/2971854 Murphy P Carter claim he assaulted Tracey with others for
working after salary reduction26/9/155
1854 Murphy Patrick Carter request increase; Petition, June 26/11/546
Murphy, Patrick Labourer, City Works, 18481848 Murphy Patrick Labourer reprimanded for smoking; August 10/2/43
Murphy, P or Patrick Botany Water Works, 18581858 Murphy P Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; Petition, April 26/34/2641858 Murphy P Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition, September 26/36/7381858 Murphy Patrick Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p3,
September26/36/758
1858 Murphy Patrick Labourer, Botany Water Works
discharged; Petition, November 26/37/920
1858 Murphy Patrick Labourer, Crown St Water Works
discharged; Petition, November 26/37/943
Murphy, Patrick Botany Water Works, 18731873 Murphy Patrick Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
Murphy, P or Patrick Carter, Labourer, Paving Department, Maintenance Department, 1892-1911 andMurphy, P or Patrick Labourer, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1892-post 1921Following references are to at least two men who cannot be distinguished; possibly both called Patrick:1892 Murphy P Carter, Maintenance
Departmenthired 1/8/92; Carter, Maintenance Department; transfer to E Neylon 26/9/11
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1892 Murphy P Labourer, Paving Department
hired 1/8/92; Labourer, Paving Department
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Murphy P Labourer, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1895 Murphy P City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff; under Browne
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1895 Murphy P Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441895 Murphy Patrick Street Cleaner Mayor's appointment; 2 weeks off/on; July 26/280/854
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 121
Year1895 Murphy Labourer, Paving
DepartmentMayor: can be re-employed in old position; September
26/281/1083
1898 Murphy P Carter, Paving Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; on one list
22/55/1
1898 Murphy P Paving Department: not on Staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1900 Murphy Patrick Carter transfer from Mrs Crimmons; February; [date discrepancy]
1901/0453
Murphy, Patrick Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18971897 Murphy Patrick Labourer, Street
Cleansingdeath; absent since 29 June; September 26/293/1427
Murphy, Robert Labourer, Ranger Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, City Cleansing Dept, 1892-post 1921
1892 Murphy R Labourer, City Cleansing hired 1/8/1892; Labourer, City Cleansing Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1893 Murphy R City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's appointment, 11 April; under Lee; lieu Willis, died
26/265/644
1895 Murphy Robert Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 Murphy R Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441896 Murphy Robert Moore Park, in charge
private tip7/- day; trans from Street Cleansing Dept, to replace Rouxel; May
26/285/663
1898 Murphy R Ranger, Moore Park Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1909 Murphy Robert Cleansing Department 3mth unpaid leave; land matter at Dorrigo; July
1909/1613
Murphy, S Stonebreaker, 18801880 Murphy S Stonebreaker Petition for employment; November 26/171/2224
Murphy, Samuel Carter, 18961896 Murphy Samuel Carter, metal, under Lee Mayor's appointment; January 26/283/137
Murphy T Stonebreaker, 18741874 Murphy T Stonebreaker request increase; petition, February P26/125/156
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 122
YearMurphy, Thomas Quarrymen, Pennant Hills, 1867-1884Two men: Father and son1867 Murphy Thomas Pennant Hills Quarry age, family, residence details; petition,
July26/86/885
1871 Murphy Thomas Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by S Ogden; undesirable resident; Father; sons Thomas, John; December
26/112/1293
1871 Murphy Thomas Quarryman, Pennant Hills List by Thomas Barrett; November 26/112/117526/112/1176
1871 Murphy Thomas junior Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by S Ogden; undesirable resident; son of Thomas; December
26/112/1293
1884 Murphy Thomas junior Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by Thomas Barrett; February; living in hut
26/195/197
1884 Murphy Thomas senior Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by Thomas Barrett; February; living in hut
26/195/197
Murphy, William Telephone boy, applicant, 18941894 Murphy William Telephone boy, applicant Ald Harris is referee; September; 17
Pyrmont Bridge Rd26/275/1388
Murphy, William Carter, Water, 18851885 Murphy William Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2
time work; October26/207/1651
Murphy, (Unknown) Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Murphy Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
Murphy, (Unknown) Superintendent of Carters, 18731873 Murphy Superintendent of Carters Petition of carters for increase; November;
referred to26/124/0968
Murphy, (Unknown) Inspector of Cleansing Staff, 18771877 Murphy Inspector, Cleansing Staff extra cleaning Staff; direction of Colonial
Secretary; 16/1/77 - 31/3/7726/144/411
Murphy, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, 18781878 Murphy Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May; owner26/151/464
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 123
YearMurphy, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 18781878 Murphy Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
Murphy, (Unknown) Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Murphy Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; or night work
26/151/463
Murphy, (Unknown) Labourer, 18931893 Murphy Labourer Mayor: extra week's work from 21
December26/270/2269
Murphy, (Unknown) Gully flusher, 18981898 Murphy Gully flusher Mayor: dispense with services; June 26/299/1168
Murphy, (Unknown) Moore Park Depot, City Surveyor’s Department transferred to Inspector of Nuisances Dept, 1899
1899 Murphy Moore Park Depot, CS Dept
transferred to Insp of Nuisances Department; January
26/304/195
Murphy, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18961896 Murphy City Surveyor's
Departmentsingle man; some years in service; supports mother & father to continue employt
26/285/831
Murray: See also Murrey
Murray, F Pipe Layer, 18821882 Murray F Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
Murray, Henry Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Murray Henry Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 124
YearMurray, J or James Labourer, Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 1886-19151886 Murray J Labourer, Paving
Departmenthired Jan 1886; Labourer, Paving Department; in 1911 age 79, married; resigned 15 April 1915
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Murray Jas Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1898 Murray J Paving Department: not on Staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Murray James Paving Department: alleged witness to attack by James Lane on Samuel Gahan; March
26/297/0557
1898 Murray Tar Paver to be reinstated; Mayor's direction; September
26/302/1810
Murray, John Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1878-18791878 Murray Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
1879 Murray John Labourer request either pay or work on Public holidays, work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Murray, M Carter, 18831883 Murray M Carter request later mustering call; petition,
OctoberP26/194/1891
Murray, Patrick Labourer, Cleaning Staff, holiday times. 18921892 Murray Patrick Cleaning Staff, holiday
timesMayor's appointment; December; 81 Macarthur St Ultimo
26/262/2332
Murray, Robert Assessor, 18501850 Murray Robert Assessor elected for year ending 1 March 1851;
Brisbane Ward27/5/50/98
Murray, T Block Sweeper, 18981898 Murray T Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Murray, (Unknown) Ganger, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Murray Ganger, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March 26/218/681See Murray, F and Murray, Henry
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 125
YearMurray, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Murray Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
See Murray, F and Murray, Henry
Murray, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Murray Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Murray, (Unknown) Labourer, temporary, 18931893 Murray Labourer, Christmas
Gangtemp, 4 weeks from 12 December 26/270/2192
Murray, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 18951895 Murray Labourer, under Clerk of
Works (Lee)2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
Murrey, T Carter, 18861886 Murrey T Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 330
Judge St26/213/1224
Mutton, Isaiah House to House Inspector, 1888-18991888 Mutton Isaiah House to House Inspector 9/- day; 24 August 1888 appointed; CS
list, current April 189126/249/801
1889 Mutton City Surveyor's Department
to carry out numbering houses, lots; clerical ability & judgement; February
26/233/314
1891 Mutton Isaiah House to House Inspector dangerously ill; November 26/254/21841892 Mutton House to House Inspector request 1 month's leave; ill health;
diligent; approved26/255/023
1895 Mutton J Insp of Nuisances Dept, non-Staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1895 Mutton Isaiah House to House Inspector absent; ill; medical certificate; August 26/274/11961898 Mutton J Sanitary Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names,
salary/wage22/55/1
1899 Mutton Isaiah House to House Inspector request 1 month's leave; ill health; medical certificate; April
26/306/835
1899 Mutton Isaiah House to House Inspector resignation; 29 May 26/308/1321
Mutton, J Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1898See Mutton, Isaiah
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 126
Year
Myers, James Carter, 18861886 Myers James Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June;
Riley St North26/213/1224
Myers, M Carter, 18991899 Myers M Carter asks permission for C Hart lieu Gaffrey;
Aug- Sep26/311/2225
Perhaps Mrs Myers
Myers, Mrs Carter, 18981898 Myers Mrs Carter: Labourers and
Mechanics ListOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Myers, Samuel Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18581858 Myers Samuel Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition 2 p1,
September26/36/758
1858 Myers Samuel Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; petition, April 26/34/264
Myers, T or Thomas Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18961895 Myers T Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1896 Myers Thomas Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
unable to do a day's work; dismiss; no 127; February; request reinstate
P26/283/260
Myers, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Myers Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
Mylon/Mylone/Mylyn
Mylon, Michael Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878; 1886-18901878 Mylyn Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; driver Gleeson
26/151/463
1886 Mylon Micheal Carter petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; Engine St
26/213/1224
1890 Mylone M Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 127
YearMylyn, (Unknown) Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878; 1886-18901878 Mylyn Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; or night work
26/151/463
Myrtram, James (senior)
Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878-1896
1878 Mertram Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts etc; driver Neill
26/151/463
1885 Murtrem James Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October; 1 Esther St
26/207/1651
1890 Mertram James Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 Myrtram J Carter Insp of Nuisances Dept, cleansing gullies
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1896 Myrtram James Carter, Street Cleansing death; cart 334; request for son to take over; October
26/287/1441
Myrtram, J (junior) Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Myrtram J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1Son of James Mytram
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 128
NYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Naldrett, Frederick Transit Officer, Street Traffic Regulator, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1887-1891;
Town Clerk’s Department, 1891-1898; Sweeper, Night Watchman, Queen Victoria Building, City Surveyor’s Department, Maintenance Department 1898-1913
1887 Naldreth Frederick Watchman, Maintenance Department
hired October 1887; Watchman, Maintenance Department; to City Surveyor’s Dept April 1911; ended work 3 April 1913
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1887 Naldreth Frederick at 24 January 1910, married, age 49, 1 dependent child
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1889 Naldrett Frederick Street Traffic Regulator Recommended retrenchments; March 26/233/3301889 Naldrett Frederick Transit Officer medical certificate; August; to be paid until
further notice26/236/1355
1890 Naldrett F Transit Officer deny alleged behaviour Sunday Times; January
26/239/078
1891 Naldrett Frederick medical certificate; July; cellulitis of arm 26/252/15011895 Naldrett Frederick Town Clerk's Department,
non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Naldrett Frederick Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Naldrett Frederick Sweeper appointment by Mayor; July 26/300/14421899 Naldrett Cleaning Staff hours and position; July 26/309/17291900 Naldrett Frederick Nightwatchman, Queen
Victoria Marketsaccident; request refund of cab fare to hospital; April
1900/1421
1912 Naldrett Frederick request 6 months' leave; May 1912/21181913 Naldrett Frederick CS discusses return to work from leave;
January- March1913/0485
1913 Naldrett Frederick wife requests compassionate allowance; unable to work; 20 years’ service, 2 work accidents
1913/2441
NSW Death: 6290/1914: NALDRETT, FREDERICK P; [parents]: JOHN & PHYLLIS; registered at ST PETERS
Nancarrow, Richard Clerk of Works, Building of Town Hall, 1886-18871886 Nancarrow Richard Clerk of Works, Building
of Town Hallpaid salary from Town Hall Loan Fund; May
22/31/43(b)
1886 Nancarrow Richard Clerk of Works, Building of Town Hall
appointed; new builders: Stewart & Co; 26 February
26/210/511
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 129
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1886 Nancarrow Richard Clerk of Works, Building
of Town Hallcomplaint by Stewart & Co; Sapsford supports Nancarrow; March
26/211/736
1886 Nancarrow Richard Clerk of Works, Building of Town Hall
recommends M McMahon turncock; December 1886; Feb 1887
26/216/2424
1887 Nancarrow Richard Clerk of Works, Building of Town Hall
technical matters re roof Centennial Hall; January – March
22/33/13½[A]4
Nash, John Carter and Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-19191890 Nash J Labourer, Street
Cleansinghired April 1890; Labourer, Street Cleansing Department; in 1919, age 72, married; resigned 25 April 1919
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1890 Nash John Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1891 Nash John Carter & Labourer should drive own cart; not be labourer; List by Seymour
26/249/827
1893 Nash Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
Doyle alleges private work; March; refuted by Insp of Nuisances
26/264/515
1895 Nash J Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Nash J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11900 Nash John Carter transfer to Sweeping; February 1900/05431912 Nash John request long service leave; granted;
August1912/3588
Naves, James Mason, City Works, 18441844 Naves? Jams [sic] Mason request increase for tool repairs; October 875/1/55
Neagle, Michael Turncock, 1843-18441843 Neagle Michael appointment to operative situation; March;
recommendation, Subordinate Officers Committee
1/1/19E/197 [219]
1843 Neagle M £2-14-8; monthly salary payment 3 April 1843
7/1/161
1844 Neagle M Turncock to hand over implements to A Daer; Letter to Neagle
27/1/552/585
1844 Neagle M Turncock Services dispensed with; January; employed in 1843
27/1/552/586
Neal/Neale: See Neil, Neill, Neile, Niel, Nial, Nihil
Neale, John Moore Park Depot, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-1898City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 130
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1895 Neale John City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; Moore Pk storesRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 Neale J Moore Park Depot Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Neale J Moore Park Depot report on watchman, McDonald; February 26/297/399
Neasbeth, Matthew Labourer, City Water Works, 1858See Nesbitt, Mathew
Neil: See also Neale, Neill, Neile, Niel, Nial, Nihil
Neil, E Stonebreaker, 1874-18771874 Neil E Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/1561877 Neil E Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/148/11541877 Neill E Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/147/1066
Neil, John J Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Neil John J Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Neil, Patrick Stonebreaker, 18801880 Neil Patrick Stonebreaker Petition for employment; November 26/171/2224
Neil, William Stonebreaker, Quarryman, Pennant Hills Quarry, 1867-1873See Niel, William
Neil, son of William Quarryman, Pennant Hills Quarry, 1871See Niel, son of William
Neile: See also Neale, Neil, Neill, Niel, Nial, Nihil
Neile, Edward Engine Driver, Lachlan Swamp, City Engineer’s Department, 18571857 Neile Edward City Engineer's
Department10/- day; Report of the Finance Committee; 1 June 1857
22/1/09
1857 Neile Edward Engine driver, Lachlan Swamp
10/- day; Return, Engineer's Department; Meeting 15-16 June
SMH 17 June 1857
Neill: See also Neale, Neil, Neile, Niel, Nial, Nihil
Neill, E Stonebreaker, 1877City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 131
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.See Neil, E
Neill, (Unknown) Carter, Driver, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Neill Carter, driver, Insp of
Nuisances Dept1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; driver for Mertram
26/151/463
Nelson, W Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Nelson W Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
Nelson, (Unknown) Hydrant Man, City Surveyor’s Department, 18721872 Nelson Hydrant Man, City
Surveyor's Dept6/4 day; not included in printed return; Aug
26/117/799
Nesbitt, HK Collector of Rates, 1843-18441843 Nesbitt HK Collector of Rates Payment made October 21/1/42/653 [591]1844 Nesbitt Collector of Rates resigned 26 August 1844; Cook Ward 7/2/113
Nesbitt, Mathew Labourer, Pipe Layer, City Water Works, 18581858 Neasbeth Mathew Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Nesbitt Mathew Pipe Layer request increase; petition, August 26/36/653
Nesbitt, Thomas Huggins
Town Clerk, 1901-1924
1901 Nesbitt Thomas Huggins Town Clerk 1901-1924 Function 24
Nester/Nestor
Nester, John Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1859-18981859 Nester John Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
1859 Nestor John Labourer or Carter request holiday for Boxing Day; petition, December
26/43/1151
1860 Neste John Carter Petition for reinstatement: family to support; January; refused;
26/44/010
1860 Nester Carter worked 2 months under McBeath; report by Seymour, January
26/44/012
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 132
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1862 Nestor John Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day;
January875/2/62/3
1864 Nester John Carter request pay for Queen's Birthday; May; P26/67/4761871 Nestor John Carter Petition for re-employment, recently
discharged; family details; 5 children26/110/913
1873 Nester John Carter Petition of carters for increase; November; 26/124/09681876 Nester John Carter request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; for care
equipment; time with families; p226/138/205
1877 Nester John Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July; Finance Com recommend 11/6 day; August
22/17/639
1878 Nestor Carter, City Works 1s2d hr; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May; owner
26/151/464
1895 Nestor John Carter, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Nestor J Carter, Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Nester, T Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Nester T Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Nestor: see Nester
Netherman, James Labourer, Lachlan Water Reserve, 18771877 Netherman James Labourer, Lachlan Water
Reserverequest increase; November P26/148/1155
Neville, Thomas Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18961895 Neville T Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1896 Neville Thomas Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
very slow; dismiss February; no 205 P26/283/260
Newall, Charles James
Messenger, 1879; Town Clerk’s Department, 1879-1881; Clerk, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1881-1886;Clerk & Paymaster, 1886-1889
1879 Newall Charles J Messenger Application for messenger; 28 April 26/156/431
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 133
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1879 Newall Charles J Messenger, Town Clerk’s
Department£75 pa; Woolcott has 3 persons in his department; July
26/158/803
1880 Newall Charles J £100 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80; Finance Com recommendation
22/18/125/689
1880 Newall Charles J Town Clerk's Department Sub-Com on working of Corporation; August
22/20/47
1881 Newall Charles J Clerk, Inspector of Nuisances Department
temp replaces J Douglas; Mayor's appointments, Nov?
21/16/67 [377]
1881 Newall Charles J Clerk, Inspector of Nuisances Department
£156 pa; requests same salary as Douglas had; appointed 24 November
26/181/2266
1881 Newall Charles J Clerk, Town Clerk's Dept Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]1882 Newall Charles J Clerk, Inspector of
Nuisances DepartmentSalaries of officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1882 Newall Charles J Clerk, Inspector of Nuisances Department
request 2 weeks’ leave of absence for health; 24 October 1882
26/187/1700
1883 Newall Charles J Clerk to the Inspector of Dairies
Salary Schedule 1882-83; application for increase
21/24/44
1883 Newall Charles J Inspector of Nuisances Department
request increase; December 26/194/2133
1883 Newall Charles J Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 Newall Charles J Clerk to the Inspector of Dairies
£200 pa; Salary Schedule 1884 21/16/123 [891]
1884 Newall Charles J Salary Schedule 1883-84; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
1885 Newall Charles J Clerk, Inspector of Nuisances Department
£200 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 Nov; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1885 Newall Charles J Inspector of Nuisances Department
request month's sick leave; 20 October 26/207/1665
1885 Newall Charles J Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1886 Newall Charles J Salaries of Officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1886 Newall Charles J Clerk to the Inspector of Dairies
Mayor's Report: May to July 1886; to be Clerk & Paymaster
21/17/16 [461]
1886 Newall Charles J Clerk & Paymaster, temporary
Mayor's Report: May to July 1886; temp appointment June 1886
21/17/16 [461]
1886 Newall Charles J Clerk & Paymaster, temporary
Motion to appoint, withdrawn; awaiting info re qualifications
SMH 15 Sep 1886
1887 Newall Charles J Clerk & Paymaster, temporary
Mayor's Report: temp appointment; replaced Veaney; July 1886
21/17/9 [605]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 134
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1887 Newall Charles J Paymaster £200 pa; appointment confirmed
permanent; Quarterly meeting 9 JuneSMH 10 June 1887
1887 Newall Charles J Paymaster Salaries of Officers 1888; requests increase for 1888
22/35/5(c)
1888 Newall Charles J Paymaster request 1 month's leave of absence; March
26/227/599
1888 Newall Charles J Paymaster complains of difficulties of new system; 13 August
26/230/1387
1888 Newall Charles J Paymaster Solomon reports his absence, 16 August 26/230/14181888 Newall Charles J Paymaster explains absence; request reconsideration
of suspension; 20 August; measles26/230/1453
1888 Newall Charles J Clerk & Paymaster £175 pa; Salaries of Officers 1889; request for increase, not granted
SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Newall Charles J Paymaster request 1 month's leave of absence; 3 April to settle brother's estate
26/233/498
1889 Newall Charles J Clerk & Paymaster resignation; unable to sell business of brother Lawrence Newall; 30 April;
26/234/661
Many more references in City RecordsBrother of Lawrence J Newall, Transit OfficerAppointment clerk & paymaster: SMH 10 June 1886, p12; 15 September 1886, p7; position confirmed, 10 June 1887, p5; Suspension: Evening News, 18 August 1888; Proprietor of the Oxford Livery/ Stables: Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser Saturday 22 June 1889 p4; Evening News, 25 June 1889, p8; many advertisements during 1889;Birth of daughter: Evening News, 19 August 1889, p4; Letter on Money Lending in Sydney: SMH 31 May 1890, p10; advertisement to lend money: Evening News 28 June 1809, p1; 2 August 1890, p1; advertisement sale of land at Stanmore, Evening News, 18 August 1890; ad for sale of van etc, Evening News 16 August 1890, p2; sale of Oxford St property, by order of Trustees of Newall’s Estate, SMH 29 November 1890, p15Death Notices: Charles James Benson Newall: SMH 5 January 1918NSW Death: 2011/1918: NEWALL, CHARLES J B; [parents] THOMAS A & ELIZA D; registered at MOSMAN
Newall, Lawrence James
Transit Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1884-1888
1884 Newall Inspector of Nuisances Department
Seymour recommends supply of new uniform; June
26/197/0995
1885 Newall Lawrence Inspector of Nuisances Department
request same rate of increase as others; January
26/202/035
1886 Newall LJ Inspector of Nuisances Department
request increase; doing traffic & night work; March
26/211/607
1886 Newall Lawrence Transit Officer, Insp of Nuisances Dept
request additional pair trousers per annum; December
26/216/2369
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 135
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1887 Newall Lawrence Assistant Inspector of
Licensed Porterspaid for 6 days; seek payment for Sundays; not granted; May
26/220/1088
1887 Newall Lawrence Transit Officer, Insp of Nuisances Dept
request leave, take ill sister to country; December; granted
26/225/2695
1888 Newall Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor recs discharge, salary reduction; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Brother of Charles J Newall, Clerk & PaymasterNSW Death: 4122/1889: NEWALL, LAURENCE J M; [parents]: THOMAS A &ELIZA D; registered at NEWTOWNDeath & Funeral Notices: Evening News (Sydney, NSW) 4 April 1889 p5; SMH 5 April 1889; SMH 8 April, p1; Probate: Evening News, 7 May 1889, p3
Newman, (unknown) Tuner, Town Hall organ, 18981898 Newman Tuner, organ, replaced
WoodOfficers and Staff, January 1898; alt name, other list
22/55/1
Newton, Sidney Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Newton Sidney Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
1873 Newton Sydney Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Newton, Thomas Assessor, 18521852 Newton Thomas Assessor absent, replaced, 20 Jan 1852; Macquarie
Ward27/6/52/19
Newton, William Manfield
Draftsman, City Engineer’s Department, 1885-1887
1885 Newton William Manfield City Engineer's Department
application; testimonials; appointed for 1 month from 17 February
26/202/219
1885 Newton William Manfield Draftsman, temporary 10/- day; Officers and Duties; drawing plans re water & sewerage
30/1/94
1885 Newton William Manfield Draftsman, City Engineer's Department
£3; request increase; August; recommendation by CE; recommended £4-10/-
26/206/1327
1885 Newton William Manfield City Engineer's Department
request increase; October 26/207/1655
1886 Newton William Manfield Surveyor, City Engineer's Department
Salaries of officers 1886; request increase for 1886
22/31/6(d)
1886 Newton William Manfield Draftsman request one week’s leave for marriage on 1 February
26/209/0213A
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 136
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1886 Newton William Manfield Draftsman, City
Engineer's Department£4 week; request increase; rec £5 by CE; December; granted from 1 Jan 1887
26/216/2468
1886 Newton William Manfield City Engineer's Department
requests permanent appointment, May; CE recommends; declined 31 August
26/213/1207
Newton, (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, City Engineer’s Department, 18881888 Newton Water Meter Reader, City
Engineer’s DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Newton, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Newton Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
Nial: See also Neale, Neil, Neile, Neill, Niel, Nihil
Nial, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Nial Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class C26/218/681
Nicholls: see also Nichols
Nicholls, Mrs S Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888-19091888 Nicholls Mrs S Carter, Street Cleansing hired September 1888; Carter, Street
Cleansing; cart bought by S Quill; [finish] 27 August1909
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Nichols Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Nicholls Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Nicholls, William Carter, Scavenger, Horse Broom Driver, City Cleansing Department, 1899-19101899 Nicholls W Carter, Street Cleansing hired November 1899; Carter, City
Cleansing Department; horse broom driver 1909; resigned 18 April 1910
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1899 Nichols William Carter, Scavenger Mayor's direction: transfer from Dilling; November
26/313/2845
Nichols: see also Nicholls
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 137
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Nichols, George Robert
City Solicitor, 1843-1857
1842 Nichols George Robert Town Clerk, candidate election 16 Nov 1842; not appointed 7/1/31843 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor, candidate appointed 28 July 1843 7/1/2571843 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor £100 pa; appointed; letter to City
Treasurer27/1/76/96
1843 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor Report of Special Com, reduction salaries etc; 1st & 2nd schedules; 23 Dec 1843
21/1/59/745[685]
1844 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor £100 pa; Schedule of salaries for 1844 7/1/437-4401844 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor account re Baker v Moir referred to
Council, December21/002/492 [497]
1848 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor letters: Legislative Council Inquiry into Council; March - August
21/6/173 [465]
1848 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor proposed duties & salary, Nov 1848-Apr 1849
21/7/26 [371]
1849 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor £100 pa; Salary recommendations for 1849, Finance Committee Meeting 22 Dec 1848
11/1
1849 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor £300 pa; Estimates for 1849 27/5/49/3771849 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor to pay moneys in at least once per month 27/4/49/701850 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor £300 pa; Estimates for 1850 27/5/50/1021853 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor re Cooper v Corporation; October 26/8/093a1855 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor £400 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855,
with Williams27/9/90
1855 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor opinion re Campbell St Markets claims; May
26/16/491
1855 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor opinion on street laid out on private land; July
26/18/0725
1856 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor £400 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1856 7/9/461857 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor £350 pa; appointed 4 May 1857 7/10/331857 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor opinion on encroachments; May 26/29/1181857 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor resignation; effective 1 September 26/30/3981857 Nichols George Robert City Solicitor resignation, 31 July 1857 Meeting 31 AugustMany more references in City RecordsSee Australian Dictionary of Biography online; died 12 September, 1857; Obituaries: SMH 14 September 1857, p5 and others
Nichols, JD Inspector of Nuisances, temporary, 18471847 Nichols JD Inspector of Nuisances temporary, Stubbs ill, July 1847 27/3/47/188
Nichols, W Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 138
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1890 Nichols W Carter, Scavenger,
western divisionReturn by Seymour; April 26/241/761
Nicklin, Richard S Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Nicklin Richard S Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Departmentrequest increase; May, petition 26/10/426
Niel: See also Neale, Neil, Neile, Neill, Nial, Nihil
Niel, William Stonebreaker, Quarryman, Pennant Hills Quarry, 1867-18731867 Neil William Stonebreaker at Pennant
Hills Quarryrequests work, has had 8/9 years employment; Petition, May
26/85/600
1867 Niel William Pennant Hills Quarry age, family, residence details; petition, July
26/86/885
1871 Niel William Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by S Ogden; undesirable resident; Head of family; December
26/112/1293
1873 Niel William Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
Niel, son of William Quarryman, Pennant Hills Quarry, 18711871 Niel son of William Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by S Ogden; undesirable resident;
December26/112/1293
Nihil: See also Neale, Neil, Neile, Neill, Nial, Niel
Nihil, J Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Nihil J Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 Nihill J Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Nilson, RM Town Clerk’s Department, 18991899 Nilson RM Town Clerk's Department request increase; October 26/313/2736
Nisbett, HK Collector of Rates, 1843-18441843 Nisbett HK Collector of Rates,
candidateappointed, 9 May 7/1/196
1843 Nisbett HK Collector of Rates sureties; A Hollinshed & Henry Isler 7/1/2011844 Nisbett HK Collector of Rates appointed 3 Jan 1844; Cook Ward 7/1/4471844 Nisbett HK Collector of Rates resignation, 26 August 7/2/113
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 139
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Niven, Robert Labourer, 18791879 Niven Robert Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Nixon, James Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Nixon James Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Nixon Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Nixon, William Labourer, Water Works, Hydrant Man, 1862-18681862 Nixon William Labourer, Water Works petition for pay for Prince of Wales
birthday; NovemberP26/59/1051
1864 Nixon William requesting payment for Anniversary Day; Petition, January
26/65/56
1864 Nixon William Hydrant Man request constant work; Petition, January 26/65/591868 Nixson William Hydrant Man requests increase; Petition; November 26/94/1192
Noake, George Marshall
Clerk, Water Assessor, City Treasurer and Town Clerk’s Departments, 1884-post 1921
1884 Noake George Marshall Recruited 4 October 1884; Clerk Town Clerk’s Department
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1884 Noake George Marshall Junior Clerk, Water Service Dept
10/- week; appointed 6 November; on probation
26/200/2017
1886 Noake George Marshall Water Assessor Appointment by Mayor; temp, from CT's department; January - February
21/17/9 [409]
1886 Noake George Marshall Water Assessor requests permanent appointment; December
26/216/2458
1887 Noake George Marshall Junior Clerk, City Treasurer's Dept
50/- week; CT requests increase to 60/-; approved 31 August
26/222/1884
1887 Noake George Marshall Water Assessor request leave of absence 10 days; September
26/223/1982
1890 Noake George Marshall Registration Clerk, Citizens List
application 8 March; approved 26/243/1439
1891 Noake George Marshall Clerk selling tickets at organ recital, July 26/252/15461892 Noake George Marshall request leave of absence 2 weeks;
August26/259/1494
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 140
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1893 Noake George Marshall medical certificate; gastric catarrh;
November26/270/2135
1898 Noake George Marshall Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Noake George Marshall Clerk temporary appointment by Mayor, June; 4 October
7/22/571
1901 Noake George Marshall memo; April-June 1901/1263NSW Death Registration in 1956: 22820/1956: NOAKE, GEORGE MARSHALL; [parents]: GEORGE & ANNA; registered at RICHMOND
Noble, John Samuel Labourer, Mason, Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department; Divisional Inspector, Maintenance Department, 1890-1920
1890 Noble J hired 1890; Mason, paving; Divisional Inspector Maintenance 12/1/1909; died 24 February 1920
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Noble Jos City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Noble J Labourers and Mechanics: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Noble J Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1NSW Death: 965/1920: NOBLE, JOHN S; [parents] JOHN & ANNE; registered at REDFERNFuneral Notices: SMH 25 February: NOBLE - The Friends of Mrs. J. S. NOBLE are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved HUSBAND, John Samuel; which will leave his late residence, Beatrice, 14 Castlereagh-street, Redfern, THIS DAY, at 1 o'clock for the C. of E. Cemetery, Rookwood. Death Notice, SMH 25 February 1920: NOBLE- February 24, 1920 at his residence, Beatrice, 14 Castlereagh-street, Redfern, in his 61st year, John Samuel, beloved husband of Annie E. Noble.
Noden, Mrs C Carter, Street Cleansing, Maintenance Department, 1896-19091896 Noden Mrs C Carter, Maintenance
Departmenthired December 1896; Carter, Maintenance Department; cart bought by Devine; cart sold August 1909
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1898 Noden Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Noffs, Joseph Hyde City Auditor, elected but disqualified, 18431843 Noffs Joseph Hyde City Auditor disqualified; new election; August 25/1/075
Nolan, J Mason or Quarryman, Argyle Cut, 18461846 Nolan J Mason or Quarryman,
Argyle cutrequest increase; cost of living higher; 27 Oct; grateful for 1 April raise
23/1/[160]
Nolan, James Labourer, Ganger, City Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1880-1917
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 141
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1880 Nolan James Labourer, City Cleansing hired 1880; Labourer, City Cleansing; in
1910 aged 66, 3 dependent children; retired 15 Jan 1917 [born c1844]
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1883 Nolan James Street Watering, fish market
request increase, October 26/194/2201
1886 Nolan James Overseer of Scavengers Seymour recommendation increase; December
26/216/2410
1886 Nolan Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department
referred to; working in December 26/217/010
1891 Nolan James Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department
accused of owing money to Thomas Winkle; no proof; December
26/254/2400
1892 Nolan J Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department
death of carter M Fahey at his home; March
26/256/512
1895 Nolan J Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Nolan James Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department
absent one day; May 26/280/604
1898 Nolan James Others (3) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Nolan, James Carter, 18861886 Nolan James Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June;
Riley St North26/213/1224
Nolan, James Block Sweeper, Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888-18991895 Nolan J Cleansing wood paving,
Insp of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1896 Nolan James Block Boy, Insp of Nuisances Department
£1; age 25; employed 8 years; single; February, increase to 30/-; [born c1871]
P26/283/260
1898 Nolan J Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Nolan James Ganger, under Browne report, February 26/296/02881899 Nolan J Ganger resignation; 3 November 1899 26/313/2765
Nolan, John Labourer, 18651865 Nolan John Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
Nolan, Joseph Sub-ganger, City Cleansing Department, 1896-19161896 Nolan Joseph Sub-ganger, City
Cleansing Departmenthired October 1896; Sub-ganger, City Cleansing Department; retired 15 November 1916
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 142
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Nolan, Laurence Quarry Labourer, Argyle St Quarry, City Works, 1846-18511846 Nolan Argyle St quarry to receive 1½ days’ pay for eye injury;
September10/1/172
1851 Nolan Laurence Quarry Labourer taken on to work; June 10/2/2981851 Nolan Laurence Quarry Labourer taken on to work; July 10/2/299
Nolan, Patrick Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Nolan Patrick Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
1844 Nolan Patrick Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11 March
875/1/30
Nolan, Patrick Carter, 18541854 Nolan Patrick Carter request increase; Petition, June 26/11/546
Nolan, Thomas Block Sweeper, 18981898 Nolan T Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Nolan Thomas Block Sweeper injured; application for pay; resumed work
11 January26/296/0165
Nolan, (Unknown) Argyle St Quarry, 1846See Nolan, Laurence
Nolan, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Nolan City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731
Nolan, (Unknown) Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886See Nolan, James
Nolan, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Nolan Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Nolan Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
Probably two men; See Nolan, James
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 143
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Noonan: See also Nunan
Noonan, Daniel Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1881-19091881 Noonan D Carter, Street Cleansing hired 1881; Carter, Street Cleansing; died
4 September 1909Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1890 Noonan D Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 Noonan D Carter, cleansing gullies, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Noonan D Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1NSW Death: 11567/1909: NOONAN, DANIEL; [age at death]:7O YEARS; [place of death]: WATERLOO; [registered at]: WATERLOO
Noonan, Daniel Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Noonan Daniel Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Departmentrequest increase; May, petition 26/10/426
Noonan, Patrick Carter, driver 1898; owner 19021898 Noonan P Carter, driver driver for Mrs Parker requests leave to
attend Volunteers Camp; Granted without pay; April
26/298/743
1902 Noonan Patrick Carter transfer from Margaret Parker; September; 32 Dawson St, Surry Hills
1902/2758
Noonan, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Noonan Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; owner
26/151/463
Northcote, J Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Northcote J Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Northcote, Thomas Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Northcote Thomas Block Sweeper to be appointed December; 74 Ultimo Rd
Ultimo26/304/025
Northcott, (Unknown)
Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1897
1897 Northcott Block Sweeper increase granted; September 26/293/1474See Northcote, J
Norton, AB Inspector, City Health Office, 1898 to post 1921City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 144
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 Norton AB Inspector City Health
Officehired 16 May 1898; Inspector City Health Office; in 1921 aged 68
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Norton, Peter Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1897-18981897 Norton Peter Street Sweeper 30/- week; appointment by Mayor; August 26/293/12851898 Norton P Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Noughton, John Labourer, 18651865 Noughton John Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
Nowell, C Messenger, Temporary, 18791879 Nowell C Messenger temporary appointment 23 April 26/156/421
Nowelles, J Labourer, 18791879 Nowelles J Labourer request either pay or work on Public Hols;
work where practicable; January26/155/070
Nowlan, Isaac Mason, City Works, 1846-18481846 Nowlan Isaac Mason to be employed; July 10/1/1601848 Nowlan Mason dismissed after complaint by Bryant;
August10/2/80
Nunan: See also Noonan
Nunan, D Labourer, 18791879 Nunan D Labourer request either pay or work on Public Hols;
work where practicable; January26/155/070
Nunan, Daniel Labourer, 18621862 Nunan Daniel no 9 gang, cut service
pipeseek not to be penalised; Petition, February
26/55/184
Nunan, Daniel Carter, 18731873 Nunan Daniel Carter Petition of carters for increase; November; 26/124/0968
Nunan, Michael Labourer or Carter, 1858-18591858 Nunan Michael Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 145
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1859 Nunan Michael Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 146
OYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.O……………, Patrick Labourer, City Works, 18521852 O……. Patrick Labourer, City Works request increase; February 21/10/26/151Perhaps O’Connell
Oates, E Carter, City Works, 18491849 Oates E Carter taken on to work; March 10/2/139
Oatley, F Collector of Rates, 18491849 Oatley F Collector of Rates TC request info re outstanding rates;
November; Gipps & Brisbane Wards27/5/49/522
Identity unclear; at this period Slattery and Golden were the collectors; their names and this man’s appear on this record; it is possible Fred Oatley, Inspector of Slaughterhouses, was also requested to pay in outstanding fees.
Oatley, Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses, 1848-18601845 Oatley Frederick seeks appt to take care of clocks; July;
watchmaker, 332 George St26/2/158
1848 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
temporary appointment; Higgins suspended; 22 November
27/4/48/422
1849 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£120 pa; Salary recommendations for 1849
11/1 - 22 Dec 1848
1848 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
arrears of Higgins to be claimed from sureties FH O'Donnell & F Oatley; May
27/4/48/442
1849 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
acting; to pay in at least monthly; February
27/4/49/72
1849 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£120 pa; appointed 31 May 1849 7/4/573
1849 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
surety bond; £360; June; Thomas Weedon & James Oatley
65/0006
1849 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£120 pa; Estimates for 1849; August 1849 27/5/49/377
1850 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£120 pa; Estimates for 1850 27/5/50/102
1851 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£120 pa; 10 January 1851 27/6/51/11
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 147
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1851 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter
Houses & Ass Inspector of Nuisances
Inspector of Slaughter Houses & Ass Inspector of Nuisances on 12 May 1851 with no additional pay
27/6/51/175
1852 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£120 pa; Estimates for 1852 27/6/52/11
1852 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£29-15-6: fees/perquisites received 1851; resolution Feb; TC memo May
27/6/52/143
1853 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£200 pa; Estimates for 1853 27/7/53/26
1854 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
requests no perquisites (via fines), only salary and a forage allowance; June
26/11/550
1854 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
sureties: Edward Flood, Augustus Morris, £500; September
26/12/842
1855 all Officers and Servants None to receive fines/penalties (perks); all fines to be paid in; salary only, 23 January
7/8/38
1855 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£275 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855; keep of horse, £75
7/8/38
1855 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£275 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855 27/9/90
1855 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
surety bond; £350; May; Edward Flood & Augustus Morris
65/0019
1856 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£350 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1856 7/8/46
1857 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£300 pa; Recommendations June 1857; Finance Committee, 1 June 1857
22/1/09
1857 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
surety bond; £550; September; Edward Flood & Thomas May
65/0037
1858 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£300 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/488
1859 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
£200 pa; Salary Recommendations for 1859, February; decrease
11/3/17
1860 Oatley Frederick Inspector of Slaughter Houses
resignation; removal Slaughter Houses from City; Govt Insp Glebe Island abattoirs
26/46/665
Born 1819 in Sydney; died 1890Brother of James Oatley (1817-1878); son of James Oatley (1770-1839)“The Corporation – its Officers, their Salaries and Family Compacts”, Empire 14 April 1862, p5
Oatley, James Assessor, 18481848 Oatley James Assessor elected from 1 March 1848; Phillip Ward 7/4/38Alderman 1852-1853; 1857-1878; Mayor 1862Brother of Frederick Oatley (1819-1890); son of James Oatley (1770-1839)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 148
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
O’Birn, Michael Carter, 1846See O’Byrne, Michael
O’Boyle, Eugene Lamplighter, City Surveyor’s Department; 18811881 O'Boyle Eugene Lamplighter, City
Surveyor's Departmentmaintain Corporation public lamps with Storan & Miller, April
26/175/706
O’Brian: See also O’Brien, O’Brin, O’Brine and variants of Brien/BryanNote there are many men with this surname; there may be multiple entries referring to the same man.
O’Brian, Denis Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18901890 O'Brian Denis Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
See O’Brien, Denis; Carter
O’Brian, F or Francis
Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890; 1895
See O’Brien, F or Francis
O’Brian, Francis Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18691869 O'Brian Francis Labourer Petition for extra pay, Sewerage Work;
JuneP26/97/739
O’Brian, John Labourer, 18591859 O'Brian John Labourer labourers & carters pay list, March 26/39/328
Obrien: See O’Brien
O’Brien: See also O’Brian, O’Brin, O’Brine and variants of Brien/BryanNote there are many men with this surname; there may be multiple entries referring to the same man.
O’Brien, Cornelius Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 O’Brien Cornelius Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; request increase; Petition, January; City Surveyor does not rec increase
26/9/059
O’Brien, Denis Unknown, City Surveyor’s Department, 1888City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 149
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1888 O'Brien Denis City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
O’Brien, Denis Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895; 18961895 O'Brien Dennis Carter, under Clerk of
Works (Lee)2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
1896 O'Brien Denis Carter, City Surveyor's Department
14 days gaol, assault police; July; wife wishes to have driver in lieu
26/286/0950
1896 O'Brien Denis Carter, City Surveyor's Department
Mayor approves driver Thomas Leach; driving for Mrs O'Brien; July
26/286/0950
1896 O'Brien Denis Carter, City Surveyor's Department
CS does not recommend reinstatement; July
26/286/0950
O’Brien, Denis Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 O'Brien Denis Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 O'Brien D Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/744
O’Brien, Denis Carter, Inspector of Nuisances, Department, 18951895 O'Brien Denis Street Cleaner Mayor's appointment; 2 weeks off/on; July 26/280/8541895 O'Brien Denis Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances DepartmentMedical certificate; Alf McGowen to drive in lieu; 22 July
26/280/895
1895 O'Brien Denis Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor requests appointment; 29 July 26/281/0912
O’Brien, F Carter, Street Watering, 1882-18851882 O'Brien F Carter request work for water carters on wet
days; August - OctoberP26/186/1318
1885 O'Brien FC Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October
26/207/1651
O’Brien, F or Francis
Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-1899
1890 O'Brian F Carter, Scavenger, eastern division
Return by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1895 O'Brien F Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 O'Brian Francis Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
Cart No 22; medical certificate; son will drive for him; July
26/280/880
1896 O'Brien Frank Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
ill, country; request son Michael drive for him; approved; January
26/283/131
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 150
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 O'Brien F Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 O'Brien F Carter given notice; January; instead transfer to
night machine broom sweeper26/304/194
See O’Brien, Francis
O’Brien, Francis Labourer, 1876-18791876 O'Brien Francis Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care
equipment; time with families; p426/138/205
1879 O'Brien Francis Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
O’Brien, Francis (2) Carters, 18861886 O'Brien Francis Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 15
Esther St, Surry Hills26/213/1224
1886 O'Brien Frank Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 14 Esther St, Surry Hills
26/213/1224
Two men
O’Brien, J Inspector, Corporation Assets and Stores, 1890-19071890 O'Brien J Inspector, Corporation
Assets & Storeshired 1890; Inspector, Corporation Assets & Stores; dismissed 11 April 1907
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
O’Brien, J Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1892-18951892 O'Brien J Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentneglect duty; excuse accepted; injury to horse; November
26/262/2221
1895 O'Brien J Carter, Insp of Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
O’Brien, J Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 O'Brien J Cleansing wood paving:
boy Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
O’Brien, J Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 O'Brien J Insp of Nuisances Dept,
non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
O’Brien, J Labourer, Cleansing gullies, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 151
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1895 O'Brien J Labourer Insp of
Nuisances Dept, cleansing gullies
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
O’Brien, J 4 Men: Carters, Labourers, 18981898 O'Brien J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list
(1)22/55/1
1898 O'Brien J Carter: Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list (2)
22/55/1
1898 O'Brien J Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list (3)
22/55/1
1898 O'Brien J Others (3) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list (4)
22/55/1
1898 O'Brien J Sanitary Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
O’Brien, JJ City Surveyor’s Department, 1888-1899See O’Brien, John Joseph
O’Brien, James Pavior, Paving Gang, City Surveyor’s Department, 18931893 O'Brien James Pavior Mayor's appointment to paving gang,
January26/263/070
O’Brien, John Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18561856 O'Brien John Carter, City Surveyor's
Departmentrequest payment carting bricks for CE Dept; August; 1½ days City Fund; ½ day CS
P26/025/755
O’Brien, John Carter, Water, 18851885 O'Brien John Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2
time work; October; 160 Macquarie St26/207/1651
O’Brien, John Labourer, Turncock, City Water Works, 1858-18651858 O'Brien John Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 O'Brien John Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/7381865 O'Brien John Turncock request increase; January; not granted 26/71/0041865 O'Brien John Turncock request increase; March; not granted 26/71/156
O’Brien, John Labourer, Scavenger, Nightman, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1883, 1886, 1890
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 152
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1883 O'Brien John Nightman Request increase; June, approved;
previously scavenger26/191/1045
1886 O'Brien John Labourer Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 16 Esther St, Surry Hills
26/213/1224
1890 O'Brien John Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
no 184, RS: useless for his purpose; February; possibly dismissed
26/240/312
O’Brien, John City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 O'Brien John City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
O’Brien, John Transit Officer, House to House Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18981890 O'Brien John Traffic Officer Traffic Officer, assistant to Insp of
Licensed Porters, employed at wharves; July; to be sworn in as Spec Constable
26/243/1264
1890 O'Brien John Traffic Officer Traffic Officer assistant to Insp of Licensed Porters, sworn in as Special Constable, July
26/243/1297
1893 O'Brien Traffic Officer appointed; 3 January 1893 26/263/0421893 O'Brien John Transit Officer absent; ill; April 26/265/7201893 O'Brien J Transit Officer medical certificate; influenza; October 26/269/18241893 O'Brien J Transit Officer resumed duty; October 26/269/18431895 O'Brien John House to House Inspector absent; ill; medical certificate; July;
returned to work26/280/826
1898 O'Brien House to House Inspector Mayor orders restoration; April 26/298/722
O’Brien, John Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1891-18971893 O'Brien John Block Sweeper often absent; neglects duty; to be
dismissed; May26/266/993
1893 O'Brien Block Sweeper returned from sick leave; October 26/269/18921896 O'Brien John Block Boy, Insp of
Nuisances Department£1; age 23; employed 4 6/12yrs; widowed mother; February, inc to 30/-; no 304
P26/283/260
1897 O'Brien Block Sweeper would not work under W Browne; transferred to Stacey but still would not work; April, dismissed
26/290/580
O’Brien, John Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 O'Brien John Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 O'Brien John Labourer, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 153
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
O’Brien, John Inspector of Hawkers, 18991899 O'Brien John Inspector of Hawkers report on Singh; May 26/307/1085
O’Brien, John Joseph
City Surveyor’s Department, 1888-1899
1888 O'Brien John Joseph Special Constable sworn in as Special Constable; June 26/229/10271895 O'Brien JJ City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; under BrowneRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1899 O'Brien JJ List: Officers Fidelity Guarantees Policy; October
21/21/45 [817] (b)
O’Brien, Jos Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 O'Brien Jos Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
O’Brien, Joseph Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18931893 O'Brien Joseph Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances DepartmentCarter, Inspector of Nuisances Department; suspended; absences; February
26/264/392
O’Brien, Kenedy Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1857-18621857 O’Brien Kenedy Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 O’Brien Kenedy Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition 26/34/2641858 O’Brien Kenedy Labourer, Water Works request increase; September; Petition 2
p226/36/758
1862 O’Brien Kenedy Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day; January
875/2/62/3
See O’Brin, Kenedy
O’Brien, M City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 O'Brien M City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
O’Brien, Michael Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 O'Brien Michael Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 154
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
O’Brien, Michael Carter, Driver, 18961896 O'Brien Michael Carter, driver in lieu father, Frank, in country for health;
approved; January26/283/131
O’Brien, Miss Carter, 18861886 O'Brien Miss Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 4
Druitt St26/213/1224
O’Brien, Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances, 1890-18981890 O'Brien Mrs Carter, Scavenger,
western divisionReturn by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 O'Brien Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 O'Brien Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
O’Brien, Mrs Denis Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1890-18981896 O'Brien Mrs Denis Carter, City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor approves driver Thomas Leach for Mrs O'B; July husband in jail
26/286/0950
O’Brien, Mrs N Carter, Maintenance Department, 1896-19071896 O'Brien Mrs N Carter, Maintenance
Departmenthired July 1896; Carter, Maintenance Department; transfer to D O'Brien; transfer to M O'Reilly 1907
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
O’Brien, P or Patrick Stonebreaker, 1877; 18801877 O'Brien P Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/148/11541880 O'Brine Patrick Stonebreaker Petition for employment; November 26/171/2224
O’Brien, Thomas Labourer, City Works, 1844; 18461844 O’Brien Thomas Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11
March875/1/30
1846 O’Brien Thomas Labourer to be employed; September 10/1/176
O’Brien, Thomas Labourer, 1858-18591859 O’Brien Thomas Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday;
Petition, April26/40/431
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 155
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1858 Obrien Thomas Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday;
Petition, December; granted26/37/1030
O’Brien, Thomas Attendant, Fish Markets, 1898-19091898 O'Brien Thomas Attendant, Fish Markets hired May 1898; Attendant, Fish Markets;
in 1908 age 36, 4 children; dismissed 1909
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1899 O'Brien Inspector, Markets Clerk of the Markets recommends increase, March
26/305/526
O’Brien, William Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1857-18581857 O’Brien William Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 O’Brien W Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition 26/34/2641858 O’Brien William Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p3;
September26/36/758
O’Brien, (Unknown) Four men, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 O'Brien (1) Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's recommendation: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 O'Brien (2) Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's recommendation: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 O'Brien (3) Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's recommendation: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 O'Brien (4) Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's recommendation: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
O’Brien, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 O'Brien Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
O’Brien, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 18781878 O'Brien Labourer, City Works 8/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
O’Brien (Unknown) Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1893; 1897See O’Brien, John: Block Sweeper
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 156
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.O’Brien, (Unknown) Labourer, Christmas Gang, temporary, 1892, 18931892 O'Brien Cleaning staff, holiday
timesMayor's appointment; December 26/262/2332
1893 O'Brien Labourer, Christmas Gang
temp, 4 weeks from 12 December 26/270/2192
O’Brien, (Unknown) Traffic Officer, House to House Inspector, 1893-1898See John O’Brien, Transit Officer
O’Brien, (Unknown) Inspector, Markets, 1899See Thomas O’Brien
O’Brin, Kenedy Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18731873 O'Brin Kenedy Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept6/- day; request increase; October 26/123/928
See O’Brien, Kenedy: Labourer, Botany Works
O’Brine: See also O’Brian, O’Brien, O’Brin
O’Brine, John Stonebreaker, 18801880 O'Brine John Stonebreaker Petition for employment; November 26/171/2224
O’Brine, Patrick Stonebreaker, 1880See O’Brien, P
O’Byrne, Michael Carter, City Works, 18461846 O'Birn Michael Carter to be discharged, decrease in numbers;
April10/1/142
1846 O'Byrne Michael Carter lately dismissed, accused of having small load; explains his actions; October
23/1/[161
O’Callaghan, Michael
Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1893-1898
1895 O'Callaghan M Insp of Nuisances Dept, cleansing wood paving: boy
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1896 O'Calligan Michael Block Boy, Insp of Nuisances Department
£1; age 19; employed 3 2/12 years; single; February, increase to 30/-; no 311
P26/283/260
1898 O'Callaghan M Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 157
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
O’Coners, Thomas Labourer, Water Works, 1858See O’Connor,Thomas
O’Connell, James Labourer, City Works, 18441844 O'Connell James Labourer selected for employment; August 10/1/45
O’Connell, M Labourer, 18831883 O'Connell M Labourer request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
O’Connell, Michael Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, Maintenance Department, 1892-19111892 O'Connell M Labourer, Maintenance hired 1892; Labourer, Maintenance; in
1909 age 63, 4 dependent children; died 22 December 1911
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 O'Connell M City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Browne
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 O'Connell M Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1NSW Death Registration: 13316/1911: O'CONNELL, MICHAEL; [parents]: TIMOTHY & not stated; registered at SYDNEYDeath, Funeral and Probate Notices: SMH 18 December 1911, p7 & p8; 21 December 1911, p14
O’Connell, M Labourer, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 O'Connell M Labourer, Scavenger Insp
of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 O'Connell M Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
O’Connell, MF Overseer, City Engineer’s Department, 18571857 O'Connell MF Overseer Lower George
St, City Engineer's Department
Report of the Finance Committee; 1 June 1857
22/1/09
O’Connell, Morgan Labourer, 18861886 O'Connell Morgan Labourer Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 5
Elizabeth St, Waterloo26/213/1224
O’Connell, P Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 O'Conool P Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 158
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1887 O'Connell Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class A26/218/681
O’Connell, Patrick Carter, 18541854 O'Connell Patrick Carter request increase; Petition, June 26/11/546
O’Connell, Patrick Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541852 O……. Patrick Labourer, City Works request increase; February 21/10/26/1511854 O'Connell Patrick Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; Petition; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; January
26/9/059
O’Connell, Philip Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18921892 O'Connell Philip Labourer, City Surveyor's
Departmentappointment, 28 January 26/255/171
O’Connell, R Stonebreaker, 18771877 O'Connell R Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/148/1154
O’Connell, (Unknown)
City Surveyor’s Department, 1888
1888 O'Connell City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's recommendation: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
O’Conner: See also O’Connor, O’Connors
O’Conner, Edward/Edmond
Carter, 1854; 1859
1854 O'Conner Edward Carter request increase; Petition, June 26/11/5461859 O'Connors Emond Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
O’Conner, M Carter, 18951895 O'Conner M Carter dismissed; fortnight notice; March 26/279/315See O’Connor, Michael
O’Conner, William Labourer, 18791879 O'Conner William Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 159
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.O’Connor: See also O’Conner, O’Connors
O’Connor, D Bailiff, 18761876 O'Connor D Bailiff surety; bond £100; December; Mrs Alice
Johnson26/142/781
O’Connor, J Labourer, 18791879 O'Connor J Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
O’Connor, J Unknown, 19001900 O'Connor J Dismissed, 16 August 1900/3027
O’Connor, James Carter, 1876-18771876 O'Connor James Carter request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care
equipment and time for families; p226/138/205
1877 O'Connor James Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July; Finance Committee recommends 11/6 per day; August
22/17/639
O’Connor, JG City Auditor, 1871-18731871 O'Connor JG City Auditor Elected December 1870 for 1871; with
GarvanEvening News 16 December 1870
1873 O'Connor JG City Auditor Report at end of 2 year appointment, December; with Taylor
26/124/1049
O’Connor, John Labourer or Carter, 18621862 O’Connor John Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day;
January875/2/62/3
O’Connor, John Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 O'Connor John Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
O’Connor, M Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 O'Connor M Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Department8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
O’Connor, M Lamp Lighter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1879City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 160
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1879 O'Connor M Lamp Lighter (oil) 4 men employed, August, to light City
lamps26/159/925
O’Connor, Michael Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1873-18821873 O'Conner Michael Carter Petition of carters for increase; November; 26/124/09681877 O'Connor Michael Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July;
Finance Committee recommendation: 11/6 day; August
22/17/639
1882 O'Connor Michael Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
requests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
See O’Conner M
O’Connor, Misses Carter, 18861886 O'Connor Misses Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 37
Sovith (Sophia?) St26/213/1224
O’Connor, Mrs Carter, 18861886 O'Connor Mrs Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 37
Sophia St26/213/1224
O’Connor, Owen Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 O’Connor Owen Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/7381858 O'Connor Owen Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
O’Connor, P Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 O'Connor P Carter, Watering, Insp of
Nuisances DepartmentRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 O'Connor P Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
O’Connor, Thomas Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 O’Connor Thos Labourer, Water Works,
near Racecourserequest increase; Petition 1; September 26/36/758
1858 O’Coners Thomas Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
O’Connor, (Unknown)
Collector of Citizens Lists, Contract, 1876-1877
1876 O'Connor Collector of Citizens Lists tender £15; Finance Com rec acceptance tender 1876-7; Denison Ward with Matthews
22/17/339
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 161
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1877 O'Connor Collector of Citizens Lists seek guidance in compiling lists; June;
Brisbane Ward with Matthews26/145/660
O’Connor, (Unknown)
Carter, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1878
1878 O'Connor Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May; owner, Mrs Gallagher
26/151/464
O’Connor, (unknown)
Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878
1878 O'Connor Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
1/2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; driver Branach
26/151/463
See O’Connor, M
O’Connor, (unknown)
Carter, Sewers, City, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878
1878 O'Connor Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
1/2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; sewers, City generally
26/151/463
O’Connor, (Unknown)
Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887
1887 O'Connor Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
O’Connor, (unknown)
Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1888
1888 O'Connor City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
O’Connors, Emond Carter, 1859See O’Conner, Edward
O’Conool, P Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887See O’Connell, P
O’Donald, Ed Labourer, 18641864 O’Donald Ed requesting payment for Anniversary Day;
Petition, January26/65/56
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 162
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
O’Donnell, John Labourer, 18651865 O'Donell John Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
O’Donell, Edward Labourer, Water Works, 18621862 O'Donnell Edward Labourer, Water Works petition for pay for Prince of Wales
birthday; NovemberP26/59/1051
O’Donnell, George Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18991899 O'Donnell George Labourer Inspector of Nuisances Department;
resigned; May26/307/1182
O’Donnell, Michael Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 O'Donnell Ml Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 O'Donnell M Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/744
O’Donnell, Michael Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 O'Donnell Michael Street Cleaner Mayor's appointment; 2 weeks off/on; July 26/280/8541895 O'Donnell Michael Labourer Appointment, December, to full-time 26/282/14631898 O'Donnell M Labourer, Street
CleansingOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
O’Donnell, Owen Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1857-18581857 O’Donnell Owen Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 O’Donnell Owen Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition 26/34/02641858 O’Donnell Owen Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p1;
September26/36/758
O’Donnell, Patrick Labourer, Christmas Gang, temporary, 18931893 O'Donnell Patrick Labourer, Christmas
GangAldermen’s recs, Mayor informs Town Clerk; 3 weeks from 19 December
26/270/2238
O’Donnell, (Unknown)
Hydrant Man, City Surveyor’s Department, 1872
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 163
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1872 O'Donnell Hydrant Man, City
Surveyor's Dept6/4 per day; not included in printed return; August
26/117/799
O’Donohoe, G Carter, 18861886 O'Donohoe G Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 11
Little Queens St26/213/1224
O’Driscoll, Michael Labourer, 18621862 O'Driscoll Micheal Labourer request payment for Anniversary Day;
Petition, January26/54/87
Officer, JJ Carter, 18861886 Officer JJ Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; Ada
Lane, Ultimo26/213/1224
Ogden, David Pennant Hills Quarry, 18671867 Ogden David Pennant Hills Quarry age, family, residence details; petition,
July26/86/885
Ogg, Robert Overseer, Timber Inspector, City Surveyor’s Department, 1885-19011885 Ogg Robert Overseer, City Surveyor's
Departmentto be paid holiday pay or overtime; October
26/207/1693
1888 Ogg R City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1895 Ogg Robert City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1895 Ogg Robert Timber Inspector, Kent St Depot
month's leave in country; influenza; granted; January
26/278/053
1896 Ogg Robert City Surveyor's Department
injured; fall off wood blocks; July 26/286/0921
1898 Ogg R Labourers and Mechanics: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Ogg R Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Ogg Robert illness; half pay for 2 weeks; April; Letter
from grand-daughter Marie26/298/785
1901 Ogg Robert City Surveyor's Department
to inspect wood blocks from contractor 1901/0340
1901 Ogg Robert request wages during illness; August 1901/2147Death and Funeral notices for his wife: SMH 30 May 1903, p18NSW Death Registration: 12454/1903: OGG, ROBERT; [parents]: SAMUEL & HELEN; registered at SYDNEY
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 164
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Death and Funeral notices: SMH 5 October 1903, p6
Ogilvie, David Assessor, 18511850 Ogilvie David Assessor Elected 15 November 1850; Gipps Ward SMH 16 & 18 Nov
18501851 Ogilvie David Assessor Elected on 15 November 1850 for 1851;
Gipps Ward27/6/50/417
1851 Ogilvie David Assessor absent, replaced, 4 August 1851; Gipps Ward
27/6/51/302
1851 Ogilvie David Assessor replaced by Hogan, 27 September 1851 27/6/51/391
O’Grady, Edward Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 O'Grady Edward Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
O’Grady, J Labourer, Water Service, casual, pre 18691858 O'Gready James Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Committee does not recommend
22/2/41
1869 O'Grady J Labourer, former casual, Water Service
seeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
O’Grady, J Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 O'Grady J Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 O'Grady J Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
O’Gready, James Labourer, City Water Works, 1858Possibly O’Grady, J
O’Halloran, P or Patrick
Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1899
1895 O'Halloran P Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
unable to start; sore leg; August; request Cornelius Brestner to drive
26/281/0938
1898 O'Halloran P Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 O'Halloran Patrick Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentdeath; April 26/306/833
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 165
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.NSW Death Registration: 4035/1899: O'HALLORAN, PATRICK; [parents]: THOMAS & MARGARET; [registered at]: SYDNEY
O’Halloran, Patrick Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 O'Halloran Patk Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1895 O'Halloran Carter, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
O’Halloran, Thomas Carter, Water, 18821882 O'Halloran Thomas Carter request work for water carters on wet
days; August - OctoberP26/186/1318
O’Halloran, (Unknown)
Carter, 1886
1886 O'Halloran Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 40 Harrington St
26/213/1224
O’Hara, John Carter, 18831883 O'Hara John Carter request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
O’Hehir, Patrick Labourer, Ranger, Reserves, City Surveyor’s Department, 1890-post 19201890 O'Hehir P Labourer, Reserves hired 1890; Labourer, Reserves; in 1916
age 62, 2 dependent childrenStaff Record Card (CRS81)
1893 O'Hehir Patrick Assistant Ranger, Belmore Park
sworn in as Special Constable; October 26/269/1914
1895 O'Hehir Patrick City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; City Reserves
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1895 O'Hehir P Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441895 O'Hehir Mayor's appointment; 2 weeks off/on; July 26/280/8541898 O'Hehir Labourers and
Mechanics: not on staffOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 O'Hehir Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
O’Heron, Hugh Labourer, City Works, 18431843 O'Heron Hugh Labourer dismissed for idleness; September 10/1/5
O’Keefe: including O’Keafe, O’Keef, O’Keeffe, O’Kefe
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 166
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
O’Keefe, Daniel Water Works, 18601860 O'Keefe Daniel Water Works discharged; Petition, April 26/45/271
O’Keefe, D Carter, Cleansing Gullies; Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 O'Keeffe D Carter Insp of Nuisances
Dept, cleansing gulliesRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
O’Keefe, Daniel Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-18931882 O'Keef D Carter, Watering request work for water carters on wet
days; August - OctoberP26/186/1318
1882 O'Keef D Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
requests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
1885 O'Keeffe Dan Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October
26/207/1651
1886 O'Keefe Daniel Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/11771893 O'Keefe Daniel Carter, No 336 died 20 December; widow, 3 children 26/270/2277
O’Keefe, Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-18981886 O'Keefe Mrs Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 21
Little Macquarie St26/213/1224
1890 O'Keefe Mrs Carter, Scavenger, eastern division
Return by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1895 O'Keefe Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h
1898 O'Keefe Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 O'Keefe Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
O’Keefe, Patrick Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18981890 O'Keefe Patrick Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1895 O'Keefe P Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 O'Keefe P Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 O'Keefe Paddy Carter altercation with M McFadden; June;
recommendation dismissal26/300/1226
1898 O'Keefe Patrick Carter ratepayers request reinstatement; July - September
26/301/1715
O’Keefe, Patrick Labourer, 1879; Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 167
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1879 O'Keeffe Patrick Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
1887 O'Keeffe Patrick Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not granted; January
26/218/386
1887 O'Keefe Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
O’Keefe, Ross Labourer, 18791879 O'Kefe Ross Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
O’Keefe, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 O'Keafe Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Department8½d per hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
O’Keefe, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 O'Keefe Carter, City Works 1/2 per hour; List, Clerk of Works,
Smithers; May; owner26/151/464
O’Keefe, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 O'Keefe City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
O’Keefe, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18901890 O'Keefe Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentno 34; abusive conduct alleged; September
26/245/1867
O’Keefe, (Unknown) Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18901890 O'Keefe Carter, Scavenger,
western divisionReturn by Seymour; April 26/241/761
Oliff/ Oliffe/Olliffe
Oliff, William Engineer, Machinery, Hydrants, City Surveyor’s Department, 1887-18991885 Oliff W Overseer salt water mains
& connections10/- day; appointed 16 January 26/202/095
1887 Oliff W Engineer; repair of machinery
duties, actions, qualifications; repaired Refrigerators Fish Market; April-May
26/219/936
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 168
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1887 Oliff W Engineer for hydrants request increase; July 11th increase of
15/- per week in lieu of overtime payments
26/221/1318
1888 Oliff W Engineer; repair of machinery
Beare requests his help, nights; January; refrigeration plant Fish Market
26/226/215
1888 Oliff W City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1895 Olliffe Wm City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Oliffe WH Labourers and Mechanics: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Oliffe WH Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 Oliff W neuralgia; request pay for day absent;
July; granted26/309/1783
1900 Oliffe WH request increase; August 1900/3051Note: His name often appears in Records misspelled as Oliffe or OlliffeDied 28 May 1908 aged 51 years: Death and Funeral Notices: Evening News 28 May 1908; SMH 29 May 1908;
Oliffe, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18571857 Oliffe John Labourer, Water Works,
Botanydismissed, performed insufficient work; 26 November
26/32/626
1857 Olliffe John Botany Water Works request reinstatement at Botany Water Works; 26 November
26/32/626
Oliffe, WH Labourer or Mechanic, non-staff, 1898-1900See Oliff, William
Oliphant, Robert Bailiff, 1856-18591856 Oliphant Robert Bailiff appointed in August 1856; Finance
Committee report August 185822/2/37
1857 Oliphant Robert Bailiff sureties; bond £100; July; JF Gilham & Henry Canner
26/30/239
1858 Oliphant Robert Bailiff £50 allowance + fees he is entitled to; August; collecting rates under distress warrants
22/2/37
1859 Oliphant Robert Bailiff £50 pa; surety bond; £100; July 11/3/171859 Oliphant Robert Bailiff given warrants for paving rates; August 26/41/7631859 Oliphant Robert Bailiff request information on job status;
September; another person has been issuing rate notices
26/42/833
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 169
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Oliver, (Unknown) Collector of Citizens Lists, 18461846 Oliver Collector of Citizens Lists Payment made; November 21/004/238 [537]
O’Locklin, J Botany Water Works, 18581858 O’Locklin J Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/0264
O’Louglin, James Botany Water Works, 18581858 O'Louglin James Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/0264
O’Mara/O’Marra/Omiara/Omara/O’Meara
O’Mara, John Labourer or Carter, 1858-18591858 Omara John Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday;
Petition, December; granted26/37/1030
1858 Omiara John Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day; January
22/2/11
1859 O’Mara John Labourer or Carter request holiday for Boxing Day; petition, December; granted
26/43/1151
1859 O'Meara John Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition against reduction in wages; May
26/40/528
O’Mara, Morgan Labourer, 18651865 O'Mara Morgan Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
O’Mara, T Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 O'Marra T Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 O'Mara Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
O’Neale: See O’Neil/ O’Neill
O’Neil/O’Neill
O’Neill, Edward Labourer, 1865; casual, Water Service, pre 18691865 O'Neale Ed Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
1869 O'Neild Edward Labourer, unemployed seeking employment at Sydney Common; Petition; September
P26/99/1047
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 170
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1869 Oneale Edward Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
O’Neill, Hugh Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 O'Neill Hugh Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 O'Neil Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
O’Neil, J or John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 O'Neil J Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
1873 O'Neill John Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
O’Neil, John Labourer, City Works, 18441844 O’Neil John Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
1844 O’Neil John Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11 March
875/1/30
O’Neill, Mrs Attendant, Conveniences, Belmore Markets, 1894-post 19201894 O'Neill Mrs Attendant, Conveniences hired 1/2/1894; Attendant, conveniences;
in 1918, age 53, widowStaff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 O'Neill Mrs Caretaker; lavatory; Belmore Markets
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 O'Neill Mrs Belmore Markets Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
O’Neil, Patrick Labourer, City Works, 1844-18461844 O’Neil Patrick Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
1846 O’Neil Patrick Labourer to be discharged, decrease in numbers; April
10/1/142
O’Neill, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 O'Neill City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's recommendation: discharge or reduce salary; discharged January]
21/17/6 [731]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 171
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Oram, Edward Inspector of Licensed Vehicles, 1866-18731860 Oram Edward secretary of the Australian Volunteer Fire
Co No1; protest re levying of rates26/46/520
1864 Oram Edward Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
Locations for cab stands; May 26/67/494
1865 Oram Edward Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
Recommends nos on Cabs at back & on side lamps; for regulations 1866r
26/76/0976
1866 Oram Edward Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
Request increase; December 1865 22/8/47/231
1867 Oram Edward Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
Salaries of Officers 1867; request increase
22/9/41/215
1867 Oram Edward Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
Return of Licensed Vehicles to April 1867; 26/84/413
1868 Oram Edward Inspector of Vehicles Salaries of officers 1868; increase recommended
22/11/8½/71
1868 Oram Edward Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
Request leave for 1 week; illness; October 26/93/1058
1870 Oram Edward Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
Recommends amendments to By laws re omnibuses; November
21/19/12 [59]
1871 Oram Edward Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
Salaries of Officers 1871; request increase
22/13/2/11
1872 Oram Edward Inspector of Vehicles Salaries of Officers 1872; request increase
22/13/64/451
1873 Oram Edward Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
Salaries of officers 1873, 1st report; request increase
22/14/52/337
1873 Oram Edward Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
resignation 1 May 1873 26/120/373
1873 Oram Edward Inspector of Public Vehicles MTC
Request by MTC to appoint him Council Inspector; for legal reasons, September
26/123/822
1873 Oram Edward Inspector of Public Vehicles MTC
if appointed by Council will not claim salary; Metropolitan Transit Commissioner Office
26/123/822
1889 Oram Edward Inspector of Public Vehicles
Died 11 May; retired 5 months; paralysis SMH 13 May 1889
Death Notices, Funeral Notices and obituaries: SMH 13 May 1889, p7; 14 May 1889; Evening News, 13 May 1889 p8; Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney) 18 May 1889, p9
Oram, John G Accountant, applicant, not appointed, 18791879 Oram John G Accountant, applicant To audit Paymaster books; not appointed;
son of Edward Oram; August26/159/906
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 172
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Oram, (junior) Ranger, 1886; Inspector, Water Meter Reader, City Engineer’s Department, 1887-18881886 Oram Inspector of Nuisances
Department, applicantRec by Jas Green to oversee porters, Jan; not needed; son of Edward Oram
26/217/019
Stated by Seymour, Inspector of Nuisances, to have been previously employed by him
1886 Oram junior Ranger Mayor's appointment; 21 January 870/221887 Oram Inspector, Lachlan Dams 8/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant, Lachlan Dams26/225/2761
1888 Oram Water Meter Reader Mayor's recommendations: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
NSW BDMs Index: Sons of Edward Oram: John G, born 1857, died 1932; Albert E, born 1863, died 1931; Richard G, born 1867, died 1869 John G Oram: Death and Funeral Notices: SMH 31 October 1932Albert E Oram: Death, Funeral, Probate notices: SMH 10 June 1931, p9; 23 June 1931, p2
Orchard, Robert James
Carpenter, Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, 1897-1912
1897 Orchard R Carpenter, Corporation Assets & Stores
Hired April 1897; Carpenter, Corporation Assets & Stores; transferred to Government June 1912
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1897 Orchard Robert Carpenter, Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards
Recommended for appointment by Hugh Gordon; April
26/291/652
1898 Orchard R Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1900 Orchard R Carpenter, Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards
Appointment as additional carpenter; June 1900/2534
1900 Orchard Robert Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards
Request to stay in cottage at Flemington; June-August
1900/2417
1902 Orchard R Request annual leave; May; April 1902/15391907 Orchard R Re increase 1907/08331912: Control of the Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards was transferred from the City of Sydney to the NSW GovernmentNSW Death Registration: 17350/1921: ORCHARD, ROBERT J; [parents]: ROBERT & FRANCES; [registered at] BURWOODSydney Morning Herald Wednesday 9 November 1921 p12, Death Notice: ORCHARD.-November 8, 1921 at his residence, Milton, Henley-road, Flemington. Robert James, beloved husband of Ada Orchard, aged 68 years.
O’Reilly, Edward Dormer
Assessor, 1842
1842 O'Reilly Edward Dormer Assessor, appointed by NSW Governor
Macquarie Ward; prior to election of Council
Govt Gazette 6 Sep 1842
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 173
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.O’Reilly, Michael Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1888-18951888 O'Reilly City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1895 O'Reilly Ml Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 O'Reilly Labourer, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
Orford, Robert Clerk of Works, Sewerage Work, City Surveyor’s Department, 1855-18561855 Orford R Superintendent of
Sewerage Work12/- day; seeks work; appointed for one month trial; 2 November
26/20/1035½
1856 Orford R request increase; decision stood over; January
26/21/0049
1856 Orford R Clerk of Works salary payments March 1856; payments from Sewerage Fund
36/1/1
1856 Orford Robert Clerk of Works £230 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1856 7/9/461856 Orford Robert Clerk of Works City Surveyor’s accusation of insobriety;
explanation request; 14 May27/10/56/341
1856 Orford Robert Clerk of Works letter to Orford: request to produce witnesses in his favour
27/10/56/362
1856 Orford Robert Clerk of Works warning given; 17 May 27/10/56/3741856 Orford Robert Clerk of Works resignation 30 August 1856 26/025/759
O’Riley, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 O'Riley Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/246
O’Riordan, John Mason or Quarryman, Argyle Cut, City Works, 18461846 O'Riordan John Mason or Quarryman,
Argyle cutrequest increase; cost of living higher; 27 October Petition; grateful for 1 April raise
23/1/[160]
Orphan, Jas? Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-18881886 Orphan Jas? Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June;
Ferry? St26/213/1224
1888 Orphan Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Orr, W Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Orr W Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 174
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1887 Orr Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
Orr, William Carter, City Works, 18461846 Orr William Carter to be employed; September 10/1/176
Ortega, (Unknown) City Cleansing Department, to June 19011901 Ortega City Cleansing
Departmentdismissed, 17 June, 1901 1901/1652
Osborne, Thomas Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Osborne Thos Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
1844 Osborn Thos Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11 March
875/1/30
Osborne, J Pipe Layer, 18821882 Osborne J Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
Osborne, James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18901890 Osborne James Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentsuspended; no 79; November 26/245/2080
O’Shea, J or John Belmore Markets, Town Clerk’s Department, 1893-1902; Cleaner, Watchman, Queen Victoria Markets, Superintendent of Assets Department, 1902-post 1920
1893 O'Shea J appointed February 1893 Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 O'Shea John T Town Clerk's Dept, Belmore Markets
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 O'Shea J Belmore Markets Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1902 O'Shea Superintendent of Assets Department
transfer notified; July 1902/2593
1907 O'Shea J Cleaner, Queen Victoria Markets
Cleaner in 1907 Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1911 O'Shea J Watchman, Queen Victoria Markets
in 1911, age 44, married, 3 dependent children; widowed 25/8/1919
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 175
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
O’Shea, John Labourer, Lachlan Water Reserve, 18771877 O'Shea John Labourer, Lachlan Water
Reserverequest increase; November P26/148/1155
Osten, Frederick Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Osten Frederick Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p2;
September26/36/758
1858 Austen F Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition 26/34/264See Austen, F
O’Sullivan, Daniel Poll Clerk, 18521852 O'Sullivan Daniel Poll Clerk for Election 15
Decappointed Dec 1852 by Town Clerk; Macquarie Ward
27/7/52/325
O’Sullivan, Dan Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 O'Sullivan Dan Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 O'Sullivan two men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
O’Sullivan, J Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 O'Sullivan J Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 O'Sullivan two men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
O’Sullivan, Jeremiah
Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1856
1856 O'Sullivan Jeremiah Carter, City Surveyor's Department
request payt carting bricks for CE Dept; August; 1½ days City Fund; ½ day CS
P26/025/755
O’Sullivan, Thomas Labourer, 18791879 O'Sullivan Thomas Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
O’Sullivan, William Casey
Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1891-1910
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 176
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1891 O'Sullivan W Labourer, Maintenance hired 1891; Labourer, maintenance; in
1907, age 59, 1 dependent child; died 19 July 1910
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1892 O'Sullivan William Labourer, under Lee; City Surveyor’s Dept
appointment, 29 January 26/255/174
1895 O'Sullivan Wm Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1895 O'Sullivan Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441898 O'Sullivan W Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1NSW Death Registration: 10377/1910: O'SULLIVAN, WILLIAM C [parents]: JEREMIAH & JANE; [registered at]: NEWTOWNSydney Morning Herald Wednesday 20 July 1910: O'SULLIVAN The Friends of the late Mr WILLIAM CASEY O'SULLIVAN of 27 Milford street City (late Treasurer of the Sydney Municipal Council Employees Union) are kindly invited to attend his Funeral to leave St Benedict's Church, THURSDAY AFTERNOON at 1.45 for R.C. Cemetery, Rookwood
O’Toole, Michael Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1893-18951893 O'Toole Labourer 8/- day; Mayor's appointment to Paving
Gang; January26/263/070
1895 O'Toole Ml Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 O'Toole Labourer, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
Ovens, John Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Ovens? John Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Overton, John Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Overton John Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Committee does not recommend
22/2/41
Owen, A Block Sweeper, Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Owen A Labourer, cleansing wood
paving, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Owen A Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Owen, Ellis Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Owen Ellis Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Own Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 177
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Owens, (Unknown) Unknown, pre 18711871 Owens employee Petition recently discharged; late of
Windsor26/110/913
Own, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887See Owen, Ellis
Ownee, James Carter, 18731873 Ownee James Carter Petition of carters for increase; November; 26/124/0968
Oxford, John Mason or Quarryman, Argyle Cut, 18461846 Oxford John Mason or Quarryman,
Argyle cutrequest increase; cost of living higher; 27 October; grateful for 1 April raise
23/1/[160]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 178
PYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Pacey, John Stockley
Assistant Messenger and Cleaner, 1887
1887 Pacey JS appointment by Mayor; 12 September 26/223/19891887 Pacey Assistant Messenger &
Cleanerdeath reported by Mayor, December 26/225/2751
1887 Pacey J Cleaner reference to his death 26/225/2762NSW Death Registration 4045/1887: PACEY, JOHN S: [parents]: JOHN & not stated; DIED NEWTOWN; [registered at]: NEWTOWNThe Sydney Morning Herald (Saturday 17 December 1887 p22: THE FUNERAL of the late Mr. JOHN STOCKLEY PACEY will leave his late residence, 49, Wellington-street, Newtown, TO-MORROW (Sunday) AFTERNOON, at 2 o'clock, to Waverly Cemetery.
Packer, Robert S Surveyor assisting in the Trigonometrical Survey of the City of Sydney, 1854-18591854 Packer Robert S Assistant for Survey of
City£4 per week; appointed from 1 June 1854 7/7/239-241
1856 Packer Robert Assistant Surveyor requests increase & permanency, City Survey Dept; July 1856
26/23/541
1857 Packer Robert S Assistant to Survey of Sydney
return of chain; May 26/29/033
1859 Packer Robert S Assistant to Survey of Sydney
in response to recommendation to dismiss him; much work still for Trig Survey; May
26/40/542
1859 Packer Robert S Assistant to Survey of Sydney
request certificate of competency; July; 5 years as surveyor
26/41/708
1865 Packer Robert paid for Trig Survey work; July 22/8/31/1671867 Packer Robert S Surveyor, private practice remarks on Trig Survey & Plan; January;
rebuttal by Bell26/83/077
1868 Packer Robert S Surveyor, private practice tender for survey of PA Park; January; 26/89/034
Packer, (Unknown) Botany Works, City Engineer’s Department, 18591859 Packer City Engineer's
DepartmentFinance Committee recommends removal as Botany near complete; May
21/15/7
See Parker, (Unknown): Overseer, City Water Works
Palmer, John Richard
Clerk, Town Clerk’s Department, 1885-1887; Assistant Town Clerk, 1887-1898;
Acting Town Clerk, 1898; Town Clerk, 1898-1899;Superintendent of Corporation Assets and Deputy Town Clerk, 1900-1902
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 179
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1885 Palmer John Richard Clerk, temporary £175 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12
November; Duties describedSMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Palmer John Richard Clerk temporary appointment by Mayor, January; to replace Daniels
21/17/4 [359]
1886 Palmer John Richard Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1886 Palmer John Richard salary increase; December 26/216/24611887 Palmer John Richard Assistant Town Clerk appointed July 21/17/10 [615]1887 Palmer John Richard Assistant Town Clerk £300 pa; appointed 12 July SMH 13 July 18871888 Palmer John Richard Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance
Com recommendation22/35/5(b)
1889 Palmer John Richard Assistant Town Clerk £275 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889 SMH 13 December 1888, p7
1889 Palmer John Richard Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance Com recommendation
22/36/62
1889 Palmer John Richard Salary Schedule 1889-90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1890 Palmer John Richard Assistant Town Clerk request increase; December 26/246/22571890 Palmer John Richard Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com
recommendation22/41/1
1891 Palmer John Richard Assistant Town Clerk £325 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890; increased from £275
Evening News 12 December 1890
1892 Palmer John Richard Assistant Town Clerk Proposal for Fidelity Guarantees 22/43/24 (b)1892 Palmer John Richard Policy Mercantile Mutual; surety 56/345b1893 Palmer John Richard Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com
recommendation22/46/6
1894 Palmer John Richard Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1895 Palmer John Richard Town Clerk's Dept, staff Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Palmer John Richard Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Palmer John Richard Town Clerk, acting on resignation of Daniels; 31 January SMH 1 February1898 Palmer John Richard Town Clerk, acting appointed pro tem Council Meeting 10
February1898 Palmer John Richard Town Clerk 1898-1899 Function 241898 Palmer John Richard Salary Schedule 1898-99; Finance Com
recommendation22/55/65
1898 Palmer John Richard Town Clerk £500 pa; appointed; 19 July; rescission motion mooted Norton
Meeting 19 July 1898
1898 Palmer John Richard Town Clerk Norton rescission motion withdrawn Meeting 11 August 1898
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 180
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1899 Palmer John Richard Town Clerk suspension by Mayor lifted; leave given;
to take up new position after leaveMeeting 3 October 1899
1900 Palmer John Richard Superintendent of Corporation Assets
£500 pa; appointed 18 January Meeting 18 January 1900
1901 Palmer John Richard Town Clerk, candidate not appointed; Nesbitt selected; August 1083/02/0111902 Palmer John Richard Deputy Town Clerk resignation; 31 July; to become Town
Clerk Wellington, NZ1902/2566
More references in City Records; Alderman Granville Council 1888-1898Appointment Town Clerk: SMH 11 February 1898, p4; The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta) 12 February 1898 p14; Evening News, 20 July 1898, p6; 22 July 1898, p7; The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta) 23 July 1898 2; Truth, 24 July 1898, p5; Conditional Resignation/Suspension: Evening News, 3 August 1899, p8; 27 September 1899, p6; p7; 30 September 1899, p4, p6; SMH 27 September 1899, p10;30 September 1899, p11; 4 October 1899, p5, p6; Farewell/Departure: SMH 2 August 1902, p7; 25 August 1902, p8; Evening News, 16 August 1902, p2;
Parbury, Frederick Assessor, 18441844 Parbury Frederick Assessor appointed 4 March 1844; Cook Ward 7/1/498
Parker, E Waste Water Inspector, House to House Inspector; Water Meter Reader, 1885-18881885 Parker E Waste Water Inspector,
House to House£3 week; Officers and Duties; detect waste; check closets etc
30/1/94
1888 Parker E Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Parker, John Clerk of the George St Markets, 1843-1845; Temporary Assistant Clerk of the Markets, 1850-1851
1843 Parker John Clerk of the George St Markets
£120 pa; appointed 27 Feb 1843; letter to Parker
27/1/20/26[end]
1843 Parker John Clerk of the George St Markets
£11/13/4, monthly salary payment, 3 April 7/1/161
1843 Parker John Clerk of the George St Markets
Special Committee, reduction salaries etc; 1st & 2nd schedules; 23 December
21/1/59/745[685]
1844 Parker John Clerk of the George St Markets
£120 pa; Salaries for 1844; Town Clerk memo to City Treasurer, 29 Dec 1843
27/1/548/582
1844 Parker John Clerk of the George St Markets
£120 pa; Schedule of salaries for 1844 7/1/437
1845 Parker John Clerk of the George St Markets
termination; revenues to be let for 1846; memo to Parker
27/2/746/803
1851 Parker John Assistant Clerk of the George St Markets
£80 + £20 forage; Temp appointment by Mayor, 31 December 1850
27/6/50/476
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 181
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1851 Parker John Assistant Clerk of the
George St Marketstemporary; Carruthers appointed permanently
27/6/51/72
Parker, John Clerk, Water Service Department, City Engineer’s Department, 1885-18881885 Parker John Clerk Water Service
Departmentrequest increase; raise of 10/- per week; August
26/206/1337
1885 Parker John Clerk, City Engineer's Department
appointed from 1 Jan, 1886 to permanent position; duties performed in water service
22/30/56
1886 Parker John City Engineer's Department
application for Paymaster position; 24 May
26/212/1146½
1886 Parker John Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1888 Parker John Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Committee recommendation
22/35/5(b)
Parker, Matthew William
District Surveyor, 1857-1868
1857 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor memo re gravel delivery; September 26/03/4551859 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor Finance Committee recommend forage
allowance; October22/3/40
1859 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor Improvement Committee recommends dispensing with; July; negatived
23/5/87
1859 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor to check idleness of labourers; April 10/5/1041859 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor terminated 31 July; mistake, kerbing &
guttering10/5/159
1859 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor denies adverse report, reflects on his professional character; August
26/41/760
1859 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor Finance Committee recommends forage allowance; September
22/3/40 [313]
1859 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor memo re Woolloomooloo & Riley Sts; July 26/041/6511859 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor City Surveyor on working relations with
Parker; July26/041/660
1859 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor requests increase; April 26/40/4351860 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor accused of favouritism in allocating work
to carters; refuted Seymour's report January
26/44/012
1860 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor requests compensation for damage to clothes, whip; paid; September
26/46/621
1865 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor present at fatal accident to Crotty; inquest report; Jamison St sewer
Empire 6 December
1866 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor request increase; December 1865 22/8/47/231
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 182
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1868 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor Salaries of Officers 1868; request
increase22/11/8½/71
1868 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor death; 22nd November; age 36 SMH Death and Funeral Notices, 23 November 1868
1868 Parker Matthew William District Surveyor gratuity £200 to widow Margaret; December; efficient services, 12 years
22/11/50/283
Many more references in City Records; frequent payments to MW Parker occur in Accounts authorised by the Finance Committee throughout the 1850s and1860s.MW Parker successful tenderer for various works eg sewer in O’Connell St and street gullies, Elizabeth St in 1857.Sale of goods: SMH 14 April 1857, p6; Tender for sewer: SMH 1 September 1857; 22 December 1857; Report - need for District Surveyors: SMH 1 June 1859, p5;Motion to dismiss, full report: SMH 5 July 1859, p5; Family Notices: SMH 22 April 1857; Freemans Journal, 3 October 1857, p3;Court Case: Egan v Mayor etc of Sydney and others: Sydney Mail, 28 November 1868, p3Death & Funeral Notices: SMH 23 November 1868, p1; p8; 24 November 1868; 28 November 1868, p2; NSW BDMs Registry: Death 1400/1868: PARKER, MATTHEW W; [parents] MICHAEL & JANE, registered at SYDNEYAllowance to widow: Sydney Mail, 26 December 1868, p3
Parker, Mrs Margaret
Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1869-1902
1869 Parker Margaret Carter requests permission to become carter; March; widow of MW Parker
26/96/299
1873 Parker Mrs Carter Petition of carters for increase; November; 26/124/09681878 Parker Mrs Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May; widow; driver MacMahon26/151/464
1895 Parker Mrs Carter; City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Parker Mrs Carter: Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
1898 Parker Mrs Carter Noonan, driver requests leave; Granted without pay; April
26/298/743
1902 Parker Margaret Carter transfer to Patrick Noonan; September 1902/2758Widow of District Surveyor, Matthew William Parker
Parker, Samuel Carter, City Works, 18521852 Parker Saml Carter, City Works request increase; February 21/10/26/155
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 183
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Parker, William Bilbie
Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market, 1843-1844
1843 Parker William Bilbie Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
appointed 13 April 1843 7/1/177
1843 Parker William Bilbie Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
sureties; Rev WH Walsh & Dr Bland 7/1/182
1843 Parker William Bilbie Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
Special Committee Report, reduction salaries etc; 1st & 2nd schedules
21/1/59/745[685]
1843 Parker William Bilbie Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
£120 pa; appointed from 1/5/1843; security £1200; memo to Parker
27/1/8/11
1843 Parker William Bilbie Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
accident 14 July 1843; returned to work 22 July; memo to City Treasurer
27/1/60/76
1843 Parker William Bilbie Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
suspended by Mayor, 18 October 1843; memo to Parker
27/1/351/376
1843 Parker William Bilbie Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
reinstated with warning, 24 October 1843; memo to Parker
27/1/359/387
1843 Parker William Bilbie Clerk of the Markets suspended, reinstated; October, large family
7/1/363
1844 Parker William Bilbie Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
£120 pa; Schedule of salaries for 1844 7/1/437-440
1844 Parker William Bilbie Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
Committee of Inquiry into conduct re Hayden; memo to Parker
27/1/687/733
1844 Parker William Bilbie Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
inquiry into conduct; resignation, 22 March
7/1/512
Parker, William Labourer, City Works, 18511851 Parker Wm Labourer taken on to work; June 10/2/297
Parker, (Unknown) Overseer, City Water Works, 18591859 Parker Overseer, City Water
WorksEnquiry into Falconer, Parker & Allen; January; drunk etc; suspended by Mayor
22/15/1
1859 Parker Overseer, City Water Works
City Solicitor advises against prosecution of Parker and Falconer; January
26/38/0026
Parkin, (Unknown) Labourer, Lachlan Dams, City Engineer’s Department, 18871887 Parkin Labourer, Lachlan Dams 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant, 26/225/2761
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 184
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Parr, Young Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1883-18951883 Parr Young Labourer request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
1895 Parr Young Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 Parr Labourer, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
1895 Parr Young Street Cleaner Mayor's appointment; 2 weeks off/on; July 26/280/854
Parry, Edward Lamp Lighter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18811881 Parry Edward Lamp Lighter, City
Surveyor's Departmentmaintain Corporation public lamps; with Miller, O'Boyle & Storan, April
26/175/706
Parsfield, L Pipe Layer, 18821882 Parsfield L Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
See also Pasfield, Pesfield
Parsons, George Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1894-1900; Labourer, City Cleansing Department, 1900-1912
1894 Parsons G Labourer, City Cleansing hired Sep 1894; Labourer, City Cleansing; in 1912 aged 50, 1 dependent child; died 24 December 1912
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1898 Parsons George Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11895 Parsons George Carter, Scavenger, Insp of
Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Parsons George Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
med cert; kicked in head by horse; permitted to use driver; March
26/279/334
1898 Parsons George Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
no 379; convicted theft; more charges; suspend; recommendation dismissal Oct
26/302/1910
1898 Parsons George Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
to be replaced by Sproule; October 26/302/1942
1899 Parsons George Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor requests report on behaviour; October
26/312/2478
1900 Parsons George Carter request transfer to sweeper; July 1900/2942NSW Death Registration: 13929/1912: PARSONS, GEORGE S; [parents]: WILLIAM & MARGARET; registered at SYDNEY
Parsons, John Labourer, 18791879 Parsons John Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 185
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Parsons, John Carter, Driver, 18961896 Parsons John Carter, driver no 343; for John Quinn; ill; approved;
January26/283/053
Parsons, (Unknown) Carter, Road Metal, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 Parsons Carter, City Works, road
metal3/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
Parsons, (Unknown) Carter, Driver, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Parsons Carter, driver, Insp of
Nuisances Dept1s2d hour; Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; for Mrs McCann
26/151/463
Parton, Mrs Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 Parton Mrs Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
Parton, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department; 1886-18881886 Parton Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 12
Market St26/213/1224
1887 Parton Carter Council garbage collection to 31 Dec; then works; Seymour reports to Mayor; May 1889
26/234/740
1888 Parton Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's recommendations: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Pascoe, A Water Works, 18871887 Pascoe A Water Works suspended single man; seeking work;
June26/221/1308
Pascoe, Edward Water Service Gang, 18871887 Pascoe Edward Water Service Gang for travel expenses for work in suburbs;
June; 94 Macquarie St; working at Ashfield
26/221/1379
Pascoe, John Water Service Gang, 18871887 Pascoe John Water Service Gang for travel expenses for work in suburbs;
June; 31 Hutchinson St; working at Leichhardt
26/221/1379
Pascoe, (Unknown) Clerical Work, City Engineer’s Department, 1870City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 186
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1870 Pascoe City Engineer's
Departmentorganise, transcribe damaged records; retain one more month; March
26/102/364
Pascoe, (Unknown) Water Meter Readers, 3 Men, 18881888 Pascoe (1) Water Meter Reader Mayor's recommendation: discharge or
reduce salary; discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
1888 Pascoe (2) Water Meter Reader Mayor's recommendation: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Pascoe (3) Water Meter Reader Mayor's recommendation: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
See Pascoe, Edward and Pascoe, John
Pasfield: See also Parsfield, Pesfield
Pasfield FamilyWilliam Hamilton Pasfield b c1827 d1891 (son of Samuel and Jane) and married to Ellen is the brother of Charles d1876 (son of Samuel and Jane) who was married to Elizabeth; their son Charles H was born 1852. Another brother is George b c1822 d1891 (son of Samuel and Jane) who married Ellen and was prominent in the Gunning district. George and Ellen had sons named William H, James A and Henry J.William Hamilton Pasfield (Overseer 1872-1888) had sons William Hamilton, George Alfred, James, Samuel and Arthur; his nephew is Charles. Ellen Pasfield, residence Water Reserve Botany, who died in 1906 is identified in newspaper notices as relict of William H Pasfield. Sons listed in her funeral notices are William, George, James, Samuel and Arthur.
Pasfield, Charles Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1872-18881887 Pasfield [2 men listed] Labourer, Botany Dams 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant26/225/2761
1888 Pasfield C Botany Water Works discharged; nephew WH Pasfield; employed since 1872; sole support invalid mother January
26/226/153
Born 1852, died 1932NSW BDMs Registry: Death of father: 3717/1876: PASFIELD, CHARLES; [parents] SAMUEL & JANE; registered at REDFERNDeath of his mother: 6406/1894: PASFIELD, ELIZABETH; [parents] HENRY & unknown; registered at HELENSBURGHDeath of Charles: 6556/1932: PASFIELD, CHARLES: CHARLES & ELIZABETH; registered at HELENSBURGHDeath of mother: Evening News, 9 August 1894, p4
Pasfield, George A Clerk, City Engineer’s Department, 1884-18881884 Pasfield George Alfred Junior Clerk to City
Engineertemp appointment by Mayor; CE requests to be permanent 15 April 1884
21/16/115 [853]
1884 Pasfield George Alfred detected Bradford frauds; ex-Mayor Harris’s statement
Evening News 8 December 1887
1885 Pasfield George Alfred Clerk, City Engineer's Department
£100 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 Nov; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 187
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1885 Pasfield George Alfred Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of
salaries22/29/11(b)
1885 Pasfield George Alfred Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com recommendation
22/31/6(f)
1886 Pasfield George Alfred Salaries of Officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1886 Pasfield George Alfred salary increase; December 26/216/24561887 Pasfield George Alfred Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance
Com recommendation22/35/5(b)
1887 Pasfield George Alfred Clerk, City Engineer's Department
request leave; ill health; 2 weeks granted; 29 Nov-10 Dec
26/225/2608
1888 Pasfield George Alfred Salaries of Officers 1888; requests increase for 1888
22/35/5(c)
Born 1866, died 1939Auditor for Botany Council February 1892-95: Evening News 3 February 1892, p3; SMH 6 February 1895, p71886: Bradford Frauds: Freeman’s Journal, 2 October 1886, p10; Sydney Mail, 2 October 1886, p704; (Walton discharged) Evening News, 8 October 1886, p6; SMH 8 October 1886, p4, p6; SMH 9 October 1886, p10; SMH 13 October 1886, p9; SMH 13 October 1886, p11; Evening News 22 October 1886; 26 October 1886; 27 October 1886; suspension of Fyfe: Freeman’s Journal, 30 October 1886, p16; SMH 15 November 1886, p7; 16 November 1886, p5 (letter by Felton); suspension of Felton confirmed, suspension of Fyfe and Trevor Jones removed: SMH 19 November 1886, p7; Australian Town and Country Journal, 20 November 1886, p13; Trial of David Bradford and Charles William Forbes for conspiracy to defraud the Municipal Council of Sydney, SMH 18 November 1886, p3; 19 November 1886, p7; Evening News 19 November 1886, p5; found guilty of appropriating between £9,000-£10,000; Bradford sentenced to 4 years with hard labour and Forbes to 7 years with hard labour; payment for Walton’s legal expenses: Evening News 22 December 1886, p6; Evening News, 13 July 1887, p6; Evening News, 5 October 1887, p3; Evening News, 8 December 1887, p3; later allegations: Evening News 9 December, 1887, p5.1888 Further Corporation Frauds: suspension of Trevor Jones, DC Robertson, J Fyfe and J Walton: Freeman’s Journal, 17 March 1888, p10; SMH 16 March 1888, p6; 23 March 1888, p4; 28 March 1888, p10; 29 March 1888 p11; Freeman’s Journal, 31 March 1888, p19; NSW BDMs Registry: Death: 15185/1939: PASFIELD, GEORGE ALFRED; [parents] WILLIAM HAMILTON & ELLEN; registered at ASHFIELDMarriage to Grace Emily Mason: SMH 26 September 1887
Pasfield, (Unknown) Labourers, two men, Botany Dams, City Engineer’s Department, 1887-18881887 Pasfield (1) Labourer, Botany Dams 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant; pumping station26/225/2761
1887 Pasfield (2) Labourer, Botany Dams 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works; December; redundant; pumping station
26/225/2761
1888 Pasfield (1) Botany Water Works Mayor's recommendation: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Pasfield (2) Botany Water Works Mayor's recommendation: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
One of these two men is Pasfield, Charles; the other may be Pesfield Thomas or Parsfield, L.
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 188
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Pasfield, William H (junior)
Contractor, 1882-1883
1882 Pasfield William H, junior contractor fencing, Botany; August 65/15771882 Pasfield William H, junior contractor payment, February 22/25/161883 Pasfield William H, junior contractor payments, October, December 22/24/29; 22/24/33;
22/24/411883 Pasfield William H, junior contractor request release from contract; granted;
land dispute preventing access26/189/153
Probably son of William H Pasfield; otherwise his nephewNSW BDM Registry Birth: 1428/1856: PASFIELD, WILLIAM O; [parents] WILLIAM H & ELLEN; registered at SYDNEYBirth: 4825/1856: PASFIELD, WILLIAM H; [parents] GEORGE & ELLEN; registered at GOULBURN
Pasfield, William Hamilton
Inspector, Overseer, Botany Dams, City Engineer’s Department, pre 1872-1888;
transferred to Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board, 18881872 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams repairs to dams under his supervision;
March26/114/227
1872 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams £3/10/-week; not included in printed return; August
26/117/798
1872 Pasfield William Hamilton Inspector of Botany Dams pay increase of 10/- per week; September 26/117/8651875 Pasfield Botany Dams discharged with 11 labs, 3 carters;
Corporation Financial CrisisSMH 15 Jan 1875
1877 Pasfield William Hamilton Botany Water Works request increase; December 26/148/12081877 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams to discharge 20 men; dams repairs
finished; request 2 week’s leave; granted; Dec
26/161/1564
1880 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams Persons earning above £3 week, City Engineer’s Dept; to Water Com, February
26/163/289
1881 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams £4 week; request increase; March; forage 7/- less rent 1/-
26/173/406
1881 Pasfield William Hamilton Inspector of Watershed, Botany
report City Engineer; March; excellent; intelligent; faithful
26/174/499
1881 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams request authority to accept Westcott's directions; November
26/180/2105
1882 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams £4/10/- week; request increase; granted; December
26/188/1986
1883 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams request leave; ill health; granted 1 month; May
26/190/680
1883 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams granted 2 months’ leave; very ill; October 26/193/16431884 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams resignation; ill health; requests other job;
assistants appointed heavy work April26/196/696
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 189
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1886 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams request leave; asthma; granted 3 weeks;
December26/216/2384
1887 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams to supervise erection footway over main by Waterloo Council; December
26/225/2702
1887 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams £4/17/- week; closure Botany Water Works; December; retain; maintain engines, dams
26/225/2761
1888 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams protests salary reduction; other matters; dams no longer for water supply
26/226/153
City Engineer says overflow needs to be watched for; January
26/226/153
1888 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams re fish to be supplied from dam; March 26/227/4771888 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams request leave for a few days; granted;
March26/227/593
1888 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams request letter of commendation to MWSS Board; more than 20 years’ service; April
26/228/879
1888 Pasfield William Hamilton Overseer, Botany Dams recommended to Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board
Meeting 26 April;
1889 Pasfield William Hamilton Caretaker, Botany Dams, MWSS Board
washaway of embankment Evening News 29 May 1889
1891 Pasfield William Hamilton death 6 November at residence Water Reserve; 64 years
SMH 10 November 1891
More references in City RecordsCaretaker at Water Reserve, 1888-1891Born c1827; died 1891; Sons: William, George, James, Samuel and ArthurNSW BDMs Registry Death: 15420/1891: PASFIELD, WILLIAM H; [parents] SAMUEL & JANE; registered at WATERLOODeath Notices: SMH 10 November 1891; Evening News, 19 November 1891; Probate SMH 14 November 1891; In Memoriam: SMH 6 November 1895Death of wife: NSW BDM Registry: 10912/1906: PASFIELD, ELLEN; [parents JOHN & ELLEN; registered at WATERLOODeath and Funeral Notices: SMH 11 September 1906; 12 September 1906
Paton, Ernest B Articled Pupil, Draftsman, City Surveyor’s Department, 1883-1896;Engineer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1917-post 1920
1883 Paton Ernest B Articled Pupil to City Surveyor
temporary appointment by Mayor, June; testimonials, CV etc
21/16/92 [645]
1883 Paton Ernest B City Surveyor's Department
hired Feb 1883; retrenched 1896; Civil Engineer, 1917
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1884 Paton Ernest B Salary Schedule 1883-84; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 190
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1884 Paton Ernest B Articled Pupil to City
Surveyor£40 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Paton Ernest B Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1885 Paton Ernest B Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com recommendation
22/31/6(f)
1886 Paton Ernest B Articled Pupil to City Surveyor
£60 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Paton Ernest B Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1888 Paton Ernest B Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Paton Ernest B Articled Pupil to City Surveyor
to be appointed Draftsman; 9 March 1888 22/35/26
1888 Paton Ernest B Surveyor & Draftsman, City Surveyor's Department
£125 pa; appointed 9 March; completed articles
SMH 10 March 1888
1888 Paton Ernest B Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
Finance Committee recommends increase, July; was articled 5 years
22/36/26
1889 Paton Ernest B Draftsman, 3rd £150 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889; request for increase, not granted
SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1890 Paton Ernest B Salary Schedule 1889-90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1890 Paton Ernest B Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
£200 pa; Finance Committee recommendation; June
22/39/32
1890 Paton Ernest B City Surveyor's Department
request increase; December 26/246/2262
1891 Paton Ernest B Draftsman £225 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890 Evening News 12 Dec 90
1892 Paton Ernest B Salaries of officers 1892; requests increase for 1892
22/42/50
1892 Paton Ernest B Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
request increase; December 1892; 10 years’ service
26/262/2432
1893 Paton Ernest B Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Paton Ernest B Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1895 Paton Ernest B City Surveyor's Department, staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (c)
1896 Paton Ernest B Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's report; retrenchments at 30 June; services to be dispensed with
22/50/20
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 191
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1896 Paton Ernest B City Surveyor's
Departmentrequest leave of absence May-June 26/285/714
1896 Paton Ernest B City Surveyor's Department
Mayor declines leave of absence; received 3 months’ salary
26/285/679
1917 Paton Ernest B Civil Engineer, City Surveyor's Department
appointed 1917 Staff Record Card (CRS81)
More references in City Records
Paton, George Assessor, 18461846 Paton George Assessor appointed 4 March 1846; Gipps Ward 7/3/62
Paton, Thomas Labourer, 18691869 Paton Thomas Labourer, unemployed seeking employment at Sydney Common;
Petition; SeptemberP26/99/1047
Patrick, Hugh J Clerk of the Markets, 1890-19001890 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of the Markets temp appointment, 19 November; on
death of HowellEmpire 20 Nov 1890
1890 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of the Markets Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1891 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of the Markets £200 pa; appointment; February 22/41/151891 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of the Markets sworn in as Special Constable; March 26/248/4791891 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of the George St
Marketsreport listing staff at GSM; recommending reductions; June
26/251/1215
1891 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of Markets, temporary
£200 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890; no increase
Evening News 12 Dec 90
1892 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of the Markets Salaries of Officers 1892; requests increase for 1892
22/42/50
1892 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of the Markets Proposal for Fidelity Guarantees; no guarantee
22/43/24 (b) & (d)
1892 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of the Markets Policy Mercantile Mutual; surety 56/345b1893 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of the Markets Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com
recommendation22/46/6
1894 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of the Markets Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1895 Patrick Hugh J Town Clerk's Dept; staff Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Patrick Hugh J Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of the Markets Salary Schedule 1898-99; Finance Com recommendation
22/55/65
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 192
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1899 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of Belmore Markets List: Officers Fidelity Guarantees Policy;
October21/21/45 [817] (b)
1900 Patrick Hugh J Clerk of Belmore Markets resignation; 29 Jan 100 1900/0269More references in City Records
Patterson, David Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Patterson David Labourer, Water Works request increase; September, Petition 2
p226/36/758
Patterson, William Labourer, City Works, 1876-18781876 Patterson Wm Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; to care
for equipment; families; p326/138/205
1878 Patterson Labourer, City Works 8½d per hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May;
26/151/464
1879 Patteson Wm Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Pattesall, Joseph Labourer, City Water Works, 1858See Patteson, Joseph
Patteson, Joseph Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Pattesall Joseph Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Patteson Joseph Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Paulter, (Unknown) Blacksmith, 18971897 Paulter Blacksmith 10/- day; Mayor raises wages; from 16
March26/290/498
Pawley, William Acting Town Clerk, 18511851 Pawley William Town Clerk, acting appointed by Mayor 27 Nov 1851;
Woolcott on leave ill 21/10/2/7
William Pawley: Alderman 1842-1846; died 1863
Pawley, William Thomas
Collector of Citizens Lists, by tender, 1872-1877
1871 Pawley William Thomas City Auditor, candidate not elected; only 13 votes Evening News 16 Dec 1870
1872 Pawley William Thomas Collector of Citizens Lists appointed for 1872-73; June; Cook Ward 22/14/30/177
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 193
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1872 Pawley William Thomas Collector of Citizens Lists sureties: Rowland J Pawley & Thomas
Dunn22/14/30/177
1873 Pawley William Thomas Collector of Citizens Lists Finance Committee recommends acceptance tender 1873-4; Cook Ward
22/15/26/165
1875 Pawley William Thomas Collector of Citizens Lists Finance Committee recommends acceptance tender 1875-6; Cook Ward
22/17/113
1876 Pawley William Thomas Collector of Citizens Lists tender £25; Finance Committee recommends acceptance tender 1876-7; Cook Ward
22/17/339
Son of William Pawley, Alderman 1842-1846; www.sydneyaldermen.com.auNSW BDMs Registry: Birth: 6677/1834 V18346677 1B: PAWLEY, WILLIAM T; [parents] WILLIAM & ELIZABETH; Year 1834 indicates possibly a baptism rather than a birth or an error; parents’ marriage was in 1822.Marriage 1849: 121/1849 V1849121 34C: PAWLEY, WILLIAM T to COOPER, ELIZABETH L M at St Lawrence’s Church of England, SydneyDeath: 3107/1879: PAWLEY, WILLIAM T; [parents]: WILLIAM & ELIZABETH; registered at PADDINGTONDeath Notice, William Thomas Pawley, aged 55 years: Evening News 26 May 1879, p3; SMH 26 May 1879, p1; Funeral Notice, p8
Pawsey, James Collector of Electoral Lists, 1852; Poll Clerk, 18521852 Pawsey James Collector of Electoral Lists City Solicitor to prepare bonds; Bourke
Ward; 27/6/52/157
1852 Pawsey James Collector of Electoral Lists sureties: H Bennett & Charles Creighton 27/6/52/1571852 Pawsey James Poll Clerk for Election of
Councillors7 November; appointed November 1852 by Mayor; Cook Ward
27/7/52/284
1852 Pawsey James Poll Clerk for Election of Auditors & Assessors
15 November; appointed November 1852 by Mayor; Cook Ward
27/7/52/289
1852 Pawsey James Poll Clerk for Election 24 November; Appointed 23 November 1852 by Mayor; Cook Ward
27/7/52/304
NSW Death: 1302/1855 V18551302 110: PAWSEY, JAMES; AGE 63 [no other details]Death Notice, SMH and Empire 30 January 1855: At 32, Elizabeth-street North, on the 28th instant, Mr. James Pawsey, formerly of Maitland, Hunter River, aged 63
Payne, William Labourer, City Works, 18431843 Payne Wm Labourer dismissed for idleness; September 10/1/5
Payten, Arthur J Articled Pupil, 1868-1873; Assistant Draftsman, City Engineer’s Department, 1873-18761868 Payten Arthur J Articled Pupil to City
Engineerage 16; seeks tuition with City Engineer; July; letter by father Samuel Payten; agreed
26/92/697
1869 Payten Arthur J Articled Pupil to City Engineer
£26 pa; served 9 months’ probation; appointed 1 May
22/11/28/463
1873 Payten Arthur J Assistant Draftsman £100 pa; recommendation to appoint as Assistant Draftsman; Aug 1873
22/15/33/221
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 194
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1874 Payten Arthur J Assistant Draftsman Salaries of Officers 1874; request
increase22/15/49/309
1875 Payten Draftsman, City Engineer's Department
survey dams Botany & other; Corporation Financial Crisis
SMH 15 Jan 1875
1876 Payten Arthur J Draftsman City Engineer's Department
suspended by Mayor; confirmed; Black Wattle Creek work, November 1876
21/16/31 [159]
1876 Payten Arthur J Salaries of officers 1876; request increase, Dec 1875
22/17/189
Son of Payten, Samuel
Payten, Samuel City Auctioneer, 18671867 Payten Samuel City Auctioneer appointed from 17 applicants; March 22/10/19/951867 Payten Samuel City Auctioneer seeks compensation for dismissal, 12
March26/84/275
1867 Payten Samuel City Auctioneer report all advertised lots at Sydney Common sold, May
26/85/630
Father of Payten, Arthur J
Payton, Thomas Labourer, casual, Water Service, 18691869 Payton Thomas Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
Peahorn, Willem Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Peahorn Willem Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Pearce, Francis Labourer, City Works, 18461846 Pearce Francis recommended by Rev W.H. Walsh;
August10/1/165
Pearce, Gideon Labourer, casual, pre 1869; Botany Water Works, 18731869 Pearce Gideon Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
1873 Pearce Gideon Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Pearce, John Labourer, City Works, 18501850 Pearce John Labourer taken on to work; August 10/2/246
Pearce, Thomas Reserves, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 195
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1895 Pearce Thos City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; City ReservesRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
Pearce, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Pearce Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
Pearce, (Unknown) City Engineer’s Department, 18881888 Pearce City Engineer's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Peats, James Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Peats James Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
Peden, David Assessor, 1847-18481847 Peden David Assessor appointed March 1847; Bourke Ward 27/3/47/631847 Peden David Assessor appointed 3 March 1847; Bourke Ward 7/3/2981848 Peden David Assessor elected from 1 March 1848; Bourke Ward 7/4/381857 Peden David City Auditor, candidate to fill place of Richard Jones; not elected Empire 6 May 1857Councillor from 1 November 1849 to 31 December 1853; See www.sydneyaldermen.com.au
Peek, Samuel Assessor, 1843; 18491843 Peek Assessor (Valuator) elected after recommendation by Special
Committee, 3 January; Bourke Ward7/1/62
1849 Peek S Assessor Elected; March; Macquarie Ward SMH 2 March 1849Councillor: 4 November 1850 to 11 December 1851; see www.sydneyaldermen.com.au
Peele, George Collector of Citizens Lists, Contract, 18761876 Peele George Collector of Citizens Lists memo re lists for Gipps Ward 1876-77;
August26/140/528
1876 Peell J Collector of Citizens Lists tender £9; Fin Com rec acceptance tender 1876-7; Gipps Ward; replaced Coleman
22/17/339
Pemberton, William Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Pemberton William Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
Pendick, Joseph Labourer, casual, Water Service, pre 1869
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 196
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1869 Pendick Joseph Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
Penfold, (Unknown) Unknown, 18711871 Penfold employee Petition recently discharged; Waterloo 26/110/913See Pinfold, Pilfold
Penny, Thomas Botany Water Works, 18571857 Penny Thomas Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
Penton, Charles House to House Inspector, Traffic Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18861886 Penton Charles House to House Insp or
St Traffic Officerquery not paid for Easter; April-May; to be paid
26/212/0997
1886 Penton Charles Transit Officer, Insp of Nuisances Dept
request additional pair trousers per annum; December
26/216/2369
Penton, Matthew Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Penton Matthew Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptto be dismissed, February; retrenchments 26/278/246
Pepper, Richard Labourer, casual, Water Service, pre 18691869 Pepper Richard Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
Percy, W or William Labourer, City Engineer’s Department, 1867; 18761867 Percy William Labourer, City Engineer's
Departmentrequest additional allowance for hard rock; July; Sewerage Excavation, Market St
26/86/0928
1876 Percy W Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care of equipment; families; p3
26/138/205
Perrier, Lloyd Elevator Attendant, Queen Victoria Markets, 1898-18991898 Perry Lift boy appointment by Mayor; August 26/300/14421899 Perrier Lloyd Elevator attendant resigning February; advised by Plunkett,
Queen Victoria Markets26/305/334
Perry, E Lamp Lighter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18791879 Perry E Lamp Lighter (oil) employed, August; 4 men employed 26/159/925
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 197
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Perry, George Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Perry George Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Departmentrequest increase; May, petition 26/10/426
Perry, James Labourer, Water Works, 18551855 Perry James Labourer, Water Works request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/589
Perry, Thomas Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Perry Thomas Labourer, Water Works request increase; September; Petition 2
p226/36/758
Perry, (Unknown) Markets, 18881888 Perry Markets Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
salary reduction; January21/17/6 [731]
Perry, (Unknown) Lift Boy, 1898See Perrier, Lloyd
Pesfield, Thomas Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Pesfield Thomas Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
See Pasfield, Parsfield
Petersen, (Unknown)
Lamp Lighter, 1883
1883 Petersen Lamp Lighter employed at Crown St Reservoir; August 26/192/1394
Peterson, L Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Peterson L Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Peterson Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Petterson, Charles Moore Park Stores, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Petterson Chas City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; Moore
Park stores; Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 198
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Phegan, John Joseph
Messenger, 1857-1861
1857 Phegan John Joseph Messenger £125 pa; appointed 22 June 1857 7/10/1031857 Phegan John Joseph Messenger £125 pa; Memo to City Treasurer 1 July
185727/11/57/203
1858 Phegan John Joseph Messenger £125 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/4881858 Phegan John Joseph Messenger gratuity £25; extra work as writing clerk;
services described; July22/2/33
1858 Phegan John Joseph Messenger payment gratuity £25 for extra work; Meeting 2 August 1858
Empire 3 August 1858
1859 Phegan John Joseph Messenger £125 pa; Salary Recommendations for 1859, February
11/3/17
1859 Phegan John Joseph Messenger payment gratuity as before but discontinue in future
22/3/38 [305]
1859 Phegan John Joseph Messenger gratuity £25 extra services; September 27/12/59/5051860 Phegan John Joseph Messenger payment; July 22/4/171860 Phegan John Joseph Messenger request leave to visit Tasmania to see
child; granted 14 days from 15 December26/47/807
1861 Phegan John Joseph Messenger explanation of late return from Tasmania; January
26/48/034
1861 Phegan John Joseph Messenger resignation January 1861, effective 1 March; illness since death of wife
26/48/096
More references in City recordsHusband of Catherine Phegan, Office Keeper 1857-1860, who died May 1860Born in Tasmania; father Andrew; brother R Phegan, Pearson St Balmain (January 1867); Sands Directory 1867: Phegan, Richard; shipwright; West St, BalmainPayment of gratuity for extra work: Empire, 3 August 1858, p5Death of his father, Andrew, at Beechworth Victoria, senior Government Clerk of Works, previously Royal Engineer Department, Tasmania: SMH 20 September 1860, p1Birth of daughter: NSW BDMs Registry: Birth 1321/1858: PHEGAN, HONORAH M; [parents] JOHN J & CATHERINE T; registered at SYDNEYDeath 1867: murdered by members of Clarke’s gang of bushrangers at Jinden, near Braidwood.NSW BDMs Registry Death: 4374/1867: PHEGAN, JOHN; AGE 28 YEARS; DIED BRAIDWOOD; registered at BRAIDWOODJinden Massacre: See The Sydney Morning Herald 15 January 1867, p5; (Letter brother, R Phegan) 19 January 1867; Empire, 15 January 1867, p4-5; 19 January 1867, p5; Freeman’s Journal 19 January 1867, p7; Sydney Mail, 19 January 1867, p9; The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle (NSW) Saturday 19 January 1867; Queanbeyan Age and General Advertiser (NSW) 24 January 1867 p4; (daughter living at Ross in Tasmania) The Tumut and Adelong Times (NSW) 28 January 1867, p2; The Tumut and Adelong Times (NSW) Monday 4 February 1867 p2; Geelong Advertiser Thursday 9 May 1867 p2; Bendigo Advertiser Saturday 1 June 1867; Bendigo Advertiser Tuesday 24 September 1867 p3; Sydney Mail 28 September 1867; The Age (Melbourne) 23 February 1868Possible death of his brother: NSW BDMs Registry: 12122/1916: PHEGAN, RICHARD; aged 82 YRS, died at CANTERBURY; registered at CANTERBURY
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 199
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Phegan, Catherine Theresa
Office Keeper, 1857-1860
1857 Phegan Mrs Catherine Office Keeper £26 pa; appointed 22 June 1857 7/10/1031857 Phegan Mrs Catherine Office Keeper £26 pa; Memo to City Treasurer 1 July
185727/11/57/203
1858 Phegan Mrs Catherine Office Keeper £26 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/4881859 Phegan Mrs Catherine Office Keeper £26 pa; Salary Recommendations for
1859, February11/3/17
Wife of John Phegan, Messenger, 1857-1861Death 6 May, 1860: NSW BDMs Registry: 573/1860 PHEGAN, CATHERINE T; [parents] JOHN & NORA; registered at SYDNEYSMH 7 May 1860, p1; p8; short illness, aged 22 years and 9 months; Catherine Theresa; husband and child;
Phelby, Thomas Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Phelby Thomas Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Committee does not recommend
22/2/41
Phelps, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Phelps Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's recommendations: discharge or salary reduction; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Phenna, Robert City Auditor, 18591857 Phenna Robert City Auditor, candidate not elected at election to fill place of
Richard JonesEmpire 6 May 1857
1859 Phenna Robert City Auditor honorary; request allowance despite its abolition; October
26/42/934
1859 Phenna Robert City Auditor honorary; request gratuity; illness of Byers; November
26/43/1110
1861 Phenna Robert allegation Simpson, ineligible, insolvent 26/53/1113
Philborn, E Stonebreaker, 1873-18741873 Philborn Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/0021874 Philburn E Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Philburn: see Philborn
Philips: see also Phillips, Fillips
Philips, Thomas Labourer, 18651865 Philips Thomas Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 200
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Philips, William Labourer or Carter, 18621862 Philips William Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day;
January875/2/62/3
Phillips: see also Philips, Fillips
Phillips, A Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Phillips A Labourer, Street
CleansingOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Phillips, Andrew Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Phillips Andrew Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
1873 Phillips Andrew Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
1879 Fillips Andrew Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Phillips, Andrew Carter, 18771877 Phillips Andrew Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July;
Finance Committee recommendation11/6 day; August
22/17/639
Phillips, Andrew Plumber, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Phillips Andrew Plumbing City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staff;Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
Phillips, Andrew Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18991899 Phillips Andrew Block Sweeper appointment by Mayor, 17 November 26/313/2894
Phillips, Bernard A Collector of Citizens Lists, 1851-1852; Poll Clerk, 1852-1853; Collector of Electoral Lists, 1853
1851 Phillips Bernard A Collector of Citizens Lists appointed 29 July 1851 by Mayor; Bourke Ward
27/6/51/297
1852 Phillips Bernard A Collector of Citizens Lists appointed 30 July 1852 by Mayor; Bourke Ward; cabinetmaker
27/7/52/206-7
1852 Phillips Bernard A Poll Clerk for Election of Councillors 7 November
appointed November 1852 by Mayor; Phillip Ward
27/7/52/284
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 201
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1852 Phillips Bernard A Poll Clerk for Election of
Auditors & Assessors 15 November
appointed November 1852 by Mayor; Phillip Ward
27/7/52/289
1852 Phillips Bernard A Poll Clerk for Election 24 November
Appointed 23 November 1852 by Mayor; Phillip
27/7/52/304
1852 Phillips Bernard A Poll Clerk for Election 15 December
appointed December 1852 by Town Clerk; Phillip
27/7/52/325
1852 Phillips Bernard A Poll Clerk for Election 22 December
appointed December 1852 by Town Clerk; Phillip
27/7/52/329
1853 Phillips Bernard A Poll Clerk for Election Appointed 9 March 1853 by Mayor; Phillip Ward
27/7/53/75
1853 Phillips Bernard A Collector of Electoral Lists Appointed 1 June 1853 by Mayor; Bourke Ward
27/7/53/153
Phillips, Henry City Auditor, 18431843 Phillips Henry City Auditor elected; to replace Elwin Hastings;
December21/1/55/719 [657]
Phillips, J Labourer, Maintenance Department, 1897-post 19201897 Phillips J hired July 1897; Labourer,
maintenanceStaff Record Card (CRS81)
Phillips, Thomas Stonebreaker, 18731873 Phillips Thos Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
Phillips, (Unknown) Assessor, 18571857 Phillips Assessor bond for execution from City Solicitor;
August; with Bradridge?26/30/390
Phillips, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 Phillips Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May; owner26/151/464
Phillips, (Unknown) Carter, Water, 18851885 Phillips Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2
time work; October26/207/1651
Pidcock, Ernest Arthur
Clerk, City Treasurer’s Department, 1887-1892
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 202
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1887 Pidcock Ernest A Junior Clerk, City
Treasurer's Dept40/- week; City Treasurer requests increase to 50/-; approved 31 August
26/222/1884
1888 Pidcock Ernest A City Treasurer's Department
requests permanent appointment, October; recommended by CH Lines December
26/231/1947½
1889 Pidcock Ernest A Salary Schedule 1889-90; Finance Committee recommendation
22/38/52
1889 Pidcock Ernest A City Treasurer's Department
application for Assistant Cashier, 8 May 26/234/769
1889 Pidcock Ernest A City Treasurer's Department
request increase; December 26/238/2055
1890 Pidcock Ernest A Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1890 Pidcock Ernest A Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1890 Pidcock Ernest A City Treasurer's Department
request increase, December 26/246/2258
1891 Pidcock Ernest A Salaries of officers 1892; requests increase for 1892
22/42/50
1891 Pidcock Ernest A Clerk £150 pa from £125 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890
Evening News 12 Dec 1890
1892 Pidcock Ernest A City Treasurer's Department
embezzlement, reference to by Auditor, February
26/255/256½
1892 Pidcock Ernest A Assistant City Treasurer dismissed; repaid money missing; January - February
Newspapers
Son of William PidcockEmbezzlement: Evening News, 22 January 1892, p6; 26 January 1892, p6; 29 January 1892, p6; SMH, 29 January 1892, p6; Freemans Journal, 30 January 1892, p19; Cricket: Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer (NSW) Saturday 13 August 1898 p2NSW BDMs Registry: Birth: 16306/1864: PIDCOCK, ERNEST A; [parents] WILLIAM & ELEANOR; registered at WINDSORDeath: 1313/1939: PIDCOCK, ERNEST ARTHUR; [parents] WILLIAM & MARTHA; registered at DRUMMOYNEDeath & Funeral Notices: SMH 23 January 1939, p10, late of Burns Philp & Co; aged 75 years
Pidcock, J unknown, Town Clerk’s Department, 18801880 Pidcock J Town Clerk's Department Sub-Com on working of Corporation;
August22/20/47
Pidcock, William Water Assessor, City Treasurer’s Department, 1881-1886;Clerk to the Inspector of Dairies, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886 andChief Clerk, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888-1898
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 203
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1881 Pidcock William Water Assessor Report of Mayor, temporary appointment;
Sep-Dec21/16/66 [369]
1882 Pidcock William Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Pidcock William Water Assessor Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1883 Pidcock William City Treasurer's Department
CT recommends appointment of assistant lieu Breakwell (Dougan); February
26/189/190
1883 Pidcock William request increase; December 26/194/21521884 Pidcock William Salary Schedule 1883-84; Finance Com
recommendation22/26/86
1885 Pidcock William Water Assessor £175 pa; Officers and Duties 30/1/941885 Pidcock William Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of
salaries; requests increase for 188522/29/11(b-(c))
1885 Pidcock William Water Assessor request increase; January 26/202/0391885 Pidcock William Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com
recommendation22/31/6(f)
1885 Pidcock William Water Assessor, City Treasurer's Dept
£175 pa; Recs Finance Com, Meeting 12 Nov, Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Pidcock William Water Assessor Salaries of Officers 1886; request increase for 1886
22/31/6(b) (e)
1886 Pidcock William Clerk to the Inspector of Dairies
Mayor's Report: May to July 1886; appointment
21/17/16 [461]
1886 Pidcock William salary increase; December 26/216/24601887 Pidcock William Clerk, Treasurer's
DepartmentCity Treasurer recommends increase; August
26/222/1884
1888 Pidcock William Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Pidcock William City Treasurer's Department
Mayor's recommendations: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Pidcock William Chief Clerk, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
£175 pa; request increase; salary in 1887 was £200; December; rec by Seymour
26/231/195
1889 Pidcock William Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance Com recommendation
22/36/62
1889 Pidcock William Clerk £175 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889; request for increase, not granted; WG
SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Pidcock William Salary Schedule 1889-90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1889 Pidcock William Chief Clerk Insp of Nuisances Department
request increase; December 26/238/2065
1890 Pidcock William Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 204
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1890 Pidcock William Inspector of Nuisances
Departmentrequest increase; December 26/246/2267
1891 Pidcock William Clerk £200 pa from £175; Meeting 12 December 1890
Evening News 12 Dec 1890
1892 Pidcock William £175 pa; to be replaced by Layton; February
26/255/286
1893 Pidcock William Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Pidcock William Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1895 Pidcock William Inspector of Nuisances Department
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1898 Pidcock William Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Pidcock William Clerk to the Inspector of Dairies
resignation; 10 August 1898 26/301/1537
1898 Pidcock William Inspector of Nuisances Department
request retiring allowance; refused; Council Meeting 15 Sep
Father of Ernest Arthur PidcockRetrenchment but no retiring allowance: SMH 16 September 1898, p7; Truth, 18 September 1898Death and Funeral Notices: SMH 17 May 1909, aged 93 years; Obituary: Evening News, 18 May 1909, p6
Pidgeon, William Inspector of Plumbing, City Engineer’s Department, 1883-18881886 Pidgeon William Inspector of Plumbing,
City Eng Deptinterim plumber in Town Hall; until another appointed, August
26/214/1577
1886 Pidgeon William Inspector of Plumbing, City Eng Dept
certified work at markets; August 26/214/1686
1886 Pidgeon William Inspector of Plumbing, City Eng Dept
request permanency, December; employed 3 years; endorsed by CE
26/216/2462
1887 Pidgeon William Inspector of Plumbing, City Eng Dept
report; January 26/217/239
1887 Pidgeon William Inspector of Plumbing, City Eng Dept
duties explained by City Engineer; March; most valuable
26/218/583
1888 Pidgeon William City Engineer's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Pidgeon William Inspector of Plumbing, Board WS & S
report; Board Water Supply & Sewerage, Sydney; cisterns for urinals, mains supply
22/36/25
Pierce, John Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Pierce John Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/0264
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 205
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1858 Pierce John Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
2 p2
Pierce, T Labourer, 18981898 Pierce T Labourers and
Mechanics: not on staffOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Pierce T Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Pightling, George Hydrant Man, 18681868 Pightling George Hydrant Man requests increase; Petition; November 26/94/1192
Pightling, George Cleaning staff, holiday times, 18921892 Pightling George Cleaning staff, holiday
timesMayor's appointment; December; 85 Barcom St
26/262/2332
Pike, F Fireman, Engine Driver, Assistant Engineer, Fish Markets or Eastern Markets, 1893-post 1920
1893 Pike F Engine driver, Fish Markets
hired 1893; Engine driver, Fish Markets; in 1912 aged 47, 3 dependent children
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1893 Pike F Fireman, Fish Markets, applicant
applicant, March 26/265/725
1894 Pike Fireman, Fish Markets to work on Sunday, May; Refrigeration Plant
26/274/0904
1895 Pike F City Architect's Department, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1896 Pike Fireman, Fish Market Mayor recommends increase, acting engineer; November
26/288/1584
1897 Pike Assistant Engineer, Fish Markets
9/- day; Mayor raises wages; from 16 March
26/290/498
1898 Pike F Fish Market Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1899 Pike 2nd Engineer, Eastern Markets
working double shifts; Beare ill; May 26/308/1201
Pike, George Fitter, Labourer, Engine Driver, City Surveyor’s Department, Assets & Stores Department, 1888-1913
1888 Pike G hired March 1888; Engine driver, Corp Assets & Stores; in 1911 aged 54, 1 dependent child; resigned 25 Sep 1913
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 206
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1889 Pike G Fitter, under Lee report G Hill engine driver drunk; Oct
1889-Jan 1890; nothing more26/238/2068
1895 Pike Geo City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1897 Pyke G Engineer 12/- day; Mayor raises wages; from 16 March
26/290/498
1898 Pike G Labourers and Mechanics: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Pike C Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11912 Pike George Corp Assets & Stores
Departmentrequest 6 months' long service leave; June
1912/2978
Pilfold: see Pinfold, Penfold
Pinell, Alfred John Labourer, 18791879 Pinell Alfred John Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Pinfold, Joseph Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1876-18791876 Pinfold Joseph Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care
equipment; families; p426/138/205
1878 Pilfold Labourer, City Works 8/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
1879 Pinfold Joseph Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Pite, George Mollyneux
Assessor, 1847
1847 Pite George Mollyneux Assessor appointed March 1847; Macquarie Ward 27/3/47/631847 Pite George Mollyneux Assessor appointed3 March 1847; Macquarie Ward 7/3/298
Pithers, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Pithers Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8½d hr; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
Piyon, Phillip Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Piyon Phillip Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Plunket, see also Plunkett
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 207
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Plunket, (Unknown) Assessor, 18431843 Plunket Assessor (Valuator) elected after rec by Spec Com, 3 January,
Brisbane Ward7/1/62
1843 Plunkett Assessor (Valuator) elected after rec by Spec Com, 3 January; Brisbane Ward
SMH 4 January, 1843
1843 Plunket Assessor (Valuator) replaced by Chater & Duncan; Meeting 12 January 1843
SMH 13 January, 1843
Plunkett, Thomas Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Plunkett Thos Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Plunkett, William Night Watchman, Moore Park, 18981898 Plunkett William Watchman, Moore Park appointment by Mayor; February 1898 26/297/3931898 Plunkett WJ Night Watchman, Moore
Parkreport on safety; March 26/297/0575
Plunkett, William J Clerk of the Queen Victoria Markets, 1898-19191898 Plunkett Queen Victoria Markets Mayors appt to replace Lough; 10 October 26/302/18581898 Plunkett WJ Clerk of Markets, Queen
Victoria MarketsRecommendations re cleaning etc; October
26/302/1936
1898 Plunkett WJ Clerk of Markets, Queen Victoria Markets
list of cleaners and others; needs more; December
26/303/2359
1898 Plunkett WJ Clerk of Markets, Queen Victoria Markets
appointed 1898; died 3 July 1919 Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1899 Plunkett WJ Clerk of Markets, Queen Victoria Markets
report Daniels & Bissett; April 26/307/910
1899 Plunkett WJ Clerk of Markets, Queen Victoria Markets
request for lift attendant; July 26/310/1961
1899 Plunkett WJ Clerk of Markets, Queen Victoria Markets
letter re lighting; Works Committee; August
21/21/26 [415]
1899 Plunkett WJ Clerk of Markets, Queen Victoria Markets
List: Officers Fidelity Guarantees Policy; October
21/21/45 [817] (b)
More references in City RecordsNSW Death Registration: 13092/1919: PLUNKETT, WILLIAM J; [parents] GEORGE T & ANNE; registered at SYDNEYFuneral Notice SMH 5 July 1919: PLUNKETT -The Relatives and Friends of the late Mr WILLIAM J PLUNKETT, late Superintendent, Queen Victoria Markets are invited to attend his Funeral to leave Wood Coffill and Company's Mortuary Chapel, 310 George Street, City THIS AFTERNOON, at 2 o'clock, for Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 208
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Plunkett, (Unknown) House to House Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1898; Collector, Hawkers’
Licenses, 18981898 Plunkett House to House Inspector Mayor orders restoration; April 26/298/7221898 Plunkett Collector Hawkers'
Licences10/- day; Mayor's appointment; April 26/298/825
Pollett, (Unknown) Pipe Layer, 18821882 Pollett Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
Pollick, J Labourer, Water Works, 18871887 Pollick J Water Works suspended single man; seeking work;
June26/221/1308
Ponton, Matthew Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1894-18951894 Ponton M Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptillness; September 26/274/1166
1894 Ponton M Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
illness; November; no 141; 26/276/1735
1894 Ponton Mathew Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
medical certificate, renal disease; returned to work 29 November
26/277/1803
1895 Ponton M Labourer, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
NSW Death: 9531/1898: PONTON, MATTHEW; [parents] JOSEPH & ANNIE; registered at GRANVILLE
Poole, David Assessor, 18441844 Poole David Assessor appointed 4 March 1844; Brisbane Ward 7/1/498
Poole, Henry Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Poole Hy Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1898 Poole H Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Poole, William Thomas
District Surveyor, 1858-1859
1858 Poole William Thomas District Surveyor appointed 29 March 1858; also Gilbert, Snow
21/14/12 [179]
1858 Poole William Thomas District Surveyor sureties: William Penny & J Wickes Norton; April
26/034/0254
1858 Poole William Thomas District Surveyor £250 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/488
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 209
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1858 Poole William Thomas District Surveyor refused leave to Cordeira & threatened
him; August26/36/612
1858 Poole William Thomas District Surveyor assaulted doing duty; City Solicitor to prosecute offender; November
26/37/1001
1859 Poole William Thomas District Surveyor requests pay due after reinstatement; August; dismissed then reinstated
26/41/736
1859 Poole William Thomas District Surveyor Mayor defends his suspension of Poole; August
26/41/760
1859 Poole William Thomas District Surveyor publicly criticised Mayor; suspended; reinstated; defended his right to speak; July-Aug;
21/15/9
1859 Poole William Thomas District Surveyor resignation; declines reinstatement on Council terms of loss of 1 month’s salary; 5 August
26/41/735
More references in City Records
Port, T Stonebreaker, 18771877 Port T Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/148/1154
Pott, John Stonebreaker, 18731873 Pott John Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
Potter, James Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Potter James Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Potter, William Labourer, City Works, 18511851 Potter William Labourer taken on to work; July 10/2/3031851 Potter William overpayment re gravel collected; to be
deducted; September10/2/310
Potts, Alexander Assessor, 18421842 Potts Alexander Assessor, appointed by
NSW GovernorMacquarie Ward; prior to election of Council
Govt Gazette 6 Sep 1842
Potts, James Labourer, Botany Water Works, City Engineer’s Department, 1859-18731859 Potts James Botany Water Works excavated sand; formed embankment; &
others request payment; March22/3/18 [177]
1859 Potts James Labourer Botany works discharged; Petition, pp 75-76, January 22/3/8
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 210
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1865 Potts James Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
1867 Potts James Labourer, City Engineer's Department
request additional allowance for hard rock; July; Sewerage Excavation, Market St
26/86/0928
1873 Potts James Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
1873 Potts James Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Potts, Joseph Hyde City Auditor, 18431843 Potts Joseph Hyde City Auditor insolvent August 1843 7/1/297
Potts, William Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Potts William Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11
March875/1/30
Poulter, Richard Blacksmith, City Surveyor’s Department, 1879; 1891-1901; 1904-19211879 Poulter R Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
1891 Poulter RA Blacksmith, City Surveyor's Department
10/- day; request increase; granted from 21 September
26/252/1798
1895 Poulter Richard City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; Moore Pk stores
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 Poulter R Moore Park Depot Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1901 Poulter Richard Blacksmith Memo from City Surveyor to reinstate; August
1901/2048
1904 Poulter R Blacksmith appointed 16 August 1904; discharged 13 Sep 1917; reappointed 15 Sep 1917
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1921 Poulter R Blacksmith in 1907, aged 57, 4 dependent children; resigned 25 April 1921
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Power, W Labourer, 18591859 Power W Labourer labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/328
Prendergast, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Works, 1878
1878 Prendergast Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 211
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Prendgast, Edward Labourer, 18791879 Prendgast Edward Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Prescott, W Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18581858 Prescott W Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/0264
Preston, Thomas Quarryman, City Works, 18511851 Preston Thomas Quarryman taken on to work; July 10/2/299
Price, A or Albert Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Price Albert Appointment, December to full-time 26/282/14631898 Price A Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Price, Aaron Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1873-18791873 Price A Carter Petition of carters for increase; November; 26/124/09681876 Price Aaron Carter request half day Saturdays; April; to care
for equipment; families; p226/138/205
1878 Price Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May; owner
26/151/464
1879 Price Aaron Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Price, Aaron Assistant, City Engineer’s Department, 18801880 Price Aaron City Engineer's
Departmentappointment to assist in water department; August; active intelligent man required
26/168/1481
Price, Alfred Night Watchman, 19121912 Price Alfred Night Watchman request long service leave; July 1912/3275
Price, James S Labourer, 19001900 Price James S Labourer Mayor's appointment; September 1900/3310
Price, George Cleaning staff, holiday times, 18921892 Price George Cleaning staff, holiday
timesMayor's appointment; December; 13 Pyrmont St
26/262/2332
Price, Obadiah Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1877City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 212
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1877 Price Obadiah Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July;
Finance Com recommends 11/6 day; August
22/17/639
1878 Price Carter, City Works 1s2d hr; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May; owner
26/151/464
Price, (Unknown) Carter, 18711871 Price Carter Petition recently discharged; Foveaux St,
with man driving26/110/913
Prin, James Carter, 18601860 Prin James Carter carters seeking fair employment,
dismissed; petition, March26/45/207
Prior/Pryor
Prior, George Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1854; 18651854 Prior George Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; January
26/9/059
1865 Pryor George Labourer petition for employment for labourers; Petition, November
26/76/970
Prior, James Night Watchman, George St Markets, 18621862 Prior James Night Watchman, George
St Marketsrequest increase; not granted; May 26/56/487
1862 Prior James Night Watchman, George St Markets
request increase; not granted; 8 May 11/3
1862 Prior James Night Watchman, George St Markets
request extra, for Sundays and Court attendance; September
26/58/822
1862 Prior James Night Watchman, George St Markets
request increase; not granted; 25 September
11/3
Prior, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 Prior Carter, City Works, road
metal6/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
Proctor, Patrick Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18961895 Proctor P Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 213
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1896 Proctor Patrick Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptdismissed; gross negligence; bad language; Feb-May
26/283/253
Pryor: See Prior
Punch, F or Frank Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886; 1895-18981886 Punch Frank Labourer Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 206
Riley St26/213/1224
1895 Punch F Labourer, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 Punch F Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Purcel/ Purcell/ Pursel
Purcell, E Carter, City Cleansing Department, 1899–post 19201899 Purcell E Carter, City Cleansing
Departmenthired May 1899 Staff Record Card
(CRS81)
Purcell, George Carter, 18831883 Purcell George Carter request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
Purcel, J Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 Purcel J Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
Purcell, J Carter, 18991899 Purcell J Carter services dispensed with; January 26/304/108
Purcell, James Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1854-18551854 Purcel James Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; January
26/9/059
1855 Purcell James Labourer request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/595
Purcell, James Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18731873 Purcell James Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept6/- day; request increase; October 26/123/928
Purcell, John Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1854City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 214
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1854 Purcell John Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; January
26/9/059
Purcell, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18571857 Purcell John Labourer, Water Works,
Botanydismissed 26 November; insufficient work performed (notation)
26/32/626
Purcell, John Labourer, 18831883 Purcell John Labourer request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
Purcell, John Carter, 18591859 Purcell John Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
Purcell, John Carter, Water, 18821882 Purcell John Carter request work for water carters on wet
days; August - OctoberP26/186/1318
Purcell, Michael Labourer or Carter, 1858-18621858 Pursel Michal Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday;
Petition, December; granted26/37/1030
1862 Purcell Michael Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day; January
875/2/62/3
Purcel, Patrick Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Purcel Patrick Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; January
26/9/059
Purcell, T Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18981890 Purcell T Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1895 Purcell T Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Purcell T Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Purcell, T Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Purcell T Carter, Watering Insp of
Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 215
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 Purcell T Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1See Purcell, Tobias
Purcell, T Carter, Maintenance Department, 1897-post 19211897 Purcell T hired June 1897; Carter, Maintenance
Department; in 1911 age 39, 4 dependent children;
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Purcell, Tobias Carter, 1859; 1873; Water, 1885-18861859 Purcell Tobias Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
1873 Purcell Tobias Carter Petition of carters for increase; November; 26/124/09681885 Purcell Tobias Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2
time work; October26/207/1651
1886 Purcell Tobias Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 24 Little Gipps St
26/213/1224
Purcell, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 18481848 Purcell Labourer dismissed for inattention; August 10/2/43
Purcell, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Purcell Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class A26/218/681
Purcell, (Unknown) Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Purcell Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; owner
26/151/463
Purcell, (Unknown) Carter, 18861886 Purcell Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 26
Gibb [Gipps?] St Surry Hills26/213/1224
Purcell, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Purcell Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Pyke: See Pike
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 216
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 217
QYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Quantock, William Inspector, City Building Surveyor’s Department, City Architect’s Department, 1882-18891882 Quantock William City Building Surveyor's
Departmentrequest permanency, increase; December 26/188/1916
1885 Quantock William Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1885 Quantock William Inspector, Building Surveyor's Dept
£200 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 Nov; Duties described + forage £52
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Quantock William Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1886 Quantock William Inspector, City Building Surveyor's Dept
request leave for Engineer Corps Camp; April
26/212/0929
1886 Quantock William City Architect's Department
highest total at Rifle Match SMH 16 July 1886
1886 Quantock William City Architect's Department
supervised work at markets; August; 26/214/1686
1887 Quantock William Inspector, City Building Surveyor's Dept
request leave for Engineer Corps Camp; April
26/218/684
1887 Quantock William Inspector, City Building Surveyor's Dept
request leave for Engineer Corps Shoot; vs S.A. Team 13-30 Aug
26/222/1681
1887 Quantock William Inspector, City Building Surveyor's Dept
Mayor: suspect knowledge of Sapsford's defalcations; inclined to suspend him
26/224/2208
1888 Quantock William Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Quantock William Inspector, City Building Surveyor's Dept
request leave; training Engineer Corps; March
26/228/629
1888 Quantock William Inspector, City Building Surveyor's Dept
shoot in Hobart; Dec; represent NSW; request leave; letter from NSW Rifle Assoc
26/231/1845
1889 Quantock William Assistant, City Building Surveyor's Office
£227 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889; including forage
SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Quantock William request leave; training Engineer Corps; April
26/233/573
1889 Quantock William Inspector, City Building Surveyor's Dept
suspended by Mayor; confirmed; Meeting 18 July 1889
SMH 19 July 1889
1889 Quantock William City Building Surveyor's Dept, CA's Dept
dismissed; gave false report on building; hotel for sale; Meeting 30 July
SMH 31 July 1889
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 218
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1889 Quantock William City Building Surveyor's
Dept, lateprize winner Rifle Shoot; Sergeant, Engineer Corps
Evening News 6 September
NSW Volunteer Corps of Engineers & Rifle Matches: SMH 16 February 1886, p5; SMH 16 July 1886, p9; SMH 23 August 1887, p5; SMH 21 December 1888, p5; Evening News, 6 September 1889, p8Suspension: Evening News, 19 July 1889, p8; SMH 19 July 1889, p3; Evening News, 20 July 1889, p4; SMH 31 July 1889NSW BDMs Registry: NSW Birth Registration: 2099/1850 V18502099 35: QUANTOCK, THOMAS W; [parents] THOMAS & ELIZABETHNSW Death Registration: 13208/1920: QUANTOCK, WILLIAM; [parents] THOMAS & ELIZABETH; registered at PETERSHAMDeath of mother in law: Evening News, 25 March 1886, p5Death of Mother: Evening News, 19 May 1892, p4Death of William and Wife Ann: SMH 25 March 1920, p8; SMH 28 September 1920, p7, p8
Quigley, John Quarryman, City Works, 18481848 Quigley John Quarryman to be taken on; June 10/2/65
Quigley, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Quigley Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
Quill, J or John Labourer, Scavenger, Gully Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, Attendant at conveniences, 1894-1912
1894 Quill J Attendant, Conveniences hired September 1894; Attendant, conveniences; age 67 (year not stated), 9 dependent children; resigned 7 June 1912
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Quill J Labourer, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 Quill J Others (3) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11896 Quill John Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; scavenger to transfer to do Collier's work, gully cleansing
26/283/132
1895 Quill John Labourer absent illness; return to work 17 June; No 143
26/280/750
1900 Quill John request leave of absence October 1900/37791912 Quill John request retiring allowance in lieu of 6
months’ leave1912/2068
Quin: See also Quinn
Quin, Joseph Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Quin Joseph Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Quin, Thomas Labourer, 1879
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 219
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1879 Quin Thos Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Quin, (Unknown) Carter, Lachlan Swamp, 18801880 Quin Carter, Lachlan Swamp Persons earning above £3 week, City
Engineer’s Department; to Water Committee, February
26/163/289
Quin, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Quin Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
Quinane, M Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Quinane M Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
Quinlan, John Labourer, 18791879 Quinlan John Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Quinn, H Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances, 1890-19161890 Quinn H Labourer, Street
Cleansinghired 1890; Labourer, Street Cleansing; died 5 August 1916;
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Quinn H Labourer, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 Quinn H Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Quinn, J Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Quinn J Carter, Watering, Insp of
Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1896 Quinn John Carter, Water request permission for Bannerman to drive; October; water cart
26/287/1445
1898 Quinn J Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Quinn, J Carter, Night Worker: Machine Brooms, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Quinn J Carter Insp of Nuisances
Dept, n wker: mach brooms
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 220
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Quinn, James Labourer, 18791879 Quinn James Labourer request either pay or work on Public Hols;
work where practicable; January26/155/070
Quinn, James Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Quinn Jas Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
Quinn, James Carter, Street Cleansing, Night, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-18941882 Quinn James Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
1890 Quinn James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
has 2+ horses according to Thomas Day 26/240/301
1894 Quinn James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
No 396; death; night street cleaner; July 26/274/1114
See Quinn, Mrs
Quinn, Mrs Carter, Night Broom, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1894-18971897 Quinn Mrs Carter death of Mrs Quinn; November; night
broom No 396; Bannerman driving26/294/1722
Widow of Quinn, James
Quinn, John Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18961896 Quinn John Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentno 343; ill; John Parsons in lieu; approved; January
26/283/053
1896 Quinn John Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
no 343; epilepsy; Harry Long to drive, November
26/288/1526
Quinn, Patrick Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 18621862 Quinn Patrick Quarryman injured hand at PH Quarry; seeks
assistance; April10/7/73
Quinn, Patrick Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18991899 Quinn Patrick Scavenger, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentappointment by Mayor, May 26/308/1238
Quinn, Thomas Labourer, 1879
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 221
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1879 Quinn Thomas Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Quinn, (Unknown) Hydrant Man, City Surveyor’s Department, 18721872 Quinn Hydrant Man, City
Surveyor's Department6/4 day; not included in printed return; Aug
26/117/799
Quinn, (Unknown) Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 Quinn Labourer, City Works 8/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
Quirk, J Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1898See Quirk, John
Quirk, Jeremiah Labourer, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 18521852 Quirk Jeremiah Labourer, City Works request increase; February 21/10/26/151
Quirk, John Labourer, 18861886 Quirk John Labourer Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June;
Corben St Surry Hills26/213/1224
Quirk, John Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-18981886 Quirk John Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 18
Corben St Surry Hills26/213/1224
1890 Quirk John Carter, Scavenger, eastern division
Return by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1891 Quirk John Carter & Labourer should drive own cart; not be labourer; List by Seymour
26/249/827
1895 Quirk J Carter, Scavenger; Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1896 Quirk John Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
no 13; dispensed with Michael Kaine; Thomas Wallace in lieu; June
26/285/893
1898 Quirk J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Quirk, W Stonebreaker, 18771877 Quirk W Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/148/1154
Quirk, (Unknown) Labourers, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Quirk Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; or night work
26/151/463
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 222
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1878 Quirk Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
Two Men
Quirk, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Quirk Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 223
RYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Rae, John Town Clerk, 1843-1853
Commissioner of the City of Sydney, 1854-18561843 Rae John Town Clerk £400 pa; appointed 27 July; 7/1/2531843 Rae John Town Clerk £300 pa; Special Committee, reduction
salaries; 1st & 2nd schedules; 23 December
21/1/59/745[685]
1843 Rae John Town Clerk Surety bond; £4,000; August; John Smith & John Stirling
65/0002
1844 Rae John Town Clerk £300 pa; Salaries voted for 1844; TC to CT 29 Dec 1843
27/1/548/582
1844 Rae John Town Clerk £300 pa; Schedule of salaries for 1844 7/1/437-4401846 Rae John Town Clerk Statement of duties of officer; January
184621/004/13 [45]
1847 Rae John Town Clerk £350 pa; salaries voted for 1847, 22 February; to CT
27/3/47/59
1847 Rae John Town Clerk ill; absent; October 7/3/4321849 Rae John Town Clerk £350 pa; Salary recommendations for
184911/1; 22 Dec 1848
1849 Rae John Town Clerk £350 pa; Estimates for 1849 27/5/49/3771849 Rae John Town Clerk granted leave of absence 14 days;
request 8 June27/5/49/280
1849 Rae John Town Clerk leave; 14 days; eye disease; June 7/4/5771850 Rae John Town Clerk £350; Estimates for 1850 27/5/50/1021850 Rae John Town Clerk surety bond; £1050; September; John
Stirling & Charles Kemp65/0007
1851 Rae John Town Clerk £350 pa; Estimates for 1851 27/6/51/71852 Rae John Town Clerk £350 pa; Estimates for 1852 27/6/52/111852 Rae John Town Clerk £50; fees/perquisites if any rec 1851;
resolution Feb; TC memo May27/6/52/143
1853 Rae John Town Clerk request increase 21/11/33 [219]1853 Rae John Town Clerk £450 pa; Estimates for 1853 27/7/53/26Many more references in City RecordsSee Australian Dictionary of Biography for his later careerFuneral report: SMH 17 July 1900, p6
Rafter, T or Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1868-1895
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 224
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1868 Raffter T Labourer request extra pay for sewer excavation;
Feb -JulyP26/89/144
1876 Rafter Thomas Labourer request half day Saturdays; April; care of equipment; families; p3
26/138/205
1878 Rafter Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
1879 Rafter Thomas Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
1895 Rafter Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
Raidon, T Stonebreaker, 18731873 Raidon T Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
Rainey, George Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market, 18431842 Rainey George Clerk of the Hay Corn &
Cattle Market28 November 1842 22/1/6/13 [33]
1842 Rainey George Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
£120 pa; securities proposed, 30 Dec 1842; J Walford & B McLaughlin
7/1/56
1843 Rainy Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
appointed, 13 March 1843 7/1/143
1843 Rainey George Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market
resignation, 3 April, accepted; requested to stay on to 1 May
7/1/162
Rainey, (Unknown) City Engineer’s Department, 18881888 Rainey City Engineer's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Rainford, Dennis Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Rainford Dennis Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 Rainford Labourer, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
Rainford, D Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Rainford D Labourer, Street
CleansingOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Raisin, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Raisin Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 225
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Ramsay, Richard Machinist, Superintendent, Botany Water Works, City Engineer’s Department, 18571857 Ramsay Richard City Engineer's
DepartmentReport of the Finance Committee; 1 June 1857
22/1/09
1857 Ramsay Richard Machinist, Lachlan Swamp & Botany
13/4 day; Recommendations June 1857 22/1/09
1857 Ramsay Richard Machinist, Lachlan & Botany
13/4 day; Return, Engineer's Dept; Meeting 15-16 June
SMH 17 June 1857
1857 Ramsay Richard Superintendent Water Works Botany
Resignation 1 December 1857 26/30/408
Rankin, (Unknown) Overseer, City Works, 18551855 Rankin Overseer in charge of carters; April 7/8/204
Raper, Edward Assessor, 1849-18511849 Raper Assessor Elected; March; Phillip Ward SMH 2 March 18491850 Raper Edward Assessor Elected for year ending 1 March 1851;
Phillip Ward27/5/50/98
Raphael, Joseph George
Assessor, 1848-1849; City Auditor, 1860;
Alderman 1860-1866; 1870-1872; MLA 1872-18741849 Raphael Joseph George Assessor elected; March; Bourke Ward SMH 2 March 18491848 Raphael Joseph George Assessor elected from 1 March 1848; Bourke Ward 7/4/381860 Raphael Joseph George City Auditor resignation 24 Nov 1860; completed
duties; to stand for Alderman; incurs fine26/47/780
1860 Raphael Joseph George City Auditor request withdraw resignation; not permitted; November
26/47/784
See www.sydneyaldermen.com.au; see Australian Dictionary of Biography online
Rawson, Robert Stonebreaker, 18841884 Rawson Robert Stonebreaker petition for work; January; City employee
for considerable timeP26/195/071
Rawlings, (Unknown)
Carter, City Works, 1878
1878 Rawlings Carter, City Works 6/- day; road metal; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 226
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Ray, E Stonebreaker, 18741874 Ray E Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Ray, H Labourer, 18791879 Ray H Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Rayney, (Unknown) Cleaning Staff, 18991899 Rayney Cleaning Staff hours and position; July 26/309/1729
Rayons, James Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Rayons Jas Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Razens, William Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Razens William Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
Rea, John Collector of Citizens Lists, 1851-18521851 Rea John Collector of Citizens Lists appointed 29 July 1851 by Mayor;
Macquarie Ward27/6/51/297
1852 Rea John Collector of Electoral Lists sureties: Thomas Flood & George Brereton
27/6/52/157
1852 Rea John Collector of Citizens Lists appointed 30 July 1852 by Mayor; Brisbane Ward; gentleman
27/7/52/206-7
Read: See Reid
Read, G Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Read G Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
See Reid, George
Read, G Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 18981898 Read G Paving Department: not
on staffOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Read, J or Jos Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Read Jos Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 227
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 Read J Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Read, R Assessor, 18451845 Read P Assessor appointed 10 March 1845; Cook Ward 7/2/3111845 Read R Assessor Report, March; Cook Ward 21/002/573 [583]
Read (Unknown) (Senior and Junior)
Street Sweepers, 1898
1898 Read, sen Street Sweeper not to resume unless Mayor authorises; replaced by son, January
26/296/0196
1898 Read, jun Street Sweeper to replace his father, Mayor's direction; January
26/296/0196
Ready: See Reddy, Reedy, Reidy
Ready, James Labourer, Argyle St Quarry, 18461846 Ready James Argyle St quarry to receive two weeks wages; injured,
September10/1/170
1846 Ready James to receive a fortnight's half pay, injury; September
10/1/174
1846 Ready James injured, to receive two weeks half pay; October
10/1/178
Reardon: See also Raidon, Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan, Ryrdon
Reardon, Daniel Unknown, 18431843 Reardon Daniel appointed to operative situation; March;
recommendation of Subordinate Officers Com
1/1/19E/197 [219]
Reardon, Dennis Labourer, City Works, 1844-1846See Riordan, Denis
Reardon, Denis Carter, City Works, 18511851 Reardon Dennis Carter taken on to work; June 10/2/297
Reardon, John Mason, City Works, 1846
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 228
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.See Riordan, John
Reardon, Michael Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18581858 Reardon M Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641858 Reardon Michael Labourer, Water Works request increase; September, Petition 2 26/36/758
Reardon, (Unknown)
Mason, City Works, 1849
See Riordan, John
Rech, S Carter, driver, 18991899 Rech S Carter, driver sent in place of No 30; S Rech to drive;
August26/310/2073
Redan: See also Raidon, Reardon, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan, Ryrdon
Redan, Daniel Botany Water Works, 1858See Redden, Daniel
Reddan: See also Raidon, Reardon, Redan, Redden, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Riodan, Roirdan, Ryrdon
Reddan, James Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Reddan James Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Reddan Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March 26/218/6811887 Reddan Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
Reddan, Thomas City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Reddan Thos City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; under LeeRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
Reddan, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Reddan City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Reddan, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 229
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.See Reddan, James
Redden: See also Raidon, Reardon Redan, Reddan, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan, Ryrdon
Redden, Daniel Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Redan Daniel Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641858 Reddin Danl Labourer, Botany Water
Worksdischarged; Petition, November 26/37/920
1858 Redden Danil Labourer, Crown St Water Works
discharged; Petition, November 26/37/943
1859 Redden Daniel Labourer Botany works discharged; Petition, pp 75-76, January 22/3/8
Reddin: See also Raidon, Reardon Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddon, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan, Ryrdon
Reddin, John Labourer, Contractor, City Water Works, 18581858 Reddin John Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Reddin John Labourer, Water Works, near Racecourse
request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition 1
1859 Reddin John Contractor & Labourer Botany works
discharged; Petition, pp 75-76, January 22/3/8
1859 Reddon John Labourer, Water Works Enquiry into Falconer, Parker & Allen; witness; January
22/15/1
1859 Reddin John Botany Water Works agreement to do earthworks Botany; Reddin, Maher, Hines; March
22/3/18 [177]
1859 Reddin John Botany Water Works excavated sand; formed embankment; with others request payment; March
22/3/18 [177]
Redding, Daniel Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18581858 Redding Daniel Labourer Botany works discharged; Petition, pp 75-76, January 22/3/8
Reddon: See also Raidon, Reardon, Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan, Ryrdon
Reddon, John Labourer, Water Works, 1859See Reddin, John
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 230
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Reddy: See Ready, Reedy, Reidy
Reddy, (Unknown) Carter, 18591859 Reddy Carter labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/328
Redshaw, William Water Service Gang, City Engineer’s Department, 1887-18881887 Redshaw William Water Service Gang for travel expenses for work in suburbs;
June; revert to previous; address given26/221/1379
1888 Redshaw City Engineer's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Reedy: See Ready, Reddy, Reidy
Reedy, Patrick Labourer, City Works, 18511851 Reedy Patrick Labourer taken on to work; July 10/2/303
Rees, William Henry Draftsman, City Surveyor’s Department, 1881-18841881 Rees William Henry Draftsman City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's Report: Dec 1881; lieu of J Caraher
21/16/69 [393]
1882 Rees William Henry Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
Mayor’s temporary appointment, March 1882; replacing Martin E Kirwan
21/16/71 [435]
1882 Rees William Henry Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Rees William Henry Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1883 Rees William Henry Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
request increase; December 26/194/2126
1884 Rees William Henry Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
£250 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1884 Rees William Henry Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
died 19 Oct 1884; Finance Committee recommend gratuity to sister
22/28/64
1884 Rees William Henry Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
£50; gratuity to family; Meeting 4 December
SMH 5 Dec 1884
Reeves, James M Labourer or Carter, 18761876 Reeves James M Labourer or Carter request Saturday half holiday; Petition;
April26/138/205
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 231
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Reid: See Read
Reid, C Labourer, Tar Paving, City Surveyor’s Department, 18981898 Reid C Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Reid C Labourer, Tar Paving dispensed with by City Surveyor; March 26/297/503
Reid, Charles Labourer, Painter, City Surveyor’s Department, City Building Surveyor’s Department, 1894-post 1920
1894 Reid Charles hired 1894; Labourer, City Building Surveyor's Dept; painter in 1910
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Reid Charles Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1903 Reid C Labourer, City Building Surveyor's Department
CBS request leave for labourers; January 1903/0009
Reid, E or Edward Ganger, Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1882-19111882 Reid E hired 1882; Ganger,
Moore Park Tip; died 6 June 1911
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1892 Reid E Labourer, City Surveyor's Department
request increase; City Surveyor recommends "exceptional labourer"; inc to 8/-
26/255/292
1895 Reid Edwd City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Reid E Labourers and Mechanics: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Reid E Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Reid, George Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Reid George Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptto be dismissed, February; retrenchments 26/278/246
Reid, J Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1897, 18981897 Reid J Block Sweeper complained work too hard; left of own
accord; April/May26/291/669½
1898 Reid J Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Reid, Joseph Carter, 1883
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 232
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1883 Reid Joseph Carter request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
Reid, W Caretaker, Sussex St Stores, 1892See Reidy, William
Reid, William Labourer, Sewerage Work, Turncock, 1898-post 19201898 Reid William Labourer; Sewers,
Turncockappointed January1898; Labourer; sewers, turncock 1919
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Reid, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, 18431843 Reid Carter carter with 3 horses, 6/- per day;
September10/1/10
Reid, (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 18881888 Reid Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Reidy, William Caretaker, Sussex St Stores, 1891-18921891 Reidy William Caretaker, Sussex St
Store, applicantrecommended by H Chapman; December 26/254/2323
1892 Reid W Caretaker, Sussex St Store
recommended to become Special Constable [Reidy]; February
26/255/285
1892 Reidy William Sworn in as Special Constable; February 26/256/332
Reilly/Reily: See also Riely, Riley, Ryley
Reilly, Eugene House to House Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Reilly Eugene House to House Inspector resignation; 9 August 26/230/1363
Reilly, Peter Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Reilly Peter Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
1873 Reilly Peter Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
1879 Reily Peter Labourer request either pay or work on Public Hols; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 233
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Reilly, Peter Carter, 18901890 Reilly Peter Carter hired March; referees Chapman & Beare;
65 Thompson St Darlinghurst26/240/590
Reily, James Carter1873 Reily James Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
Reily, Peter Labourer, 18791879 Reily Peter Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Renny, Michel Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Renny Michel Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
Renshaw, Matthew Botany Water Works, 18581858 Renshaw Matt Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/0264
Reuben, Robert H Bailiff, City Treasurer’s Department, 1883-18981883 Reuben RH Bailiff application, February; rec by Lawson;
approved26/189/189
1892 Reuben R Policy Mercantile Mutual; surety 56/345a1892 Reuben Robert Bailiff Proposal for Fidelity Guarantees; Henry
Robert Reuben22/43/24
1897 Reuben A Head Bailiff absent; ill; 2-3 weeks’ leave; August 26/293/12891898 Reuben RH City Treasurer's
DepartmentOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Reuter, Alfred M Clerk, Town Clerk’s Department, 1881-18821881 Reuter Alfred M Clerk to the Town Clerk application; Mayor's temporary
appointments replacing Newall, November
21/16/67 [377]
1882 Reuter Alfred M Salaries of officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1882 Reuter Alfred M Clerk to the Town Clerk Report of Mayor, resignation 21/16/80 [531]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 234
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Rewny, Edward Stonebreaker, 18731873 Rewny Edward Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
Reyne, William Stonebreaker, 18801880 Reyne William Stonebreaker Petition for employment; November 26/171/2224
Reynolds, Joseph Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Reynolds J Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1895 Reynolds Joseph Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
to be dismissed, February; retrenchments 26/278/246
1895 Reynolds Labourer Mayor’s appointment; June; to follow Concannon's cart
26/280/738
Rhodes, C Inspector or Foreman of Sewers, 1881-18891881 Rhodes C Inspector of Sewers report City Engineer; March; efficient;
careful; knowledgeable26/174/499
1881 Rhodes C Foreman Sewers request increase 26/175/7851882 Rhodes C Overseer Sewers request increase; December 26/188/19631885 Rhodes C Foreman of Sewers Salaries of officers 1886; rec be placed on
staff; Nov 188522/31/6(a)
1885 Rhodes C Inspector of Sewers Salaries of officers 1886; request increase for 1886
22/31/6(d)
1886 Rhodes C salary increase; December 26/216/24651887 Rhodes C Foreman of Sewerage list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March 26/218/6811888 Rhodes C Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance
Com recommendation22/35/5(b)
1888 Rhodes C Foreman of Sewers £262 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889; including forage
SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Rhodes C Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance Com recommendation
22/36/62
1889 Rhodes C Salary Schedule 1889 -90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1889 Rhodes C Sanitary Inspector Officers appointed to Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board December 1889
26/238/1947
Rice, E Fish Markets, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1898
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 235
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1895 Rice E Fish Markets, Insp of
Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1898 Rice E Fish Markets Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Rice, Edward Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18731873 Rice Edward Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept6/- day; request increase; October 26/123/928
Rice, Edwin Assessor, by contract, 1892-1898; 19001892 Rice Edwin Assessor £100; offer for supplementary
assessment; accepted November -December
26/262/2135
1893 Rice Edwin Assessor £100; supplementary assessment; appointed Oct; inc writing/serving notices, Court attendance
26/269/1847
1894 Rice Edwin Assessor £50 extra; rec for additional work; of 6,500 appeals only lost 3; May
22/46/22
1894 Rice Edwin Assessor offer for assessments all wards; November
26/276/1754
1895 Rice Edwin Assessor £350; to be appointed after present contract; February
22/48/14
1895 Rice Edwin Assessor formal declaration as Assessor; April 26/281/10361897 Rice Edwin Assessor memo re outstanding rates; March 26/290/5891898 Rice Edwin City Assesor provided rental values for King St Wharf 22/54/171898 Rice Edwin Assessor listing properties, report April 26/298/8161898 Rice Edwin Assessor, late petition by ratepayers for his
reappointment; September; decision deferred
SMH 16 Sep 1898
1900 Rice Edwin Assessor temporary appointment lieu Toohey; September
1900/3292
1904 Rice Edwin Assessor seeks comp re retirement as City Valuator; August 1898-January 1904
1904/0038
Rice, E Unknown, Town Clerk’s Department, 18981898 Rice E Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names,
salary/wage22/55/1
See Rice, Edwin
Rice, Thomas Mason, Argyle Cut, City Works, 1844-18451844 Ries Thomas Mason request increase for tool repairs; October 875/1/55
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 236
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1845 Rice Thomas Mason, Argyle Cut request tool allowance, hard stone; 25
September23/1/[50]
Rice, (Unknown) Watchman, Eastern Markets, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Rice Watchman, Eastern
MarketsWatchman, Eastern Markets; Insp of Nuisances Department; 8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
Richards, Charles Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18581858 Richards Charles Labourer, Botany Water
Worksprotest sudden dismissal, November; married with family
26/37/0920
Richards, CT City Surveyor’s Department, 18871887 Richards CT City Surveyor's
Department10/- day; count & check all public gas lamps; employed CS Department; September
26/222/1618
Richards, CW Time Keeper, City Architect’s Department, 18901890 Richards CW City Architect's
Department: Time Keeperdismissed by Mayor; brother of RW Richards, City Surveyor; altercation in CA's office
26/241/603
Richards, John Labourer, 18621862 Richards John labourer request payment for Anniversary Day;
Petition, January26/54/87
Richards, Richard Watkins
Articled Pupil, City Surveyor’s Department, 1879-1883;
Draftsman, City Surveyor’s Department, 1883-1887; Acting City Surveyor, 1887;City Surveyor, 1887-1901; Alderman, City of Sydney, 1902-1905; 1912-1915; 1917-1920;Lord Mayor, City of Sydney, 1914-1915; 1919-1920
1880 Richards Richard Watkins Articled Pupil City Surveyor's Department
£20 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80; Finance Com recommendation
22/18/125/689
1881 Richards Richard Watkins Articled Pupil Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1882 Richards Richard Watkins Articled Pupil Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Richards Richard Watkins Articled Pupil Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 237
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1883 Richards Richard Watkins Articled Pupil Fin Com recommend appointment as
Draftsman; finishes 5 years article in Feb 1884
22/27/21
1883 Richards Richard Watkins Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
£100 pa; application for appointment as Draftsman; endorsed by City Surveyor
22/27/21
1884 Richards Richard Watkins Draftsman £150 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Richards Richard Watkins Draftsman Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1885 Richards Richard Watkins Draftsman Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com recommendation
22/31/6(f)
1885 Richards Richard Watkins Draftsman & Surveyor £200 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor's Department
Salaries of Officers 1886; request increase; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6
1886 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor's Department
request leave of absence; none taken in 7 years; June
26/213/1333
1886 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor's Department
leave of absence for license exam; December
26/216/2286
1887 Richards Richard Watkins Assistant City Surveyor, acting
Finance Com rec appointment lieu Dowe, Acting CS; Meeting 17 February
SMH 18 Feb 1887
1887 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor, acting appointed at present salary for 3 months; Meeting 1 March
SMH 2 March 1887
1887 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor £500 pa; appointed 9 June 1887; to date from 1 March; Meeting 9 June
SMH 10 June 1887
1888 Richards Richard Watkins City Engineer, acting during suspension of Trevor Jones; March 21/17/10½ [777]1889 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor £600 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889;
greatly praisedSMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor Salary Schedule 1889 -90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1890 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor reprimanded by Mayor; March; altercation in City Architect's office
26/241/603
1890 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1891 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor 4 weeks leave; severe typhoid; medical certificate; June
26/258/1009
1891 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor £700 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890; increase from £600
Evening News 12 Dec 90
1893 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 238
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1895 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor request leave; 1-16 Nov; none for 5 years;
approved26/282/1289
1896 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor during absence overseas Gordon to act; December
22/51/36
1897 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor report on destructors, lighting, streets etc; from Germany; on leave;
26/292/0918
1897 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor returned from overseas leave; resume 31 August
26/293/1354
1898 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor Salary Schedule 1898-99; Finance Com recommendation
22/55/65
1901 Richards Richard Watkins City Surveyor request leave; employed 23 years; December
1901/2844
Many more references in City Records; see also http://www.sydneyaldermen.com.au/alderman/richard-richards/Appointment as City Surveyor: SMH 18 February 1887, p5; 2 March 1887, p6; 17 March 1887, p9; 10 June 1887, p5; p7; Overseas trip: Truth 10 January 1897, p4; Town Hall Inquiry, Evening News, 17 February 1898, p5; line drawing, Truth, 20 March 1898, p5; Garbage Committee: Truth, 1 April 1900, p8; Death: NSW BDMs Registry: Death 335/1920: RICHARDS, RICHARD W; [parents] WILLIAM & ELIZABETH; registered at SYDNEYEvening News, 12 March 1920, p5; p6; SMH 13 March 1920; Obituary: Evening News, 12 March 1920; SMH 13 March 1920
Richards, William Foreman of Masons, Inspector of Pavements, 1880-18931880 Richards William Foreman of Masons, City
Surveyor's Dept£4 week; duties described; January 26/162/124
1880 Richards William Supervisor; Inspector of Pavements
additional roles; duties described; January 26/162/124
1881 Richards W Overseer, City Surveyor’s Dept
request increase; from 15/- per week; approved
26/180/1915
1885 Richards William Inspector of Pavements & Foreman Masons
Salaries of Officers 1886; Finance Com Nov 1885: rec put on staff
22/31/6(a)
1886 Richards William Inspector of Pavements & Foreman Masons
Salaries of Officers 1886; request increase for 1886; Schedule of Salaries
22/31/6(d)-(e)
1887 Richards William Inspector of Pavements need for better ventilation in his office; February, to be done
26/218/573
1888 Richards William Inspector of Pavements Department
3 days leave; illness; medical certificate; November
26/231/1777
1888 Richards William Inspector of Pavements Department
request increase; December; supported by City Surveyor
26/231/1955
1889 Richards W Inspector of Pavements & Foreman Works
£272 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889; including forage
SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Richards William Inspector of Pavements Department
request increase; December 26/238/2063
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 239
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1889 Richards W Salary Schedule 1889 -90; Finance Com
recommendation22/38/52
1890 Richards W Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1891 Richards W £272 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890; no increase
Evening News 12 Dec 1890
1891 Richards William Inspector of Pavements request leave; 31 August to 5 September; granted
26/252/1741
1891 Richards William Inspector of Pavements & Foreman Masons
Salaries of Officers 1892; requests increase for 1892
22/42/50
1891 Richards William Inspector of Pavements memo; December - January 1892 26/254/23951892 Richards William Inspector of Pavements memo re pavement King St; January 26/255/0471893 Richards W Salary Schedule 1893-94; deleted for
189422/46/6
Richards, (Unknown)
Watchman, Market Wharf, 1872
1872 Richards Watchman, Market Wharf £2/2/-week; not included in printed return; August
26/117/799
Richardson, William Labourer, 18791879 Richardson William Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Riches, Charles Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1857-18581857 Riches Charles Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 Riches Charles Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641858 Riches Chas Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
2 p2
Richie, (Unknown) Overseer, Harris Street, City Works, 18461846 Richie Overseer in Harris Street February 10/1/132
Rickards, Robert Botany Water Works, 18571857 Rickards Robert Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
Riddell: See also Riddle
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 240
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Riddell, James Watchman, George St Markets; Watchman, Belmore Markets; Watchman Queen Victoria Markets; 1878-1916
1878 Riddle J Watchman, George St Markets
appointed October 1878; Watchman, George St Markets; Convenience Attendant 1909; resigned 1/9/1916
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Riddell James Town Clerk's Dept, Belmore Markets
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Riddell J Belmore Markets Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Riddell James Watchman, Belmore Markets
complaint by A Fyfe; denied by Patrick; July
26/300/1332
1900 Riddell J Queen Victoria Markets transferred to staff; February 1900/03871916 Riddell J Attendant, conveniences retirement; compassionate allowance;
September - November4151/16
Riddell, Joseph Street Sweeper, 18961896 Riddell Joseph Street Sweeper appointed 7 July; previously retrenched 26/285/8311896 Riddle J Street Cleaner, Kent
Street6/8 day; appointment by Mayor, July 26/286/0928
Riddell, Joseph Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, 1899-19121899 Riddle Jos Labourer; Cattle Sale
Yardshired 14 April 1899; Labourer; Cattle Sale Yards; transferred to Government 1912
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1903 Riddell Joseph Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards
request reimbursement of train fare; February-May
1903/0360
1904 Riddell Joseph Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards
charged assault; incident at Yards; November-December
1904/1898
Riddett, James Overseer of Works, City Works, 18541854 Riddett James Overseer of Works 10/- day; appointed 18 January 1854 7/7/171854 Riddett James Overseer of Works refused time off for band practice 1st
Regiment NSW Rifle Volunteers7/7/500
1854 Riddett James Overseer of Works request time off for Vol Rifle Corps Band; November; not granted
26/13/1055
Riddett, James Collector of Water Rates, Soldiers Point Fountain, 18561856 Riddett James Collector of Water Rates,
Soldiers Pt Fountsureties, February: Jas Butler & Dan Robinson
7/9/50
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 241
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Riddle: See also Riddell
Riddle, James Watchman, George St Markets; Watchman, Belmore Markets; Watchman Queen Victoria Markets; 1878-1916
See Riddell, James
Riddle, J Street Cleaner, 1896See Riddell, Joseph: Street Sweeper
Riddle, J Sweeper, Queen Victoria Markets, 1898-19001898 Riddle Sweeper, George Street
Marketsappointment by Mayor, 15 September 26/301/1725
1900 Riddle J Sweeper, Queen Victoria Markets
absent, February 1900/0444
1900 Riddle J Sweeper, Queen Victoria Markets
dismissed, February 1900/0496
Riddle, Joseph Labourer, Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, 1899-1912See Riddell, Joseph:
Riddle, William Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Riddle William Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Riddle, (Unknown) Gully Shaft Gang, 18951895 Riddle Gully Shaft gang appointment by Mayor, 10 May; replaced
Harper26/280/620
Riddle, (Unknown) Moore Park, 18971897 Riddle Moore Park Mayor's order to discontinue 29 March 26/290/568
Riddle, (Unknown) Queen Victoria Markets, 18981898 Riddle Queen Victoria Markets to assist dismantling engine; December 26/303/2262
Riddle, (Unknown) Watchman, New Markets, 18991899 Riddle Watchman, New Markets Mayor's appointment 24 April; with
Blackwell26/307/0984
Riddly, (Unknown) Cleaning Staff, 1899
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 242
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1899 Riddly Cleaning Staff hours and position; July 26/309/1729
Rider, Mrs Carter, 18641864 Rider Mrs Carter request pay for Queen's Birthday; May P26/67/476
Rider, WB City Engineer, 1854-18561854 Rider WB City Engineer £800 pa; appointed 19 January 1854 7/7/191854 Rider WB Chief Engineer appointment approved by Colonial
Secretary; February 625/6/018
1854 Rider WB City Engineer to have precedence over City Surveyor; February
7/7/31
1855 Rider WB City Engineer £800 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855 27/9/901855 Rider WB City Engineer £800 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855 7/8/381856 Rider WB City Engineer annotation: reason for dismissal;
February; neglect of duties25/8/11
1856 Rider WB City Engineer City Commissioners terminate appointment on 1 February; unsatisfactory; business in arrears
7/9/15
1856 Rider WB City Engineer requests reconsideration of dismissal; February; to be paid 1 month from 15 January
7/9/41
Rider, (Unknown) Labourer, 18621862 Rider Labourer request payment for Anniversary Day;
Petition, January26/54/87
Riely: See Reily, Reilly, Riley, Ryley
Riely, Mathew Labourer, 1858See Riley, Matthew
Riely, Michael Stonebreaker, 18801880 Riely Michael Stonebreaker Petition for employment; November 26/171/2224
Ries, Thomas Mason, City Works, 1844See Rice, Thomas
Riley: See Reily, Reilly, Riely, Ryley
Riley, James Carter, driver, 1898City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 243
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 Riley James Carter, driver of cart no 63 complaint horse & cart left unattended;
Mrs Concannon's cart; April26/298/698
Riley, John Labourer, casual, Water Service, 18691869 Riley John Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
Riley, M Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18681868 Riley M Labourer request extra pay for sewer excavation;
Feb -JulyP26/89/144
Riley, M Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Riley M Labourer, Street
CleansingOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Riley, Matthew Water Works, 1858-18601858 Riely Mathew Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
1860 Riley Matthew Water Works discharged; Petition, April 26/45/2711862 Ryley Mathew Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day;
January875/2/62/3
Riley, Michael Labourer, 18951895 Riley Michael Labourer Appointment as labourer, November to
full-time26/282/1337
Riley, Peter Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18951890 Riley Peter Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1895 Riley P Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
Riley, Robert Labourer, Reserves, City Surveyor’s Department, 1881-19171881 Riley R Labourer, Reserves hired 1881; Labourer, Reserves; in1907
aged 50, 2 children; dismissed, rehired, resigned 1917
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1881 Riley Robert Sworn in as Special Constable; March 26/173/4591889 Riley City Surveyor's
Departmentto carry out numbering houses, lots; clerical ability & judgement; February
26/233/314
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 244
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1895 Riley Robert City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; City ReservesRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 Riley R Labourers and Mechanics: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Riley R Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 Riley Robert City Reserves request 2½ days’ pay; cared for late wife;
Approved; May26/307/1132
Riley, R or Robert Labourer, City Works, 1878-18791878 Riley Labourer, City Works 8/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
1879 Riley Robert Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays work where practicable; January;
26/155/070
Riley, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Riley Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class A26/218/681
Rion, Ml Labourer, Water Works, 1858See Ryan, Michael
Riordan: See also Raidon, Reardon Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Roirdan, Ryrdon
Riordan, Denis Labourer, City Works, 1844-18461844 Riordan Denis Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11
March875/1/30
1845 Riordan Dennis Labourer additional, labourer, recommended by the Mayor; October
23/1
1846 Reardon Dennis Labourer to be discharged, decrease in numbers; April
10/1/142
1846 Reardon Dennis insolent to overseer Bryant, dismissed; July
10/1/159
1846 Reardon Dennis dismissed; letter from Andrew Goodwin in support; 31 July
23/1/ [124]
Riordan, John Labourer, Mason, City Works, 1844-1846; 18491844 Riordan John Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11
March875/1/30
1846 Reardon John Mason to receive mason's wages, October 10/1/178
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 245
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1849 Reardon Mason employed temporarily fixing boundary
posts; May10/2/165
Ripps, J Labourer, Water Works, 18871887 Ripps J Labourer, Water Works 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant26/225/2761
Riston: See Ritson
Ritson, T Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Ritson T Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Riston Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class A
26/218/681
Ritchie, James Overseer, City Works, 1843-18461843 Ritchie James Overseer 21/- per week; September 10/1/51846 Ritchie Overseer to be removed from Harris Street to
elsewhere; February10/1/134
1846 Ritchie Overseer Committee query if removed; March 10/1/1351846 Ritchie James Overseer to be discharged, decrease in numbers;
April10/1/142
Rix, Henry Carter, 18641864 Rix Henry Carter request pay for Queen's Birthday; May P26/67/476
Roach, John Overseer, Pyrmont Quarry, 18481848 Roach John Overseer, Pyrmont
Quarryappointed, 21 July; increase wage by 6d per day; 26 July
10/2/75-77
Roache, Patrick Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Roache Patrick Labourer, Water Works request increase; September, Petition 2
p126/36/758
Robbins, George Lift Boy, 19011901 Robbins George Lift boy appointed February 1901 1901/0522
Roberson: See also Robertson, Robetson, Robinson, Robison, Robsion
Roberts, Charles Labourer, 1879City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 246
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1879 Roberts Charles Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Roberts, David Labourer, 18791879 Roberts David Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Roberts, E Pipe Layer, 18821882 Roberts E Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
Roberts, Edward Hydrant Man, 1868, 1872; Labourer, 18791868 Roberts Edward Hydrant Man requests increase; Petition; November 26/94/11921872 Roberts Hydrant Man, City
Surveyor's Dept6/4 day; not included in printed return; Aug
26/117/799
1879 Roberts Edward Labourer request either pay or work on Public Hols; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Roberts, (Unknown) Clerk of Works, City Engineer’s Department, 1881-18831881 Roberts Clerk of Works pay application: Darling Harbour Sewer;
January26/172/061
1883 Roberts Clerk of Works request by City Engineer for Clerk of Works; September; Mayor; sewer in Darling St North
26/193/1558
Robertson: See also Roberson, Robetson Robinson, Robison, Robsion
Robertson, Charles Henry
Labourer, 1886-1908
1886 Robertson C Labourer, Maintenance Department
hired 1886; Labourer, maintenance department; in 1908 age 70; died 19 Aug 1908
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
NSW Death Registration: 8263/1908: ROBERTSON, CHARLES H; [parents] JOHN & ELIZABETH S; registered at SYDNEYSydney Mail, 26 August 1908, Death Notices: ROBERTSON — August 20, at St Vincent's Hospital, Charles Henry Robertson, aged 72.
Robertson, David Clement
Inspector of Water Services, 1872-1888
1872 Robertson David Clement request 2 weeks leave; Mr Allum to fill in; September
26/117/851
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 247
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1873 Robertson David Clement Inspector of Water
ServicesSalaries of officers 1873, 1st report; request increase
22/14/52/337
1875 Robertson David Clement Inspector of Water Service
office of great importance; Corporation Financial Crisis
SMH 15 Jan 1875
1876 Robertson David Clement Salaries of Officers 1876; request increase, Dec 1875
22/17/189
1877 Robertson David Clement Inspector of Water service £225 pa; Salaries of Officers 1877; increase recommended
22/17/413
1878 Robertson David Clement Inspector of Water Service
£250 pa; Salaries of Officers 1878; request increase
22/17/711
1880 Robertson David Clement Inspector of Water Service
£300 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80; Finance Com recommendation; request increase
22/18/125/689
1880 Robertson David Clement Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1881 Robertson David Clement Inspector of Water Service
Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]
1881 Robertson David Clement Inspector of Water Service
£325 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881; £25 increase
SMH 20 Jan 1881
1881 Robertson David Clement Inspector, Water Works report City Engineer; March; efficient; valuable; active; intelligent
26/174/499
1882 Robertson David Clement Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Robertson David Clement Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 Robertson David Clement Inspector of Water Service
£350 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Robertson David Clement Foreman of Waterworks £300 [??] pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 Nov; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1885 Robertson David Clement Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1886 Robertson David Clement Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1888 Robertson David Clement Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Robertson David Clement resignation tendered; 27 March 1888; More frauds discovered
SMH 28 March 1888
1888 Robertson David Clement Inspector of the Water Service
transferred to Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board
SMH 29 March 1888
More references in City RecordsCorporation frauds: suspension of Trevor Jones, DC Robertson, J Fyfe and J Walton: Freeman’s Journal, 17 March 1888, p10; SMH 16 March 1888, p6; 23 March 1888, p4; 28 March 1888, p10; 29 March 1888 p11; Freeman’s Journal, 31 March 1888, p19;
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 248
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Transfer to Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board: Freeman’s Journal, 31 March 1888, p19NSW Death Registration: 17334/1927: ROBERTSON, DAVID C; [parents] ROBERT & JANE; [registered at]: SYDNEYFuneral Notices: SMH 10 October 1927
Robertson, F Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18971897 Robertson F Street Cleansing Mayor's appointment; January 26/289/169
Robertson, James City Auditor, 1887-18991887 Robertson James City Auditor report neglected books in Building
Surveyor’s Dept; September26/225/2827
1887 Robertson James City Auditor Mayor's Report: resignation; legal challenge by Pigott
21/17/4 [711]
1889 Robertson James City Auditor £200 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889; 2 @ £200 each
SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Robertson James City Auditor resignation; 27 February 1889; legal challenge
26/232/283
1889 Robertson James City Auditor resignation; February; legal challenge; ineligible; not ratepayer
Evening News 28 Feb 1889
1892 Robertson James City Auditor report: poor accounting systems enabling embezzlements; January
26/255/164
1892 Robertson James City Auditor more checks made; more poor systems found; February
26/255/242
1898 Robertson James City Auditor Salary Schedule 1898-99; Finance Com recommendation
22/55/65
1899 Robertson James City Auditor memo re meeting; February 26/305/302Election: SMH 30 November 1887, p4; 2 December 1887, p4; Evening News, 2 December 1887, p5; Evening News, 30 November 1888, p8; Newcastle Herald, 17 December 1888, p5; Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 22 December 1888, p3; SMH 27 February 1889, p4; Evening News, 28 February 1889, p8; 7 March 1889, p3Defalcations etc by Council officers: The Ulladulla and Milton Times, 5 December 1896; Truth, 10 January 1897, p4 ;
Robertson, Robert Clement
Junior Clerk, Clerk, 1880-1886; Cashier, 1886-1891; Assistant City Treasurer, 1892-post 1923
1880 Robertson Robert Clement appointed 17 May 1880 Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1880 Robertson Robert Clement Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1881 Robertson Robert Clement Junior Clerk, Treasurer's Department
Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]
1881 Robertson Robert Clement Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 249
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1881 Robertson Robert Clement Clerk, City Treasurer's
Departmenttemporarily moved to Receiving Branch; Mayor's appointments, Nov?
21/16/67 [377]
1882 Robertson Robert Clement Salaries of Officers 1882 22/22/541882 Robertson Robert Clement £100 pa; salary for 1883 to increase by
£25Meeting 21 Dec 1882
1883 Robertson Robert Clement Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 Robertson Robert Clement Junior Clerk £125 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1884 Robertson Robert Clement Clerk, City Treasurer's Department
Report of the Mayor; temporary promotion 21/16/123 [891]
1884 Robertson Robert Clement Clerk, City Treasurer's Department
£150 pa; Appointed 4 December, lieu WA Benson
SMH 5 Dec 1884
1885 Robertson Robert Clement Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1885 Robertson Robert Clement Clerk, City Treasurer's Department
£150 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Robertson Robert Clement Clerk Treasurer's Department
Salaries of Officers 1886; request increase for 1886
22/31/6(b)
1886 Robertson Robert Clement Clerk, City Treasurer's Department
application, City Paymaster job; 21 May 26/212/1125
1886 Robertson Robert Clement Cashier Mayor's Appointment: October 1886 21/17/7 [597]1888 Robertson Robert Clement Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance
Com recommendation22/35/5(b)
1888 Robertson Robert Clement Cashier £200 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889; request for increase, not granted
SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Robertson Robert Clement Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance Com recommendation
22/36/62
1889 Robertson Robert Clement Salary Schedule 1889 -90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1890 Robertson Robert Clement Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1890 Robertson Robert Clement Cashier, City Treasurer's Dept
request increase, December 26/246/2266
1891 Robertson Robert Clement Cashier £250 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890, increase from £225
Evening News 12 Dec 90
1892 Robertson Robert Clement Policy Mercantile Mutual; surety 56/345a1892 Robertson Robert Clement Assistant City Treasurer Proposal for Fidelity Guarantees; John
McClelland & W Robertson22/43/24 (b)
1892 Robertson Robert Clement Assistant City Treasurer £300 pa; request increase; December 26/262/24251893 Robertson Robert Clement Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com
recommendation22/46/6
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 250
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1894 Robertson Robert Clement Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com
recommendation22/47/57
1898 Robertson Robert Clement City Treasurer's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Robertson Robert Clement Salary Schedule 1898-99; Finance Com recommendation
22/55/65
1906 Robertson Robert Clement Accountant Deputy City Treasurer, 6 Nov 1918 Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1923 Robertson Robert Clement Deputy City Surveyor [sic] serving more than 40 years with Council Sunday Times, 7 October 1923
Many more references in City RecordsNSW Death Registration: 10340/1937: ROBERTSON, ROBERT CLEMENT; [parents] WILLIAM PATRICK & JANET; registered at HORNSBYSydney Morning herald 24 May 1937: ROBERTSON.-May 21, 1937, result of accident, Robert Clement Robertson, beloved husband of Frances Alice and loved father of Fanny (Dr. Klausen), William, Muriel, Eric, and Stanley, of 30 Strickland-avenue, Lindfield, aged 71 years.Obituary: Northern Star (Lismore) 24 May 1937, p4
Robertson (Unknown)
City Surveyor’s Department, 1888
1888 Robertson City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Robertson (Unknown)
Water Meter Reader, 1888
1888 Robertson Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Robertson, (Unknown)
Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887
1887 Robertson Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Robetson: See also Robertson, Roberson, Robinson, Robison, Robsion
Robetson, (Unknown)
Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1898
1898 Robetson T Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Robey, Ralph Mayer Assessor, 1844-1845City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 251
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1844 Robey Ralph Mayer Assessor appointed 4 March 1844; Brisbane Ward 7/1/4981845 Robey Ralph Mayer Assessor appointed 10 March 1845; Brisbane Ward 7/2/3111845 Robey Ralph Mayer Assessor Report, March; Brisbane Ward 21/002/573 [583]
Robinson: See also Roberson, Robertson, Robetson, Robison, Robsion
Robinson, Charles Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895; 18981895 Robinson Chas Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 Robinson C Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441898 Robinson C Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Robinson, George Unknown, 18881888 Robinson Geo Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Robinson, H Labourer, 18831883 Robinson H Labourer request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
Robinson, Henry Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Robinson Hy Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
Robinson, Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878-18981878 Robinson Mrs Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hr; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; widow; driver Clare
26/151/463
1890 Robinson Mrs Carter, Scavenger, eastern division
Return by Seymour, March 26/241/683
1895 Robinson Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Robinson Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Robinson, W Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Robinson W Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Robinson Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 252
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Robinson, (Unknown)
Mason, Paving Gang, City Surveyor’s Department, 1893
1893 Robinson Mason Mayor's appointment to Paving Gang; January
26/263/070
Robinson, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895
1895 Robinson Labourer, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
Robison: See also Roberson, Robertson, Robetson, Robinson, RobsionRobsion: See also Roberson, Robertson, Robetson, Robinson, Robison
Robsion, William Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Robsion [sic] William Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Rocha, Patrick Botany Water Works, 18581858 Rocha Patrick Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/0264
Roche, Maurice Mason or Quarryman, Argyle Cut, City Works, 18461846 Roche Maurice Mason or Quarryman,
Argyle cutrequest increase; cost of living higher; 27 October; grateful for 1 April raise
23/1/[160]
Roche, Patrick Mason or Quarryman, Argyle Cut, City Works, 18461846 Roche Patr Mason or Quarryman,
Argyle cutrequest increase; cost of living higher; 27 October; grateful for 1 April raise
23/1/[160]
Rochford: see also Rockford, Rotchfield, Rotchford
Rochford, J unknown, 18951895 Rochford J Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/744
Rochford, Michael Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1855-1860; Casual, Water Service, 1862-18691855 Rotchfield Michael Labourer request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/595
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 253
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1858 Rochford Michael Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
1859 Rochford Michael Labourer labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/3281859 Rochford M Labourer, City Works discharged; large family; seeks
reinstatement; Petition with others; April10/5/111
1859 Rochford Michael Labourer discharged; seek work; May 26/40/4961860 Rotchford Michael City Works discharged; request reinstatement;
refused; January10/5/262
1862 Rochford Michael no 9 gang, cut service pipe
seek not to be penalised; Petition, February
26/55/184
1867 Rochford Michael Labourer, City Engineer's Department
request additional allowance for hard rock; July; Sewerage Excavation, Market St
26/86/0928
1869 Rockford Michael Labourer, former casual, Water Service
seeking employment; previously employed Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
Rochford, Thomas Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18961895 Rochford T Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1895 Rochford T Mayor requests full time employment; July 26/281/09021895 Rochford Thomas Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptno 196; acute rheumatism; March; returned end March
26/279/370
1895 Rochford Thomas Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
medical certificate; June 26/280/811
1895 Rochford Thomas Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
absent; heart disease; August 26/281/0955
1896 Rochford Thomas Insp of Nuisances Department
heart disease; dispensed with January 26/283/129
Rock, John Labourer or Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Rock John Carter request increase; Petition, June 26/11/5461854 Rock John Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; January
26/9/059
Rock, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1857-18581857 Rock John Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 Bock John Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition [Rock?]
P26/34/0264
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 254
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Rock, Patrick Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Rock Patrick Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Rock Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Rockford: see Rochford
Rockford, Michael Labourer, former casual, Water Service, 1869See Rochford, Michael
Rockwal, Thomas Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18841884 Rockwal Thomas Block Sweeper George & King St block; petition for
increase, dangerous work; December [List]
26/201/2252
See Rockwell, William
Rockwell, William Block Sweeper, Labourer, Cleansing Department, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-1917
1882 Rockwell W hired 1882; Insp of Nuisances Dept, cleansing department; in 1906 age 66, 1 dependent child; died 13 January 1917
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Rockwell W Cleaning wood paving, Labourer Insp of Nuisances Dept; Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Rockwell W Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11913 Rockwell W application for long service leave 1913/14731917 Rockwell W compensation allowance; 22 January 261/17NSW Death Registration: 648/1917: ROCKWELL, WILLIAM; [parents]: ROBERT & not stated; registered at NEWTOWN
Rodgers: See Rogers
Roe, John R City Surveyor, 1857-1859
1857 Roe John R City Surveyor £375 pa; appointed 5 October 1857 7/10/2451857 Roe John R City Surveyor charged with doing private work;
December10/4/13
1858 Roe John R City Surveyor Committee recommends abolition of office; February 1858; rec he be Dist Surveyor, no1
21/14/8 [111]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 255
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1858 Roe John R City Surveyor £375 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/4881858 Roe John R City Surveyor Improvement Committee complains; no
plans presented for Devonshire St; November
10/4/226
1859 Roe John R City Surveyor Improvement Committee rec CS control City Works for 3 months from 20 Jan; CE at Water Works
10/5/29
1859 Roe John R City Surveyor £325 pa; Salary Recommendations for 1859, February; £50 for horse
11/3/17
1859 Roe John R City Surveyor objects to decrease in salary; March 26/39/2521859 Roe John R City Surveyor resigned 8 July 1859 26/41/668
Rogers, J Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Rogers J Carter, Insp of Nuisances
Dept, WateringRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Rodgers J Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Rogers, J Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Rogers J Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Rogers Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
Rogers, William Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18951890 Rogers William Carter query on eligibility; not living in City of
Sydney26/245/1860
1895 Rogers W Carter, Watering, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
Rogers, William Labourer, Lamp Lighter, Storekeeper, Town Hall Depot, City Surveyor’s Department, 1849-1857
1849 Rogers William Labourer taken on to work; March 10/2/1391854 Rogers William Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; January
26/9/059
1855 Rogers William Storekeeper, Lamp Lighter
7/- day; City Surveyor recommends increase to 8/6; recommends additional 3/- for lamps; Feb
26/14/131
1857 Rodgers William City Surveyor's Department
Report of the Finance Committee; 1 June 1857
22/1/09
1857 Rodgers William Storekeeper, Town Hall Depot
8/6 day; Return, Engineer's Department; Meeting 15-16 June
SMH 17 June 1857
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 256
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Roirdan: See also Raidon, Reardon, Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Redding, Reddon, Riordan, Ryrdon
Roirdan, P Stonebreaker, 18741874 Roirdan P Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Rolls, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1873-18791873 Rolls John Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
1873 Rolls John Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
1876 Rolls John Labourer request 1/2 day on Saturdays; April; to care for equipment & families; p4
26/138/205
1879 Rolls John Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Rolls, John Senior Office Cleaner, Town Clerk’s Department, 1888-18981888 Rolls Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
salary reduction; January21/17/6 [731]
1890 Rolls John R Senior Office Cleaner request increase; December 26/246/22911895 Rolls John Town Clerk's Dept, non-
staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Rolls J Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Rolston, William Labourer, 18761876 Rolston William Labourer request 1/2 day on Saturdays; April; to
care for equipment & families; p426/138/205
Roonan, Mrs P Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Roonan Mrs P Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Roonan Mrs Carter: Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Rooney: See Rewny
Rooney, P Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-post 1920
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 257
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1882 Rooney P Carter, Street Cleansing hired 1882; Carter, Street Cleansing Staff Record Card
(CRS81)1890 Rooney P Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1895 Rooney P Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Rooney P Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Rooney, Richard Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Rooney Richard Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
Rooney, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Rooney City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Rooney, (Unknown) Labourer, Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Rooney Labourer, Moore Park Sherlock reports offensive behaviour; May 26/229/940
Rork, John Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Rork John Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
2 p1
Rorke, James Labourer, Water Works, 1857-18581857 Rorke James Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 Rorke James Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition 2 p1
Rosberry, Thomas Mason, Argyle Cut, 1845See Roseby, Thomas
Rose, J Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Rose J Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Rose, J Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Rose J Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 258
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 Rose J Labourer, Street
CleansingOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Rose, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 18781878 Rose Labourer, City Works 8/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May; 26/151/464
Rose, (Unknown) Carter, 18861886 Rose Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 44
Albion Street26/213/1224
Roseby, Thomas Mason, Argyle Cut, City Works, 1844-18461844 Roseby Thomas Mason request increase for tool repairs; October 875/1/551845 Rosberry Thos Mason, Argyle Cut request tool allowance, hard stone; 25
September23/1/[50]
1845 Roseby Mason masons employed, amount of work done, September
23/1/[36]
1846 Roseby Thomas gave notice, left; January 10/1/121
Rosewell, W Ganger, Lachlan Dams, City Engineer’s Department, 1887-18881887 Rosewell Ganger, Lachlan Dams 8/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant, Lachlan Dams26/225/2761
1888 Rosewell City Engineer's Dept, Lachlan Dams
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
Rosewell, W Ranger, Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Rosewell W City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; under StaceyRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 Rosewell W Ranger, Moore Park Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Ross, George Carter, Water, 18821882 Ross George Carter request work for water carters on wet
days; August - OctoberP26/186/1318
Ross, George Duncan
Assistant Clerk of the Market, 1887-1891
1887 Ross George Duncan Sworn in as Special Constable; September
26/223/1908
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 259
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1891 Ross GD Assistant Clerk of the
Marketresignation; 15 June 1891 26/250/1169
Ross, Robert Scott Assessor, 18511850 Ross Robert Scott Assessor Elected 15 November 1850; Brisbane
WardSMH 16 & 18 Nov 1850
1851 Ross Robert Scott Assessor; Elected on 15 November 1850 for 1851; Brisbane Ward
27/6/50/417
Ross, William Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Ross William Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Ross William Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Ross, William Labourer, Christmas Gang, 18931893 Ross William Labourer, Christmas
GangAld recs, Mayor informs TC; 3 weeks from 19 December
26/270/2238
Ross, (Unknown) Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Ross Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; owner
26/151/463
Rotchfield/ Rotchford:
See Rochford
Rourke, Micedy Labourer, casual, Water Service, 18691869 Rourke Micedy Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously employed at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
Rouse, Samuel Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Rouse Samuel Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p2,
September26/36/758
Rout, M or Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-18901882 Rout M Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
1890 Rout Mrs Carter, Scavenger, eastern division
Return by Seymour; March 26/241/683
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 260
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Rouxel, Jules Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, 1893-18961893 Rouxel J very ill; med cert; ½ pay 8 weeks; June;
noted to City Surveyor & Stacey26/266/1192
1895 Rouxel Jules City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Stacey
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1896 Rouxel Moore Park, in charge private tip
ill; will not be returning 26/285/663
NSW Death Registration: 15351/1917: ROUXEL, JULIUS; [parents] JACQUES W & JULIE; [registered at] PETERSHAMSydney Morning Herald, 14 November 1917, Death Notices: ROUXEL November 13, 1917, at his residence, The Gables, Frazer-road, Lewisham, Jules, dearly beloved husband of Rose Rouxel, aged 86 years.
Rowley, John Collector of Rates, 1843-18491843 Rowley John Collector of Rates Candidate for Rate Collector, 9 May 1843;
appointed7/1/196
1843 Rowley John Collector of Rates Shortlist of 18 from 94 applicants; May 21/1/23/241 [263]1843 Rowley John Collector of Rates sureties; David Hill & Richard Hill 7/1/2011843 Rowley John Collector of Rates Payment made; October 21/1/42/653 [591]1844 Rowley John Collector of Rates 4%; Salaries voted for 1844; 6 persons 7/1/4401844 Rowley John Collector of Rates appointed 3 January 1844; Bourke Ward 7/1/4471844 Rowley John Collector of Rates Bourke Ward 27/2/161/1781844 Rowley John Collector of Rates sureties July 1844; David & Richard Hill;
Bourke Ward27/2/188/205
1844 Rowley John Collector of Rates sureties; David Hill & Richard Hill 7/2/901844 Rowley John Collector of Rates Payment made; October 21/002/364 [365]1845 Rowley John Collector of Rates sureties; David & Richard Hill; Bourke
Ward7/2/246
1845 Rowley John Collector of Rates Payment made; November 21/003/231 [507]1846 Rowley John Collector of Rates 4%; appointed 22 December 1845 for
1846; Bourke Ward7/2/544
1846 Rowley John Collector of Citizens Lists Payment made November 21/004/238 [537]1846 Rowley John Collector of Rates Bourke Ward, request for statement 16
December27/3/46/426
1847 Rowley John Collector of Rates appointed 29 December 1846; 3 appointed
7/3/243
1847 Rowley John Collector of Rates sureties: Richard & David Hill; Bourke & Cook Wards; January
26/3/115
1848 Rowley John Collector of Rates appointed 16 December 1847 for 1848; Bourke & Cook Wards
7/3/529
1848 Rowley John Collector of Rates application; December for 1849 26/4/1251849 Rowley John Collector of Rates £100 pa; Estimates for 1849 27/5/49/377
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 261
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1849 Rowley John Collector of Rates 5%; appointed 21 Dec 1848; Bourke &
Cook Wards7/4/315
1849 Rowley John Collector of Rates to be under control of City Treasurer; June
7/4/584
1849 Rowley John Collector of Rates absconded in arrears; Mrs Rowley believes defalcation has occurred
27/5/49/305
1849 Rowley John Collector of Rates action to be taken against; instruction to City Solicitor
27/5/49/316
1849 Rowley John Collector of Rates dismissed 20 July 1849 7/4/6051849 Rowley John Collector of Rates letter to City Sol from son, George offering
settlement, 23 October27/5/49/487
Defalcations: SMH 29 June 1849, p3; Bell’s Life in Sydney, 30 June 1849, p3; SMH 23 July 1849; 27 November 1849, p3
Royen, C Stonebreaker, 18771877 Royen C Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/148/1154
Rudey, Patrick Labourer, 18651865 Rudey Patrick Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
Rumble, H Humfrey City Surveyor’s Department, 1892-18951892 Rumble H Humfrey application for Assistant Engineer Water
Supply; references; February26/256/593
1893 Rumble H Humfrey garnishee order; £5/11/8; February 26/263/2631893 Rumble H Humfrey City Surveyor's
Departmentrequest increase; March 26/265/633
1894 Rumble H Humfrey made valuation Pyrmont pump station; May-August
22/47/36
1894 Rumble H Humfrey City Surveyor's Department
request leave of absence; November 26/276/1775
1895 Rumble H Humfrey City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (c)
1895 Rumble H Humfrey City Surveyor's Department
request leave of absence; June 26/280/756
1895 Rumble H Humfrey Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/744
Ruse, John Labourer, Pipe Layer, Water Works, 18581858 Russ John Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Ruse John Pipe Layer request increase; petition, August 26/36/6531858 Ruse John Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 262
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Ruse, Simon Labourer, Water Works, 18571857 Ruse Simon Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
Rush, William Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Rush William Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; request increase; CS does not recommend; January
26/9/059
Rushby, GD Draftsman, Clerk, Trig Survey, City Engineer’s Department, 18651865 Rushby GD application for clerk etc City Engineer's
Department; March; temp employment Trig Survey
26/71/171
1865 Rushby GD Draftsman, supernumerary
7/- day; requests increase; not granted; 2 months service at 29 May
26/73/418
1865 Rushby GD paid for Trig Survey work; July 22/8/31/167
Russ, John Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Russ John Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Ruse John Pipe Layer request increase; petition, August 26/36/6531858 Ruse John Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Russell, James Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878-18791878 Russell Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- dayList, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; screening house rubbish etc
26/151/463
1879 Russell James Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Rutherford, Archibald Douglas
Clerk to the City Surveyor, 1854
1854 Rutherford Archibald Douglas Clerk to the City Surveyor £150 pa; appointed from 21 March 7/7/1121854 Rutherford Archibald Douglas Clerk to the City Surveyor absent without leave; 11 August 26/11/7601854 Rutherford Archibald Douglas Clerk to the City Surveyor absent, 14 Aug; to be dismissed 16 Aug;
rescinded 21 August7/7/342, 349, 354
1854 Rutherford Archibald Douglas Clerk to the City Surveyor absent 15-16 October 26/12/9151854 Rutherford Archibald Douglas Clerk to the City Surveyor dismissal, absences, 16 October; paid to
date of leaving7/7/431, 450
1854 Rutherford Archibald Douglas Clerk to the City Surveyor Return appointments & dismissals to Colonial Secretary; dismissed
7/7/589
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 263
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Ryan, C Stonebreaker, 18771877 Ryan C Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/147/1066
Ryan, Chris Labourer, Cleaning Staff, 18921892 Ryan Chris Cleaning staff, holiday
timesMayor's appointment; December; 14 Abercrombie St
26/262/2332
Ryan, Con Carter, Water, 18851885 Ryan Con Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2
time work; October26/207/1651
Ryan, Daniel Carter, 18861886 Ryan Daniel Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June;
Elizabeth St26/213/1224
Ryan, Denis Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Ryan Denis Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
Ryan, Denis Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Ryan Denis Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 Ryan Dennis Labourer, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
1895 Ryan Denis Labourer Appointment as labourer, November; reduced to half-time
26/282/1337
Ryan, E Stonebreaker, 18741874 Ryan E Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Ryan, E Carter, 18941894 Ryan E Carter horse and cart transfer from Cary; July 26/274/1096
Ryan, Edward Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 18711871 Ryan Edward Quarryman, Pennant Hills List by Thomas Barrett; November 26/112/1175 &
1176
Ryan, J Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1898
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 264
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1868 Ryan J Labourer request extra pay for sewer excavation;
Feb -JulyP26/89/144
Ryan, J Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Ryan J Carter, Scavenger, Insp of
Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
Ryan, James Labourer, City Works, 1844-18481844 Ryan James Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February [Ryen]875/1/22
1844 Ryan James Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11 March
875/1/30
1846 Ryan James Labourer to be discharged, decrease in numbers; April
10/1/142
1846 Ryan James Labourer to be employed; July 10/1/1601846 Ryan James Labourer to be employed; September 10/1/1761848 Ryan James City Surveyor complains of his neglect,
warned; August10/2/82
Ryan, James Labourer, 18551855 Ryan James Labourer request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/595
Ryan, James Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1885-1886; 18951885 Ryan James Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2
time work; October26/207/1651
1886 Ryan James Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/11771895 Ryan James Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentno 57; absent, medical certificate; July; C Brosening driving
26/280/871
Ryan, Jas House to House Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18911891 Ryan Jas House to House Inspector 8/- day; 19 Dec 1890 appointed; City
Surveyor’s list, current April 189126/249/801
See Ryan, John S
Ryan, John Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Ryan John Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 265
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Ryan, John Carter, 18731873 Ryan John Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
Ryan, John S Transit Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1893-18941893 Ryan John S Transit Officer request leave; wife & 8 children have
measles; Med cert; 1 week; September26/268/1673
1893 Ryan John S Transit Officer absent; sick children; October 26/269/18601893 Ryan John S Transit Officer absent; ill; medical certificate; November; 26/269/20951893 Ryan John S Transit Officer medical certificate; ill; nervous prostration;
November26/269/2159
1893 Ryan John S Transit Officer returned to work, 18 December 26/270/22471894 Ryan John S Transit Officer absent; medical certificate; March 26/272/3641894 Ryan John S Transit Officer absent 19 March; pay suspended 26/272/4791894 Ryan John S Transit Officer resignation; 29 March 1894 26/272/5331894 Ryan Traffic Officer position recently vacated; April; letter by
Douglas26/272/575
Ryan, Laurence Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Ryan Laurence Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Ryan two men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
1887 Ryan two men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
Ryan, Lawrence Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18901890 Ryan Lawrence Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
Ryan, M Botany Water Works, 1858See Ryan, Michael
Ryan, M Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-18981882 Ryan M Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
1890 Ryan M Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 Ryan M Carter, Insp of Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 266
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 Ryan M Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Ryan, M Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Ryan M Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
See Ryan, Michael
Ryan, Mary Carter, Cleansing Department, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Ryan Mary Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; driver Carmody
26/151/463
See Ryan, Mrs
Ryan, Michael Watchman at Lachlan Swamp, 18521852 Ryan Michael Watchman at Lachlan
Swamptemporary appointment by Mayor, August 7/5/573
1852 Ryan Michael Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
appointed August 1852 by Council 27/7/52/219
1852 Ryan Michael Watchman at Lachlan Swamp
resigned September 1852 27/7/52/248
Ryan, Michael Labourer, Water Works, 1858-18601858 Ryan M Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641858 Ryan Michael Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Ryan Michl Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition 2 p2
1858 Ryan Michl Labourer, Water Works, near Racecourse
request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition 1
1858 Rion Ml Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/7381860 Ryan Michl Water Works discharged; Petition, April 26/45/271
Ryan, Michael Stonebreaker, 18591859 Ryan Michael Stonebreaker injured breaking stones; request son be
employed in his stead; May10/5/138
1859 Ryan Michael Stonebreaker injured; seeks employment for son, Stephen; May
26/40/516
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 267
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Ryan, Michael Night Watchman, George Street Markets, temporary, 18601860 Ryan Michael Night Watchman GSM,
tempappointed by Mayor to replace Fay/Foy; September
10/6/69
Ryan, Michael Labourer, 18931893 Ryan Michael Labourer medical certificate; May 26/266/971
Ryan, Michael Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18961896 Ryan Michael Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptoften sick; dismiss; February; no 119 P26/283/260
Ryan, Michael Quarryman, Albion St Quarry, 18571857 Ryan Michal Quarryman, Albion St
Quarryrequest increase; Petition, November 23/2/78
Ryan, Michael Carter, 18861886 Ryan Micheal Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 51
Engine St26/213/1224
Ryan, Michael Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18801880 Ryan Michael Ganger, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequest reconsider reduction wages; October
26/170/1936
Ryan, Mrs Carter: Several women of this name; see also Ryan, Mary
Ryan, Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18981890 Ryan Mrs Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1895 Ryan Mrs Carter, Insp of Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Ryan Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Ryan, Mrs Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18981898 Ryan Mrs Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Ryan, Mrs B Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1884-19201884 Ryan Mrs B Carter, Street Cleansing hired 1884; Carter, Street Cleansing;
resigned 31/7/1920Staff Record Card (CRS81)
See Ryan, Mrs
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 268
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Ryan, Mrs Dan Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Ryan Mrs Dan Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
Ryan, Mrs Rody Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Ryan Mrs Rody Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
Ryan, O or Owen Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1864; 1871; 1882; 1895-18981864 Ryan Owen Carter request pay for Queen's Birthday; May; P26/67/4761871 Ryan Owen Carter Petition recently discharged; family
details; 9 children26/110/913
1882 Ryan Owen Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
requests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
1882 Ryan One Carter request work for water carters on wet days; August - October
P26/186/1318
1895 Ryan O Carter, Watering, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Ryan O Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Ryan, P or Patrick Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1889-post 19201889 Ryan P Labourer, Street
Cleansinghired 1889; Labourer, Street Cleansing; in 1915 age 58, 7 dependent children
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Ryan P Labourer, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 Ryan P Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
1904 Ryan Patrick City Cleansing Department
transfer to underground urinal Wharf St; May-June
1904/0687
Ryan, Patrick Labourer, City Works, 1844-18461844 Ryan Patt Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
1844 Ryan Pat Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11 March
875/1/30
1846 Ryan Patk Labourer to be employed; September 10/1/176
Ryan, Patrick Superintendent, Hay Street Depot, City Surveyor’s Department, 1891-18951891 Ryan Patrick Hay St Depot request increase; 17 Feb; granted 7/- per
day26/247/175
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 269
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1891 Ryan Patrick Superintendent Hay St
Depot7/- day; CS list, current April 1891 26/249/801
1895 Ryan Patk City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
Ryan, Patrick Maher Clerk of the Markets, 1849-18511849 Ryan Patrick Maher Clerk of the Markets £80; appointed 11 April 1849 7/4/4921849 Ryan Patrick Maher Clerk of the Markets to be sworn in as Special Constable, June 27/5/49/3041850 Ryan Patrick Maher Clerk of the Markets £80 pa; Estimates for 1850 7/5/411850 Ryan Patrick Maher Clerk of the Markets medical certificate; March 26/5/0151851 Ryan Patrick Maher Clerk of the Markets £120 pa; Estimates for 1851: proposed
salary7/5/247
1851 Ryan Patrick Maher Clerk of the George St Markets
complaints against by Carruthers; irregularities re hawkers' licences
27/6/51/113
1851 Ryan Patrick Maher Clerk of the George St Markets
resignation, 14 June 1851 7/5/379
Ryan, Peter Carter, 18831883 Ryan Peter Carter request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
Ryan, Philip Labourer, City Works, 1852; 18591852 Ryan Phillip absent, insubordinate, suspended and
dismissed; January10/2/322
1852 Ryan Philip Labourer, City Works request increase; February 21/10/26/1511859 Ryan Phillip Labourer labourers & carters pay list; memo by
Alexander; March26/39/328
Ryan, Roger Labourer, 18651865 Ryan Roger Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
Ryan, T Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Ryan T Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
1873 Ryan T Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Ryan, Thomas Mason, City Works, 1848
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 270
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1848 Ryan Thomas Mason dismissed, unskilled and unprofitable
workman; June10/2/68
1848 Ryan Thomas Mason to be re-employed curbing & guttering George St South; July
10/2/70
Ryan, Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Ryan Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Dept7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend, Petition January
26/9/059
1858 Ryan Thos Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day; Petition January
22/2/11
Ryan, Timothy Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Ryan Timothy Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Dept7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; Petition, January
26/9/059
Ryan, Timothy Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Ryan Tim Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 Ryan Tim Labourer, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
1898 Ryan Tim Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Ryan, Timothy Labourer, Lachlan Water Reserve, City Engineer’s Department, 18771877 Ryan Timothy Labourer, Lachlan Water
Reserverequest increase; November P26/148/1155
Ryan, William Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Ryan Wm Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
1844 Ryan William Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11 March
875/1/30
Ryan, (Unknown) Stonebreaker, 18741874 Ryan Stonebreaker request increase; Petition February P26/125/156
Ryan, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Ryan Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hr; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; owner
26/151/463
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 271
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1878 Ryan Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hr; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; driver Brown
26/151/463
Ryan, (Unknown) Ganger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Ryan Ganger, Insp of Nuis
Dept, cleansing sts12/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
Ryan, (Unknown) Ganger, Street Cleansing, City Surveyor’s Department, 18801880 Ryan Ganger, City Cleansing,
CS's Department10/- day; receiving £3 or upward per week; Jan; duties described
26/162/124
1880 Ryan Ganger, City Surveyor's Department
Sub-Com on working of Corporation; August
22/20/47
Ryan, (Unknown) Turncock, 18801880 Ryan Turncock dereliction of duty; dismissed; January 26/126/179
Ryan, (Unknown) Carter, 18861886 Ryan Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 51
Engine Street26/213/1224
Ryan, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Ryan City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Ryan, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Ryan Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Ryan Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
Ryan, (Unknown) Two Labourers, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Ryan Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
1887 Ryan Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
See Ryan, Laurence
Ryan, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 1889
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 272
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1889 Ryan City Surveyor's
Departmentto carry out numbering houses, lots; clerical ability & judgement; February
26/233/314
Ryan, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18891899 Ryan Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentno 44; drunk; suspended; July [Ryn] 26/308/1580
Ryan, (Unknown) Two Carters, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Ryan (1) Carter, under Clerk of
Works (Lee)2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
1895 Ryan (2) Carter, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
Two men
Ryley: See Reily, Reilly, Riely, Riley
Ryley, Mathew Labourer, Water Works, 1862See Riley, Matthew
Ryrdon: See also Raidon, Reardon, Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan
Ryrdon, James Labourer, 18791879 Ryrdon James Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 273
SYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Sadler, T Stonebreaker, 18771877 Sadler Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/147/10661877 Sadler T Stonebreaker request employment; Petition, November P26/148/1154
Sadler, William Labourer, 18791879 Sadler William Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Sadler, William George
Carter, 1886
1886 Sadler William George Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; Little Cleveland St
26/213/1224
Saile: See Sayle
Sainsbury, (Unknown)
Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887
1887 Sainsbury Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class A
26/218/681
Salisbury, James House to House Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1887-18881887 Salisbury James House to House Inspector taken on, 11 February; 22 Wilton St,
Strawberry Hills26/218/321
1888 Salisbury Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Salmon, Jas Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Salmon Jas Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
Salmon, M Block Sweeper, Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Salmon M Labourer cleansing wood
paving, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Salmon M Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 274
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Salmon, (Unknown) Assistant to the Clerk of the Markets, temporary, 18801880 Salmon Assistant to Clerk of the
Markets£3-10-0 per week; appointment temp by Mayor, Oct;
21/16/53 [289]
Salter, R Collector of Rates, 18431843 Salter R Collector of Rates Payment made; October 21/1/42/653 [591]1843 Salter R payment made; Accounts; November 21/1/46/661 [599]
Samuels, James Collector of Citizens Lists, contract, 1872-18741872 Samuels James Collector of Citizens Lists appointment for 1872-73; June; Gipps
Ward22/14/30/177
1872 Samuels James Collector of Citizens Lists sureties; Jabez Brown & William Henson; 22/14/30/1771873 Samuels James Collector of Citizens Lists Finance Committee recommend
acceptance of tender 1873-4; Gipps Ward22/15/26/165
Sanders, S Labourer Water Works, 18871887 Sanders S Labourer, Water Works 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant26/225/2761
Sanderson, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Sanderson John Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Sanderson, W Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Sanderson W Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Sanderson Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class A
26/218/681
Sandford, James Stonebreaker, 18801880 Sandford James Stonebreaker Petition for employment; November 26/171/2224
Sapsford, Thomas H City Building Surveyor, 1879; City Architect & Building Surveyor 1881-18861879 Sapsford Thomas H City Building Surveyor appointed 5 August 1879 Meeting 5 August
18791880 Sapsford Thomas H Salary Schedule 1879-80; Finance Com
recommendation22/18/125/689
1881 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect memo 21/16/64 [363]1881 Sapsford Thomas H Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com
recommendation22/21/2
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 275
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1881 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building
Surveyorappointed; offices of City Architect & City Building Surveyor amalgamated
Agency Detail
1881 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
£700 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881; increase £200
SMH 20 Jan 1881
1882 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
Salaries of officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44 (b)
1883 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
£700 pa = £200 as CA plus £500 as CBS; request increase; December
26/194/2123
1884 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
£800 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884;
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1885 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
£800 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 Nov; Duties described
SMH 13 November 1885, p5
1885 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
suspended by Mayor; November; unauthorised expenditure on Town Hall
21/17/18 [271]
1885 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
report of suspension; committee findings SMH 20 November 1885 p11
1885 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
dismissed; 4 December 1885 SMH 5 December 1885
1886 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1886 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
re-appointed 19 January, 1886; selected from 14 candidates
Council Meeting 19 January 1886
1886 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
Complaint Stewart & Co re Town Hall erection; March; defends McRae &Nancarrow
26/211/736
1886 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor
re pay; none received since 26 November 1885; April
26/211/814
1887 Sapsford Thomas H CA & CBS, late £600; widow Elizabeth receives gratuity, 1 year's salary; March, trustees H Westcott & PC Lucas
26/218/476
1887 Sapsford Thomas H City Architect & Building Surveyor, late
embezzlements revealed, September SMH 28 September 1887, p6
NSW Death Registration: 8972/1886: SAPSFORD, THOMAS H [parents]: NEWMAN & JANE E; registered at RYDE; Died 30 November 1886More references in City Records
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 276
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Suspension re Town Hall: Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate 16 November 1885 p3; SMH 20 November 1885 p11; Evening News 20 November 1885 p3; Evening News 21 November 1885; Dismissal: The Sydney Morning Herald 5 December 1885 p13; Evening News 5 December 1885 p4; Evening News (Sydney) 11 December 1885 p6; Re-appointment: SMH 18 December 1885; The Sydney Morning Herald 20 January 1886 p9; Evening News, 2 February 1886, p5; SMH 10 March 1886 p11; Town Hall building: Evening News, 17 February 1886, p6; more reports on girders through February 1886; Evening News, 3 March 1886, p3; Birth of daughter: SMH 16 November 1886: Birth: SAPSFORD. — November 13, at her residence, Helvetia, Hunter's Hill, the wife of Thos. H. Sapsford, of a daughter; Death: Evening News, 1 December 1886, p4; SMH 16 December 1886, p5;Frauds revealed: SMH 28 September 1887 p6, p9, p12; The Sydney Morning Herald 29 September 1887 p4; Evening News, 28 September, 1887; 3 October p3; 5 October p3; 7 October; 26 October 1887 p3; Goulburn Herald (NSW) 4 October 1887 p2;
Sargent, W Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Sargent W Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Sargent Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class A
26/218/681
Sarra, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Sarra City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Sarson, J or John Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Sarson J Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1895 Sarson John Labourer absent lung congestion; medical certificate, September
26/281/1158
1898 Sarson J Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
1898 Sarson Labourer, sweeper, under Browne
report on work at Flagstaff Hill; February 26/296/0288
Satterfield: See Setterfield
Sayle, (Unknown) Waste Water Inspector, House to House Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1885-1888
1885 Saile Waste Water Inspector, House to House
£3 week; Officers and Duties; detect waste; check closets etc
30/1/94
1888 Sayle Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 277
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Scanlon, Mrs Carter, City Works, City Works, 18781878 Scanlon Mrs Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May; widow; driver Spain26/151/464
Scanlon, William Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Scanlon Wm Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1895 Scanlon Carter, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
1895 Scanlon Carter discharged by Mayor, March 26/279/326
Scard, (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 18881888 Scard Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Scarlet, Arthur Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Scarlet Arther Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
2 p2
Scarlett, A or Arther Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1873-18781873 Scarlett Arther Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept6/- day; request increase; October 26/123/928
1878 Scarlett A Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
Scarlett, E Labourer, Cleansing streets, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Scarlett E Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; or night work
26/151/463
Scarsbrook, James House to House Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1881; 1886-18881886 Scarsbrook James Inspector of Nuisances
Departmentrequest increase; February 26/210/527
1887 Scarsbrook House to House Inspector hired on the works early 1881; c1883-4 in gaol; released on petition; re-employed
26/219/938
1888 Scarsbrook Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Court appearance, previous record: Evening News, 8 December 1887, p5; Marriage: SMH 1 August 1888; conviction, abusive language: Evening News, 1 November 1889, p3; order to support wife: Evening News, 16 November 1889; Funeral of brother in law, Samuel McClenahan: SMH 22 October 1891, p8; Death of father: SMH 17 April 1895; divorce: SMH 24 June 1896, p7; death of Agnes Scarsbrook (relationship uncertain): SMH 16 March 1900; poll clerk for Cook Ward, election of aldermen: SMH 8 December 1900, p10
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 278
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Scarsbrook, (Unknown)
Clerk, Numbering Houses, City Surveyor’s Department, 1889
1889 Scarsbrook City Surveyor's Department
to carry out numbering houses, lots; clerical ability & judgement; February
26/233/314
Schardt, C Carter, Street Cleansing, 18981898 Schardt C Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Schert, P Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Schert P Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Schleid, Luis Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Schleid Luis Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase Petition, May P26/121/403
Schmidt, H Labourer, 18791879 Schmidt H Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Schrader, C Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895See Schroder, C
Schroder, Charles Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Schrader C Labourer Insp of
Nuisances Dept, st flushing
Retrenchments or salary reductions List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
1895 Schroder Charles Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
no 223; resigned; June; to return to Germany
26/280/822
Schroeder/ Schrouder/ Schrowder/ Scrowder:
See Schrouder, Robert
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 279
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Schrouder, Robert Hall Porter, Town Clerk’s Department, 1896-19221896 Schrouder R Hall Porter, Town Clerk's
Departmenthired June 1896; Hall Porter, Town Clerk's Department; in 1919 age 48, 3 dependent children; resigned 20 January 1922
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1898 Schrowder R Officers and Staff, January 1898; alternate name, other list has Scrowder
22/55/1
1903 Schrowder Robert request leave; February 1903/03341898 Scrowder R Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names,
salary/wage22/55/1
1907 Schroeder Hall Porter, Town Clerk's Department
complaint of behaviour; July 1907/1264
Schubert, Frederick Labourer, Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18891889 Schubert Frederick Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptletters defending efficiency (Lawless & Carroll) April; recently dismissed; sweeper
26/234/662
Scoles, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Scoles Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
Scott, J Pipe Layer, 18821882 Scott J Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
Scott, J or Joseph Clerk, Water Assessor, City Treasurer’s Department, 1881-18841881 Scott J City Treasurer's
Departmentrequest increase 26/179/1886
1882 Scott Joseph Clerk Treasurer's Department
request increase; granted; from Jan 1883 26/188/1871
1883 Scott J City Treasurer's Department
to assist Wildman in Southern suburbs; water rate assessment; February
26/189/190
1884 Scott Water Assessor, CT's Department
Report of the Mayor 21/16/123 [891]
Scott, James Watchman, Sussex St Markets, 18871887 Scott James Watchman, new Markets,
Sussex St7/- day; appointment by Mayor; December 26/225/2751
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 280
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Scott, Michael Labourer, 1858-18591858 Scot Michal Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday;
Petition, December; granted26/37/1030
1859 Scott Mich Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday Petition, April;
26/40/431
Scott, Michael Labourer, 18791879 Scott Michael Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Scott, Thomas Labourer, 18501850 Scott Thos Labourer taken on to work; August 10/2/246
Scott, WR Assessor, 18451845 Scott WR Assessor appointed 10 March 1845; Gipps Ward 7/2/3111845 Scott WR Assessor Report, March; Gipps Ward 21/002/573 [583]
Scrowder: See Schrouder
Seale, Joseph Richard
Articled Pupil to City Architect, 1893-1897;
Draftsman, City Architect & Building Surveyor’s Department, 1897-1898;Inspector, City Building Surveyor’s Department, 1902-post 1920
1893 Seale Joseph Richard Articled pupil , City Architect's Dept
Appointed, 3 January; recommended by Alderman Palmer
26/263/041
1894 Seale Joseph Richard Articled pupil Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Seale Joseph Richard Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1895 Seale Joseph Richard City Architect's Department, staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1895 Seale Joseph Richard City Architect's Department
request leave 2-22 November; approved 26/282/1287
1896 Seale Joseph Richard City Architect's Department
request leave November 26/288/1553
1897 Seale Joseph Richard Draftsman CA's & BS’s Department
finished articles; Fin Com & CS recommend appointment; Feb 1898;
22/53/10 & 22/54/6
1898 Seale Joseph Richard City Building Surveyor's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 281
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 Seale Joseph Richard Draftsman City Architect's
Departmentdischarged 1 September 1898 Staff Record Card
(CRS81)1899 Seale Joseph Richard address: Beecroft; acknowledges receipt
of indenture papers; January26/304/146
1902 Seale Joseph Richard Inspector City Building Surveyor's Dept
re-appointed 1 April 1902 Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Son of John and Maria Seale; John Seale was the son of Joseph Seale (senior) and Susanna SealeNSW BDMs: Birth of Joseph Richard SEALE, 13940/1875 to John & Maria, registered at MaitlandDeath of Joseph Richard SEALE, 9937/1949, son of John & Maria, registered at RydeNewspaper Notices of Family Events: death of father in law, John Owen, of Joseph Seale senior: The Sydney Morning Herald 14 June 1866; Marriage of parents of Joseph (junior), John Seale and Maria Colless: The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 8 February 1867; Marriage of Robert Fowler to Jane Seale: The Sydney Morning Herald 9 October 1867; Funeral of brother in law of Joseph senior, George Owen: The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 27 February 1873; Funral of Mrs John Bernasconi, niece of Joseph senior: The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 6 September 1873; Funeral of Susannah, wife of Joseph senior: The Sydney Morning Herald 11 September 1875; Death of Joseph Seale senior: The Sydney Morning Herald 25 June 1888; Death of uncle, Richard Seale: Evening News (Sydney) 22 January 1892; Marriage of Joseph Richard Seale (junior) to Mary Hilda Noad: The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser 30 December 1903; Death of mother, Maria Seale: The Sydney Morning Herald 6 March 1933; Death of father, John Seale: The Sydney Morning Herald 8 December 1933; Obituary of father: Death of Mr. John Seale: Mr John Seale, who was head clerk of the Railway booking office for many years, and had been employed in the Railway service for 48 years, died at his residence at Beecroft 0n Wednesday at the age of 88 years. His wife, (who predeceased him, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs George Colless, of Emu, and a sister of Mr H. Colless, of North-Street, Penrith, and Mr J.W. Colless, of Concord. The remains were cremated this Friday. Nepean Times (Penrith) 9 December 1933.
Seamore, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1873See Seymour, John
Searson, J Carter, 18861886 Searson J Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 189
Gloucester St26/213/1224
Sel-------, H Stonebreaker, 18741874 Sel--- H Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Selsby, (Unknown) Turncock, 18881888 Selsby Turncock Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Selvage, James Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18991895 Selvage J Carter, Scavenger, Insp of
Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Selvage J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 282
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1899 Selvage James Carter, Street Cleansing suspended; refused instruction; Sep;
await Mayor's decision26/311/2362
1899 Selvage James Carter, Street Cleansing to be reinstated; Mayor's orders; October 26/312/2517
Selvage, WH Carter, 18981898 Selvage WH Carter: Labourers and
Mechanics ListOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Septon, John Carter, Water, 1885See Sexton, John: Carter, Water
Setterfield, Henry Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Setterfield Henry Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Satterfield Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Sewell, (Unknown) Sanitary Inspector, Water Service, 18891889 Sewell Officers appointed/transferred to
Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board December 1889; Sanitary Inspector
26/238/1947
Sexton, John Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1873-18991873 Sexton John Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/09681878 Sexton Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; owner
26/151/463
1878 Sexton Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; driver Hooper
26/151/463
1882 Sexton J Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
requests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
1890 Sexton John Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1894 Sexton John Carter absent; medical certificate; March 26/272/5081894 Sexton John Carter one cart to be dismissed Insp Nuisances
dept; June; Council Resolution 9 March26/273/859
1895 Sexton J Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Sexton Carter dismissed; fortnight notice; March 26/279/3151898 Sexton J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 283
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1899 Sexton J Carter services dispensed with; January; Carter
No 34526/304/108
Sexton, John Carter, Water, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-18851882 Sexton John Carter, Water request work for water carters on wet
days; August - OctoberP26/186/1318
1885 Septon John Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October
26/207/1651
Seymour, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731869 Seymour John Labourer, unemployed seeking employment at Sydney Common;
Petition; SeptemberP26/99/1047
1873 Seymour John Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
Seymour, Richard Overseer, City Works, Street Cleansing, City Surveyor’s Department, 1854-1858;Inspector of Nuisances, 1862-1896
1854 Seymour Richard Overseer Street Cleaning appointed; 24 February; good testimonials 26/10/1841854 Seymour Richard Overseer City Works appointment confirmed 24 February 7/7/741854 Seymore Overseer of Works request time off for Volunteer Rifle Corps
Band; November; not granted26/13/1055
1857 Seymour Richard Overseer City Works 12-0 week; Finance Committee recommendations 1 June 1857; Overseer, Cleansing Streets
22/1/09
1857 Seymour Richard Overseer City Works commended, salary set; September 10/3/1261857 Seymour Richard Overseer City Works 12-0 week recommended to increase to
13/- but only given 12/- September23/2/61
1858 Seymour Richard Overseer City Works Report on death Michael Doyle; February 23/3/171862 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances £250 pa; appointment 14 April 1862; has
been employed for 8 years22/5/15/251
1863 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances requests increase; January 26/60/0281864 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1864; requests
increase22/7/3/11
1865 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1865; Finance Committee recommendations:
22/7/52/287
1867 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1867; request increase
22/9/41/215
1868 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1868; request increase
22/11/8½/71
1869 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1869; request increase
22/11/2/293
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 284
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1870 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1870; request
increase22/12/2/15
1871 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1871; request increase
22/13/2/11
1872 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1872; request increase
22/13/64/451
1874 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1874; request increase
22/15/49/309
1876 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances £375 pa; + £50 for horse; Salaries of Officers 1876; increased by £25
22/17/189
1877 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances £425 pa; Salaries of Officers 1877; increase recommended
22/17/413
1878 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances £475 pa; Salaries of Officers: 1878; 22/17/7111880 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances £500 pa; + £50 for horse; Salary Schedule
1879-80; Finance Com recommendation22/18/125/689
1880 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1881 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances £600 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881; increase £50
SMH 20 Jan 1881
1882 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances £600 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1886 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances £650 pa; Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com recommendation
22/31/6(
1886 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances £650 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November 1885 for 1886; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1888 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances £600 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889 SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance Com recommendation
22/36/62
1890 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salary Schedule 1889 -90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1891 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 285
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1891 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances £650 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890;
from £600Evening News 12 Dec 90
1893 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1895 Seymour Richard Insp of Nuisances Dept, staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1896 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Mayor's report; retrenchment 30 June; services to be dispensed with; 6 months’ salary in comp
22/50/20
1896 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances, former
seeks re-appointment at reduced salary; combined pos Insp of Nuis & Dairies; September
26/286/0903
1896 Seymour Richard Inspector of Nuisances Mayor's memo; retired; July 26/286/0920Many more references in City RecordsAnnual report: Evening News, 9 December 1885, p4; Report: SMH 22 December 1886; Inspection of City Dairies, Sydney Mail, 15 January 1887, p14; NSW Death Registration: 165/1898: SEYMOUR, RICHARD; [parents] WILLIAM & UNKNOWN; registered at SYDNEYDeath: The Sydney Morning Herald 31 January 1898 p1, p8; The Sydney Morning Herald 2 February 1898 p8; Obituary: Evening News (Sydney) 31 January 1898 p4;
Seymour, junior, Richard
Articled Pupil to City Architect, 1883-1888; Draftsman, 1888-1889;
Inspector of Hoardings, 1889-1916; General Inspector, 1916- 19321883 Seymour, jun Richard appointed 1883; General Inspector 1916 Staff Record Card
(CRS81)1884 Seymour, jun Richard Articled Pupil to City
ArchitectSalary Schedule 1883-84; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
1884 Seymour, jun Richard Articled Pupil to City Architect
£40 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Seymour, jun Richard Articled Pupil to City Architect
Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1886 Seymour, jun Richard Articled pupil to City Architect
£60 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Seymour, jun Richard Articled Pupil to City Architect
Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1888 Seymour, jun Richard Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Seymour, jun Richard Articled Pupil to City Architect
Fin Com rec appointment as Draftsman, 14 August 1888
22/36/12
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 286
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1889 Seymour, jun Richard Draftsman, 5th £150 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889; SMH 13 Dec 1888,
p71889 Seymour, jun Richard Draftsman, City
Architect's Deptgiven one month’s notice from 1 May 26/234/713
1889 Seymour, jun Richard City Surveyor's Department
memo; December 1889-Jan 1890 26/238/2045
1890 Seymour, jun Richard City Surveyor's Department
memo re erection notice board; March 26/240/537
1890 Seymour, jun Richard Inspector of Hoardings request increase, October 26/245/19631891 Seymour, jun Richard Inspector of Hoardings request increase, March 26/248/5151891 Seymour, jun Richard Inspector of Hoardings £3/10/- per week from 31 March 1891;
City Surveyor’s list, current April 189126/249/801
1893 Seymour, jun Richard Inspector of Hoardings memo; January 26/262/24011894 Seymour, jun Richard Inspector of Hoardings memo; Dec 1894-Mar 1895 22/48/31895 Seymour, jun Richard City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (c)
1896 Seymour, jun Richard City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
request leave of absence; marriage; June; approved
26/285/827
1898 Seymour, jun Richard City Surveyor's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Seymour, jun Richard Others (3) (Special Duty) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11923 Seymour, jun Richard City Surveyor's
Departmentserving more than 40 years with Council Sunday Times, 7
Oct 19231932 Seymour, jun Richard City Surveyor's
Departmentretired June 1932 SMH 1 July 1932
Many more references in City RecordsNSW BDMs Registry: Birth: 1900/1866: SEYMOUR, RICHARD J A; [parents] RICHARD & ALICE; registered at SYDNEY; Erection of a petrol pump in Flinders St: The Australian Worker (Sydney) 12 November 1924, p18; Retirement: The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 1 July 1932 p8; NSW Death Registration: 23703/1940: SEYMOUR, RICHARD JOSEPH A; [parents]: RICHARD & ALICE; registered at RANDWICKDeath: The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 7 December 1940 p13;
Shade, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Shade Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Shannon, H Stonebreaker, 18741874 Shannon H Stonebreaker request increase; petition; February 26/125/156
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 287
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Shannon, Michael Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Shannon Michl Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Shanon Ml Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Shannon, Mrs R Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1892-19101892 Shannon Mrs R Carter hired 1892; Carter; transferred to W Finch
25/7/1910Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Shannon Mrs Carter; City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Shannon Mrs Carter: Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Shannon, William Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Shannon William Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Dept7/- day; request increase; CS does not recommend; Petition, January
26/9/059
Shanny, J Carter, Maintenance Department, 1896-1913; 1917-post 19201895 Shanny J Carter, Maintenance
Departmenthired 1896; Carter, Maintenance Department; dismissed 1913; re-appointed 1917
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1898 Shanny J Carter: Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Shanon, Michael Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Shannon Michl Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Shanon Ml Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738See Shannon, Michael
Sharp, Duncan Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Sharp Duncan Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Dept7/- day; request increase; CS does not recommend; Petition January
26/9/059
Sharp, John Draftsman, City Surveyor’s Department, 1875-18801875 Sharp John City Surveyor's
Departmentapplication; qualifications; appointed 31 Aug
26/135/576
1875 Sharp John City Surveyor's Department
request 2 weeks’ leave, exam license, June
26/139/283
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 288
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1878 Sharp John City Surveyor’s
DepartmentSalaries of Officers: 1878; request increase
22/17/711
1880 Sharp John £200 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80; Finance Com recommendation
22/18/125/689
1880 Sharp John Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1880 Sharpe John City Surveyor's Department
Sub-Com on working of Corporation; August
22/20/47
1880 Sharp John Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
requests reinstatement; Dec1880 26/171/2273
Shaw, Edward Gatekeeper, Sweeper, Nightwatchman, George St Markets, 1887-18921887 Shaw Edward Gatekeeper, Markets complaint; September 26/223/20341888 Shaw Markets Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
salary reduction; January21/17/6 [731]
1888 Shaw Gatekeeper, Markets complaint by H Byrne; November 26/231/17861891 Shaw Nightwatchman, George
St MarketsSaturday nights; February 26/247/184
1891 Shaw C Sweeper, George St Markets
report listing staff at GSM; rec reduce; June
26/251/1215
1891 Shaw Edward Sweeper, George St Markets
suspended; drunk, incompetent; December; reinstated January ‘92; no pay while suspended
26/254/2374
Shaw, E Labourer, Cleansing Wood Paving, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Shaw E Labourer Inspector of
Nuisances DepartmentLabourer Insp of Nuisances Dept, cleansing wood paving; Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
Shaw, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Shaw Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Shea: See also Sheehey/Sheehy
Shea, James Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 Shea James Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 289
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Shea, John Pennant Hills Quarry, 18671867 Shea John Pennant Hills Quarry age, family, residence details; petition,
July26/86/885
Shea, (Unknown) Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Shea Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; May; Cleansing streets; owner
26/151/463
Sheahan/ Sheen/ Shean:
See also Sheehan, Sheehen, Shehan
Sheahan, Michael Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Sheahan Michael Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Departmentrequest increase; May, petition 26/10/426
Sheahan, Patrick Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1869-18731869 Sheahan Patrick Labourer Petition for extra pay, Sewerage Work;
JuneP26/97/739
1873 Shean Pat Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
1873 Sheen P Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Shearston, (Unknown)
Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888
1888 Shearston Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Sheedy, D Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18941894 Sheedy D Inspector of Nuisances
Departmenttemp employt now expired; July 25 26/274/1119
Sheehan: See also Sheahan/Sheen/Shean, Sheehen, Shehan
Sheehan, John Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Sheehan John Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Sheehan Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 290
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Sheehan, John Transit Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1889-18901889 Sheehan Street Traffic Regulator Recommended retrenchments; March 26/233/3301890 Sheehan John Transit Officer denies alleged behaviour Sunday Times;
January26/239/078
1890 Sheehan Transit Officer absent; lied about whereabouts; January 26/239/1711890 Sheehan Transit Officer Seymour supplies more info; January;
dismissed26/239/251
Sheehan, John Labourer, Christmas Gang, temporary, 18931893 Sheehan John Labourer, Christmas
Gangtemp, 4 weeks from 12 December; 5 Carlton St
26/270/2192
Sheehan, Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, City Building Surveyor’s Department, 1891-19191881 Sheehan T Labourer, City Building
Surveyor's Depthired 1881; Labourer, City Building Surveyor's Dept; in 1909 age 58, 2 children; pipe jointer;
Plumber’s Labourer plumber’s labourer; resigned May 1919 Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1883 Sheehan Labourer request later mustering call; October P26/194/18911890 Sheehan Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor's
Departmentrequest increase; employed 6/7 years; June; steady, hard-working; recommended
26/229/1114
1897 Sheehan T Labourer, skilled 8/- day; Mayor raises wages; from 16 March
26/290/498
1898 Sheehan T City Building Surveyor's Dept
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1900 Sheehan Thomas City Building Surveyor's Department
illness; leave; February 1900/0454
1901 Sheehan Thomas request leave; February 1901/04011901 Sheehan T Labourer, City Building
Surveyor's Departmentabsent; April 1901/1369
1902 Sheehan T City Building Surveyor's Department
request leave; April 1902/1241
1902 Sheehan T Labourer, City Building Surveyor's Department
absent; illness; CBS request full pay 1902/2652
1903 Sheehan T Labourer, City Building Surveyor's Department
CBS request leave for labourers; January 1903/0009
1905 Sheehan City Building Surveyor's Department
CBS request overtime pay for Sheehan & Halley
1905/0434
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 291
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Sheehan, Thomas Labourer, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1893; 1895-18981893 Sheehan Thomas Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances DeptMayor's appointment; 14 days; 3 October 26/268/1768
1893 Sheehan Thomas Labourer appointment expires 19 October; report by Seymour
26/269/1892
1893 Sheehan Thomas Labourer, Christmas Gang
temporary, 4 weeks from 12 December; 14 Foster St
26/270/2192
1895 Sheehan T Labourer, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 Sheehan T Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Sheehan, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Works, 1844
1844 Sheehan Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11 March
875/1/30
Sheehan, (Unknown)
Carter, driver, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878
1878 Sheehan Carter, driver, Insp of Nuisances Dept
1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; May; Cleansing streets; owner Bradshaw
26/151/463
Sheehan, (Unknown)
Transit Officer, 1889-1890
See Sheehan, John
Sheehen: See also Sheahan/Shean/Sheen, Shehan
Sheehen, John Carter, 18861886 Sheehen John Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 42
Cleveland St26/213/1224
Sheehey/ Sheehy: See also Shea
Sheehy, John Stonebreaker, 1866; 1868; 18731866 Sheehy John dismissed, requests re-employment;
August26/80/734
1868 Sheehy John Stonebreaker petition for work in City; October 26/93/9671873 Sheehy John Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 292
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Sheehy, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Sheehy John Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
Sheehy, Michael Carter, Street Cleansing, Machine Brooms, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1893-19201893 Sheehy M Machine Brooms, City
Cleansing Depthired November 1893; Machine Brooms, City Cleansing Dept; in 1915 age 54, single; resigned 18 March 1920
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Sheehy M Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Sheehey M Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 Sheehy M Carter January given notice; instead transfer to
night machine broom sweeper26/304/194
1894 Sheehy Michael Carter to take over cart No 18 from Guthrie; married; family; May
26/273/732
Sheehy, Patrick Stonebreaker, 18841884 Sheehy Patrick Stonebreaker petition for work; January; City employee
for considerable timeP26/195/071
Sheehy, Patrick Labourer, Christmas Gang, temporary18931893 Sheehy Patrick Labourer, Christmas
GangAldermen’s recs, Mayor informs Town Clerk; 3 weeks from 19 December
26/270/2238
Sheehy, T Stonebreaker, 18741874 Sheehy T Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Sheehy, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Sheehy City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Sheen, Patrick Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1873See Sheahan, Patrick
Sheerin, (Unknown) Labourer, 18581858 Sheerin Labourer examined, Imp Com inquiry into Gilbert
District Surveyor; July10/4/130
Shehan: See also Sheahan/Shean/Sheen, Sheehan, Sheehen
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 293
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Shehan, James Labourer, 18651865 Shehan James Labourer request increase for difficult job in Clyde
St; Petition, December26/76/1065
Shehan, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, 18781878 Shehan Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May; owner, McCormack26/151/464
Sheil, James Labourer, City Works, 18481848 Sheil James Labourer suspended and dismissed; November 10/2/109
Sheilds, Francis Webb
Clerk and Draftsman to City Surveyor, 1843-1846; City Surveyor, 1846-1849
1843 Sheilds Francis Webb Draftsman & Assist to City Surveyor
£120 pa; appointed 6 September 1843 7/1/309-310
1843 Sheilds Francis Webb Draftsman & Assist to City Surveyor
£120 pa; appointed 6 September 1843 27/7/181/199
1843 Sheilds Francis Webb Clerk & Draftsman to City Surveyor
Spec Com, reduction salaries etc; 1st & 2nd schedules; 23 December 1843
21/1/59/745[685]
1844 Sheilds Francis Webb Clerk & Draftsman to City Surveyor
£120 pa; Salaries voted for 1844 7/1/437-440
1846 Sheilds Francis Webb Clerk & Draftsman to City Surveyor
Statement of duties of officer; January 1846
21/004/13 [45]
1846 Sheilds Francis Webb Clerk & Draftsman to City Surveyor
£120 pa; Meeting 4 March 1846 27/3/46/116
1846 Sheilds Francis Webb City Surveyor, applicant application for position of City Surveyor 26/3/501846 Sheilds Francis Webb City Surveyor, temporary £300 pa; position from 1 June 1846; 27/3/46/1161846 Sheilds Francis Webb City Surveyor £300 pa; appointed 8 June 1846 27/3/46/2121846 Sheilds Francis Webb City Surveyor appointed 8 June 1846 7/3/1301846 Sheilds Francis Webb City Surveyor £300 pa; John Moore Dillon & Thomas
Callaghan; preparation of bond of surety27/3/46/261
1847 Sheilds Francis Webb City Surveyor £300 pa; salaries voted for 1847, 22 February; memo to City Treasurer
27/3/47/59
1848 Sheilds Francis Webb City Surveyor £300 pa; bond reduced to £900; January 27/4/48/61849 Sheilds Francis Webb City Surveyor confirming dismissal of labourers, as
instructed; Dec 1848 & Jan 1849; letter Feb 1849
26/4/167
1849 Sheilds Francis Webb City Surveyor £300 pa; Estimates for 1849 27/5/49/3771849 Sheilds Francis Webb City Surveyor resigned 29 January 1849; memo to
Sheilds27/4/49/57
Many more references in City Records
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 294
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Surveyed the streets of the City, 1843-1845 creating a map of the City; Engineer for Sydney Railway Company, 1849-1851See City of Sydney, online: Archives Investigator, Structured Search, Person No 39
Shephard/ Shepherd
Shepherd, Thomas Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Shepherd Thos City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; under StaceyRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1895 Shepherd Thomas Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/744
Shepherd, WR Collector of Citizens Lists, 18741874 Shepherd WR Collector of Citizens Lists Finance Com rec acceptance tender
1874-5 Cook Ward22/16/28/175
Shepherd, (Unknown)
Botany Water Works, 1887-1888
1887 Shephard Labourer, Botany Dams 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works; December; redundant
26/225/2761
1888 Shepherd Botany Water Works Mayor's recommendations: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Sherlock, James Traffic or Transit Officer, Randwick Toll Bar, Sanitary Department, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1883-1898
1883 Sherlock James Assistant to Inspector of Nuisances
sworn in as Special Constable; July 26/191/1058
1884 Sherlock James Traffic Inspector request increase; April 26/197/07141884 Sherlock James Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentSeymour rec supply of new uniform; June 26/197/0995
1886 Sherlock James Traffic Officer or House to House Insp
query not paid for Easter; April-May; to be paid
26/212/0997
1888 Sherlock James Randwick Toll Bar sick, one night; substitute was Hawthorne; March
26/228/682
1888 Sherlock James Randwick Toll Bar reports offensive behaviour; May of Brennan & Rooney, labourers, Moore Park
26/229/940
1888 Sherlock James Randwick Toll Bar reported theft of lead from roof of cottage at Toll Bar; June
26/229/1131
1891 Sherlock James Randwick Toll Bar offers resignation; ill health; February; at Toll Bar 3yrs 6 months
26/247/264
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 295
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1891 Sherlock James Randwick Toll Bar request leave, 6 weeks, ill; employed 9
years; July; granted:4 weeks’ pay; 2 weeks ½ pay
26/251/1318
1891 Sherlock James absent; injured; August; letter from Mrs Sherlock, 13 Walter St Paddington
26/252/1689
1893 Sherlock James Traffic Officer one of 4 Traffic Officers at 3 Jan 1893 26/263/0421893 Sherlock James Traffic Officer altercation; police & Trolley driver; May 26/266/9631893 Sherlock James Traffic Officer, Chief absent illness; July 26/267/14121893 Sherlock James Transit Officer absent; muscular rheumatism back;
medical certificate; November; back to work December
26/270/2132
1894 Sherlock James Transit Officer absent; medical certificate; March 26/272/4481895 Sherlock James Insp of Nuisances
Department, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1895 Sherlock James Transit Officer Court evidence contradicted; Mayor warns; CC v White; Hennessey contra
26/282/1326
1895 Sherlock James Transit Officer Geoghan complains of offensive language; December
26/282/1499
1895 Sherlock James Transit Officer suspended by Mayor; reinstated Dec 24 26/282/14991896 Sherlock James Transit Officer applies for wages during suspension, Dec
1895 Mayor refuses; January 189626/282/1499
1897 Sherlock James Inspector of Nuisances Department
request leave; ill health; March; granted without pay
26/290/567
1898 Sherlock James Sanitary Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Fined for insulting language: Evening News, 8 December 1891, p3; death of daughter Genevieve: SMH 31 March 1893; witness theft: Evening News, 24 April 1895, p5; Legal Notice: SMH 27 June 1899, p1
Sherry, Anne? Carter, 18861886 Sherry Anne Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 99
Engine Street26/213/1224
Shields, William Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Shields William Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Dept7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; Petition, January
26/9/059
Shields, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Shields Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class A26/218/681
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 296
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Shinick, Edward Overseer, Labourer, City Works, 18451845 Shinick Edward Overseer dismissed for neglect; March 10/1/751845 Shinick Edward Overseer, late to be employed as labourer; April 10/1/76
Shipway, Charles Block Sweeper, Labourer, Superintendent, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1883-1921
1883 Shipway C Labourer, City Cleansing Department
hired Oct 1883; Labourer, City Cleansing Department; in 1915 age 75, 9 children 1 dependent; resigned 8 February 1921
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1884 Shipway Charles Block Sweeper George & King St block; petition for increase, dangerous work; December
26/201/2252
1895 Shipway C Labourer, cleansing wood paving, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Shipway Chas Others (3) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Shipway Overseer referred to by Wm Martin; January 26/296/00711900 Shipway C Superintendent, City
Cleansingabsent, illness; April 1900/1394
1902 Shipway Charles notifies CS of accident to self; March; road roller, Park Road
1902/1263
Shoker, Cornelious Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Shoker Cornelious Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Short, William Labourer or Carter, 1858-18591858 Short William Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
1859 Short William Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday; petition April
26/40/431
1859 Short William Carter 14/- per day, previously 16/-; petition against reduction in wages; May
26/40/528
1860 Short William Carter carters seeking fair employment, dismissed; petition March
26/45/207
Shubert, (Unknown) Carter, 18861886 Shubert Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 55
Liverpool Street26/213/1224
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 297
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Shuttleworth, HJ Ledger Keeper, City Treasurer’s Department, 1891-19151891 Shuttleworth R Ledger Keeper, City
Treasurer’s Departmenthired 1891; City Treasurer's Department; ledger keeper; resigned 18 November 1915
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1892 Shuttleworth HJ Ledger Keeper, City Treasurer’s Department
Proposal for Fidelity Guarantees 22/43/24
1893 Shuttleworth HJ Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Shuttleworth HJ Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1898 Shuttleworth H City Treasurer's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Shuttleworth HJ Salary Schedule 1898-99; Finance Com recommendation
22/55/65
1899 Shuttleworth HJ List: Officers Fidelity Guarantees Policy; October
21/21/45 [817] (b)
1900 Shuttleworth H leave of absence; February 1900/03761915 Shuttleworth R City Treasurer's
Departmentledger keeper; resigned 18 November 1915
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
SMH 8 August 1917: Death NoticeSHUTTLEWORTH.-August 2, 1917, at 14 Orwell Street, Darlinghurst, Howard James, eldest son of the late Johnson Shuttleworth, aged 61. Interred Waverley. August 4
Shutz, Thomas Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Shutz Thos Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11
March875/1/30
Siddins, George Labourer, 18581858 Siddins George Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday;
Petition, December; granted26/37/1030
Silitoe, Acton Assessor, 18421842 Sillitoe Acton Assessor, appointed by
NSW GovernorBrisbane Ward; prior to election of Council Govt Gazette 6 Sep
1842
Sim, Alexander City Auditor, 18691869 Sim Alexander City Auditor elected December 1868 for 1869 Empire 17 Dec
1868
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 298
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Simmonds, Thomas Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Simmonds Thomas Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
2 p2
Simmons, Charles Clerk of Works, 18581858 Simmons Charles Clerk of Works, temp Botany; position to be advertised; Mayor's
appointment; March21/14/13 [183]
1858 Simmons Charles Clerk of Works resignation 14 April 1858 26/34/0278
Simmons, J Carter, 18541854 Simmons J Carter claim assaulted Tracey with others, for
working after salary reduction26/9/155
Simmons, Jacob Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18911891 Simmons Jacob Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptrequest leave of absence; Volunteer Force; March
26/248/518
Simmons, M Labourer, Christmas Gang, 18931893 Simmons M Labourer, Christmas
Gangtemporary, 4 weeks from 12 December; Marlbrough St
26/270/2192
Simnion, William Botany Water Works, 18571857 Simnion William Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
Simpson, D Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 18981898 Simpson D Paving Department: not
on staffOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Simpson, J Carter, 18731873 Simpson J Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
Simpson, James Poll Clerk, 1852-18531852 Simpson James Poll Clerk for Election of
Councillors 7 Novemberappointed November 1852 by Mayor; Gipps Ward
27/7/52/284
1852 Simpson James Poll Clerk for Election of Auditors & Assessors 15 Nov
appointed November 1852 by Mayor; Gipps Ward
27/7/52/289
1852 Simpson James Poll Clerk for Election 24 November
appointed 23 November 1852 by Mayor; Gipps Ward
27/7/52/304
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 299
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1852 Simpson James Poll Clerk for Election 15
Decemberappointed December 1852 by Town Clerk; Gipps Ward
27/7/52/325
1852 Simpson James Poll Clerk for Election 22 December
appointed December 1852 by Town Clerk; Gipps Ward
27/7/52/329
1853 Simpson James Poll Clerk for Election appointed 9 March 1853 by Mayor; Gipps Ward
27/7/53/75
Simpson, James City Auditor, 1857-18631857 Simpson James City Auditor elected 8 May 1857, to fill place of
Richard JonesSMH 11 May 1857
1857 Simpson James City Auditor allegation ineligible, non-payment rates, by ER Gough; May
26/29/055
1858 Simpson James City Auditor £50 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858; with Byers
27/12/58/488
1860 Simpson James City Auditor referred to as "late"; Finance Committee April 1861
22/5/13A/075
1861 Simpson James City Auditor alleges delays caused by Creagh (co-auditor); February
26/49/182
1861 Simpson James City Auditor allegation by Robert Phenna, December: ineligible, insolvent
26/53/1113
1863 Simpson James City Auditor elected for 1863 SMH 13 Dec 1862, p4
Simpson, John Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1877-18781877 Simpson John Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July;
Finance Committee rec 11/6 day; August22/17/639
1878 Simpson Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May; owner
26/151/464
Simpson, L Tar Paver, City Surveyor’s Department, 18971897 Simpson L Tar Paver increase granted; September 26/293/1474
Simpson, W Pavior, City Surveyor’s Department, 1892-19201892 Simpson W Pavior, City Surveyor’s
Departmenthired August 1892; Pavior; in 1909 age 51, 6 children, 3 dependent; died 3 November 1920
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Simpson W City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Browne
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 300
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Simpson, (Unknown)
Blacksmith, City Surveyor’s Department, 1872
1872 Simpson Blacksmith, Striker, City Surveyor's Dept
6/- day; not included in printed return; August
26/117/799
Simpson, (Unknown)
Overseer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1872
1872 Simpson Overseer, City Surveyor's Department
£2/14/-week; not included in printed return; August; Macquarie Street North
26/117/799
Simpson, (Unknown)
Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887
1887 Simpson two men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
1887 Simpson two men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
Two men
Sinclair, Frederick aka Burmeister, aka BurmasterBlock Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888/1890-1896Labourer, Overseer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1897-1907Inspector of Hawkers, 1907-1923;Inspector of Hawkers & Porters, 1923-1939
1888 Burmaster Frederick Labourer agreed start date 1 Aug 1888; Labourer; on 4 October 1890, labourer rate 7/6; born 31 July 1874
Staff Record Card [2]
1890 Burmaster Frederick hired 4 October 1890; 1907 Insp Hawkers Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1893 Sinclair Frederick Block Sweeper £1 week; request increase; rec employ as labourer; gives family details; employed 3½ years
26/268/1518
1893 Sinclair Frederick Block Sweeper request increase; under Alexander; August; 22 years old
26/268/1518
1895 Sinclair Frederick Insp of Nuisances Dept, cleansing wood paving: boy
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1895 Sinclair Frederick Inspector of Nuisances Department
£1 week; request increase; granted to 30/-; December; married; wife; mother; no 303
26/282/1509
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 301
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1896 Sinclair Frederick Block Boy, Insp of
Nuisances Department£1/10/-; age 23; employed 5 6/12yrs ; married; February; lab 7/- day
P26/283/260
1898 Sinclair Frederick Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11900 Sinclair Frederick City Surveyor's
Departmentpay increase recommended; November 1900/3835
1902 Burmeister Frederick City Surveyor's Department
name on pay sheets to be Burmeister, not step-father's name, Sinclair; November
1902/3242
1904 Burmeister Frederick Overseer overseer of wood-blocking works; June 1904/08861904 Burmeister Frederick request increase; recommended; Aug-
Sep1904/1447
1905 Burmeister Frederick Labourer, 1st class Campbell St Depot; detail duties; 15 years’ service; no inc unless made Inspector
1905/0411
1907 Burmaster Frederick Inspector of Hawkers appointed Staff Record Card [2]
1913 Burmeister Frederick Inspector of Hawkers request long service leave; start Oct 1888; recommended; December
1913/5758
1920 Burmeister Frederick Inspector enrolled as Special Constable; August 3270/201923 Burmaster Frederick Inspector of Hawkers &
Portersposition: Insp of Hawkers & Porters Staff Record Card
[2]1930 Burmaster Frederick Inspector of Hawkers &
Portersstatutory declaration of length of service; April
1074/30
1939 Burmaster Frederick Inspector of Hawkers & Porters
retired 31 July 1939 Staff Record Card [2]
1950 Burmaster Frederick death January; Funeral Notice; "formerly of City Council"
SMH 11 Jan 1950
Sinclair, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18581858 Sinclair John Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641858 Sinclair John Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p2,
September26/36/758
1858 Sinclair John Labourer, Botany Water Works
protest sudden dismissal, November married with family; petition
26/37/0920
Sindeson, John Carter, 18761876 Sindeson John Carter request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; to care
for equipment; families; p226/138/205
Sinnet, Cubit Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Sinnet Cubit Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 302
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1887 Synett Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class C26/218/681
Sivewright, John Hydrant Man, 18641864 Sivewright John requesting payment for Anniversary Day;
Petition, January26/65/56
1864 Sivewright John Hydrant Man request constant work; Petition, January 26/65/59
Skelly, Thomas Carter, City Works, 18461846 Skelly Thomas Carter to be employed; July 10/1/1601846 Skelly Thomas did not turn up to work; August 10/1/164
Skinner, J Carpenter, City Architect & City Building Surveyor’s Department, 1889-post 19201889 Skinner J Carpenter, City Building
Surveyor's Depthired November 1889 Staff Record Card
(CRS81)1895 Skinner J City Architect's Dept, non-
staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1895 Skinner J City Architect's Dept, non-staff
Mayor orders dismissal; May 26/280/620
1897 Skinner J Carpenter 10/- day; Mayor raises wages; from 16 March
26/290/498
1898 Skinner J City Building Surveyor's Dept
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Slack, Michael Labourer, 18791879 Slack Michael Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Slade, Daniel Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Slade Daniel Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
2 p3
Slater, W Labourer, Cleansing Wood Paving, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18971895 Slater W Labourer, cleansing wood
paving, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1897 Slater W Labourer Mayor's instruction to withhold 16/- week, until rent arrears paid; January
26/289/130
Slatter, H Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1898
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 303
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 Slatter H Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Slattery, J Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18901890 Slattery J Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
Slattery, John Collector of Citizens Lists; 1846-1847; Collector of Rates, 1847-1850; Clerk to the Treasurer, 1851
1846 Slattery John Collector of Electoral Lists £15; Application for 1846-7; March; Bourke, Brisbane & Gipps Wards
26/3/030
1846 Slattery John Collector of Citizens Lists Payment made; November 21/004/238 [537]1846 Slattery John Collector of Rates offer to take over from Benyon; Gipps
Ward; December; outstanding rates26/3/102
1847 Slattery John Collector of Rates appointed 29 December 1846; 3 collectors appointed
7/3/243
1847 Slattery John Collector of Electoral Lists 1847
sureties; January; Andrew Lenehan & John Davis; Brisbane Ward
26/3/114
1847 Slattery John Collector of Rates reports non-payers of rates to December 1846; Brisbane & Gipps Wards; March
26/3/137
1847 Slattery John Collector of Rates petition by Day against Slattery; December
26/3/214
1848 Slattery John Collector of Rates appointed 16 December 1847 for 1848; Brisbane Ward
7/3/529
1848 Slattery John Collector of Rates allegation extorted payment; to refund; Feb
7/4/33
1848 Slattery John Collector of Rates allegation extorted payment; has not been refunded
7/4/55
1849 Slattery John Collector of Rates 5% rate of payment; appointed 21 December 1848; Gipps & Brisbane Wards
7/4/315
1849 Slattery John Collector of Rates to be under control of City Treasurer; June
7/4/584
1849 Slattery John Collector of Rates £100 pa; Estimates for 1849; 13 August 27/5/49/3771849 Slattery John Collector of Rates Bond of Surety held by TC; 9 November
184921/8/55 [427]
1849 Slattery John Collector of Rates TC requests information re outstanding rates; November; Gipps & Brisbane Wards
27/5/49/522
1849 Slattery John Collector of Rates £100 pa; Memo to City Treasurer 27 Dec 1849
27/5/49/590
1850 Slattery John Collector of Rates appointed 24 December 1849; Gipps & Brisbane Wards
7/4/712
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 304
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1850 Slattery John Collector of Rates £100 pa; Estimates for 1850 27/5/50/1021850 Slattery John Collector of Rates Sureties; Gipps & Brisbane Wards;
Andrew Lenehan & John Davies21/8/18 [115]
1851 Slattery John Collector of Rates complaint by John Sims against; February 27/6/51/821851 Slattery John Clerk to the City
Treasurer, temporary£66/18/4; Temporary appointment by Mayor; 31 December 1850
27/6/50/477
1851 Slattery John Clerk to the City Treasurer
£100 pa; appointed 20 March; sureties; John Davies & Hugh Nolan
7/5/313
1851 Slattery John Clerk to the City Treasurer
suspended, funds missing July; rates between July 1849 & June 1850
27/6/51/270
1851 Slattery John Clerk to the City Treasurer
suspended; letter to Slattery 27/6/51/271
Convicted of Fraud; Sentenced to two years’ imprisonment: Sydney Morning Herald, 7 October, 1851; Empire, 8 October 1851Insolvency: SMH 7 July 1851; Empire, 10 July 1851; 15 July 1851; auction of goods: SMH, 26 July 1851;Prosecution for fraud: SMH 25 July 1851, p2; 32 August 1851, p4; 29 August 1851, p2; 7 October 1851; 14 October 1851; 11 November 1851, p2; Empire 25 July 1851, p3; 8 October 1851, p2; “low salaries” 11 October 1851
Slattery M Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Slattery M Carter, Insp of Nuisances
Dept, ScavengerRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
Slattery, Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Slattery Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Insp of
Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Slattery Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 Slattery Mrs Carter services dispensed with; January; Carter
No 38626/304/108
Slattery, T Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 Slattery T Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
Slattery, Thomas M City Auditor, 18701870 Slattery TM City Auditor Elected December 1869 for 1870 with
HayesEvening News 16 December 1869
Election: SMH 13 December 1869, p1; Evening News, 16 December 1869, p2; Sydney Mail, 18 December 1869, p4Clerk to Borough of Waterloo for 10 years: SMH 13 December 1869; 31 December 1869Many advertisements by TM Slattery & Co, Auctioneers
Slattery, (Unknown) Carter, Cleansing streets, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 305
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1878 Slattery Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; owner
26/151/463
Slattery, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Slattery Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/246
Sleath, D Botany Water Works, 18581858 Sleath D Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/0264
Sleath, James Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Sleath James Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Committee does not recommend
22/2/41
Sleator, William Labourer, Convenience attendant, City Cleansing Department, 1889-19181889 Sleator W Labourer, City Cleansing
Departmenthired 1889; Labourer, City Cleansing Department; in 1912 age 45, 5 children, 3 dependent; died 7 February 1918
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1889 Sleator William Labourer request leave Easter Camp Volunteers; April; granted
26/233/513
1891 Sleator William Labourer request leave Easter Camp Volunteers; March; granted; under ganger Alexander
26/248/463
1916 Sleator W Convenience Attendant 7 September 1916 Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Sloane, George Labourer, 18791879 Sloane George Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Smail, John Moore Articled Pupil to the City Engineer, 1866-1870; Assistant to the City Surveyor, 1871-18751866 Smail John Moore Articled Pupil Schedule of salaries or payments 1866 22/8/47/2311870 Smail John Moore Articled Pupil to City
Engineerone year of term to go; February 1870 22/12/10/73
1872 Smail John Moore Assistant Draftsman CS requests JM Smail as Ass Draftsman; February 1872
26/113/183
1871 Smail John Moore Assistant City Surveyor's Department
£150 pa; application Dec 1870; appointed 30 Jan 1871; articles completed
26/106/1179
1872 Smail John Moore Assistant City Surveyor's Department
Fin Com rec appointment; previously articled pupil to CE & CS
22/14/41/277
1873 Smail John Moore Assistant City Surveyor's Department
Salaries of officers 1873, 1st report; request increase
22/14/52/337
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 306
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1875 Smail John Moore Assistant City Surveyor necessary to carry out various Acts;
Corporation Financial CrisisSMH 15 Jan 1875
1875 Smail John Moore Assistant City Surveyor's Department
request permission to resign, July; appointed Superintendent of Roads (Govt)
26/134/428
1920 Smail John Moore Engineer-in-chief, Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board
Engineer-in-chief, Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board; Funeral Report
SMH 19 June 1920
Brother of George Edward Smail, (1855-1908), Alderman 1893-1900NSW Birth Registration: 1004/1850 (V18501004 45A): SMAIL, JOHN; [parents]: ALEXANDER & MARGARETNSW Death Registration: 9435/1920: SMAIL, JOHN M; [parents]: ALEXANDER & MARGARET; registered at ST LEONARDSDeath of Father: 6366/1906: SMAIL, ALEXANDER; [parents] ALEXANDER & VIOLET; registered at PETERSHAMDeath of Brother: 11155/1908: SMAIL, GEORGE E; [parents] ALEXANDER & MARGARET; registered at REDFERN; SMH 7 August 1908, p6.Death Notice: SMH 18 June 1920; Funeral Report, SMH 19 June, 1920SMAIL - June 17. 1920, at Neutral Bay, John Moore Smail. M Inst C. E., Engineer-in-Chief, Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage, aged 70 years.
Small, Dan Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18971895 Small Dan Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1897 Small Daniel Labourer death referred to; July; letter Richard Taylor
26/292/1071
Small, Francis Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Small Francis Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Small, George Assessor, 18511850 Small George Assessor Elected 15 November 1850; Brisbane
WardSMH 16 & 18 Nov 1850
1851 Small George Assessor Elected on 15 November 1850 for 1851; Brisbane Ward
27/6/50/417
1851 Small George Assessor deceased, replaced May 1851 27/6/51/207
Small, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Small Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class C26/218/681
Smart, S Labourer, City Works, 18501850 Smart S Labourer taken on to work; August 10/2/246
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 307
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Smedley, George Fireman, Stoker, Labourer, Botany Water Works, c1862, 1864-18881864 Smedley George Botany Water Works Bell describes duties; June 26/67/5331865 Smedlie George S Stoker, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; January; not granted 26/71/064
1865 Smedley George Stoker, Botany Water Works
request increase; work doubled; not granted; January
26/71/064
1866 Smedley George Fireman or labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase & coal supply; Petition, June
26/79/471
1866 Smedley George Fireman, Botany Water Works
request increase; June P26/79/471
1867 Smedley George Labourer, Botany Water Works
request coal supply; July 26/86/860
1872 Smedley George Fireman, Botany Water Works
£2/8/- week; not included in printed return; Aug
26/117/798
1880 Smedley George Botany Water Works Rep various matters Botany; evidence; 18½ years’ service
22/20/46
1882 Smedley George Botany Water Works request reduction from 10 to 8 hour day 26/188/19361887 Smedley George Labourer, Botany
Pumping Station7/- day; closure Botany Water Works; December; recommended for retention
26/225/2761
1888 Smedley George Botany Water Works Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Smedley George Labourer, Botany Water Works
listed by Trevor Jones in annotation; January; closure of Botany
26/226/07
Smiters: See Smitters
Smith, Andrew Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Smith Andrew Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Smith Two men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Smith, D Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 1897-18981897 Smith D Paving Department 8/- day; Mayor raises wages; from 16
March26/290/498
1898 Smith D Paving Department: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Smith, Edward Labourer, City Works, 1845City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 308
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1845 Smith Edward Labourer additional, labourer, recommended by
Alderman Flood; October23/1
Smith, F Labourer, Water Works, 18621862 Smith F Labourer, Water Works petition for pay for Prince of Wales
birthday; NovemberP26/59/1051
Smith, George Labourer, Christmas Gang, temporary, 18931893 Smith George Labourer, Christmas
Gangtemp, 4 weeks from 12 December 26/270/2192
Smith, J Labourer, 18791879 Smith J Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Smith, James Overseer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Smith James Overseer smoking on job; dismissed; January; City
Surveyor report26/9/085
1854 Smith James Overseer requests reason for dismissal; February 26/9/119
Smith, John Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Smith? John Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Smith, John Poll Clerk, 1852-1853; Collector of Electoral Lists, 18531852 Smith John Poll Clerk for Election 24
Novemberappointed 23 November 1852 by Mayor; Bourke Ward
27/7/52/304
1852 Smith John Poll Clerk for Election 15 December
appointed December 1852 by Town Clerk; Bourke Ward
27/7/52/325
1852 Smith John Poll Clerk for Election 22 December
appointed December 1852 by Town Clerk; Bourke Ward
27/7/52/329
1853 Smith John Poll Clerk for Election appointed 9 March 1853 by Mayor; Bourke Ward
27/7/52/304
1853 Smith John Collector of Electoral Lists appointed 1 June 1853 by Mayor; Gipps Ward
27/7/53/153
Smith, John Overseer on Riley Estate, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Smith John Overseer on Riley Estate January; City Surveyor’s report 26/9/023
Smith, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1857-1858
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 309
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1857 Smith John Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 Smith John Labourer, Botany Water Works
discharged; Petition, November 26/37/920
1858 Smith John Labourer, Crown St Water Works
discharged; Petition, November 26/37/943
Smith, John Assistant Inspector of Hackney Carriages, 1857-18581857 Smith John Assistant Inspector objects to salary decrease; February;
never had clothing allowance26/027/119
1857 Smith JT Assist to Insp Nuis & Hackney Carriages
£36/10/-; Salary Recommendations 13 May 1857
11/2
1857 Smith J Assistant Inspector of Hackney Carriages
£36/10/-Recommendations June 1857 22/1/09
1857 Smith JT Assist to Insp of Licences & Vehicles
£36/10/-; Memo to City Treasurer 1 July 1857
27/11/57/203
1858 Smith JS or JT Assistant Inspector Licensed Vehicles
£36-10-0; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/488
Smith, John Labourer, tunnel at Randwick, 18721872 Smith John Labourer; tunnel at
Randwickrequest support for widow, 7 children; refused; inquiry found death from natural causes; Sep
26/117/830
Smith, John Labourer, 1879 1879 Smith John Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Smith, John Carter, Street Watering, 18861886 Smith John Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/1177
Smith, John Andrew unknown, 18991899 Smith John Andrew request one month's leave; medical;
February26/305/513
Smith, John WA Inspector, Fish Markets, 1898-19001898 Smith J Fish Markets Officers and Staff, January 1898; names,
salary/wage22/55/1
1900 Smith John WA Inspector, Fish Markets re coffee stall at Fish Market; February 1900/0626
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 310
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Smith, John William Messenger, Town Clerk’s Department, 1892-18981892 Smith John William Messenger, Town Clerk's
Department8/- day; appointed; replace Mears; September
26/261/1852
1895 Smith John Town Clerk's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Smith J Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Smith J Messenger, Town Clerk's Department
absence without leave; left home; April; dismissed
26/298/815
Smith, Joseph Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Smith Joseph Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
1873 Smith Joseph Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Smith, JW Night Watchman, Town Hall, 1882-18891882 Smith JW sworn in as Special Constable;
September26/186/1476
1889 Smith JW Watchman, night Town Hall
request for one month's leave; September; granted
26/236/1494
Smith, Moses Carter, Road Metal, City Works, 18611861 Smith Moses Carter, City Works, road
metalrequest increase in rate; August 26/51/746
Smith, Mrs Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Smith Mrs Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Smith Mrs Carter: Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Smith, Mrs Carter, Street Watering, 18981898 Smith Mrs Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Smith, Payson Labourer, 1865
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 311
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1865 Smith Payson Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
Smith, Peter Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18581858 Smith Peter Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641858 Smith Peter Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p2,
September26/36/758
Smith, Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1854; 18761854 Smith Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Dept7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; Petition January
26/9/059
1876 Smith Thomas Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; to care for equipment; families; p3
26/138/205
Smith, W Assistant to Town Clerk & Secretary to the Mayor, 18441844 Smith W Assistant to Town Clerk &
Mayor's Sec£100 pa; Salaries for 1844; Town Clerk to City Treasurer 29 December 1843
27/1/548/582
Smith, W Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Smith W Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Smith Two men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Smith, W Town Clerk’s Department, 1895-18981895 Smith W Town Clerk's Dept, non-
staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Smith W Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Smith, William Quarryman, Kent or Bourke St, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Smith William Quarryman petition to restore daily wage to 8/-;
February26/9/109
1854 Smith William Quarryman, Kent or Bourke St
for increase in wages; May, petition 26/10/415
1854 Smith William Quarryman request increase, May; Kent or Bourke St quarry
27/8/54/373 & 390
1854 Smith William Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department
request increase; May, petition 26/10/426
1854 Smith William Quarryman request increase; 29 August, petition 26/12/810City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 312
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Smith, William Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Smith William Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Committee does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Smith WM Labourer, Water Works, near Racecourse
request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition 1
Smith, William Inspector of Wood Paving, 18861886 Smith Wm Inspector of Wood Paving request increase 26/211/671
Smith, William Labourer or Carter, City Works, 18871887 Smith Wm Labourer or Carter under
Leerequest permission for collection; March; for Bulli disaster
26/219/701
Smith, William Mason, Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 1883-19131883 Smith W hired 1 November 1883; Mason, paving;
died 8 March 1913Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1893 Smith William Inspector of Pavements Department
8/- day; stonemason; request increase; worked for 9 years; 38 Adelaide St; January
26/263/224
1888 Smith W City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1895 Smith Wm City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Browne
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
Smith, (Unknown) Hydrant Man, City Surveyor’s Department, 18721872 Smith Hydrant Man, City
Surveyor's Dept6/4 day; not included in printed return; Aug
26/117/799
Smith, (Unknown) Labourer, 1878; 1883; 18881878 Smith Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
1883 Smith Labourer request later mustering call; Petition; October
P26/194/1891
1888 Smith City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
May be several men
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 313
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Smith, (Unknown) Two Labourers, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Smith Two men Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
See Smith, W
Smith, (Unknown) Fireman, (Stoker), Fish Markets (Eastern Markets), 1895-18981895 Smith Fireman, City Architect's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1895 Smith Fireman, Fish Markets shift hours; October 26/282/12801895 Smith Fireman, Fish Market Fireman, Fish Market; Engineer Beare
recommends he be kept on over summer, operating Refrigeration Plant; December;
26/282/1505
1897 Smith Fireman, Eastern Markets doing double duty, Adams injured; January
26/289/147
1897 Smith Fireman, Eastern Markets Lutton recommends dispensing with his services; May, only 1 shift for refrigerator
26/291/871
1898 Smith Fireman, Fish Markets Markets Inspector requests his temp appointment for cooling chamber; August
26/301/1621
Smithers, Henry Hayes
Clerk of Works, City Surveyor’s Department and City Engineer’s Departments, 1869-1888
1869 Smithers HH Clerk of Works commencement of service; Report Finance Committee April 1885
22/29/48
1870 Smithers HH Finance Committee recommends £25 forage allowance; provides own horse
22/12/36/257
1872 Smithers HH Salaries of Officers 1872; request increase
22/13/64/451
1873 Smithers HH Superintendent of Carters Petition of carters for increase; November; referred to as their superintendent
26/124/0968
1874 Smithers HH Clerk of Works Salaries of Officers 1874; request increase
22/15/49/309
1875 Smithers HH Clerk of Works, north Sydney, CS & CE Dept
fully employed; Corporation Financial Crisis
SMH 15 Jan 1875
1876 Smithers HH Clerk of Works £250 pa; Salaries of Officers 1876; request increase, Dec 1875
22/17/189
1877 Smithers HH Clerk of Works £300 pa; Salaries of Officers 1877; request increase; recommended
22/17/413
1878 Smithers HH Surveyor & Clerk of Works
£300 pa; Salaries of Officers: 1878; 22/17/711
1878 Smithers HH Clerk of Works List of Carters and Labourers; May 26/151/464
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 314
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1880 Smithers HH £350 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80;
Finance Com recommendation22/18/125/689
1880 Smithers HH City Surveyor's Department
Sub-Com on working of Corporation; August
22/20/47
1880 Smithers HH Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1881 Smithers HH Surveyor & Clerk of Works, CS Dept
Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881; 21/16/66 [369]
1882 Smithers HH Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Smithers HH Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 Smithers HH Salary Schedule 1883-84; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
1884 Smithers HH Surveyor and Clerk of Works
£350 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884;
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Smithers HH Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1885 Smithers HH Clerk of Works re pay sheet, January 26/203/3111885 Smithers HH Clerk of Works Fin Com rec permission to retire, gratuity;
illness; 3 mths leave granted; April22/29/48
1885 Smithers HH Clerk of Works return from sick leave; August; temporary replacement was Tickle
26/206/1381
1885 Smithers HH Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com recommendation
22/31/6(f)
1886 Smithers HH Clerk of Works, Eastern division
£350 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November 1885; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Smithers HH Salaries of Officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1888 Smithers HH Clerk of Works, Eastern Division
one month's notice by Mayor; 1 August 21/17/16 [801]
1888 Smithers HH Clerk of Works, Eastern Division
Mayor's reasons for one month's notice; old servant but often absent, ill
21/17/16½ [803]
1888 Smithers HH Clerk of Works request reconsideration of termination; 13 August; ill-health caused by job; nearly 20 years
26/230/1384
1888 Smithers Henry Clerk of Works Mayor dispensing with services; end of August
26/230/1404½
1888 Smithers HH Clerk of Works retrenchment confirmed Meeting 14 AugustMore references in City RecordsRetrenchment: SMH 6 August 1888; 7 August 1888, p8; 15 August 1888, p11;
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 315
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Death & Funeral Notices: The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser, 11 December 1888, p2 (formerly with the telegraph department in Gundagai); The Sydney Morning Herald 6 December 1888 p1: SMITHERS December 5, at his residence, St. Ives, Toothill Street, Lewisham, Henry Hayes Smithers, late clerk of works of City Corporation, and second son of J. B. Smithers, Esq., Manly Beach, in his 50th year. Funeral Notices: SMH 6 December 1888, p16
Smithers, John Baker
Assessor, 1850
1850 Smithers John Baker Assessor elected for year ending 1 March 1851; Macquarie Ward
27/5/50/98
Father of Henry Hayes Smithers, Clerk of Works
Smyth/Smythe
Smyth, J Carter, Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Smyth J Carter, Watering, Insp of
Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
Smythe, William Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Smyth Wm Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Smyth/Smythe, W Wharfinger, Lime St Wharf, 18591859 Smythe Overseer to oversee blue metal landings at Soldiers
Pt Wharf; February26/38/0089
1859 Smyth W Wharfinger requests to become watchman; health reasons; March
26/039/288
1859 Smythe Wharfinger dismissed; June 10/5/1621859 Smythe W Wharfinger, late applies to be watchman; July; suspended;
was 4 months at Lime St Wharf26/041/644
1859 Smythe Wharfinger, Lime St Wharf
re his dismissal; June; adverse report by City Surveyor J Roe
26/40/622
Smyth/Smythe, WJ Clerk, Water Assessor, City Treasurer’s Department, 1880-18811880 Smythe WJ Treasurer's Department Sub-Com on working of Corporation;
August22/20/47
1880 Smyth WJ request increase; December 26/171/23151881 Smythe WJ Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com
recommendation22/21/2
1881 Smyth WJ Clerk, Water Assessor, City Treasurer’s Dept
Mayor’s suspension; confirmed; August-October
22/22/22
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 316
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1881 Smythe WJ Clerk, City Treasurer suspended by Mayor; September;
incompetence, neglect of duty22/22/23
Smythe, (Unknown) Carter, driver, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Smythe Carter, driver, Insp of
Nuisances Dept1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; May; Cleansing streets; driver for Chandler
26/151/463
Snow, Elliot Clerk of Works, District Surveyor, 1857-18591857 Snow Elliot Clerk of Works discontinued contract by McGuckin; poor
quality of tools; August26/30/381
1858 Snow Elliot District Surveyor £250 pa; recommendation for 4 Districts with DS; February1858
21/14/8 [111]
1858 Snow Elliot District Surveyor appointed 29 March 1858; also Poole and Gilbert
21/14/12 [179]
1858 Snow Elliot Clerk of Works sureties McPhearson & Cargo; April 26/034/02681858 Snow Elliot District Surveyor £250 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/4881859 Snow Elliot District Surveyor great negligence; Improvement
Committee recommends suspension; April
10/5/102
1860 Snow Elliot District Surveyor, late seeks denial of rumour of defalcation; November; Improvement Com had not heard rumour
10/6/98
Solomon, Joseph M Assistant Clerk of the Markets, 1880-18811880 Solomon Joseph M Town Clerk's Department Sub-Committee on working of
Corporation, August22/20/47
1880 Solomon Joseph M sureties; December: LW Levy & Henry Solomon J.P.
26/171/2234
1881 Solomon Joseph M Assistant Clerk of the Markets
Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881; 21/16/66 [369]
1881 Solomon Joseph M Assistant Clerk of the Markets
£180 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881; forage £50
SMH 20 Jan 1881
1881 Solomon Joseph M request reference for time in employ; April-September
26/183/628
Solomon, S Traffic & House to House Officer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18801880 Solomon S Traffic & House to House
Officer, CS's Dept12/6 day; receiving £3 or upward per week; January; Duties: summonses, clerical
26/162/124
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 317
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Solomon, Samuel Henry
Clerk, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878-1880; Clerk, Treasurer’s Department, 1880-1881;Cashier/Chief Cashier, 1881-1885; Examiner of Accounts, 1886-1898;General Accounts Auditor, 1898-1899; City Treasurer, 1899-1931
1878 Solomon Samuel Henry appointed January 1878; record has Solomun SC
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1878 Solomon Samuel Henry Clerk, Inspector of Nuisances Department
more than 2 years clerk with Seymour at April 1880
26/165/734
1880 Solomon Samuel Henry Clerk, City Treasurer's Department
£200 pa; application; April; more than 2 years clerk with Seymour
26/165/734
1880 Solomon Samuel Henry Treasurer's Department Sub-Com on working of Corporation 22/20/471881 Solomon Samuel Henry Clerk, Treasurer's
DepartmentMayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]
1881 Solomon Samuel Henry Cashier Report of Mayor, temporary appointment; Sep-Dec
21/16/66 [369]
1881 Solomon Samuel Henry Cashier £225 pa; request increase; December, granted
26/181/2257
1882 Solomon Samuel Henry Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Solomon Samuel Henry Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1883 Solomon Samuel Henry Cashier, Treasurer's Department
request increase; December 26/194/2135
1884 Solomon Samuel Henry Cashier £250 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Solomon Samuel Henry Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1886 Solomon Samuel Henry Cashier, City Treasurer's Department
£300 pa; Recs Finance Committee for 1886; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Solomon Samuel Henry Chief Cashier prior to appointment as Examiner of Accounts; Letter December 1892
26/262/2423
1886 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts, pro tem
Salaries of Officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1886 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts, pro tem
to make report on City Surveyor’s & City Engineer’s Departments Accounts; Feb
26/218/539
1886 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts £350 pa; appointed 1886; Letter December 1892
26/262/2423
1886 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts Mayor's Appointment: October 1886 21/17/7 [597]1887 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts £300 pa; reduction in salary 1887; Letter
Dec 189226/262/2423
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 318
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1887 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts,
pro temreport, March 26/218/462
1887 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts rec changes to improve auditing; August 26/222/18641888 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts Salaries of Officers 1888 22/35/5(c)1888 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts new methods of checking expenditure;
response to recent frauds; March26/227/571
1888 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts reports absence of Paymaster; August 26/230/14181889 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts £300 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889 SMH 13 Dec 1888,
p71889 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts request increase in recognition of new
system developed; December26/238/2052
1890 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts Annual Report for 1889; January 1890 26/241/7911890 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com
recommendation22/41/1
1891 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts £300 pa; Salaries 1891; Meeting 12 December 1890
Evening News 12 December 90
1892 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts Salaries of Officers 1892 22/42/501892 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts Proposal for Fidelity Guarantees; David
Moses & LW Levey22/43/24
1892 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts request increase; December; 15 years’ service; salary reduced 1887
26/262/2423
1893 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1894 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts report on fish handling at Market; August 26/275/13431895 Solomon Samuel Henry Town Clerk's Department;
staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Solomon Samuel Henry Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts Report on dealings with TJ Bown & Co; 1890-98
22/55/30
1898 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts Salary Schedule 1898-99; Finance Com recommendation
22/55/65
1898 Solomon Samuel Henry Examiner of Accounts office abolished; appointed General Accounts Auditor; 11 August 1898
7/22/560
1898 Solomon Samuel Henry General Accounts Auditor £300 pa; new office: General Accounts Auditor; 11 August 1898
7/22/560
1898 Solomon Samuel Henry General Accounts Auditor acknowledging new title; query duties; 23 August
26/301/1600
1898 Solomon Samuel Henry General Accounts Auditor preliminary report, 6 September 1898; 26/301/1666
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 319
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1899 Solomon Samuel Henry General Accounts Auditor Accounts authorised by Solomon; new
system, January21/20/1 [53]
1899 Solomon Samuel Henry General Accounts Auditor List: Officers Fidelity Guarantees Policy, October
21/21/45 [817] (b)
1899 Solomon Samuel Henry General Accounts Auditor noting some arrears discovered, May 26/307/11131899 Solomon Samuel Henry General Accounts Auditor Anderson recommends he become City
Treasurer, November26/313/2746
1899 Solomon Samuel Henry City Treasurer Mayor’s appointment, 1 November 26/313/27481931 Solomon Samuel Henry City Treasurer resignation; May; effective 31 August NewspapersMore references in City RecordsGolf in Canberra: Evening News, 7 April 1928, p6; Mother’s 97th birthday: The Hebrew Standard of Australasia (Sydney), 28 March 1930, p9; Obituary of mother: The Hebrew Standard of Australasia (Sydney), 8 May 1931;Review of City Finances: SMH 9 September 1930, p9; Salary cuts: Newcastle Morning Herald, 28 April 1931, p4; SMH 28 April 1931, p9; Retiring allowances: SMH 16 May 1931, p13; Aldermen’s Tributes to Town Clerk and Treasurer: 29 May 1931, p15Resignation: SMH 26 May 1931, p9; 29 August 1931, p24; 16 September 1931; successor appointed: SMH 22 December 1931NSW Death Registration: 12951/1937 SOLOMON, SAMUEL HENRY; [parents]: MAURICE & REBECCA; [registered at] SYDNEYObituary: SMH 3 August 1937, p7; 4 August 1937, p7
Solomon, (Unknown)
Inspector, Cleansing Staff, temporary, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1877
1877 Solomon Inspector, Cleansing Staff, temporary
extra cleaning staff; direction of Colonial Secretary, 16/1/77 - 31/3/77
26/144/411
Possibly Samuel Henry Solomon
Solomons, William Collector of Electoral Lists, 18601860 Solomons William Collector of Electoral Lists elected, 29-30 December 1859 for 1860;
Macquarie WardSMH 6 January 1860, p 1
Solway, William Botany Water Works, 18571857 Solway William Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
Somers/Sommers: See also Summers
Sommers, John Carter, 18961896 Sommers John Carter request work assigned to single cart
owners; Flaherty has 6 or 7 carts in coal26/286/968
Somers, William Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895; Scavenger, part-time, 1895
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 320
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1895 Somers Wm City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; under StaceyRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants (Moore Park)
22/48/22½ (f)
1895 Somers W Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441895 Sommers William Scavenger, part-time appointed by Mayor, August 26/281/0964
Sothern, William Inspector of Licensed Vehicles Department, 18721872 Sothern William Inspector of Licensed
Vehicles Dept7/- day; not included in printed return; August; enforcing lights on vehicles
26/117/800
Spain, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 Spain Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May; owner, Mrs Scanlon26/151/464
Sparkes/Sparks
Sparkes, C City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Sparkes C City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
Sparkes, (Unknown) Carter, Botany Dams, 1880-18871880 Sparks Carter, Botany Dams Persons earning above £3 week, City
Engineer’s Department, to Water Committee, February
26/163/289
1887 Sparkes Carter, Botany Dams 11/6 day; closure Botany Water Works; December; redundant
26/225/2761
Sparkes, (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 18881888 Sparkes Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Sparks, C Unknown, 18911891 Sparks C Spec Const; request new uniform
trousers; October26/235/1919
Sparks, Charles Labourer, 1879; Moore Park, 18881879 Sparks Charles Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
1888 Sparks Charles Moore Park 8/- day; request restore previous rate of pay; April; married family; granted
26/228/873
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 321
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Sparks, (Unknown) Night Watchman, Town Hall, City Surveyor’s Department, 18721872 Sparks Night Watchman, Town
HallNight Watchman, Town Hall, City Surveyor’s Department, not included in printed return; August
26/117/799
Spear, B or Bernard Labourer, c1871-1885; Night Watchman George Street Markets, 1885; Sweeper Belmore Markets, 1885;Labourer, Tip Man, Moore Park Depot, 1890-1895; Labourer, 1895
1885 Spear B Watchman, night, George St Markets
£2/16/-week; request increase; January; labourer 14 yrs
26/202/124
1885 Spear Watchman, night, George St Markets
complaint by W Briggs, conduct; one week's notice; July; transfer August
26/206/1201
1885 Spear Sweeper, Belmore Markets
7/- day; transfer to sweeper Belmore Markets, August
26/206/1201
1890 Spear B Moore Park Depot memo re O'Keefe; September 26/245/18671890 Spear B Inspector of Nuisances
Departmentreport re carter Gleason; November 26/246/2101
1890 Spear Moore Park Depot gave instructions to fire rubbish tips; doing his duty, Insp N; December
26/246/2183
1891 Spear B Inspector of Nuisances Department
request wage while ill; November; employed 20 years; faithful, honest (Seymour)
26/254/2128
1892 Spear Moore Park Depot, tip alleged assault by Carter, Gleeson; October
26/261/1995
1894 Spear B request increase; May 26/273/7981894 Spear Bernard Tip man, Moore Park medical certificate; return 10 September;
Sciatica26/274/1074
1894 Spear B request wages while ill; recommended; absent since 7July
26/274/1157
1895 Spear B Tip-man Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
1895 Spear B Moore Park Depot, tip complaint of his unjustness; May; given notice by Mayor
26/279/588
1895 Spear Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441895 Spear B Labourer Appointment as labourer, November; 238
Abercrombie St; half-time26/282/1337
Speer, Arthur James
Clerk, City Treasurer’s Department, 1880-1881; Assistant Cashier, 1881-1883; Cashier, 1883-1886;
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 322
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Assistant City Treasurer, 1886-1891; City Treasurer, pro tem, 1887, 1889; Acting City Treasurer, 1890-1891;City Treasurer, 1891-1896; convicted of embezzlement, 1897
1880 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer's Department, applicant
£180 pa or £200 pa application, April; clerk or minor position
26/165/735
1880 Speer Arthur James sureties; Robt Watson and Wm Speer; July
26/167/1282
1880 Speer Arthur James Treasurer's Department Sub-Com on working of Corporation, August
22/20/47
1881 Speer Arthur James Clerk, Treasurer's Dept Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]1881 Speer Arthur James Assistant Cashier Mayor's Report: temp appointment;
September-December21/16/66 [369]
1883 Speer Arthur James Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 Speer Arthur James Cashier £250 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884;
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Speer Arthur James Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1886 Speer Arthur James Cashier, City Treasurer's Dept
£250 pa; Recs for 1886 Finance Com Meeting 12 Nov; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Speer Arthur James Assistant City Treasurer appointed Assistant City Treasurer at present salary, 21 December 1886
22/32/55
1887 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer's Department
request leave from 13 July to visit Adelaide;
26/221/1436
1887 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer, pro tem Fin Com rec act as CT pro tem, October; absence of CH Lines on leave
22/34/44
1887 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer's Department
CH Lines expresses confidence in; October
22/34/47
1888 Speer Arthur James Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1889 Speer Arthur James Assistant City Treasurer Salaries of Officers for 1889; acting CT while Lines ill, 9 months
SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Speer Arthur James Assistant City Treasurer £250 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889; request for increase, not granted
SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1890 Speer Arthur James Salary Schedule 1889 -90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1890 Speer Arthur James Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1890 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer, acting appointed by Mayor, 1 September 1890 Meeting 26 Feb 1891
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 323
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1891 Speer Arthur James Assistant City Treasurer £300 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890;
increase from £250Evening News 12 December 1890
1891 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer appointed February; Meeting 26 February 1891
Evening News, 27 February 1891, p2
1891 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer £600 pa; appointed; Meeting 26 Feb 1891 Evening News 27 February
1892 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer Proposal for Fidelity Guarantees; Robert Watson & Wm Speer
22/43/24
1892 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer suspended re Pidcock's frauds; January - February
Newspapers
1892 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer warning, City liabilities & expenses exceed income; August
26/260/1556
1893 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1896 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer resigned 27 November 1896 Evening News, Sydney
1896 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer, late Remanded: charges of embezzlement; 28 November 1896
Evening News, Sydney
1896 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer, late committed for trial; 4 December 1896 Newspapers1897 Speer Arthur James City Treasurer, late pleaded guilty; sentenced 6 years; 25
February; £5039 embezzledSMH 26 Feb 1897
Many more reference in City RecordsSon of William Speer, Alderman 1858-1867; Mayor 1864, MLA 1869-1872; Proprietor Osborne Wallsend Coal Co, Bulli Coal Mining CoNSW BDM Registry Birth: 2333/1859: SPEER, ARTHUR J; [parents] WILLIAM & ANNE; registered at SYDNEYDefalcations: Evening News, 28 November 1896, p5; SMH 30 November 1896, p4; Maitland Mercury, 4 December 1896, p3; Truth (Sydney), 10 January 1897, p4; SMH 26 February 1897, p3; 12 November 1897, p8;
Speerin/ Speering/ Speirin:
see also Spering
Speerin, Miss Carter, Scavenger, eastern division, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18901890 Speerin Miss Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
Speerin, E or Ernest Carter, metal, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Speerin Mr Carter, metal Mayor's appointment; 9 July, under Lee 26/280/8481895 Speering Ernest Carter; City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 324
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1895 Speirin E Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441898 Speering E Carter: Labourers and
Mechanics ListOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Spence, J Mason, Paving Gang, 18931893 Spence J Mason 10/- day; Mayor's appointments to Paving
Gang, January26/263/070
Spence, Peter Mason, City Works, 18431843 Spence Peter Mason mason, to be employed; December 10/1/24See Spencer, Peter
Spence, Thomas 2nd Engineer, Botany Water Works, 1878-18801878 Spence Thomas 2nd Engineer, Water
Worksrequests increase; February 26/149/101
1880 Spence Thomas 2nd Engineer, Botany Water Works
Report on various matters Botany; gave evidence; 8 years’ service
22/20/46
1880 Spence Thomas 2nd Engineer, Water Works
applying for wages to be restored; January; granted
26/162/025
1880 Spence Thomas 2nd Engineer, Botany Water Works
Persons earning above £3 week, City Engineer’s Dept; to Water Committee Feb
26/163/289
Spencer, Peter Stone Mason, 18661866 Spencer Peter Stone Mason petition against reduction in wages;
OctoberP26/82/986
See Spence, Peter
Spering, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Spering City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
See Speerin, Speering, Speirin
Springett, Henry Assistant Bailiff, 18811881 Springett Henry Assistant bailiff request increase; July 26/177/1289
Sproule, Andrew Carter, Road Metal, City Surveyor’s Department, 1888; 1895-1898
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 325
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1888 Sproule Andrew City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1895 Sproule Andrew Carter; City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Sproule Andrew Carter, Metal Department request permission for driver 2/3 days; May
26/299/0987
Sproule, B Labourer, 18791879 Sproule B Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Sproule, H Carter, 18981898 Sproule H Carter: Labourers and
Mechanics ListOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Possibly Andrew Sproule
Sproule, John City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Sproule John City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Sproule, Robert Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1877; 1888; 1895-18981877 Sproule Robert Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July;
Fin Com rec 11/6 day; August22/17/639
1888 Sproule R City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1895 Sproule Robert Carter; City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Sproule R Carter: Labourers and Mechanics List
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Sproule, W Attendant, conveniences, 1882-19161882 Sproule W Attendant, Conveniences hired 1882; Attendant, conveniences; in
1911 age 67, 5 dependent children; resigned October 1916
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Sproule, W or William
Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-1898
1895 Sproule Wm Carter; City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 326
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 Sproule W Carter: Labourers and
Mechanics ListOfficers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Sproule, (Unknown) Carter, 18711871 Sproule employee, carter? Petition recently discharged; Kent St;
single man; with driver26/110/913
Sproule, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 Sproule Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentto replace George Parsons; October 26/302/1942
Sprowle, A Watchman, Assets & Stores Department, 1892-19111892 Sprowle A Watchman, Assets &
Stores Deptappointed 1892; Watchman, Assets & Stores Dept; in 1909 age 66, 3 dependent children; resigned 14 March 1911
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Squires, (Unknown) Ganger, Botany Water Works, City Engineer’s Department, 1887-18881887 Squires Ganger, Botany Dams 8/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant26/225/2761
1888 Squires City Engineer's Dept, Botany Works
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Squires City Engineer's Department
to be dismissed; February 26/227/341
St George, M Labourer, 18791879 St George M Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
St Julien, Charles J Articled pupil to City Architect, 1885-18901885 St Julien Charles J Articled Pupil to City
Architectappointed probation 2 February; 2 months’ pay; April
26/211/781
1885 St Julien Charles J Articled pupil to City Architect
£20 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 St Julian Charles J Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1888 St Julien Charles J Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 St Julien Charles J Articled Pupil £80 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889 SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 327
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1889 St Julien Charles J Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance
Com recommendation22/36/62
1889 St Julien Charles J Salary Schedule 1889 -90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
St Remy, Hippolyte de
Draftsman, City Engineer’s Department, 1856-1859
1856 St Remy Hippolyte de Draftsman request increase in salary; request granted; 7 March 1856
26/21/0130
1856 St Remy Hippolyte de Draftsman quote fee for drafting plans; 25 July 1856 26/024/6481856 St Remy Hippolyte de Draftsman £300 pa; request increase in salary; 20
October from £250; = Assist Engineer26/025/916
1857 St Remy Hippolyte de designer of City of Sydney Corporate Seal SMH 28 April 18571857 St Remy Hippolyte de Draftsman £300 pa; Recommendations, Report of
the Finance Committee; 1 June 185722/1/09
1857 St Remy Hippolyte de Draftsman £300 pa; Memo to City Treasurer 1 July 1857
27/11/57/203
1858 St Remy Hippolyte de draftsman £300 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/4881859 St Remy Hippolyte de Draftsman request increase in salary; doubled work
load; not granted26/39/377
1859 St Remy Hippolyte de City Engineer's Department
resignation; request immediate to take up a new position; 11 August
26/41/752
1865 St Remy Hippolyte de Assist Engineer, Roads, Public Works Dept
Assist Engineer, Roads, Public Works Dept; testimonial for AC Mountain; December 1865
22/9/5/33
Arrival: State Records NSW: Shipping Master’s Office: Passengers Arriving 1855-1922; NRS 13278, (X90), reel 399: per Egmond & Hoorne of Rotterdam: Hyppolyte de St Remy and Madame, passengers 1st class, cabin; Empire (Sydney) 1 June 1855, p4, Arrival Egmont en Hoorne, Dutch barque.The Corporate Seal: SMH 28 April 1857, p5; 2 June 1857, p5; Empire, 9 June 1857, p5; In his subsequent career in NSW Public Works Department, he used the forename Valentin; some City documents have the signature V de St Remy.Sands Directory of Sydney 1863: St REMY, Valentin; civil engineer; 130 Woolloomooloo StInsolvency of Ramsay and Burt: witness: SMH 20 June 1860, p3; 6 July 1860, 11 July 1860; St Remy v O’Brien: SMH 22 August 1864; 23 August 1864; Freemason’s Orphan Society: brother St Remy, Zetland, Empire 9 June 1865, p1; mourner at the Funeral of the Prince de Conde, SMH 29 May 1866, p5;Madame de St Remy advertised as a trained French accoucheuse and medical adviser to women: lately arrived from France, credentials: SMH 25 June 1855, p6; SMH 9 June 1860, p1; advertisement for servant, English or German, small family, no children, SMH 19 December 1860, p1; freemasons ball decorations designed by Madame: Empire, 28 June 1865; donation rebuilding St Mary’s: SMH 5 August 1865, p6; sale of household: SMH 17 June 1867, p7; 22 June 1867, p10;
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 328
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Departure: per Anglo-Indian, ship, for London: M and Madame St Remy, Miss St Remy: Empire 3 July 1867, p5; Mr and Mrs St Renny and child, SMH, 1 July 1867, p3.
Stacey, George Draftsman, 18821882 Stacey George Draftsman Trevor Jones states unsatisfactory after
trial; September, given notice26/186/1451
Stacey, H Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Stacey H City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; under StaceyRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
Stacey, John Overseer, Water Reserve, 1872-1887; Ranger Moore Park, 1888-1900; Ganger, 1901-19041872 Stacey John Overseer, Water Reserve £2/16/-week; not included in printed
return; August26/117/798
1872 Stacey John Ranger, Sydney Common, CS Dept
not included in printed return; August 26/117/799
1872 Stacey John Water Works rec for bonus £10, clearing the Tunnel; September
26/117/865
1875 Stacey John Lachlan Swamp discharged with 55 labs, 5 carters; Corporation Financial Crisis
SMH 15 Jan 1875
1880 Stacey John Overseer, Lachlan Swamp
Persons earning above £3 week, City Engineer’s Dept; February
26/163/289
1881 Stacey John Inspector of Watershed, Lachlan
report by City Engineer; March; excellent; intelligent; faithful
26/174/499
1885 Stacey John Overseer, Lachlan Dams £3/10/-week; Officers and Duties; £1 per week for horse; residence
30/1/94
1886 Stacey John Moore Park Depot guide searchers for rabbits; none found; August
26/214/1602/3
1887 Stacey John Overseer, Lachlan Dams £4/10/- week; closure Botany Water Works; December; to be retained as Park Ranger
26/225/2761
1888 Stacey John City Engineer's Dept, Lachlan Dams
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Stacey John Overseer, Sydney Common
forwards report by Sherlock of theft; June 26/229/1131
1890 Stacey John Super Works & Ranger Moore Park
report on fire damage; December 26/246/2183
1895 Stacey John Ranger, Moore Park Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants;
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 Stacey John Ranger, Moore Park Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 329
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 Stacey John Ranger, Moore Park summons to person for stock on tip;
January26/296/0194
1898 Stacey John Ranger, Moore Park report on cows on tip; November 26/302/20891899 Stacey John Ranger, Moore Park report on carting sand; February 26/305/4711899 Stacey John Ranger, Moore Park to prevent milch cows grazing; November 26/313/29311900 Stacey John Ranger, Moore Park suspended, dereliction of duty; May 1900/20791900 Stacey John Ganger, City Surveyor's
Departmentrecommended by CS for Randwick Road; Aug
1900/2890
1901 Stacey John Ganger, City Surveyor's Department
for employment; references given; February
1901/0646
1904 Stacey John Ganger, Maintenance Branch
death; 65 years; married; January; 4 Little Devonshire St
1904/0136
1904 Stacey John Ranger, Moore Park, late Funeral Notice SMH 8 January 1904 p10
Funeral Notice, SMH Friday 8 January 1904, p10STACEY.—The Friends of the late JOHN STACEY, late Moore Park Ranger, are kindly invited to attend his Funeral to move from his late residence, 4 Little Devonshire-street, Surry Hills, THIS DAY, Friday, at 2.30 p.m. for R.C. Cemetery at Waverley.
Stack, Edward Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Stack Edward Inspector of Nuisances
Departmentemployed in 1888; sober, industrious; memo February 1890
26/240/459
Stack, John Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Stack John Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Stack John Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/0264
Stack, M Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Stack M Carter, Watering, Insp of
Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Stack M Carter, Street Watering Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Stack, T Carter, Street Watering, temporary, 18961896 Stack T Carter, Street Watering,
tempwill fill in for Walter Keating; November 26/288/1522
Stack, W Labourer, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Stack W Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 Stack W Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 330
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.See Stack, William
Stack, William Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1884; 1890; 19011884 Stack William Block Sweeper George & King St block; petition for
increase; dangerous work; December26/201/2252
1890 Stack William Inspector of Nuisances Department
dislocated shoulder; allowance 10 days; February; work accident
26/240/386
1901 Stack William request wages during absence; March 1901/1005See Stack, W
Stack, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 18781878 Stack Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May; 26/151/464
Stafford, P Stonebreaker, 18741874 Stafford P Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Stagg, Henry Articled Pupil to City Engineer, 1883-1888; Sewerage Department, 1888-18891883 Stagg Henry Articled Pupil to City
Surveyorapplication; appointed July-October; replaced Meeks
21/16/99 [693]
1884 Stagg Henry Articled Pupil to City Engineer
Salary Schedule 1883-1884; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
1884 Stagg Henry Articled Pupil to City Engineer
£40 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884;
21/16/123 [891]
1884 Stagg Henry Articled Pupil to City Engineer
ill; request leave 2/3 weeks; granted; November; to country
26/201/2129
1885 Stagg Henry Articled Pupil to City Engineer
Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1886 Stagg Henry Articled Pupil to City Engineer
£60 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 Nov; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Stagg Henry Articled Pupil to City Engineer
Salaries of Officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1887 Stagg Henry Articled Pupil to City Engineer
Salary Schedule 1887-1888; Finance Committee recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Stagg Henry Articled Pupil to City Engineer
request leave for January 1888, 3 weeks; granted
26/225/2682
1888 Stagg Henry Articled Pupil to City Engineer
articles end 16 Aug; request permanent position; to Sewerage dept
26/230/1402
1888 Stagg Henry Sewerage Department, City Engineer's Dep
£2 week; appointed 1 September 1888 26/230/1402
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 331
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1889 Stagg Henry Sewerage Department,
City Engineer's Deptoo ill to return to work; on leave; January, Moss Vale
26/232/012
1889 Stagg Henry Sewerage Department, City Engineer's Dep
death reported by father; June Moss Vale; Thanking Mayor for kindness
26/235/934
Stainlay, MJ Carter, 18861886 Stainlay MJ Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 352
Victoria St Darlinghurst26/213/1224
Stanbroo, Mrs Caretaker, Mayoress’ rooms, 1895-18981895 Stanbroo Mrs Caretaker; Mayoress'
roomsRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Stanbroo Mrs Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Stanley, E or Edward
Labourer, 1900-1912
1900 Stanley E Labourer appointed 15 August 1900/30161911 Stanley Edward request increase; July 1911- March 1912 1911/2567
Stanley, J Labourer, 19021902 Stanley J Labourer, City Surveyor's
Departmentintoxicated while on duty; June 1902/2167
Stanley, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Stanley Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Department8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
Stanner, P or Patrick
Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895
1895 Stanner P City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Browne
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1895 Stanner Patk Carter; City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1895 Stanner Carter, under Clerk of Works (Lee)
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/245
Stanners, P Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1898-19091898 Stanners P Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 332
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1905 Stanners P Carter, Street Cleansing hired before 25 Apr 1905; died 1 Apr 1909 Staff Record Card
(CRS81)NSW Death Registration: 3998/1909: STANNERS, PATRICK; aged 72 YRS; registered at SYDNEY
Stapleton, Charles Carter, 18761873 Stapleton Charles Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
Stapleton, Dan Labourer, City Works, 18511851 Stapleton Dan Labourer taken on to work; June 10/2/297
Stapleton, (Unknown)
Unknown, 1871
1871 Stapleton employee Petition recently discharged; Redfern 26/110/913
Starr, Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Starr Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Insp of
Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Starr Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Starr, W Carter, 18861886 Starr W Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 9
Earl St26/213/1224
Starr, (Unknown) Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1887-18881887 Starr Labourer, Botany Dams 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant26/225/2761
1888 Starr Botany Water Works Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Starr, (Unknown) Carter, 18941894 Starr Carter rec dismissal; absences; January 26/271/086
Starr, (Unknown) Carter, 18991899 Starr Carter used key to tip illegally; September 26/311/2376
Statham, Edward Overseer or labourer, City Engineer’s Department, 18571857 Statham Edward Overseer or Labourer,
City Engineer's DeptReport of the Finance Committee; 1 June 1857
22/1/09
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 333
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Statham, Edwyn Joseph
Articled Pupil to City Engineer, 1857-1858
1857 Statham Edwyn Draftsman, City Engineer's Department
Report of the Finance Committee, 1 June 1857; 'boy", copying plans
22/1/09
1857 Statham Edwyn Copying plans, City Engineer's Office
unpaid; Return, Engineer's Department; Meeting 15-16 June
SMH 17 June 1857
1857 Statham Edwyn Joseph Articled Pupil to City Engineer
appointed 1 Feb; letter October from father EHS; in appreciation to Finance Committee
26/031/523
1858 Statham Edwyn duties described by E Bell; Finance Committee Report, City Fund June
22/2/26
Death of Father: NSW BDMs Registry: 7270/1887: STATHAM, EDWYN H; [parents] EDWYN & SOPHIA; registered at PARRAMATTAFather: Churchwarden, All Saints, Parramatta; laying of foundation stone of All Saints Church School, Parish of Marsfield: SMH 3 Aug 1857
Steadman/Stedman
Steadman, Henry Labourer, Water Works, 1858-18641858 Stedman Henry Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641858 Stedman Henry Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
2 p21862 Steadman Henry Labourer, Water Works pet pay for Prince of Wales birthday;
NovemberP26/59/1051
1864 Stedman Henry requesting payment for Anniversary Day; Petition, January
26/65/56
Steadman, Jas Labourer, 18761876 Steadman Jas Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; to care
for equipment; families; p426/138/205
Steele, Aaron Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Steele Aaron Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Steele Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class C
26/218/681
Steele, Joseph Assistant Clerk of the George St Markets, 1872; Manager of the Market Wharf, 1872-18771872 Steele Joseph Assistant Clerk of the
George St Marketsappointed 1 January; to 31 March 1872; letter February 1877
26/143/209
1872 Steele Joseph Assistant Clerk of the George St Markets
John Carruthers (C of M) satisfied with; February
22/14/7/61
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 334
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1872 Steele Joseph Assistant Clerk of the
George St Markets£150 + £30 forage; temporarily absent; replaced by Henry Carruthers; May
26/115/429
1872 Steele Joseph Assistant Clerk of the George St Markets
horse necessary; duties Market Wharf; forage allowance £30; May
26/115/465
1872 Steele Joseph Market Wharf, manager took charge; 1 April; request increase; increased revenue; letter December 1873
26/124/1101
1872 Steele Joseph Market Wharf sewer discharge at wharf; needs dredging; September; J Steele signature
26/117/846
1873 Steele Joseph Market Wharf Salaries of officers 1873, 1st report; request increase
22/14/52/337
1873 Steele Joseph Market Wharf, manager report; February 26/119/1101873 Steele Joseph Market Wharf request increase; December 1873 26/124/11011874 Steele Joseph Market Wharf Salaries of Officers 1874; request
increase22/15/49/309
1874 Steele Joseph Market Wharf request improvements; more depth needed; July
26/128/543
1875 Steele Joseph Market Wharf defends need for staff: lab, boy, night watchman; all fully employed; January
26/131/054
1875 Steele Joseph Market Wharf requests forage allowance; salary increase application was withdrawn
26/133/319
1875 Steele Joseph Market Wharf requests boundaries of City property; CS replies; July
26/133/387
1876 Steele Joseph Market Wharf Salaries of Officers 1876; request increase, Dec 1875
22/17/189
1876 Steele Joseph Market Wharf filth accumulating from sewage under Wharf; March; CS notes Wharf to be leased
26/138/166
1877 Steele Joseph Market Wharf query re collection of rents to 1 February; Kethel lease 21 years to start 1 Feb
26/143/085
1877 Steele Joseph Market Wharf disputes mode of dismissal; details of service; to be paid to end February
26/143/209
Many more references in City Records; name often misspelt Steel; forename occasionally incorrect.
Steenson, J Carter, Street Watering, 18861886 Steenson J Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/1177
Stephen, Stephens: See also Steven, Stevens
Stephen, William Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Stephen William Clerk to the City Surveyor £150 pa; appointed from 27 February 7/7/771854 Stephen William Clerk to the City Surveyor reported by CS as unfit for duty 6 March 7/7/89
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 335
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1854 Stephen William Clerk to the City Surveyor no longer required, intoxicated 7/7/931854 Stephen Wm Clerk to the City Surveyor Return appointments & dismissals:
Colonial Secretary; dismissed7/7/589
Stephens, J Carter, 18861886 Stephens J Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 4
Kent St26/213/1224
Stephens, John Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Stephens John Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages;
February875/1/22
Stephens, (Unknown)
Ganger, 1904
1904 Stephens Ganger retrenched; Town Clerk seeks employment for men; April/May
1904/0801
Sterling: See Stirling
Stevart, John Labourer, 18581858 Stevart John Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
Steven/ Stevens: See also Stephen/ Stephens
Steven, J Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Steven J Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Stevens Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Stevens, George Botany Water Works, 18571857 Stevens George Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
Stevens, Theodore Carter, Water, 18851885 Stevens Theodore Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2
time work; October26/207/1651
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 336
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Stevenson, Archibald
Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1854
1854 Stevenson Archibald Labourer, City Surveyor’s Dept
7/- day; request increase; CS does not recommend; January
26/9/059
Stevenson, (Unknown)
Junior Clerk, City Treasurer’s Department, 1887-1888
1887 Stevenson Clerk, Treasurer's Department
City Treasurer recommends increase; August
26/222/1884
1887 Stevenson Junior Clerk, City Treasurer's Department
20/- week, City Treasurer requests increase to 25/-; approved 31 August
26/222/1884
1888 Stevenson City Treasurer's Department
Mayor's recommendations: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Steward, James Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Steward James Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Dept7/- day; request increase; CS does not recommend; Petition, January
26/9/059
Steward, Robert Carter, 18541854 Steward Robert Carter request re-employment; November;
employed by Commissioners26/70/943
Stewart, Charles Labourer, City Works, 18461846 Stewart Charles Labourer to be employed; September 10/1/176
Stewart, Donald Secretary to the City Commissioners, January 1854-November 18541854 Stewart Donald Secretary to City
Commissioners£400 pa; appointed 13 January 1854; annual increases of £20 up to £500 pa
7/7/13
1854 Stewart Donald Secretary to City Commissioners
Resignation accepted 16 Nov 1854 7/7/512
1854 Stewart Donald Secretary to City Commissioners
Resignation take effect 30 Nov 1854 7/7/530
Stewart, J Bailiff, 19001900 Stewart J bailiff appointed by Mayor, August 1900 1900/2869
Stewart, John Labourer, City Works, 1854-18591854 Stewart John Labourer, City Works request increase; May, petition 26/10/4421855 Stewart John Labourer request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/595
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 337
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1857 Stewart John injured thus off work, requests pay;
granted, January 185826/32/730
1858 Stewart John injured, off work, requests pay; CE to report; January
10/4/19
1858 Stewart John injured, off work, requests pay, granted, January
10/4/27
1859 Stewart John Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday; Petition, April
26/40/431
Stewart, John Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18731873 Stewart John Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept6/- day; request increase; October 26/123/928
Stewart, John Carter, 18861886 Stewart John Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 65
Shepherd St26/213/1224
Stewart, Richard Stableman, Carters’ Barracks, City Engineer’s Department, 18571857 Stewart Overseer, Carters
Barracksneglect of duty, absence; March 26/028/217
1857 Stewart Richard Stableman, Carters' Barracks City Engineer’s Department
Report of the Finance Committee; 1 June 1857
22/1/09
1857 Stewart Richard Stableman, Carters' Barracks
7/- day; Return, Engineer's Department; Meeting 15-16 June
SMH 17 June 1857
Stewart, Samuel Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18991899 Stewart Samuel Carter, Scavenger appointment by Mayor 26/304/154
Stewart, William Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Stewart William Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Dept7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; January
26/9/059
Stewart, (Unknown) Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 18561856 Stewart Carter neglect of duty, unfit horses used; City
Surveyor recommends replacement, July26/024/565
Stewart, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Stewart Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8½d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May
26/151/463
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 338
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Stinson, Robert Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Stinson Robert Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Department7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor does not recommend; Petition, January
26/9/059
Stirling, A Assistant Draftsman, 1887; Draftsman, temporary, 18891887 Stirling A Assistant Draftsman application; appointed, month's trial 26/220/10851889 Sterling Draftsman, temporary services dispensed with after 1 April;
Mayor Memo26/233/309
Stirling, John Assessor, 18511851 Stirling John Assessor replaced George Small; elected May 1851 27/6/51/2071851 Stirling John Assessor replaced by Hebblewhite, 27 September
185127/6/51/390
Stonell, J Water Meter Reader, 1887-18881887 Stonnell J Water Service Gang for travel expenses for work in suburbs;
June; revert to prev; address given26/221/1379
1888 Stonell Water Meter Reader Mayor's recommendations: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
NSW Death: 10896/1916: STONELL, JESSE R: [parents not named]; age 67 YRS KOGARAH; registered at ROCKDALEDeath Notice: SMH 19 July 1916: STONELL --July 18, 1916, at St George's Cottage Hospital, Kogarah, Jesse Richard Stonell, late of Fitzgerald's Hill, Kogarah, dearly beloved father of the late Private A. V. Stonell and Alice and Albert Stonell, in his 68th year.
Stonier, George A Articled Pupil to City Engineer, 1880-1884; Draftsman, 1884-18861880 Stonier George A £20 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80;
Finance Com recommendation22/18/125/689
1881 Stonier George A Articled Pupil to City Engineer
Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]
1881 Stonier George A Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1881 Stonier George A Articled pupil City Engineer's Department
£50 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881 SMH 20 Jan 1881
1881 Stonier George A Draftsman, cadet, City Engineer's Dept
report CE; March; promising; attentive; intelligent
26/174/499
1882 Stonier George A Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Stonier George A Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1883 Stonier George A Articled Pupil Fin Com rec appointment, Draftsman; finishes 5 years’ articles in February 1884
22/27/22
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 339
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1883 Stonier George A Draftsman City Engineer's
Department£100 pa; application for appointment as Draftsman endorsed by City Engineer
22/27/22
1884 Stonier George A Draftsman City Engineer's Department
£150 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Stonier George A Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1885 Stonier George A City Engineer's Department
Salaries of Officers 1886; request increase for 1886
22/31/6(c)
1885 Stonier George A Draftsman £175 pa; Recs for 1886, Finance Com Meeting 12 November 1885; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885
1886 Stonier George A Draftsman City Engineer's Department
Mayor's Report: resignation 21/17/13 [433]
1886 Stonier George A Salaries of Officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1886 Stonier George A City Engineer's Department
£175 pa; J Trevor Jones recommends an increase, February
26/210/304
1886 Stonier George A Draftsman City Engineer's Department
resignation, April 26/210/466
Storan, Thomas Lamp Lighter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1881-19011881 Storan Thomas Lamp Lighter, City
Surveyor's Departmentmaintain Corporation public lamps; with O'Boyle & Miller, April
26/175/706
1890 Storan Lamp Lighter, City Surveyor's Department
re accident; reported lamps lit; February 26/240/338
1883 Storan Thomas Lamp Lighter, Crown St Reservoir
City Engineer notifies, needs to work overtime despite directive; May
26/191/785
1894 Storan Thomas Lamp Lighter suspended; drunk; April 26/273/6641895 Storan Thomas City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; Moore Pk storesRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1896 Storan Thomas Lamp Lighter neglect of duty; drunk; February; lost fingers on Works; warning
26/283/298
1898 Storan Thomas Moore Park Depot Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1899 Storan Lamplighter, City Surveyor's Department
on paysheets as such always; September 26/312/2436
1901 Storan Thomas Lamp Lighter death, August 1901 1901/2119
Storey, G Water Works, 18871887 Storey G Water Works suspended single man; seeking work;
June26/221/1308
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 340
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Storey, James Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Storey James Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Storey Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Strater, William Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Strater William Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
2 p2
Street, John Thomas
Labourer, City Works, 1844
1844 Street John Thomas Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5 February
875/1/22
Strickland, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Works, 1878
1878 Strickland Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
Stritan, John Labourer, 18651865 Stritan John Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
Stritton, T Stonebreaker, 18741874 Stritton T Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Strong, JT Assistant Engineer & Draftsman, 1854-18551854 Strong Assistant Engineer &
Draftsman£300 pa; appointed for one month by CS; approved, November
7/7/497
1855 Strong JT Assistant Engineer Report of CCs for 1855 21/13 [117]1855 Strong JT salary payments Feb-May; payments from
Sewerage Fund36/1/1
Stuart, James Hydrant Man, 18641864 Stuart James requesting payment for Anniversary Day;
Petition, January26/65/56
1864 Stuart James Hydrant Man request constant work; Petition, January 26/65/59
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 341
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Stubbs, Richard Inspector of Nuisances, 1847-1857; also Inspector of Hackney Carriages, from 1848;
Inspector of Licensed Vehicles, 1857-18641847 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances £100 pa; appointed 22 March 1847 27/3/47/801847 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances leave of absence granted August 1847 27/3/47/2071847 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances query when fit to resume duties? Letter to
Stubbs27/3/47/315
1848 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances resumed duties 1 Jan 1848 27/4/48/41848 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances &
Hackney Carriagesadditional salary £30 for Inspector of Hackney Carriages
27/4/48/328
1848 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances protest re non-payt of moiety from fine, December; retained by Police Mag. Innes; notify Col Sec
26/4/121
1849 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances & Hackney Carriages
£150 pa; Salary recommendations for 1849; Meeting of Finance Committee 22 December 1848
11/1
1849 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances to pay in at least once per month 27/4/49/711850 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances £150 pa; Estimates for 1850 27/5/50/1021850 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances £30 for horse; 3 April 27/5/50/1681851 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances £150 pa; Estimates for 1851 27/6/51/71851 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances complaint verbal abuse; inaction;
December26/006/116
1852 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances £150 pa; Estimates for 1852 27/6/52/111852 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances £40-15-6; fees/perquisites if any received
1851; resolution Feb; TC memo May27/6/52/143
1853 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances £200 pa; Estimates for 1853 27/7/53/261853 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances &
Hackney Carriagescomplaint; Hack Carriage Committee supports Stubbs; Dec 1852 - Aug 1853
21/11/31 [195]
1853 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances application for appointment by City Commissioners; December; appointed
26/9/001
1854 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances Drake & Stubbs to share equally fines from convictions in Police Court; 23 January
7/7/24
1855 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances sureties: J McLerie (Police) & GA Nichols M.L.C. January
26/14/095
1855 Stubbs Richard Inspector Nuisances & Hackney Carriages
£275 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855; keep of horse, £75
7/8/38
1856 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances conflict with Baron, City Surveyor; August 26/024/7161857 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Vehicles salary alteration; June 1857; Com of
Whole Council; adopted21/14/2 [7]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 342
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1857 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Nuisances if not to have moiety of fines, request
increase; June; motion to not allow acceptance moiety
26/29/147
1857 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Licences & Vehicles
£300 pa; Memo to City Treasurer 1 July 1857
27/11/57/203
1858 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Licenced Vehicles
£300 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/488
1860 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Licenced Vehicles
Assistant to be Sgt Broomfield; April; Old Sgt of Police Force
26/45/299
1862 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Licenced Vehicles
complains re non-payment moiety of fines, no longer allowed by City Corp Act; April
26/56/441
1862 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Licenced Vehicles
query if moieties from 1861 must be paid to City Treasurer
26/56/544
1862 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Licenced Vehicles
£48/5/-; payment to City Treasurer, moieties from Police Court fines, Feb 1861- July 1862
26/57/702
1864 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
death 27 March 1864; Notices SMH 28 March 1864
1864 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Licensed Vehicles
obituary Bell's Life 2 April 1864
1864 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Licenced Vehicles
Letter Rev Walsh seeks payment to widow; refused April
26/66/313
1864 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Licenced Vehicles
Letter widow Anne seeks payt moieties; April; refused
26/66/376
1864 Stubbs Richard Inspector of Licenced Vehicles
£40/5/6; seeks payment fees re prosecutions; July, paid to Col Treasury; Mayor will not interfere
26/68/610
Many more references in City RecordsProsecutions: SMH 29 December 1858, p4; SMH 14 January 1860, p7; Empire 16 August 1861, p8; 25 October 1861, p3; 1 November 1861; 26 November 1861; 14 October, 1861; 18 October 1861; Empire, 14 January 1863, p3; SMH 9 July 1863; 15 February 1864, p4; Marriage of Richard Stubbs, son of Richard, in England: 18 May 1859, p1; Death: On Sunday, the 27th instant, at his residence, Campbell-street, aged 77 years, Richard Stubbs, Esq., only son of the late Rev. Richard Stubbs, D. D. rector of Fryerning and Blakemore, Essex. The Sydney Morning Herald 28 March 1864; DEATH OF MR. RICHARD STUBBS—Mr. Richard Stubbs, for many years inspector of nuisances in this city, died at his residence, Haymarket, yesterday morning, The Sydney Morning Herald 28 March 1864 p4; Funeral Notice: The Sydney Morning Herald 28 March 1864 p8; Obituaries: Freeman's Journal (Sydney) 30 March 1864 p3; Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle 2 April 1864 p2
Stubbs, Thomas Norman
Assessor, 1844-1846; City Auctioneer, 1845-1850
1844 Stubbs Thomas Norman Assessor appointed 4 March 1844; Macquarie Ward 7/1/498
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 343
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1845 Stubbs Thomas Norman Assessor Report, March; Macquarie Ward 21/002/573 [583]1845 Stubbs Thomas Norman City Auctioneer application for City Auctioneer; November;
on resignation of Chapman26/2/195
1845 Stubbs Thomas Norman City Auctioneer appointed 15 Dec 1845; to Stubbs 27/2/775/8351846 Stubbs Thomas Norman Assessor appointed 4 March 1846; Macquarie Ward 7/3/621849 Stubbs Thomas Norman City Auctioneer payment; Meeting of Finance Committee
14 December 184911/1
1850 Stubbs Thomas Norman City Auctioneer rescission motion to negate appointment lost; 29 January
7/5/30
1850 Stubbs Thomas Norman City Auctioneer resignation; claim travel expenses; 12 December
26/005/90
1853 Stubbs Thomas Norman City Auctioneer, late claim for losses trip to Port Phillip; rejected; his own responsibility
21/11/17 [131]
Sulivan/Sullivan
Sullivan, Daniel Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1854-18591854 Sullivan Daniel Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Dept7/- day; request increase; CS does not recommend; January
26/9/059
1855 Sullivan Daniel Labourer request increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/5951858 Sulivan Daniel Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday;
Petition, December; granted26/37/1030
1858 Sullivan Daniel Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day; January
22/2/11
1859 Sullivan Daniel Labourer labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/328
Sullivan, Dennis Botany Water Works, 18571857 Sullivan Dennis Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
Sullivan, Dominic Labourer, Water Works, 18521852 Sullivan Dominic Labourer, Water Works request increase; March 21/10/28/169
Sullivan, Edward Labourer, casual, Water Service, 18691869 Sullivan Edward Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
Sullivan, J Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Sullivan J Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 344
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Sullivan, J Carter, Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Sullivan J Carter, Watering, Insp of
Nuisances DepartmentRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
Sullivan, Jeremiah Labourer, City Works, 18541854 Sullivan Jeremiah Labourer, City Works request increase; May, petition 26/10/442
Sullivan, John Labourer, City Works, 18451846 Sullivan John Labourer to be employed; September 10/1/176
Sullivan, John Carter, City Works, 18511851 Sullivan John Carter 6/- day; request increase, May; granted 21/9/46/331
Sullivan, L Stonebreaker, 18731873 Sullivan L Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
Sullivan, Michael Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Sulivan Michael Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11
March875/1/30
1844 Sullivan Michael Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5 February
875/1/22
Sullivan, Patrick Labourer, Sewerage Work, City Engineer's Department, 18671867 Sullivan Patrick Labourer, City Engineer's
Departmentrequest additional allowance for hard rock; July; Sewerage Excavation, Market St
26/86/0928
Sullivan, Patrick Labourer, 18791879 Sullivan Patrick Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Sullivan, Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Sullivan Thomas Labourer 7/- day; request increase; City Surveyor
does not recommend; Petition January26/9/059
Sullivan, Timothy Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18541854 Sullivan Timothy Labourer, City Surveyor’s
Departmentrequest increase; May, petition 26/10/426
Sullivan, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 345
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1887 Sullivan Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class A26/218/681
Summers: See also Somers/Sommers
Summers, Henry Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1897-19141897 Summers N Labourer, City Cleansing
Departmenthired Dec 1897; Labourer, City Cleansing Department; in 1907 age 30; resigned 31 July 1914
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1897 Summers Henry Block Sweeper 30/- week; Mayor's appointment; December; 410 Sussex St
26/295/1874
1898 Summers H Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Summers H Labourers and
Mechanics: not on staffOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1900 Summers Henry Block Sweeper inquest on Pratt; committed for trial; residence, 399 Sussex St, father Henry
Newspapers, June
1900 Summers Henry Block Sweeper committed for trial; June 1900/20881900 Summers Henry Block Sweeper tried, murder; acquitted; July Evening News 25-
26 July1902 Summers Henry seeking promotion; May 1902/1998Inquest on Pratt, Murder trial of Summers: National Advocate (Bathurst) 2 June 1900, p3; Newcastle Morning Herald, 2 June 1900, p4; The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press, 6 June 1800, p2; Evening News (Sydney), 25 July 1900, p3; 26 July 1900, p3;
Summers, Henry Plumber, Gully Flusher, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Summers Hy City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; plumbingRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 Summers H Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Summers Gully flusher Mayor: dispense with services; June 26/299/11681898 Summers Henry request reinstatement; July; retrenched 26/300/1380Probably father of Summers, Henry: Block Sweeper
Summers, Jas Labourer, City Works, 18511851 Summers Jas Labourer taken on to work; June 10/2/298
Summers, N Labourer, City Cleansing Department, 1897-1914See Summers, Henry: Block Sweeper
Suppel/ Suppell/ Supple
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 346
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Suppel, James Carter, City Cleansing Department, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-1914Treasurer, Municipal & Shire Council Employees Union, 1908-1914
1886 Supple James Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 73 Quarry St, Ultimo
26/213/1224
1890 Supple J Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 Supple J Carter, Insp of Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Suttell Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments; Suppel?
26/278/246
1895 Suppel J Carter, City Cleansing Department
hired July 1895; Carter, City Cleansing Department; in 1913 age 54, 8 children; retired 19 January 1914
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Supple Carter Mayor's appointment; full time; July 26/280/8541898 Suppell J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11908-1914 Suppel James Carter, City Cleansing
DepartmentTreasurer Municipal & Shire Council Employees Union, Obituary
Freeman's Journal 26 March
1913 Suppel James Carter, City Cleansing Department
request retiring allowance; ill health; December; 30 years' service
1913/5981
1914 Suppel James Carter, City Cleansing Department
died 10 March 1914; Death & Funeral Notices; res 84 Quarry St
SMH 11-12 March 1914
1914 Suppel James Carter, City Cleansing Department
Treasurer Municipal & Shire Council Employees Union
SMH 12 March 1914
1914 Suppel James Carter, City Cleansing Department
employed by Council for over 30 years; Obituary
Freeman's Journal 26 March
NSW BDMs Registry Death: 348/1914; SUPPEL, JAMES; age & place of death: 55 YRS SYDNEY; registered at SYDNEYDeath Notice: SUPPEL.-March 10, 1914, at his late residence, No. 84 Quarry-street, Ultimo, James Suppel, relict of the late Catherine Suppel, aged 55 years. R.I.P. SMH 11 March p12; 12 March 1914 p8; Funeral Notices SMH 12 March 1914, p7; Obituary and Funeral Report, Freeman's Journal 26 March 1914, p26;Probate, SMH 18 March 1914, p2
Suppel, James Joseph
Carter, Library attendant, Service AIF, 1902-post 1921
1902 Suppel James Joseph Carter appointed 22 Sep; 1909 attendant, library; AIF 1915
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1918 Suppel James Joseph discharged AIF Jan 1918; ret to work Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Son of James Suppel
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 347
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Surtees, J Pipe Layer, 18821882 Surtees J Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
Sutherland, David Labourer, 18581858 Sutherland David Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
Sutherland, Mrs Carter, 19001900 Sutherland Mrs Carter appointed August 1900/3016
Suttell, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895See Suppel, James
Sutton, James Storekeeper, City Surveyor’s & City Engineer’s Department, 1866-18801866 Sutton JJ Storekeeper, Phillip St
Depotto be appointed June 1866 26/79/501
1867 Sutton James Storekeeper protest dismissal by Mayor; July; previous Mayor appointed him without authority
26/86/0880
1867 Sutton James Storekeeper protest dismissal by Mayor; July 26/86/08991869 Sutton James Storekeeper request increase to compensate loss of
house previously supplied; May26/97/636
1872 Sutton Storekeeper, Hay St Depot, CS Dept
£3 week; not included in printed return; August; South area of Sydney
26/117/799
1875 Sutton J Storekeeper, Crown St Reservoir
request increase; August; pay reduced earlier in year
26/134/520
1878 Sutton James Storekeeper £4/10/- week; request increase; endorsed by City Surveyor & City Engineer; Jan; given £26 pa forage
26/149/036
1880 Sutton James City Surveyor's Department
Sub-Com on working of Corporation; August
22/20/47
1880 Sutton Overseer, Crown St Persons earning above £3 week, City Engineer’s Dept; to Water Com, February
26/163/289
Sutton, (Unknown) Time Keeper, City Architect’s Department, 18941894 Sutton City Architect's
Department: Time Keeper9/- day; works, north end George St Markets; July
26/274/1147
Swanson, William Labourer, City Water Works, 1858
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 348
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1858 Swanson William Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Swanson Willliam Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/7381858 Swanson William Labourer, Water Works,
near Racecourserequest increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
1
Sweeney, John Labourer, 18651865 Sweeney John Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
Sweeney, Michael Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18911891 Sweeney Michael Carter, Scavenger Injured; July – October; letter from wife 26/251/1499
Sweney, Michael Labourer, 18861886 Sweney Micheal Labourer Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 46
May Street26/213/1224
Swift, (Unknown) Carter, Road Metal, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 Swift Carter, City Works, road
metal6/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
Symons, Thomas Botany Water Works, 18571857 Symons Thomas Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
Synett: See Sinnet
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 349
TYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Talty, John Labourer, casual, Sewerage Work or Water Service, 1865-18691865 Talty John Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
1867 Talty John Labourer, City Engineer's Department
request additional allowance for hard rock; July; Sewerage Excavation, Market St
26/86/0928
1869 Tulty John Labourer, former casual, Water Service
seeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
Tanquey, Charles Labourer, 18441844 Tanquey Charles Labourer request increase to reduced wages, 11
March875/1/30
Tanston, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Tanston Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets, owner
26/151/463
Tarty, Michael Quarryman, City Works, 18511851 Tarty Michael Quarryman taken on to work; July 10/2/298
Tatam, George Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Tatam George Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Taylor, Alex Labourer, City Works, 18511851 Taylor Alex Labourer taken on to work; June 10/2/297
Taylor, C or Charles H
Cleaner, Chainman, Town Clerk’s Department, 1892-post 1921
1892 Taylor Town Hall Cleaner 7/- day; appointed; September; 26/261/18521892 Taylor C Cleaner, Town Clerk's
Departmenthired Oct 1892; Cleaner, Town Clerk's Department; in 1911 age 54, 3 dependent children; 1910 chainman
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Taylor Chas H Town Clerk's Department, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 350
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1898 Taylor CH Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names,
salary/wage22/55/1
1902 Taylor Charles Cleaner, Town Clerk's Department
sick leave; June -November 1902/2134
Taylor, J Mason, Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 1893-19161893 Taylor J Mason - Paving hired February 1893; Mason, paving; in
1916 age 70, 6 children; resigned June 1916
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Taylor JW City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Browne
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 Taylor JL Paving Department: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Taylor, JM Labourer, Electric Light Department, by 1911-post 19201911 Taylor RJ Labourer, Electric Light
Departmentin 1916, age 34, married; name changed from RJ Taylor to JM Taylor
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Data on card is inconsistent; Card has start date in 1890 but if he was aged 34 in 1916, then he was only aged 8 in 1890.Card gives a name change from RJ Taylor to JM Taylor; possibly two men are recorded on the card.
Taylor, John Transit Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18961895 Taylor J Insp of Nuisances Dept,
non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1895 Taylor John Transit Officer absent; severe cold; March; 26/279/3471895 Taylor John Transit Officer statement re ticketing scam, TH concerts;
May; struck off hall attendance for now26/280/614
1896 Taylor John request payment 3 days sick; fish poisoning; March
26/284/379
Taylor, John Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Taylor John Block Sweeper several absences; dismissed; Dec 26/231/1873
Taylor, Joseph unknown, 18671867 Taylor Joseph Staff petition to revert to 4pm close; from
5pm; March26/84/273
Taylor, R unknown, 18951895 Taylor R Notice of dismissal effective 25 June; 26/280/744
Taylor, R Carter, City Cleansing Department, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1899-post 1920
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 351
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1899 Taylor R Carter, City Cleansing
Departmenthired January 1899; Carter, City Cleansing Department; in 1915 age 50;
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1899 Taylor Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
suspended by Baker; September 26/312/2458
Taylor, RA Auditor, 1872-18731872 Taylor RA Auditor requests pay for 1872; refused 26/119/0061873 Taylor RA Auditor reports discrepancy George Street
Markets receipts; January26/119/048
1873 Taylor RJ City Auditor Report at end of 2 year appointment, December; with O'Connor
26/124/1049
Taylor, Richard Moore Park Stores, City Surveyor’s Department, 1891-18951891 Taylor Richard City Surveyor's
Department, Moore Parktaken on as extra hand; April 26/249/647
1895 Taylor Rd City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; Moore Pk stores
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1897 Taylor Richard request to be taken on at Moore Pk; July; not needed at present
26/292/1071
Taylor, RJ City Surveyor’s Department, 1890-18951890 Taylor RJ appointed July 1890; City Surveyor's
Department; discharged 25/6/1895Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Discrepancy in Staff Record Card; name change from RJ Taylor to JM Taylor and recorded age of man suggests two men are recorded on the card.
Taylor, WH House to House Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888-18911889 Taylor Sanitary Inspector Recommended retrenchments; March;
name possibly deleted26/233/330
1891 Taylor WH House to House Inspector 8/- day; appointed 4 Sep 1888; CS list, current April 1891
26/249/801
Taylor, William S Collector of Citizens Lists, 18601860 Taylor William S Collector of Citizens Lists 25% commission; recommended for
payment gratuity for extra work; October22/4/26
1860 Taylor William S Collector of Electoral Lists elected, 29-30 December 1859 for 1860; Phillip Ward
SMH 6 January 1860, p 1
Taylor, (Unknown) Sanitary Inspector, 1889See Taylor, WH
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 352
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Taylor, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1899See Taylor, R
Telfer, John Moore Park Depot, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Telfer John City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staff; Moore Pk storesRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1897 Telfer Machinery repairs 12/- day; Mayor raises wages; from 16 March;
26/290/498
1898 Telfer J Moore Park Depot Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1897 Telfer JM City Surveyor's Dept, Moore Park
request leave of absence; poisoned hand; while working; May; medical certificate
26/291/846
Templeton, George M
Draftsman, City Engineer’s Department, 1878-1881
1878 Templeton George M Draftsman, supernumerary
Finance Committee recommends permanent appointment, CE’s dept; July 1878
22/18/37/191
1878 Templeton City Engineer's Department
City Engineer reports he has 3 assistants; July 1878
22/18/37/191
1878 Templeton George M request increase 26/154/11121879 Templeton George M Draftsman, mechanical request salary increase for 1880 22/18/125/6891880 Templeton George M £208 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80;
Finance Com recommendation22/18/125/689
1880 Templeton George M Draftsman City Engineer's Department
City Engineer requests his suspension; many absences
26/167/1229
1880 Templeton George M request increase; December 26/171/23151881 Templeton George M Draftsman City Engineer's
DepartmentMayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]
1881 Templeton Mechanical Draftsman report City Engineer, March; excellent ability
26/174/499
1881 Templeton George M Draftsman City Engineer's Department
suspended by Mayor; continual neglect of duty; May
21/16/60 [343]
1881 Templeton George M Draftsman City Engineer's Department
resignation, May 1881 21/16/60 [343]
Templeton, William Ralph
City Solicitor, 1857-1858
1857 Templeton William Ralph City Solicitor £350 pa; appointed 9 September 1857; 7/10/2271857 Templeton William Ralph City Solicitor surety bond; £700; September; Andrew
Lenehan & HW Johnson65/0038
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 353
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1857 Templeton William Ralph City Solicitor returning officers' bonds; November 26/32/6451858 Templeton William Ralph City Solicitor £350 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858; 27/12/58/4881859 Templeton William Ralph City Solicitor £250 pa; Salary Recommendations for
1859, February; decrease;11/3/17
1859 Templeton William Ralph City Solicitor resignation; August; to Crown Prosecutor 26/41/774
Tentan, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Tentan City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
See Teulan, Patrick
Tesely, Michael Carter, 18541854 Tesely Michael Carter request increase; Petition, June 26/11/546
Teulan, Patrick Labourer, Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, 1884-19171884 Teulan P Labourer, Moore Park hired 1884; Labourer, Moore Park;
resigned 5 November 1917Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1888 Tentan City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1898 Teulan P Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11895 Teulan Patrick Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1905 Teulan Patrick Moore Park accused of damaging tram lines; May 1905/19961917 Teulan P discharged; retiring allowance; Oct 4002/17
Thackne, Thomas Carter, 18771877 Thackne Thomas Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July;
Finance Com rec 11/6 day; August22/17/639
Thane, Benjamin GE House to House Inspector or Traffic Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18861886 Thane Benj GE House to House Insp or
St Traffic Officerquery not paid for Easter; April-May; to be paid
26/212/0997
Thane, (Unknown) Hydrant Man, City Surveyor’s Department, 18721872 Thane Hydrant Man, City
Surveyor's Department6/4 day; not included in printed return; August
26/117/799
Thews, George Water Works, 1843-18441843 Thews George Water Works appointment to operative situation; March;
recommended Subordinate Officers Com1/1/19E/197 [219]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 354
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1843 Thews George Water Works £2/14/8; monthly salary payments, 3 April 7/1/1611844 Thewes George Water Works services dispensed with; hand over to
Daer; January27/1/551/585
Thomas, John N Labourer, casual, Water Service, 1869; 18791869 Thomas John N Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
1879 Thomas John N Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
Thomas, S Carter, 18861886 Thomas S Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 37
Hart St, Millers Point26/213/1224
Thomas, William Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Thomas William Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Thomas, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 18781878 Thomas Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
Thomas, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Thomas Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Thommas, B Labourer, City Engineer's Department, 18671867 Thommas B Labourer, City Engineer's
Departmentrequest additional allowance for hard rock; July; Sewerage Excavation, Market St
26/86/0928
Thompson or Thomson, often used interchangeably
Thompson, A Inspector of Water Works, 1857-18591857 Thompson A Inspector of Water Works £150 pa; Memo to City Treasurer 1 July
185727/11/57/203
1858 Thompson A Inspector of Water Works £150 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/4881859 Thompson A Inspector of Water Works £275 pa; Salary Recommendations for
1859, Feb11/3/17
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 355
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Thompson, Alexander
Clerk of Works, 1851-1857
See Thomson, Alexander
Thompson, Ernest Lindsay
Articled Pupil to City Architect, 1886-1891
1886 Thompson Ernest Lindsay Articled Pupil to City Architect
appointed without salary; recommendation: indenture for 5 years; June 1886
21/17/14 [451]
1888 Thompson Ernest Lindsay Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Thompson Ernest Lindsay Articled Pupil £60 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889 SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Thompson Ernest Lindsay Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance Com recommendation
22/36/62
1890 Thompson Ernest Lindsay Salary Schedule 1889 -90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1891 Thompson Ernest Lindsay temporary £125 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890 Evening News 12 Dec 90
1891 Thompson Ernest Lindsay Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1891 Thompson Ernest Lindsay City Architect & Building Surveyor's Dept
resignation; 7 May 1891 26/250/0953
1900 Thompson Ernest Lindsay Alderman, City of Sydney served 1900-1927; architect www.sydneyaldermen.com.au
Alderman 1900-1927; see www.sydneyaldermen.com.au
Thompson, Fred W Draftsman, City Engineer’s Department, 1879-18811879 Thompson Fred W £150 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80;
Finance Com recommendation22/18/125/689
1880 Thompson Fred W Draftsman City Engineer's Department
CE requests his suspension; Trevor Jones rejects explanation of absence
26/162/038
1880 Thompson Fred W request increase; April; was promised a raise after 6 months
26/164/663
1880 Thompson Fred W City Engineer's Department
leave of absence; October 26/169/1801
1880 Thompson Fred W City Engineer's Department
request increase; December 26/171/2295
1881 Thompson Fred W Draftsman City Engineer's Department
Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 356
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1881 Thompson Fred W Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com
recommendation22/21/2
1881 Thompson Fred W Draftsman report City Engineer; March; surveyor but indifferent draftsman
26/174/499
1881 Thompson Fred W absent; ill; July 26/177/1203
Thompson, Hugh Labourer, 18761876 Thompson Hugh Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; to care
for equipment; families; p326/138/205
Thompson, James Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Thompson James Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Thompson, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1873; 18821873 Thompson John Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
1882 Thompson John Botany Water Works request reduction from 10 to 8 hour day; 26/188/1936
Thompson, W Benjamin
House to House Inspector, City Surveyor’s Department, 1891
1891 Thompson W Benjamin House to House Inspector appointed by Mayor; 13 February 1891 26/247/2451891 Thompson WB House to House Inspector 8/- day; 14 Feb 1891 appointed; City
Surveyor’s list, current April 189126/249/801
Thompson, William Inspector of Privies, Inspector of Water Closets, 1854-1857Assistant Inspector of Nuisances, 1857-1864
1854 Thompson William Inspector of Privies £200 pa; Appointed 15 Nov 1854 7/7/5131855 Thompson William Inspector Healey is unsatisfactory; February 7/8/801856 Thompson William Inspector of Water
Closets£150 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1856; certain other conditions
7/9/46
1856 Thompson William Inspector requests addition to salary; Feb 1856; granted
26/21/0096
1856 Thompson William Inspector of Water Closets
request non reduction to pay; June 26/23/458
1857 Thompson William Inspector of Water Closets
query re pay; January 26/027/008
1857 Thompson William Inspector of Privies Woods complains against; March 26/028/1941857 Thompson William Inspector of Water
Closets£200 pa; Salary Recommendations 13 May 1857
11/2
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 357
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1857 Thompson William Inspector of Water
Closets£150 pa; Recommendations June 1857; office to be abolished
22/1/09
1857 Thompson William Inspector of Water Closets
position to be abolished; June 1857; Committee of Whole Council; adopted
21/14/2 [7]
1857 Thompson William Inspector of Water Closets
salary payments October 1857; payments from Sewerage Fund
36/1/1
1857 Thompson William Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
to be sworn in as Special Constable, August; to enable prosecutions
7/10/171
1858 Thompson William Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
£50 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858; 27/12/58/488
1860 Thompson William Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
£50 pa; requests reimbursement expenses; July
26/46/488
1861 Thompson William Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
£50 pa; requests increase; details service; January
26/48/071
1863 Thompson William Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
requests increase; January 26/60/027
1864 Thompson William Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
Salaries of officers 1864; requests increase
22/7/3/11
1864 Thompson William Chief Inspector Finance Committee rec Salaries for 1865; request increase
22/7/52/287
Thompson, William Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Thompson William Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Tompson William Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Thompson, William James
Sanitary Inspector, 1901
1901 Thompson William James Sanitary Inspector witness: prosecution of R Saunders; November
SMH 16 Nov 1901
Thompson, (Unknown)
Messenger, City Surveyor’s Department, 1879
1879 Thompson Messenger suspension by the Mayor; misconduct; gambling in office; August
21/16/41 [243]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 358
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Thompson, (Unknown)
Ganger, Lachlan Swamp, 1880; 1887
1880 Thompson Ganger, Lachlan Swamp Persons earning above £3 week, CE Department to Water Committee, February
26/163/289
1887 Thompson Labourer, Lachlan Dams 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works; December; redundant, Lachlan Dams
26/225/2761
Thomson, Alexander
Clerk of Works, 1851-1857
1851 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works Appointed 10 Feb 1851 7/5/2911851 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works £100 pa; Appointed 10 Feb 1851 27/6/51/651851 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works preparation of bond, £300, sureties: Fred
Mackellar & Sam D Gordon27/6/51/73
1852 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works £125 pa; Estimates for 1852 27/6/52/111852 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works nil; fees/perquisites if any received 1851;
resolution Feb; TC memo May27/6/52/143
1853 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works £130 pa; Estimates for 1853 27/7/53/261853 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works Town Clerk rec increase to
Commissioners; December 185326/9/007
1854 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works £220 pa; salary from 1 Jan 1854; decision February
7/7/50
1854 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works sureties: F Mackellar & SD Gordon; November
26/12/1000
1854 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works report on Gifford; Feb 26/9/1691855 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works £230 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855 27/9/901855 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works £230 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855; 7/8/381855 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works sureties: SD Gordon & Fred Mackellar;
bond; £300; May65/0017
1855 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works City Surveyor, Baron, investigates charge of intoxication; November; not intoxicated
26/20/1079
1855 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works complaint working for M Lacey; explanation accepted; November
26/20/1113
1856 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works City Surveyor, Baron, reports intoxication; February
26/22/378
1856 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works absent; medical certificate; leave granted; December
26/026/1085
1857 Thomson Alexander Report of the Finance Committee; 1 June 1857
22/1/09
1857 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works Ald Hogan criticises conduct Meetings 15-16 June
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 359
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1857 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works position ends 30 June; claims month
notice/salary; position to be advertised26/29/182
1857 Thomson Alexander Clerk of Works commenced Proceedings in Supreme Court July; Spec Com: no findings; matter sub judice
21/14/4 [17]
Signature: Alex Thomson; see CRS 26/9/169; 26/29/182Many more references in City Records; name is often misspelt ‘Thompson’
Thomson, H Stonebreaker, 18741874 Thomson H Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Thomson, Jas Labourer, City Works, 18511851 Thomson Jas Labourer taken on to work; June 10/2/297
Thomson, James Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Thomson James Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Thompson Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class A
26/218/681
Thomson, Robert Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 18841884 Thomson Robert Quarryman, Pennant Hills list by Thomas Barrett; February; living in
hut26/195/197
Thomson, (Unknown)
Labourer, City Works, 1878
1878 Thomson Labourer, City Works, staff holder
8/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
Thorn, George Stonebreaker, 18731873 Thorn George Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
Thornton, Sydney Mason, City Surveyor’s Department, 1887-1888; Paving Department, 18921887 Thornton S Mason, City Surveyor's
Departmentsupervising erection walls, steps, February; Little Essex St
26/218/312
1888 Thornton City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1892 Thornton Sydney Paving Department Mayor's appointment to paving gang; December
26/262/2316
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 360
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Thornton, (Unknown)
City Surveyor’s Department, 1888
1888 Thornton City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Two men listed; see Thornton, Sydney
Thorp, William Mason, Quarryman, Labourer, City Works, 1844-18461844 Thorp Willm Quarryman recommend discharge; December 10/1/591844 Thorp Willm reinstated; December 10/1/601846 Thorpe William Labourer re-employed, injured previously on works;
August10/1/164
1846 Thorpe William Mason or Quarryman, Argyle cut
request increase; cost of living higher; 27 Oct; grateful for 1 April raise
23/1/[160]
1846 Thorpe Wm incompetent, to be dismissed; July 10/1/163
Thynne, James Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1882-1895Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1901Metal Department, 1902Flagman, Labourer, Maintenance Department c1902-post 1921
1882 Thynne James Labourer, Maintenance hired 1882; Labourer, maintenance; in 1908, age 47, 3 dependent children; widowed by 1919
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1893 Thynne James Labourer 8/- day; Mayor's appointments to Paving Gang; January
26/263/070
1895 Thynne James Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 Thynne James Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441898 Thynne James Street Cleansing, Others Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11900 Thynne James Cleansing Department suspension for insubordination,
September; [with CRS 1904/0007]1900/3417
1901 Thynne James Cleansing Department request transfer to City Surveyor's Dept, January
1901/0342
1902 Thynne James Metal Department pick & shovel work; request lighter work; 19 years [Employment?]
1902/0366
1904 Thynne James Flagman request increase; [filed with 1900/3417] 1904/00071912 Thynne James long service leave application; October;
continuous service since 1891; 662 Crown St
1912/4615
NSW BDMs Registry: Death: 4192/1912 THYNNE, MARIA; [parents] PATRICK & BRIDGET; registered at SYDNEY
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 361
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Death: 66/1938: THYNNE, JAMES; [parents: HENRY & not stated]; registered at SYDNEYDeath and funeral notices: The Catholic Press (Sydney), 16 May 1912; SMH 15 April 1912; SMH 17 January 1938; 22 January 1938, p9
Tibbet, Thomas Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 18711871 Tibbet Thomas Quarryman, Pennant Hills List by Thomas Barrett; November 26/112/1175 &
1176
Tiche, Michael Labourer, 1858-18591858 Tiche Mich Labourer request Xmas & Boxing Day holiday;
Petition, December; granted26/37/1030
1859 Tiche Mich Labourer or Carter request payment for Good Friday; Petition, April
26/40/431
Tickle, Samuel Draftsman (temporary), City Surveyor’s Department, 1884;Overseer, Assistant/Acting Clerk of Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1885-1889
1884 Tickle Samuel Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
temp appoint; recommended by Mountain; Oct 1884-Apr 1885; negatived
21/17/7 [121]
1885 Tickle Samuel Overseer, City Surveyor's Department
to be paid holiday pay or overtime; October
26/207/1693
1885 Tickle Samuel Overseer, City Surveyor's Department
CS rec increase, 1/- day; overseer southern Sydney; prev acting Clerk of Works
26/208/2016
1885 Tickle Samuel Clerk of Works, temporary replaced Smithers, to August; Mountain requests he be retained
26/206/1381
1886 Tickle Samuel Assistant Clerk of Works 14/- day; to take extra duties on death of Bailey, to be paid as 1st class overseer
26/212/1028
1887 Tickle Samuel Assistant Clerk of Works Salaries of officers 1888; seeks perm appointment
22/35/5(c)
1887 Tickle Samuel City Surveyor's Department
requests permission for collection for Bulli disaster; March
26/219/702
1887 Tickle Samuel City Surveyor's Department
memo; April 26/219/736
1887 Tickle Samuel City Surveyor's Department
memo to City Surveyor; July 26/220/1260
1887 Tickle Samuel City Surveyor's Department
memo; December 26/225/2264
1888 Tickle Samuel City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1889 Tickle Samuel Overseer, Eastern Division, CS Dept
resignation; 16 May; appointed Council Clerk, Borough of Botany
26/234/742
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 362
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1890 Tickle Samuel Draftsman, applicant application; gives prev positions CoS;
May; Clerk & Surveyor Botany Borough26/242/1067
Tidding, John Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Tidding John Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
Tierney, Edward Labourer, Carter, City Works, 1849-18511849 Tierney Edward Carter, former Labourer to be employed as carter lieu labourer;
March10/2/139
1849 Tierney Edward Labourer taken on to work; March 10/2/1431851 Tierney Edward Carter 6/- day; request increase, May; granted 21/9/46/331
Tighe See also Tye
Tighe, Ferdinand Carter, 18591859 Tighe Ferdinand Carter labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/328
Tighe, Peter Carter, 1873-18771873 Tighe Peter Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/09681877 Tighe Peter Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July;
Finance Com rec 11/6 day; August22/17/639
Tighe, Thomas Carter, City Works, 18521852 Tighe Thomas Carter, City Works request increase; February 21/10/26/155
Tighe, (Unknown) Carter, 18591860 Tighe Carter Petition for reinstatement: January;
refused, not in need of support26/44/010
Tilson, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Tilson John Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
Tilson, Robert Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1873-18781873 Tilson Robert Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/09681876 Tilson Robert Carter request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care for
equipment; families; p226/138/205
1877 Tilson Robert Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July; Finance Com rec 11/6 day; August
22/17/639
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 363
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1878 Tilson Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May; owner26/151/464
Tilson, Thomas Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Tilson Thomas Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
1873 Tilson T Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Tilson, (Unknown) Unknown, 18711871 Tilson employee Petition recently discharged; Glebe 26/110/913
Tilson, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 Tilson Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May; owner26/151/464
Tilson, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Tilson Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Timkins, Rd Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Timkins Rd Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
Tinley, John Labourer, 18791879 Tinley John Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Tisdale, James Botany Water Works, 18591859 Tisdale James Botany Water Works request pay Queens Birthday, refused;
May26/40/540
Titherleigh, Francis Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1894-18951894 Titherleigh F Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptmedical certificate, rheumatic gout; no 224; absent since 6 November
26/277/1803
1895 Tytherleigh F Insp of Nuisances Dept, cleansing fountains
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
1895 Titherleigh Francis Labourer off work a few days; fall Butler's Steps; returned to work; March
26/279/349
1895 Titherleigh F Notice of dismissal effective 25 June; 26/280/744
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 364
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Todd, James Carter, 1858-18591858 Todd Carter examined, Improvement Com inquiry into
Gilbert, District Surveyor; July10/4/130
1859 Todd James Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition against reduction in wages; May
26/40/528
1859 Todd James Carter labourers & carters pay list; March 26/39/328
Tomkins, R Small Stock Yards, Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, Homebush, 1898-19001898 Tomkins R Small Stock Yards Officers and Staff, January 1898; names,
salary/wage22/55/1
1900 Tomkins Small Stock Yards resignation; 27 April 1900/1635
Tomlinson, George Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1857-18581858 Tomlinson George Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641857 Tomlinson George Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 Tomlinson George Labourer, Water Works request increase; September, Petition 2 p1
26/36/758
Tompson: See Thompson
Toms, William Clerk, City Engineer’s Department, 18571857 Toms William Clerk to the City Engineer doctor's cert for illness; Apr 1857 26/29/0211857 Toms William City Engineer's
Department12/- day; Report of the Finance Committee; 1 June 1857; Writing Clerk
22/1/09
1857 Toms William Writing Clerk, City Engineer's Office
12/- day; Return, Engineer's Dept; Meeting 15-16 June
SMH 17 June 1857
Tooher, M Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1898; 1899; 19001895 Tooher M Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 Tooher M Labourer, Street Cleansing
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
1899 Tooher Michael to be put on; Mayor's appointment; May 26/307/10631900 Tooher M Mayor's appointment; February 1900/0639
Toohey: See also Toohy
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 365
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Toohey, J Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Toohey J Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Toohey Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Toohey, John Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1891-18981891 Toohey John Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequest leave of absence; Volunteer Force; March
26/248/518
1895 Toohey J Carter, cleansing gullies, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1898 Toohey J Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Toohey, Michael Carter, 1858-18731858 Twohey Michael Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day;
January22/2/11
1859 Tuhey Michael Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition against reduction in wages; May
26/40/528
1862 Twohy Michael Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day; January
875/2/62/3
1873 Toohey Michael Carter Petition of carters for increase; November; 26/124/0968
Toohey, Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-18901886 Toohey Mrs Labourer [heading of list] Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; Little
Gipps St; Carter?26/213/1224
1890 Toohey Mrs Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
has 2+ horses according to Thomas Day; 26/240/301
1890 Toohey Mrs Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
Toohey, Miss Carter, Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-18951895 Toohey Miss Carter, Watering, Insp of
Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
Toohey, Patrick Carter, driver, 18951895 Toohey Patrick Carter, driver in lieu of T Maher & son, for widow;
permitted to continue; October26/282/1273
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 366
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Toohey, (Unknown) Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Toohey Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; driver Lowry
26/151/463
Toohey, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Toohey Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Toohey, (Unknown) Markets, 18881888 Toohey Markets Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
salary reduction; January21/17/6 [731]
Toohill, Daniel Quarryman, City Works, 18511851 Toohill Daniel Quarryman taken on to work; July 10/2/299
Toohy, Patrick Stonebreaker, 18841884 Toohy Patrick Stonebreaker petition for work; January; City employee
for considerable timeP26/195/071
Tooley, Charles Labourer, 18431843 Tooley Charles Labourer Labourer, recommended by Cr Taylor;
December10/1/21
Toomey/ Toomy: See also Twomey
Toomey, P Labourer, Tar Paving, City Surveyor’s Department, 18981898 Toomy P Paving Department: not
on staffOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Toomey P Labourer, Tar Paving dispensed with by City Surveyor; March 26/297/503
Toomy, D Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 18981898 Toomy D Paving Department: not
on staffOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Tooney, W Labourer, Paving Department, 1897-19201897 Tooney W Labourer, Paving
Departmenthired November 1897; Labourer, Paving Department; died 29 September 1920
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1912 Tooney W request long service leave; appointed 1897
1912/2614
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 367
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Toren, John Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Toren John Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11
March875/1/30
Torn/Torns
Torn, Frederick Fireman, Crown St Water Works, 18841884 Torn Frederick Fireman, Crown St Water
Worksrequest increase; January 26/195/246
1885 Torns Frederick Fireman, Crown St Water Works
request increase; January 26/202/123
Torpy, John Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Torpy John Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Torpy Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Torrens, Gerard Labourer, City Works, 18521852 Torrens Gerard Labourer, City Works request increase; February 21/10/26/151
Torrens, (Unknown) Labourer, Moore Park, 19001900 Torrens Labourer, Moore Park suspended; September 1900/3422
Tough, WA Lift Attendant, 1898
1898 Tough WA Lift attendant appointment by Mayor; July 26/300/1442
Tough, William Clerk of Works, Centennial Hall, 1889-1890; Assistant Inspector of Pavements, 1891;Clerk of Works, temporary, Fish Markets, 1891; Clerk of Works, City Architect & Building Surveyor’s Department, 1891-1898
1889 Tough William Clerk of Works report on roof Centennial Hall; September 26/236/14981890 Tough William Clerk of Works work finishing, Centennial Hall; May;
Notice end May26/241/869
1890 Tough William Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1891 Tough William temporary £208 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890; salary same as 1890
Evening News 12 Dec 1890
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 368
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1891 Tough William Assistant Inspector of
PavementsMayor's appointment; June 26/242/1093
1891 Tough William Clerk of Works, temp, Fish Markets
appointed Clerk of Works, Fish Market; from September
26/252/1797
1892 Tough William Salaries of officers 1892; requests increase for 1892
22/42/50
1893 Tough William Clerk of Works request sick leave; neuritis; granted; December
26/270/2259
1894 Tough William Clerk of Works absent; ill; medical certificate; August 26/275/12821895 Tough William City Architect's
Department, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1898 Tough William City Building Surveyor's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Tough William Clerk of Works resignation; 10 October 1898 26/302/18481898 Tough William Queen Victoria Markets to assist dismantling engine; December 26/303/22621899 Tough William Clerk of Works, late recommend be retained as witness in
Phippard case; July21/21/12 [189]
More references in City Records
Townsend, (unknown)
Water Meter Reader, 1888
1888 Townsend (1) Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Townsend (2) Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Two men
Townsend, B Pipe Layer, 18821882 Townsend B Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
Townsend, Robert Water Works, 18871887 Townsend Robert Water Works suspended single man; seeking work;
June26/221/1308
Townsend, Roland Water Works, 18871887 Townsend Roland Water Works suspended single man; seeking work;
June26/221/1308
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 369
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Tozer, John Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Tozer John Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Tracey/ Tracy/ Treacy/ Trecey
Tracey, John Carter, 18541854 Tracey John Carter claim assaulted by other carters; February 7/7/471854 Tracey John Carter claim assault by carters, P Murphy et al
for working after salary reduction26/9/155
Tracey, Michael Botany Water Works, 1857-18581858 Tracey M. Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641857 Tracy Michael Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 Treacy M? Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641858 Tracy Michl Labourer, Water Works request increase; Petition 2 p1,
September26/36/758
Tracey, Patrick Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Tracy Patrick Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Trecey Patrick Labourer, Water Works request increase; September, Petition 2 p2
26/36/758
Trawley, Daniel Cleaner of urinals, Lamp Lighter, 18881888 Trawley Daniel Cleaner urinals, lamp
lighterrequest increase; May 26/228/857
Treacy/Trecey: See Tracey
Treble, William Collector of Electoral Lists, 18601860 Treble William Collector of Electoral Lists elected, 29-30 Dec 1859 for 1860; Fitzroy
WardSMH 6 January 1860, p 1
Tregear, William Water Service Gang, 18871887 Tregear William Water Service Gang for travel expenses for work in suburbs;
June; revert to previous practice; address given
26/221/1379
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 370
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Trevers, Thomas Carter, 18861886 Trevers Thomas Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 9
Thomas St Ultimo26/213/1224
Trevor, James Labourer, 18791879 Trevor James Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Trevor, (Unknown) City Cleansing Department, 19011901 Trevor City Cleansing
Departmentappointed, 17 June 1901/1652
Trevor Jones, John City Engineer, 1879-1888; transferred to Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board as Engineer, 1888
1879 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Appointment recommended by Finance Committee; January
22/18/57/261
1879 Trevor Jones John City Engineer request salary increase for 1880 22/18/125/6891880 Trevor Jones John City Engineer £800 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80;
Finance Com recommendation22/18/125/689
1880 Trevor Jones John City Engineer request suspension of Fred W Thompson, draftsman
26/162/038
1880 Trevor Jones John City Engineer request suspension of George M Templeton, draftsman, absences
26/167/1229
1881 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1881 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]1881 Trevor Jones John City Engineer £800 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881 SMH 20 Jan 18811882 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Salaries of officers 1882; Schedule of
salaries22/22/54
1883 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Salary Schedule 1883-84; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
1884 Trevor Jones John City Engineer £800 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1884 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Mayor's Report: suspension; re accounts of D & R Bradford
21/17/22 [507]
1885 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 371
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1885 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com
recommendation; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)(f)
1886 Trevor Jones John City Engineer £800 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November for 1886; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Suspended by Mayor, October; Bradford accounts; confirmed by Council
Evening News 22 October 1886
1886 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Suspension lifted; 18 November; Council Meeting;
SMH 19 November 1886
1887 Trevor Jones John City Engineer £800 pa; Salaries to be paid monthly; 22/33/51888 Trevor Jones John City Engineer Salaries of Officers 1888; objection to
salary reduction22/35/5
1888 Trevor Jones John City Engineer suspended by Mayor, 15 March; irregularities in accounts
Freeman's Journal 17 March 1888
1888 Trevor Jones John City Engineer resignation tendered; 27 March 1888 SMH 28 March 1888
1888 Trevor Jones John City Engineer transferred to Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board; NSW Govt appointment
SMH 29 March 1888
1888 Trevor Jones John Engineer, Board Water Supply & Sewerage
report; Board Water Supply & Sewerage; cisterns for urinals, mains supply
22/36/25
Many more references in City Records1886: Bradford Frauds: Freeman’s Journal, 2 October 1886, p10; Sydney Mail, 2 October 1886, p704; (Walton discharged) Evening News, 8 October 1886, p6; SMH 8 October 1886, p4, p6; SMH 9 October 1886, p10; SMH 13 October 1886, p9; SMH 13 October 1886, p11; Evening News 22 October 1886; 26 October 1886; 27 October 1886; suspension of Fyfe: Freeman’s Journal, 30 October 1886, p16; SMH 15 November 1886, p7; 16 November 1886, p5 (letter by Felton); suspension of Felton confirmed, suspension of Fyfe and Trevor Jones removed: SMH 19 November 1886, p7; Australian Town and Country Journal, 20 November 1886, p13; Trial of David Bradford and Charles William Forbes for conspiracy to defraud the Municipal Council of Sydney, SMH 18 November 1886, p3; 19 November 1886, p7; Evening News 19 November 1886, p5; found guilty of appropriating between £9,000-£10,000; Bradford sentenced to 4 years with hard labour and Forbes to 7 years with hard labour; payment for Walton’s legal expenses: Evening News 22 December 1886, p6; Evening News, 13 July 1887, p6; Evening News, 5 October 1887, p3; Evening News, 8 December 1887, p3; later allegations: Evening News 9 December, 1887, p5.1888 Further Corporation Frauds: suspension of Trevor Jones, DC Robertson, J Fyfe and J Walton: Freeman’s Journal, 17 March 1888, p10; SMH 16 March 1888, p6; 23 March 1888, p4; 28 March 1888, p10; 29 March 1888 p11; Freeman’s Journal, 31 March 1888, p19;
Trill, (Unknown) City Engineer’s Department, 18881888 Trill City Engineer's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
Trim, Denis Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18731873 Trim Denis Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept6/- day; request increase; October 26/123/928
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 372
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Trobe, Henry Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886; 18891886 Trobe Henry Inspector of Nuisances
Departmentinjured; discharged; respectable, steady; necessary to reduce staff
26/212/0967
1889 Trobe Sanitary Inspector Recommended retrenchments; March 26/233/330
Trotters, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Trotters City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Trumper, Charles Collector of Citizens Lists, 18731873 Trumper Charles Collector of Citizens Lists Fin Com recommend acceptance tender
1873-4; Brisbane Ward22/15/26/165
Tubridy, James Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887; Labourer, Christmas Gang, 1893; Carter, Driver, 18951887 Tubridy J Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Tubridy Labourer, Sewerage Work list of men employed on Sewerage Work; March
26/218/681
1887 Tubridy Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
1893 Tubridy J Labourer, Christmas Gang
temp, 4 weeks from 12 December; 199 Crown Rd Ultimo
26/270/2192
1895 Tubridy James Carter, driver no 59; lieu Thomas White, injured; permitted, November
26/282/1400
Tucker, W Assessor, 18491849 Tucker W Assessor Elected; March; Cook Ward SMH 2 March 1849
Tucker, (Unknown) Clerk, Treasurer’s Department, 1887-18881887 Tucker Junior Clerk, City
Treasurer's Department40/-; City Treasurer requests increase to 45/-approved 31 August;
26/222/1884
1888 Tucker City Treasurer's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
Tuckett, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Tuckett City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 373
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Tuffy, James Unknown, 18681868 Tuffy James sworn in as Special Constable; December 26/94/1236
Tuhey: See Toohey
Tulty, John Labourer, Water Service, 1869See Talty, John
Tunks, William Superintendent, Pennant Hills Quarry, 18541854 Tunks William Superintendent Pennant
Hills Quarry£300 pa; Appointed 10 May 1854; 7/7/190
1854 Tunks William Superintendent Works at Pennant Hills
Return appointments & dismissals to Colonial Secretary; resigned
7/7/589
Turbridge, Joseph Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Turbridge Joseph Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
Turner, James Carter, 1873-18831873 Turner James Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/09681876 Turner James Carter request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care of
equipment; families; p226/138/205
1883 Turner James Carter request later mustering call; Petition; October
P26/194/1891
Turner, John Carter, 18731873 Turner John Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
Turner, Michael Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Turner Michael Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
Turner, VH Assistant, City Surveyor’s Department, 1891-18921891 Turner VH Assistant, City Surveyor's
Departmentapplication; ex Department Public Works; March
26/248/577
1892 Turner VH City Surveyor's Department
resignation; 8 February 1892; week's leave; granted
26/255/272
1892 Turner VH Assistant, City Surveyor's Dept, late
application for sim position to prev; Aug; no vacancy; resigned urgent personal business
26/260/1554
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 374
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Turner, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 Turner Carter, City Works 1s2d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May; owner26/151/464
Turney, Michael Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Turney Michael Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Turpin, Peter Labourer, 18791879 Turpin Peter Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Turpin, WH Clerk, Water Meter Accounts, City Engineer’s Department and City Treasurer’s Department, 1876-1888
1880 Turpin WH Pipe Layer request restoration pay to previous levels; April; others have had pay restored
26/165/749
1880 Turpin WH Water meters brother in NZ seeking him 26/166/11751881 Turpin WH Clerk, Water Department report CE; March; great care; knowledge 26/174/4991882 Turpin WH Clerk, Water Meter Accs,
City Engineer's Department
seeks permanency; temporary for 6 years; endorsed by CE & CT
26/184/919
1883 Turpin WH Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation; request increase; temporary for 6 years
22/24/44
1884 Turpin WH Salary Schedule 1883-1884; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
1884 Turpin WH Clerk to the City Engineer £175 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Turpin WH Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)(c)
1885 Turpin WH request leave; November 26/207/17841885 Turpin WH Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com
recommendation22/31/6(f)
1886 Turpin WH Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1886 Turpin WH request increase; December 26/216/24661887 Turpin WH Clerk, Meters, City
Treasurer's Departmentduties explained by City Treasurer; March; answer to Mayor's query
26/218/583
1888 Turpin WH Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; 22/35/5(b)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 375
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1888 Turpin WH Salaries of officers 1888; requests
increase for 1888; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)(c)
Tutteil, (Unknown) Street Sweeper, 1899See Tuttiett, William
Tuttiett, William Labourer, City Cleansing Department, 1899-post 19201899 Tuttiett W Labourer, City Cleansing
Departmenthired 11/10/1899; Labourer, City Cleansing Department; in 1919 age 40, 2 dependent children; destructor; ganger;
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1899 Tutteil Street Sweeper 30/- week; appointment by Mayor; October; Tuttiett?
26/312/2540
1905 Tuttiett William request back pay & increase; August 1905/1362
Twiners, James Carter, 18771877 Twiners James Carter Petition for increase; costs detailed; July;
Fin Com rec 11/6 day; August22/17/639
Twohey/ Twohy: See Toohey
Twomey: See also Toomey/Toomy
Twomey, James Labourer, 19001900 Twomey James Labourer Mayor's appointment; September 1900/3310
Tye, George Henry Transit Officer, 18861886 Tye H House to House Insp or
St Traffic Officerquery not paid for Easter; April-May; to be paid
26/212/0997
1886 Tye JH Traffic Officer police charge; July 26/213/14471886 Tye GH Transit Officer imprisoned; fined for assault; 30 July; to
be dismissed26/214/1561
Court reports, Evening News, 30 July 1886, p4; SMH 30 July 1886, p4
Tylant, B Carter, Street Watering, 18861886 Tylant B Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/1177
Tyrell/ Tyrrell
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 376
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Tyrell, Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18981890 Tyrell Mrs Carter, Scavenger,
eastern divisionReturn by Seymour; March 26/241/683
1895 Tyrell Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1898 Tyrrell Mrs Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Tyrell, P Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18981895 Tyrell P Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 Tyrrell P Labourer, Street Cleansing Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Tyrrell, J Labourer, Maintenance Department, 1894-19121894 Tyrrell J Labourer, Maintenance
Departmenthired January 1894; Labourer, Maintenance Department; resigned 25 Sep 1912
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Tyrrell, Patrick Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Tyrrell Patrick Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
1873 Tyrrell Pat Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Tyrrell, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18781878 Tyrrell Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Dept8/- day; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing sts; or night work
26/151/463
Tytherleigh, Francis Labourer, 1894-1895See Titherleigh, Francis
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 377
UYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Upton, George Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Upton George Labourer request increase to reduced wages; 11
March875/1/30
Upton, William H Sweeper, Fireman, Corporation Assets & Stores Department, 1899-19071899 Upton William H Sweeper appointment by Mayor; February 26/305/4661899 Upton W hired 1899; Fireman,
Corporation assets & stores; in 1907 age 39, 4 dependent children; ceased work 15 July 1907
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Uren, J Sydney House to House Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-18911891 Uren JS House to House Inspector 8/- day; appointed 22 July 1890; CS list,
current April 189126/249/801
1891 Uren Inspector of Nuisances Department
Seymour requests pay to him as Ball attendant; June; 5/- granted
26/251/1211
1891 Uren J Sydney House to House Inspector resignation; 4 June 1891; to bank as typewriter
26/250/1124
Urquhart, (Unknown)
Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1887-1888
1887 Urquhart Labourer, Botany Pumping Station
8/- day; closure Botany Water Works; December; recommended for retention
26/225/2761
1888 Urquhart Botany Water Works Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1888 Urquhart Labourer, Botany Water Works
listed by Trevor Jones in annotation; January; closure of Botany
26/226/07
Uther, Reuben Assessor, 1845-18481845 Uther Reuben Assessor appointed 10 March 1845; Cook Ward 7/2/3111845 Uther Reuben Assessor Report, March; Cook Ward 21/002/573 [583]1847 Uther Reuben Assessor appointed 3 March 1847; Cook Ward 7/3/2981848 Uther Reuben Assessor re fine non-attendance at Court 1 March;
to City Solicitor, appointed 1 March 184727/3/48/158
1848 Uther Reuben Assessor matter of fine dropped; July 7/4/171
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 378
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 379
VYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Valentine, Peter H Assessor (Valuator), 18451845 Valentine Peter H Assessor (Valuator) appointed 8 January 1845; Cook Ward 21/002/515 [525]1845 Valentine Peter H Assessor (Valuator) report by Assessment Committee for
Cook Ward; April; 'collector'21/003/10 [17]
Varley, CP Clerk of Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 18811881 Varley CP Clerk of Works 12/- day; appointment endorsed by
Mountain; April26/174/651
Varley, J Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, 18811881 Varley J payment, wages at Saleyards; December
188122/22/51
Varley, William Timber Inspector, Overseer, Foreman Carpenter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1882-18981882 Varley William Timber Inspector 14/- day; request increase, granted; 14/-
per day; February26/182/251
1885 Varley William Overseer, City Surveyor's Department
to be paid holiday pay or overtime; October
26/207/1693
1887 Varley William Chief Timber Inspector & Foreman Carpenter
Salaries of Officers 1888; seeks perm appointment
22/35/5(c)
1887 Varley William City Surveyor's Department
recommendations s re damaged bridge Randwick Rd; near overflow from Dam 8
26/217/225
1888 Varley William City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1891 Varley William Foreman Carpenter month's sick leave, full pay, May; 26/250/09991891 Varley William Foreman Carpenter extra week of sick leave, granted, Sept; 26/253/18001894 Varley William sick leave for a month; med cert; January;
very deserving; employed many years26/271/073
1895 Varley William sick leave for 2 weeks; med cert, influenza; June;
26/280/727
1895 Varley William City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1896 Varley William request sick leave; November; 26/288/16391897 Varley William sick leave for 2 weeks; med certificate; full
pay granted; March26/290/421
1897 Varley William request 2 weeks' leave; November 26/294/1749
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 380
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1897 Varley William Carpenter 9/- day; Mayor raises wages; from 16
March26/290/498
1898 Varley William Labourers and Mechanics: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Varley William Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Vaughan, D Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Vaughan D Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
Vaughan, Owen Labourer, City Engineer's Department, 18671867 Vaughan Owen Labourer, City Engineer's
Departmentrequest additional allowance for hard rock; July; Sewerage Excavation, Market St
26/86/0928
Veaney, Michael Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department & City Engineer’s Department 1872-1879;Assistant Audit Clerk, Town Clerk’s Department, 1879-1880;Clerk & Paymaster, City Treasurer’s Department, 1881-1886
1872 Veaney Michael Clerk, City Surveyor's Department
appointed from 32 applicants; 20 August 7/15/559
1873 Veaney Michael payment, extra services; November 22/15/43/2851874 Veaney Michael City Surveyor's
DepartmentSalaries of Officers 1874; request increase
22/15/49/309
1876 Veaney Michael Salaries of Officers 1876; request increase, December 1875
22/17/189
1877 Veaney Michael £225 pa; Salaries of Officers 1877; increase recommended
22/17/413
1878 Veaney Michael Clerk Salaries of Officers 1878; request increase
22/17/711
1878 Veaney Michael request increase 26/154/11131879 Veaney Michael Clerk, City Surveyor's
Deptonly clerk in City Surveyor’s Department; shared with City Engineer’s Dept; September
22/18/113/623
1880 Veaney Michael £250 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-1880; Finance Com recommendation;
22/18/125/689
1880 Veaney Michael Assistant Audit Clerk Finance Committee recommendations for 1880; reorganisation
22/19/63
1880 Veaney Michael Town Clerk's Department Sub-Com on working of Corporation; August
22/20/47
1881 Veaney Michael Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 381
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1881 Veaney Michael Clerk, Town Clerk's Dept Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]1881 Veaney Michael Clerk & Paymaster, City
Treasurer's Dept£200 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881 SMH 20 Jan 1881
1881 Veaney Michael Clerk & Paymaster Richard McCoy & Clement Lewis; sureties; December
22/23/36½
1882 Veaney Michael Clerk & Paymaster Victoria Life & Gen Ins; April; surety to replace McCoy
22/23/33
1882 Veaney Michael Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Veaney Michael Paymaster request increase; December; Finance Com recommendation
26/194/2136
1883 Veaney Michael Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 Veaney Michael Salary Schedule 1883-1884; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
1884 Veaney Michael Clerk & Paymaster £300 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884;
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Veaney Michael Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1885 Veaney Michael Clerk & Paymaster £300 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November for 1886; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Veaney Michael Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com recommendation
22/31/6(f)
1886 Veaney Michael Clerk & Paymaster Mayor's Report: resignation illness; June; 21/17/9 [605]1886 Veaney Michael Clerk & Paymaster resignation reported by Mayor; resigned
June 1886SMH 10 June 1886 p12
1886 Veaney Michael Clerk & Paymaster Mayor's Report: July 1886; resignation; 21/17/16 [461]1886 Veaney Michael Paymaster Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; by
130 Carters & Labourers26/213/1224
1887 Veaney Michael Council Clerk pro tem, Borough of Camperdown; advertisement
SMH 10 February, 1887 p14
1893 Veaney Michael Death NSW 10705/1893; Death Notice; son of late Michael Veaney of Castlereagh St
SMH 15 July 1893
Meeting of Masonic Lodge St Andrew No 12, present: SMH 9 June 1887, p3; sale of goods, Cornwallis St Waterloo: SMH 13 June 1887, p11; Court Case, Picturesque Atlas Company v Veaney, SMH 12 April 1890, p14; NSW BDMs Death: 10705/1893: VEANEY, MICHAEL; [parents] MICHAEL & MARTHA; registered at NEWTOWNDeath Notices: VEANEY — July 14, at his mother's residence, Lennox and Eliza streets, Newtown, Michael Veaney, the eldest and only son of the late Michael Veaney, of Castlereagh-street, Sydney. The Sydney Morning Herald 15 July 1893Death of Father: NSW BDMs: 14/1866: VEANEY, MICHAEL; [parents] AGE 50 YEARS; DIED SYDNEY; registered at SYDNEY
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 382
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Death Notices: On the 28th instant, at his residence, 300, Castlereagh-street, Mr. MICHAEL VEANEY, in the fifty-second year of his age, leaving a widow and five children to lament their loss. The Sydney Morning Herald 29 December 1865. On the 28th instant, at his residence, 300, Castlereagh-street, Mr. MICHAEL VEANEY, in the 52nd year of his age. An old and respected colonist, deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. The Sydney Morning Herald 30 December 1865FUNERAL. THE Friends of Mr. MICHAEL VEANEY (for many years a faithful servant to Messrs. John Hill and Co.), deceased, are respectfully invited to ATTEND his Funeral, to more from his late residence Castlereagh-street, near Park-street, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at three o'clock precisely. JOHN HILL and CO., Undertakers, William and Riley streets. Empire Saturday 30 December 1865
Venables, Thomas Mason, City Works, 18451845 Venables Thomas Mason additional, mason, recommended by Cr
Cowlishaw; 23/1
Vercoe/ Vircoe
Vercoe, Joseph Transit Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-1887; Assistant Inspector of Licensed Porters, 1887-1888
1886 Vercoe Joseph Transit Officer, Insp of Nuisances Dept
request additional pair trousers per annum; December
26/216/2369
1887 Vercoe Joseph Assistant Inspector of Licensed Porters
paid for 6 days; seek payment for Sundays; not granted May
26/220/1088
1887 Vercoe Joseph Assistant Inspector of Licensed Porters
complaint of failure to control a porter from Union Steamship Co; August
26/222/1862
1887 Vercoe Joseph Inspector of Nuisances Department
request increase; January; granted 1/- day increase
26/217/107
1887 Vercoe Joseph Assistant Inspector of Licensed Porters
sworn in as special constable; November 26/217/074
1887 Vercoe Joseph Inspector of Nuisances Department
request increase; November 26/225/2606
1888 Vercoe Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Viles, JB Assessor, 18501850 Viles JB Assessor elected for year ending 1 March 1851;
Gipps Ward27/5/50/145
Vine, William Labourer, Pipe Layer, Stoker, Botany Water Works, 1853-18631858 Vine William Botany Water Works request payt during illness; caused by
long hours; supported by Bell; not granted; June; emp 5 yrs
26/57/629
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 383
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1858 Vine William Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Vine William Pipe Layer request increase; petition, August 26/36/6531858 Vine William Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/7381862 Vine William Stoker, Botany Water
Worksprotest 12 hr shift, no meal break; December
26/59/1116
1863 Vine William Botany Water Works resignation, March; report by Bell, CE, March
26/61/207
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 384
WYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Waddle, John Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Waddle John Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Wade, William Burton
Assistant City Engineer, 1857-1858
1857 Wade William Burton Assistant City Engineer £25 per month; Bell recommends appointment; 20 Mar 1857
26/028/245
1857 Wade William Burton Assistant City Engineer £300 pa; Report of the Finance Committee; Recommendations 1 June 1857
22/1/09
1857 Wade William Burton Assistant City Engineer £300 pa; Memo to City Treasurer 1 July 1857
27/11/57/203
1858 Wade William Burton Assistant City Engineer £300 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/4881858 Wade William Burton Assistant City Engineer resignation Meeting 23 August
18581859 Wade William Burton appointed Assistant Engineer Department
of Internal Communication; NSW Government Gazette 4 Feb
SMH 5 Feb 1859
1862 Wade William Burton marriage notice; Engineer, Railway Department
Empire 4 Feb 1862
Prize winner, Launceston Sewerage, Empire (Sydney) 27 March 1857, p2; appointment, SMH 5 February 1859, p4; Marriage: Empire, 4 February 1862
Wadsworth, Alfred Ernest
Sanitary Inspector, 1905-1907
1905 Wadsworth Alfred Ernest Sanitary Inspector £156 pa; 1/2 salary paid by NSW Government; appointed Meeting 21 March 1905; previously Inspector Wellington CC (NZ)
SMH 22 March 1905
1905 Wadsworth Alfred Ernest Sanitary Inspector in final five recommendations for position 1905/02831906 Wadsworth Sanitary Inspector complaint of offensive conduct; October 1906/15461907 Wadsworth AE Sanitary Inspector resignation; January 1907/00411907 Wadsworth Alfred Ernest Sanitary Inspector presentation; appointed to Dept of Health,
Tasmania; arrived Hobart 4 Feb per Westalia
SMH 11 February
1923 Wadsworth Alfred Ernest Death; NSW 7446/1923; Funeral Notices SMH 8 MayCity of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 385
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1923 Wadsworth Alfred Ernest Lecturer in charge: Dept of Sanitation,
Sydney Technical College; obituaries SMH 9 May; Evening News 9 May 1923
Brother of Turner Wadsworth, Inspector, City Surveyor’s DepartmentTasmania: The Mercury (Hobart), 11 January 1907, p5; 4 February 1907; 7 February 1907, p4NSW Death Registration: 7446/1923: WADSWORTH, ALFRED E; [parents] WILLIAM & SARAH; registered at WOOLLAHRAFuneral: SMH 8 May 1923, p7; 11 May 1923, p14; Obituaries: SMH 9 May 1923, p16; Evening News, 9 May 1923, p8; Past Chief Sanitary Inspector for the Commonwealth Health Department
Wadsworth, Turner Inspector, City Surveyor’s Department, City Building Surveyor’s Department, 1888-post 19191888 Wadsworth Turner Inspector, City Building
Surveyor's Departmenthired 1888; Inspector, City Building Surveyor's Dept
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1891 Wadsworth Turner Inspector, City Surveyor's Dept
10/- day; request increase; stonemason; overseer, construction walls; not granted
26/252/1502
1895 Wadsworth Turner City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1896 Wadsworth Turner temporary increase of 1/- per day; Dec 26/288/17061897 Wadsworth Turner Overseer, wood paving
contract9/- day; Oxford St; January 26/289/150
1898 Wadsworth Turner Labourers and Mechanics: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Wadsworth Turner Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Wadsworth Turner medical certificate, influenza; May 26/299/11041899 Wadsworth Turner Overseer request one week's leave for unpaid
overtime; approved December26/314/3130
1900 Wadsworth Turner request increase, May 1900/18631905 Wadsworth Turner Foreman accidental fall; March 1905/05771908 Wadsworth Turner request comp for damage horse & sulky;
Nov1908/2301
1909 Wadsworth Turner Inspector, City Building Surveyor's Dept
£201 pa; salary set; April 1909/0732
1910 Wadsworth Turner Inspector alleged inebriated; May 1910/11081931 Wadsworth Turner Building Inspector, retired Death; NSW6780/1931; Death, Funeral
Notices; Probate NoticeSMH 22 April, 28 April 1931
Brother of Alfred Ernest Wadsworth, Sanitary InspectorNSW Death Registration: 6780/1931: WADSWORTH, TURNER; [parents] WILLIAM & SARAH; registered at MARRICKVILLEDeath Notice: WADSWORTH -April 21 1931 at his residence 1 Clarke street Earlwood, Turner Wadsworth, aged 77 years. The Sydney Morning Herald 22 April 1931 p10; Funeral Notices: The Sydney Morning Herald 22 April 1931 p9; Probate Notice: Executors: Joseph Richard Seale and Ernest Wadsworth: The Sydney Morning Herald 28 April 1931 p2 (Seale: Inspector City Building Surveyor’s Department0
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 386
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Wagstaff, F Water Service Gang, 18871887 Wagstaff F Water Service Gang for travel expenses for work in suburbs;
June; revert to previous paractice; address given
26/221/1379
Waldon, John Labourer, 18621862 Waldon John petition for continued employment; refer to
Mayor; November10/7/170
Waldron, George Charles King
City Solicitor, 1893-1898
1892 Waldron GCK Policy Mercantile Mutual; surety bond 56/345b1893 Waldron George Charles City Solicitor appointed 1 October; ballot paper 26/269/1838½1893 Waldron George Charles City Solicitor appointed 24 October 26/269/19521893 Waldron George Charles Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com
recommendation22/46/6
1895 Waldron George Charles Town Clerk's Dept; staff Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Waldron George Charles Town Clerk's Dept Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Waldron George Charles City Solicitor resignation objecting to reduced salary 22/55/101898 Waldron George Charles City Solicitor death; November; thank you for
condolences from TWK Waldron, brother26/303/2372
NSW BDMs Registry: Birth1858: 900/1858 V1858900 155: WALDRON, GEORGE C; [parents]: GEORGE K & ANNIEDeath: 15407/1898: WALDRON, GEORGE C K; [parents]: GEORGE K & ANNIE; PARRAMATTAReports of death: Newcastle Morning Herald, 10 November 1898, p5; SMH 10 November, p1; SMH 11 November 1898, p4; Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney) 19 November 1898, p36; The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta), 12 November; Nepean Times (Penrith), 12 November 1898, p4;
Waldron, Thomas WK
City Solicitor, 1916-1934
1916 Waldron TWK City Solicitor appointed; April; clipping; Telegraph; photo
1083/19/197
1931 Waldron TWK City Solicitor re retirement & reduced salary; Jun 3335/311934 Waldron TWK City Solicitor deceased; allowance; February 1934-
August 1937494/34
1934 Waldron TWK City Solicitor NSW Death 1599/1934 NSW BDM Registry1934 Waldron TWK City Solicitor Death; 15 January 301/34
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 387
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Walford, Joseph Assessor (Valuator), 18431843 Walford Joseph Assessor (Valuator) insolvent; July 7/1/259
Walford, Thomas J Collector of Electoral Lists, 18531853 Walford Tho J Collector of Electoral Lists Appointed 1 June 1853 by Mayor; Cook
Ward27/7/53/153
Walker, Charles Carter, Street Watering, 1885-18861885 Walker Charles Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2
time work; October; 8 Pelican St26/207/1651
1886 Walker Charles Carter, Street Watering petition for regular employment; May 26/212/1177
Walker, John City Auditor, 18461846 Walker John City Auditor appointed 3 March 1846; Official
Assignee; replaced Baillie; appointed with Knox
7/3/66
Walker, Joseph Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Walker Joseph Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
1873 Walker Joseph Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Walker, Thomas City Auditor, elected and declined, ineligible, 1849; 18501849 Walker Thomas City Auditor Elected; March with Agars SMH 2 March 18491849 Walker Thomas City Auditor ineligible, declined 5 March 26/4/1741849 Walker Thomas City Auditor ineligible 7/4/4351850 Walker Thomas City Auditor elected 1 March 1850 with Learmonth SMH 2 Mar 18501850 Walker Thomas City Auditor declined, lack of qualifications, 24 March,
185026/5/019
Walker, Thomas Carter, 18731873 Walker Thomas Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
Wall, C Carter, 18861886 Wall C? Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June;
Wattle Street26/213/1224
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 388
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Wall, E Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, City Cleansing Department,
1895-post 19201895 Wall E Labourer, City Cleansing
Departmenthired May 1895; Labourer, City Cleansing Department; in 1919 age 47, single
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1898 Wall E Labourer, Street Cleansing Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Wall, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Wall John Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
1873 Wall John Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Wall, Michael Carter, Street watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Wall M Carter, Insp of Nuisances
Dept, WateringRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1895 Wall Michael Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
medical certificate; ill; September 26/281/1109
Wall, P Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Wall P Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
Wall, Patrick Stonebreaker, 18801880 Wall Patrick Stonebreaker Petition for employment; November 26/171/2224
Wall, Patrick Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18961896 Wall Patrick Labourer, Inspector of
Nuisances Deptabout 70 yrs age; unfit; dismiss; no 135; February; request son to replace: agreed
P26/283/260
Wall, William Labourer, former casual, Water Service, 18691869 Wall William Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
Wallace, Francis Lascelles
Assessor, 1843
1843 Wallace Francis Lascelles Assessor M. D., replaced JH Grose; October 21/1/41/645 [583]1843 Wallace Francis Lascelles Assessor elected 10 October 1843; M.D.; Phillip
Ward7/1/351
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 389
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Wallace, Henry Labourer, Lachlan Water Reserve, 18771877 Wallace Henry Labourer, Lachlan Water
Reserverequest increase; November P26/148/1155
Wallace, Ingram Turncock, 18711871 Wallace Ingram Turncock application for renewal of licence as
plumber; previously turncock for City; May; granted
26/109/575
Wallace, John Carter, 18731873 Wallace John Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
Wallace, M or Michael
Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1883-post 1920
1883 Wallace M Labourer hired 1883; Labourer; in 1912 age 49, 7 dependent children
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Wallace Ml Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 Wallace M Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/7441898 Wallace M Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Wallace, Thomas Carter, driver, 18961896 Wallace Thomas Carter, driver no 13; Quirk; in lieu M Kaine; June 26/285/893
Wallace, W Labourer, 18621862 Wallace W Labourer request payment for Anniversary Day;
Petition, January26/54/87
Wallace, W Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Wallace W Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Wallace Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class A
26/218/681
Wallace, William Labourer, 18791879 Wallace William Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 390
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Wallace, William Quarryman, Labourer, City Works, 18511851 Wallace William Quarryman taken on to work; July 10/2/2991855 Wallace William Labourer labourers for increase; 15 June, petition 26/17/595
Wallace, William Labourer, Overseer, Botany Water Works, 1855-18581855 Wallace William Overseer, Lachlan
Swamp9/- day; request increase; May; employed 5 months; also has house, firewood; at present
26/17/519
1857 Wallace William Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition, December
22/2/03
1858 Wallace William Labourer, Botany Water Works
discharged; Petition, November 26/37/920
1858 Wallace William Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition 2 p2
Wallace, William Carter, 18541854 Wallace Wm Carter request increase; Petition, June 26/11/546
Wallass, W Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Wallass W Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Wallis, (Unknown) Turncock, 18711871 Wallis Turncock solicited gifts from plumbers with threats;
March21/16/20 [129]
Possibly Wallace, Ingram
Walsh: See also Welch, Welsh
Walsh, A Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Walsh A Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Dept, Scavenger
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1895 Walsh A Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/744
Walsh, J Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Walsh J Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 391
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Walsh, J Fish Markets, 18981898 Walsh J Fish Markets Officers and Staff, January 1898; names,
salary/wage22/55/1
Walsh, James B Clerk, Messenger, Town Clerk’s Department, 1864-1867;Clerk, City Engineer’s Department, 1867-1871;Clerk, City Engineer & City Surveyor’s Department, 1872;Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department, 1872
1864 Walsh James B appointment 1 February 1864; 68 candidates
7/12/417
1864 Walsh James B Finance Com rec Salaries for 1865; request increase
22/7/52/287
1866 Walsh James B Town Clerk's Department Woolcott says highly efficient; August 26/80/7531866 Walsh James B request increase; December 1865 22/8/47/2311867 Walsh James B Salaries of Officers 1867; request
increase22/9/41/215
1867 Walsh James B Messenger, Office appointed to Clerk, City Engineer's dept; Feb; Finance Com recommendation
22/10/12/55
1867 Walsh James B Clerk, City Engineer's Department
£100 pa; replaced JP Garvan; Meeting 18 February
Empire, 19 Feb
1867 Walsh James B Staff petition to revert to 4pm close; from 5pm; March
26/84/273
1868 Walsh James B City Engineer's Department
Salaries of Officers 1868; request increase
22/11/8½/71
1869 Walsh James B City Engineer's Department
Salaries of Officers 1869; request increase
22/11/2/293
1870 Walsh James B City Engineer's Department
Salaries of Officers 1870; request increase
22/12/2/15
1870 Walsh James B City Engineer's Department
re inquest on fire at Town Hall; Jan; re his handling of money
26/101/027
1870 Walsh James B City Engineer's Department
reports of fire in his office and inquest Newspapers 4-12 January
1870 Walsh James B City Engineer's Department
re his suspension; re doing Dean's work; February
26/101/109
1870 Walsh James B City Engineer's Department
sureties: Cornelius Canty & Patrick Walsh; March
26/102/251
1871 Walsh James B Clerk, City Engineer’s Department
Salaries of Officers 1871; request increase
22/13/2/11
1872 Walsh James B Clerk, CS & CE's Dept Salaries of Officers 1872; request increase
22/13/64/451
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 392
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1872 Walsh James B Clerk, City Surveyor's
DepartmentCS reports Walsh's desk broken into; records gone, vandalised etc; June
26/115/558
1872 Walsh James B Clerk, City Surveyor's Department
reports on break-in, destruction docs etc Newspapers 13-20 July
1872 Walsh James B Clerk, City Surveyor's Dept
Suspension for neglect of duties; report CS; examination of books; Finance Com report August
22/14/34/207
1872 Walsh James B Clerk, City Surveyor's Dept
Suspension by Mayor; failure to keep books properly; July-August; confirmed by Council
21/16/25 [143]
1872 Walsh James B Clerk, City Surveyor's Department
Suspension 23 July, confirmed 6 August Evening News 6 August
Accounts of Town Hall fire: Illawarra Mercury, 4 January 1870 (from Herald); Inquest into fire: Evening News, 10 January 1870, p3; Empire, 11 January, 1870, p3; Evening News, 12 Januaray 1870, p3; Comment on reinstatement: Bell’s Life in Sydney, 19 February 1870, p3; Mutilated and stolen documents: Evening News, 13 July 1872; SMH 13 July 1872; Empire, 15 July 1872; Freeman’s Journal, 20 July 1872; Suspension: 23 July 1872, p3; Evening News, 6 August 1872;
Walsh, John Labourer, 18711871 Walsh John Labourer Petition recently discharged; family
details; 9 children26/110/913
Walsh, T Stonebreaker, 1874; 18841874 Walsh T Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/1561884 Welsh Thomas Stonebreaker petition for work; January; City employee
considerable timeP26/195/071
Walsh, William Assistant Bailiff, 18811881 Walsh William Assistant bailiff request increase; July 26/177/1289
Walsh, William Transit Officer, 1888-18891888 Walsh William Transit Officer medical certificate; July; ophthalmia 26/230/12121889 Walsh Street Traffic Regulator Recommended retrenchments; March 26/233/330
Walsh, (Unknown) Inspector, Cleansing Staff, 18771877 Walsh Inspector, Cleansing Staff extra cleaning staff; direction of Colonial
Secretary, 16/1/77 - 31/3/7726/144/411
Walsh, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Walsh Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 393
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Walsh, (Unknown) Street Traffic Regulator, 1889See William Walsh
Walshaw, George Water Service Gang, City Engineer’s Department, 1887-18881887 Walshaw George Water Service Gang for travel expenses for work in suburbs;
June; revert to previous practice; address given
26/221/1379
1888 Walsham City Engineer's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
Walthardt, (Unknown)
Draftsman, 1872
1872 Walthardt Draftsman, New Town Hall
£3 per week; not included in printed return; August
26/117/799
Walton, John N Carter, 18761876 Walton John N Carter request 1/2 day Saturdays; Petition; April;
care for equipment; families; p226/138/205
Walton, John N Assistant Storekeeper, Overseer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1876-1881;Storekeeper, Crown St Reservoir, City Surveyor’s Department, 1881-1891;Storekeeper, Moore Park, 1892-1893; Storekeeper, Haymarket Depot, 1893-1899;Clerk, City Treasurer’s Department, 1900-1921
1876 Walton JV [sic] Clerk, City Treasurer's Department
appointed 1876; Clerk, City Treasurer's Department; resigned 24/1/1921
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1876 Walton John N Assistant Storekeeper Crown St Depot
City Engineer suggests he be Storekeeper; refused; January
26/182/166
1880 Walton John N City Surveyor's Department
Sub-Com on working of Corporation; August
22/20/47
1880 Walton John N Overseer request increase; December 26/171/23021883 Walton John N Storekeeper, Crown St
Depot10/- day; request increase; Feb; granted 12/- day; nearly 2 years in position
26/189/250
1885 Walton John N Storekeeper, Crown St Depot
12/- day; request increase; Dec; granted 12/6 day; nearly 4 years in position
26/208/2107
1886 Walton John N Storekeeper suspended by Mayor; Bradford accounts (frauds); Council Meeting
Evening News 22 October
1886 Walton John N Storekeeper see Felton; Fyfe; re Bradbury fraud; October-November
Newspapers
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 394
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1886 Walton John N Storekeeper, Crown St
Reservoirpaid wages lost while imprisoned; charges dropped; Council Meeting 21 Dec;
Evening News 22 December
1887 Walton John N Storekeeper, Crown St Reservoir
Finance Com rec payment of legal expenses (Bradford committal); approved Meeting 13 July
23/34/6
1890 Walton John N Storekeeper report on accident; February 26/240/3381892 Walton John N Storekeeper, Moore Park report: Arthur absent from work; February 26/256/3531893 Walton John N Storekeeper, Moore Park report on scrap iron available for sale,
March; [same signature as at Crown St storekeeper]
26/264/503
1893 Walton John N Storekeeper, Moore Park to replace Leigh at Haymarket depot; October; Leigh to go to Moore Park
26/269/1825
1895 Walton John N City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1898 Walton JH Labourers and Mechanics: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Walton JN Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 Walton City Surveyor's
Departmentto transfer to the City Treasury; April 26/306/850
1900 Walton John N City Treasurer's Department
request leave of absence; September 3186/1900
1902 Walton John request leave of absence; September 1902/2817
1886: Bradford Frauds: Freeman’s Journal, 2 October 1886, p10; Sydney Mail, 2 October 1886, p704; (Walton discharged) Evening News, 8 October 1886, p6; SMH 8 October 1886, p4, p6; SMH 9 October 1886, p10; SMH 13 October 1886, p9; SMH 13 October 1886, p11; Evening News 22 October 1886; 26 October 1886; 27 October 1886; suspension of Fyfe: Freeman’s Journal, 30 October 1886, p16; SMH 15 November 1886, p7; 16 November 1886, p5 (letter by Felton); suspension of Felton confirmed, suspension of Fyfe and Trevor Jones removed: SMH 19 November 1886, p7; Australian Town and Country Journal, 20 November 1886, p13; Trial of David Bradford and Charles William Forbes for conspiracy to defraud the Municipal Council of Sydney, SMH 18 November 1886, p3; 19 November 1886, p7; Evening News 19 November 1886, p5; found guilty of appropriating between £9,000-£10,000; Bradford sentenced to 4 years with hard labour and Forbes to 7 years with hard labour; payment for Walton’s legal expenses: Evening News 22 December 1886, p6; Evening News, 13 July 1887, p6; later allegations: Evening News 9 December, 1887, p5.1888 Further Corporation Frauds: suspension of Trevor Jones, DC Robertson, J Fyfe and J Walton: Freeman’s Journal, 17 March 1888, p10; SMH 16 March 1888, p6; 23 March 1888, p4; 28 March 1888, p10; 29 March 1888 p11; Freeman’s Journal, 31 March 1888, p19;
Walton, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 Walton Labourer, City Works 8/- day; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 395
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Wandon, Alexander Sinclair
Clerk, District Surveyor’s Department, temporary, 1846
1846 Wandon Alexander Sinclair Clerk to the District Surveyor, temp
Mayor's appointment 11 May 1846; Memo to City Treasurer
27/3/46/176
Ward, Alfred Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Ward Alfred Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
Ward, John Labourer, City Works, 18441844 Ward John Labourer hardships caused by lowered wages; 5
February875/1/22
Ward, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Ward John Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Ward, Joseph Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1858-18591858 Ward Joseph Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641858 Ward Joseph Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
2 p21859 Ward Joseph Botany Water Works excavated sand; formed embankment; &
others request payment; March22/3/18 [177]
1859 Ward Joseph Labourer Botany works discharged; Petition, pp 75-76, January 22/3/8
Ward, Thomas Stonebreaker, 18681868 Ward Thomas Stonebreaker petition for work in City; October 26/93/967
Ward, (Unknown) unknown, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18881888 Ward Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Wareman, Henry Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Wareman Henry Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
2 p1
Warne, Henry Transit Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888; 1889-18901888 Warne Inspector of Nuisances
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
1889 Warne Street Traffic Regulator Rec transfer to Sanitary Inspector; 26/233/330
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 396
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1890 Warne Henry Transit Officer deny alleged behaviour Sunday Times;
January26/239/078
1890 Warne Henry Transit Officer Resignation; 6 March; to Metropolitan Transit Commission
26/240/540
Warner, John Superintendent of the Water Works, 1852-18551852 Warner John Superintendent of the
Water Worksapplication for position; March 26/7/025
1852 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
£100 pa; Estimates for 1852 27/6/52/11
1852 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
appointed 29 March 1852 27/6/52/120
1852 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
sureties; Jabez Bing Heyden & D McEncroe
27/6/52/121
1852 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
nil; fees/perquisites if any received 1851; resolution Feb; TC memo May
27/6/52/143
1852 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
transmitting report, December 27/7/52/335
1853 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
£130 pa; Estimates for 1853 27/7/53/26
1853 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
Suspended for disobedience, Feb 1853 27/7/53/34 & 35
1853 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
Reinstated, February 1853 27/7/53/44 & 46
1854 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
£220 pa; increase from 1 June 1854; request, May
26/10/476
1854 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
£220 pa; increase from 1 June 1854 7/7/215
1855 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
£220 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855 27/9/90
1855 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
request increase 26/19/0908
1855 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
resigned March 1855 7/8/121
1855 Warner John Superintendent of the Water Works
resigned 11 March 1855 26/15/244
Washington, John Carter, 1864; 18731864 Washington John Carter request pay for Queen's Birthday; May P26/67/4761873 Washington John Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 397
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1876 Washinton John Carter request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care for
equipment; families; p226/138/205
Washington, Patrick Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1869; 18731869 Washington Patrick Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
1873 Washington Patrick Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
Washinton: see Washington
Water, S Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1858 1858 Water S Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/0264
Waters, Emma Office Keeper, 1886-18881886 Waters Emma M Office Keeper replaced Macdonnell; widow of Inspector
Waters; appointed Aug 188621/17/18 [479]
1888 Waters Emma Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
Waters, Sinclair Clerk, temporary, City Surveyor’s Department, 18871887 Waters Sinclair Clerk, City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's appointment, July/Aug; replace Layton
21/17/10 [615]
1887 Waters Sinclair Clerk, City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's appointment, for one month; testimonials etc
21/17/12 [623]
1887 Waters Sinclair Clerk, City Surveyor's Department
request for reconsideration of dismissal; September
26/223/1980
Waters, Solomon Labourer, Water Works, 18581858 Waters Solomon Labourer, Water Works request increase; September 26/36/758 Petition
2 p2
Watkins, William Henry
Assistant Inspector of Nuisances, 1866-1888
1872 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
inspected Glebe Island abattoir; October 26/117/912
1873 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
medical leave granted; January 26/119/008
1874 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
Salaries of Officers 1874; request increase
22/15/49/309
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 398
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1877 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of
Nuisances£250 pa; Salaries of Officers 1877; request increase; recommended
22/17/413
1878 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
£275 pa; Salaries of Officers: 1878; request increase
22/17/711
1880 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
£300 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80; Finance Com recommendation
22/18/125/689
1881 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1882 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
Salary Schedule 1882-83; application for increase
22/24/44
1884 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
£325 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884;
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1885 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
£325 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1885 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com recommendation
22/31/6
1888 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
Mayor dispensing with services; 1 August; one month’s notice
21/17/16 [801]
1888 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
Mayor's reasons for one month's notice; old servant but often absent, ill
21/17/16½ [803]
1888 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
Mayor dispensing with services; August 26/230/1404½
1888 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
request retiring allowance; 22 years’ service; August; sick leave to end August
26/230/1361
1888 Watkins William Henry Assistant Inspector of Nuisances
retrenchment confirmed Meeting 14 August 1888
Watson, Archibald Stonebreaker, 18501850 Watson Archibald 2/6 ton; breaking blue metal in Druitt
Street; August10/2/246
Watson, Edward City Surveyor’s Department, City Treasurer’s Department, 1883-19161883 Watson E City Treasurer's
Departmenthired 1 June 1883; resigned 12/12/1916; Staff Record Card
(CRS81)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 399
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1886 Watson Edward City Surveyor's
Department7/- day; for increase; September; good chainman & staff holder; 3 years pres rate; not granted
26/215/1825
1887 Watson Edward City Surveyor's Department
application for staff holder; September; employed 4 years at same job
26/223/2037
1898 Watson E City Surveyor's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1895 Watson Ed City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (c)
Watson, John Carter, 18621862 Watson John Carter request exception to alternate week
conditions; November26/59/1036
Watson, M Labourer, Water Works; 18871887 Watson M Labourer, Water Works 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant26/225/2761
Watson, Percy Articled Pupil, Draftsman, City Building Surveyor’s Department, 1898-post 19211898 Watson Percy Draftsman City Building
Surveyor's Departmentappointed 17 October 1898; Draftsman City Building Surveyor's Dept
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1898 Watson Percy City Building Surveyor's Department
Mayor's appointment, October; for three months; without remuneration
26/302/1909
1899 Watson Percy City Building Surveyor's Department
completed 3 months’ probation; January; decision needed re employment
26/304/262
1899 Watson Percy Articled Pupil, City Building Surveyor's Dept
City Sol has his Articles of Indenture; April;
26/306/854
1903 Watson Percy Articled Pupil, City Building Surveyor's Dept
Completion of indentures as draftsman; October
1903/1887
Watson, S Collector of Citizens Lists, 18511851 Watson S Collector of Citizens Lists appointed 29 July 1851 by Mayor;
Brisbane Ward27/6/51/297
Watts, W Sweeper, 18981898 Watts W Sweeper appointment by Mayor; July 26/300/1442
Waugh, James Assessor (Valuator), 18431843 Waugh James Assessor (Valuator) elected after recommendation by Spec
Com, 3 Jan; Macquarie Ward7/1/62
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 400
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1843 Waugh James Assessor (Valuator) elected after rec by Spec Com, 3 Jan;
Macquarie WardSMH 4 Jan
Webber, A Inspector of Waste Water, 18881888 Webber A Inspector of Waste Water Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Webber, A Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Webber A Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Webber Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Webber, T Labourer, 18791879 Webber T Labourer request either pay or work on Public Hols;
work where practicable; January26/155/070
Webber, (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 18881888 Webber Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Webber, (Unknown) Ranger, Inspector, Lachlan Dams, 1886-18871886 Webber Ranger Mayor's appointment; 21 January 870/221887 Webber Inspector, Lachlan Dams 8/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant, Lachlan Dams26/225/2761
Webster, J Pipe Layer, 18821882 Webster J Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
Weekes, C Labourer, Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 1898-19121898 Weekes C Labourer, Paving
Departmenthired August 1898; Labourer, Paving Department; resigned 31 Oct 1912
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
Weekes, Elias Carpenter
Assessor, elected but not eligible, 1849
1849 Weekes Assessor Elected; March; Cook Ward SMH 2 March 18491849 Weekes EC Assessor ineligible 26/4/1721849 Weekes EC Assessor ineligible 7/4/435
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 401
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Alderman 1850-1853; M.P. 1856-1880; Colonial Treasurer, 1859, 1860-1863
www.sydneyaldermen.com.au
Weir, David Collector of Citizens Lists, contract, 18731873 Weir David Collector of Citizens Lists Fin Com recommend acceptance tender
1873-4; name deleted22/15/26/165
1873 Weir David Collector of Citizens Lists asking if superseded by John Dwyer; June; refers to newspaper ads
26/121/559
Welch: See also Walsh, Welsh
Welch, AJ Town Clerk’s Department, 18981898 Welch AJ Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names,
salary/wage22/55/1
Welch, D Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895See Welsh, D
Welch, H Labourer, Water Works, 18871887 Welch H Labourer, Water Works 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works;
December; redundant26/225/2761
Welch, J Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1868; Botany Water Works, 18731868 Welsh J Labourer request extra pay for sewer excavation;
Feb -JulyP26/89/144
1873 Welch J Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
1873 Welch J Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Welch, Thomas Stonebreaker, 1873See Welsh, Thomas
Weldon, George Labourer or Carter, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1887-18951887 Weldon G Labourer or Carter under
Leerequest permission for collection; March; for Bulli disaster
26/219/701
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 402
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1888 Weldon G City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
1895 Weldon Geo City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
Weldon, George Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, Inspector, Small Stock Sale Yards, 1891-18991891 Weldon George Metropolitan Cattle Sale
Yardsrequest increase; March 26/248/580
1892 Weldon George Inspector Small Stock, Sale Yards
Proposal for Fidelity Guarantees; no guarantee
22/43/24 (b)
1892 Weldon George Policy Mercantile Mutual; surety 56/345b1898 Weldon G Small Stock Yards Officers and Staff, January 1898; names,
salary/wage22/55/1
1899 Weldon G List: Officers Fidelity Guarantees Policy; October
21/21/45 [817] (b)
Weldon, John Labourer or Carter, 18621862 Weldon John Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day;
January875/2/62/3
Wellings, H Collector of Citizens Lists, 18761876 Wellings H Collector of Citizens Lists tender £12/10/-; Finance Com rec
acceptance tender 1876-7; Phillip Ward22/17/339
Wells, George Town Clerk’s Department, 1895-1898; City Assessor’s Office, 19021895 Wells Geo Town Clerk's Dept, non-
staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Wells G Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1902 Wells George City Assessor's Office request leave; May 1902/1936
Wells, J Labourer, 18981898 Wells J Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Wells, John Labourer, 18831883 Wells John Labourer request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 403
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Wells, John Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Wells John Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
Wells, Peter Clerk, City Building Surveyor & City Architect’s Department, 1880-18871881 Wells Peter City Building Surveyor's
Deptasks for review on amalgamation of roles of City Architect & City Building Surveyor; February
26/173/260
1881 Wells Peter City Building Surveyor's Dept
thank you for salary increase from £2-17-0 to £3-10-0 week
26/174/582
1881 Wells Peter Clerk, City Building Surveyor & City Architect
permanent appointment, July 1881; has been working for 10 months
21/16/64 [363]
1882 Wells Peter Salaries of officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Wells Peter City Architect's Department
Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation; application for increase
22/24/44
1883 Wells PS City Architect's Department
request increase; December 26/194/2137
1884 Wells Peter Clerk, City Architect’s Department
£225 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884;
21/16/123 [891]
1884 Wells Peter Salary Schedule 1883-1884; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
1885 Wells Peter Clerk, City Building Surveyor's Dept
Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries; request increase
22/29/11
1885 Wells Peter Clerk, City Building Surveyor's Dept
£225 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 Nov 1885 for 1886; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Wells Peter Clerk, City Building Surveyor's Dept
Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1887 Wells Peter Clerk, City Building Surveyor's Dept
ill; seeking insolvency; wife, 7 children; September
26/233/1969
1887 Wells Peter Clerk, City Building Surveyor's Dept
dismissed; admitted knowing of Sapsford's embezzlements
Evening News, 3 October
1887 Wells Peter Clerk, City Building Surveyor's Dept
Mayor's report on suspension September then dismissal October
21/17/5 [721]
1887 Wells Peter Clerk, City Building Surveyor's Dept
admission to Mayor re falsifying books under direction of Sapsford; October
26/224/2208
Sapsford frauds: SMH 28 September, 1887, p6, p9, p12; 29 September 1887, p4; Evening News: 28 September 1887; 3 October 1887, p3; 5 October 1887 p3; 7 October 1887; 26 October 1887, p3; Goulburn Herald, 4 October 1887, p2;
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 404
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Wells, William Henry
Assistant City Surveyor, 1849-1850
1843 Wells William Henry City Surveyor, candidate not appointed; July 7/1/2381843 Wells William Henry Draftsman & Assist to CS,
applicantnot appointed; August/September 7/1/309
1848 Wells William Henry Author: A Geographical Dictionary, or, Gazetteer of the Australian colonies
1849 Assistant City Surveyor £150 pa; Salary recommendations for 1849
11/1 - 22 Dec 1848
1849 Wells William Henry Assistant City Surveyor pro tem
appointed 9 August 1849, pro tem; request sureties for £450
27/5/49/363
1849 Wells William Henry Assistant City Surveyor Bond of Surety held by Town Clerk; 9 November 1849
21/8/55 [427]
1849 Wells William Henry Assistant City Surveyor £150 pa; Estimates for 1849 27/5/49/3771849 Wells William Henry Assistant City Surveyor appointed 1 October 1849 27/5/49/4341849 Wells William Henry Assistant City Surveyor sureties: Geo Pickering & James Lucas 27/5/49/4621849 Wells William Henry Collector of Electoral Lists £30; tender; for 1849-50; March; all
Wards26/4/170
1849 Wells William Henry Collector of Electoral Lists £30; appointed 8 March 1849 27/4/49/1111850 Wells William Henry Assistant City Surveyor £150 pa; Estimates for 1850 27/5/50/1021850 Wells William Henry Assistant City Surveyor suspended 19 March 1850 27/5/50/1281850 Wells William Henry Assistant City Surveyor suspension confirmed, re-instated; 10
April7/5/79
1850 Wells William Henry Assistant City Surveyor resignation, 14 June 1850 26/005/421850 Wells William Henry Assistant City Surveyor resignation accepted 22 July 7/5/1361850 Wells William Henry Assistant City Surveyor motion to re-appoint negatived; August 7/5/1571860 Wells William Henry The story of William Henry Wells; 1815-
1860: by G Wells: Society of Australian Genealogists Library: A6/WEL/Pam.4
Welsh: See also Walsh, Welch
Welsh, D Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18991895 Welch D Carter, Scavenger, Insp of
Nuisances Dept,Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 Welsh D Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
alleged assault of C Proudfoot; June; explanation provided
26/280/736
1898 Welsh D Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11899 Welsh Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentpermission to rest horse at Moore Park, 2 months; September
26/311/2283
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 405
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Welsh, J Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1868See Welch, J
Welsh, Thomas Stonebreaker, 1873-18841873 Welch Thomas Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/0021884 Welsh Thomas Stonebreaker petition for work; January; City employee
considerable timeP26/195/071
Wenman, William Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Wenman William Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242a
1873 Wenman William Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
West, RH or Robert Gully Shaft Cleaner, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-18911886 West RH Gully shaft cleaner: Insp
Nuis Deptincrease granted; March; granted 6d increase to 8/6 per day
26/211/605
1891 West Robert suspended, drunkenness; June; replaced by Wm Brennan
26/250/1167
Westcott family: Father: Henry Westcott (c1833-1912); Sons: Henry junior (c1856-1939), Frederick Charles (c1860-1941), Edmond Arthur (1868-1948), Percy Conroy (1870-1949)
Family Events:Henry Westcott senior married to Harriet: NSW BDMs: Death 1912: 6647/1912: WESTCOTT, HENRY; [parents] HENRY M & BETSY; registered at MARRICKVILLEThe Sydney Morning Herald 7 June 1912 p8: WESTCOTT- June 4, at Rosemerryn, Hawkhurst-street. Marrickville, Henry Westcott, formerly of Botany, aged 79 years. Privately interred Waverley, June 6. Funeral Notice: SMH 6 June 1912, p7 Death of Harriet: The Sydney Morning Herald 21 September 1912 p15: WESTCOTT - The Funeral of the late Mrs. HARRIET WESTCOTT, will leave her late residence, Rosemerryn, Hawkehurst street, Marrickville. THIS AFTERNOON, at 1 o'clock, arriving at Waverley Cemetery at 3.35 o'clock. Children of Henry and Harriet Westcott:NSW BDMs Registry: Births:3498/1865 WESTCOTT BERTHA HENRY HARRIET REDFERN3640/1866 WESTCOTT EDITH A HENRY HARRIET REDFERN3793/1868 WESTCOTT EDMOND A HENRY HARRIET REDFERN3867/1870 WESTCOTT PERCY C HENRY HARRIET REDFERN4515/1871 WESTCOTT FLORENCE M HENRY HARRIETT REDFERN5367/1874 WESTCOTT ETHEL MAUD HENRY HARRIETTE WATERLOO5890/1876 WESTCOTT AMY LILIAN HENRY HARRIETT WATERLOO
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 406
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Births of Henry Westcott junior and Frederick Charles not foundNSW BDMs Registry: Deaths:25214/1939 WESTCOTT HENRY HENRY HARRIOTT WOOLLAHRA3052/1940 WESTCOTT GEORGE HERBERT HENRY MCIVOR HARRIETTE MOSMAN21946/1941 WESTCOTT FREDERICK
CHARLESHENRY HARRIETT MANLY
24290/1948 WESTCOTT EDMUND ARTHUR HENRY HARRIET MAYFIELD29529/1949 WESTCOTT PERCY CONROY HENRY HARRIET WYONGDeath of Henry Westcott Junior: The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 23 November 1939 p8: WESTCOTT -November 22 1939 Henry Westcott sen, formerly of Wollstonecraft, late CME Metropolitan Water Sewerage and Drainage Board in his 83rd year [b c1856]Birth and death of Edmond Westcott, born 1868 died 1958On the 29th August, at Botany, the wife of H. WESTCOTT, of the Botany Waterworks, of a son. The Sydney Morning Herald 1 September 1868 p1Funeral Notices: Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW) 4 August 1948 p2Death of Frederick Charles Westcott, died 1941: The Sydney Morning Herald 9 July 1941 p16: WESTCOTT. July 8, 1941, at his residence, 5 Golf Parade, Manly, Frederick Charles Westcott, aged 81 years. Birth and Death of Percy Conroy Westcott born 1870 died 1949: On the 21st February, at her residence, Botany Waterworks, Mrs. H. WESTCOTT, of a son, The Sydney Morning Herald 5 March 1870 p1; WESTCOTT, Percy Conroy.—October 21, dearly beloved husband of the late Gertrude Westcott, and loving father of Terence W. M. Westcott. Privately cremated October 25, 1949: The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 2 November 1949 p28
Westcott, Edmond Articled pupil to the City Architect, 1884-18901884 Westcott Edmond Articled Pupil to City
Architecttemp appointment by Mayor at request of Sapsford; October; to work on Centennial Hall
21/17/2 [55]
1885 Westcott Edmond Articled pupil to City Architect
£20 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November, 1855; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1885 Westcott Edmond Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com recommendation
22/31/6(f)
1886 Westcott Edmond Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1887 Westcott Edmond City Architect's Office request one month's leave; medical certificate; June
26/220/1222
1888 Westcott Edmond Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1889 Westcott Edmond Articled Pupil £80 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889 SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Westcott Edmond Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance Com recommendation
22/36/62
1889 Westcott Edmond Articled pupil to City Architect
Salary Schedule 1889 -90; Finance Com recommendation; to lapse at expiry of indenture
22/38/52
See Westcott FamilyCity of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 407
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Westcott, Frederick Charles
Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works, temporary 1886;Engineer in Charge of the Electric Lighting Plant, Centennial Hall, 1891-1900
1886 Westcott FC Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
appointed for 3 months while father on leave; 2 August
26/214/1681
1891 Westcott FC Engineer in Charge Electric Lighting Plant
£4 week; Fin Com rec appointment to plant at Centennial Hall
22/42/23
1892 Westcott FC Engineer in Charge Electric Lighting Plant
request increase; December 26/262/2434
1893 Westcott FC Engineer Electric Lighting Plant
request increase; December 26/270/2222
1893 Westcott FC Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Westcott FC Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1895 Westcott FC City Architect's Department, staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (g)
1898 Westcott FC City Building Surveyor's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Westcott FC Salary Schedule 1898-99; Finance Com recommendation
22/55/65
1899 Westcott FC Engineer, City Building Surveyor's Dept
recs increase to fireman Jones; July 26/309/1567;
1900 Westcott FC re dispensation of services; September 1900/3326See Westcott Family
Westcott, Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works, 1866-18871866 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer,
Botany Water Worksrequests increase; employed for 4/5 months
26/70/1002
1866 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
request increase; December 1865 22/8/47/231
1868 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
Salaries of Officers 1868; request increase
22/11/8½/71
1871 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
Salaries of Officers 1871; request increase
22/13/2/11
1871 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
quarterly report; March 26/108/301
1874 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
contract work on cottage at Botany; March; HM Pilley, contractor
65/1080
1875 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
quarterly report; December 26/136/0834
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 408
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1876 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer,
Botany Water Works£450 pa; Salaries of officers 1876; increased by £25
22/17/189
1877 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
£500 pa; Salaries of officers 1877; request increase; recommended
22/17/413
1878 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
£550 pa; Salaries of Officers: 1878; request increase
22/17/711
1878 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
report on burst 30 inch main; July 26/152/617
1880 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
£550 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80; Finance Com recommendation
22/18/125/689
1880 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
reprimanded and reinstated; Report July; suspended; mismanagement 1864-79
22/20/16
1880 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
suspended by Mayor; reinstated July/August
21/16/48 [277]
1880 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
Report various matters Botany; evidence 22/20/46
1880 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
reinstated September; Fyfe temp in charge
22/20/77
1881 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
Salaries of Officers 1881; Finance Com recommendation
22/21/2
1881 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
£500 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881; £50 decrease
SMH 20 Jan 1881
1881 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]
1881 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
report on water supply & machinery; December
26/201/2214
1882 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1882 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
renovation needed to cottage; September; request by Sapsford
26/187/1531
1883 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
Salary Schedule 1883-1884; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
1884 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
£600 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1886 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
Salaries of Officers 1886 Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6
1886 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
£600 pa; Recs Finance Com; Duties described; residence included
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 409
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1886 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer,
Botany Water Worksrecommend 3 month's leave of absence; ill health; July 1886
22/32/11
1886 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
inquiry re employment of Westcott's son; Westcott absent; August
26/214/1692
1886 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
request employment of his son to assist; November; not granted
26/216/2186
1887 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
£600 pa; Salaries to be paid monthly 22/33/5
1887 Westcott Henry Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
closure Botany Water Works; December 26/225/2761
Many more references in City RecordsSee Westcott Family
Westcott junior, Henry
2nd Engineer, Crown St Pumping Station; 1882-1888
1882 Westcott, jr Henry 2nd Engineer, Crown St £3/10/- week; appointed; February 26/182/2951885 Westcott, jr Henry Salaries of officers 1885; request increase
for 188522/29/11(c)
1886 Westcott, jr Henry Mechanical Engineer, Crown St
Oct 1886
1888 Westcott, jr Henry City Engineer's Dept, Crown St
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
Death of Henry Westcott Junior: The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 23 November 1939 p8: WESTCOTT -November 22 1939 Henry Westcott sen, formerly of Wollstonecraft, late CME Metropolitan Water Sewerage and Drainage Board in his 83rd year [b c1856]See Westcott Family
Westwood, John Quarryman, City Works, 18511851 Westwood John Quarryman taken on to work; July 10/2/299
Whalan: See also Whalen, Whaller, Whealan, Whelan
Whalan, Thomas Mason, Quarryman, City Works, 1845-1846; 1857; 18581845 Whaller Thomas Mason additional, mason, recommended by Cr
Neale23/1
1846 Whalan Thomas Mason to be discharged, decrease in numbers; April
10/1/142
1857 Whalen Thomas Quarryman, Albion St Quarry
request increase; Petition, November 23/2/78
1858 Whealan Thomas Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day; January
22/2/11
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 410
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Whaller/ Whalen/ Whealan, Thomas:
see Whalan, Thomas
Wheatley, John Collector of Citizens Lists, contract, 1872-18761872 Wheatley John Collector of Citizens Lists appointed for 1872-73; June; Denison
Ward; surety Denis Baragry: 22/14/30/177
1873 Wheatley John Collector of Citizens Lists Fin Com rec acceptance tender 1873-4; Denison Ward; surety Denis Baragry
22/15/26/165
1874 Wheatley John Collector of Citizens Lists Fin Com rec acceptance tender 1874-5; Denison Ward
22/16/28/175
1875 Wheatley John Collector of Citizens Lists Fin Com rec acceptance tender 1875-6; Denison Ward
22/17/113
Whelan: See also Whalan
Whelan, John Botany Water Works, 1857-18591857 Whelan John Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 Whelan John Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641859 Whelan John Botany Water Works excavated sand; formed embankment; &
others request payment; March22/3/18 [177]
1859 Whelan John Labourer Botany works discharged; Petition, pp 75-76, January 22/3/81860 Whelan John Water Works discharged; Petition, April 26/45/271
Whelan, Thomas Botany Water Works, 1857-18581857 Whelan Thomas Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
1858 Whealan Thomas Labourer request leave for Anniversary Day; January
22/2/11
1858 Whelan Thomas Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/0264
Whiffen, TW House to House Inspector, City Surveyor’s Department, 1890-18911891 Whiffen TW House to House Inspector 8/- day; 22 March 1890 appointed; CS list,
current April 189126/249/801
White: See also Whyte
White, Arthur Block Sweeper, 1895See White, Alfred
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 411
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.White, Alfred/Arthur Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18961895 White Arthur Street Sweeper appointment, block boy, 15 October; 42
Yurong St26/282/1200
1896 White Alfred Block Boy, Insp of Nuisances Department
£1; age 24; employed 4/12 year ; m; 1 child; February, increase to 30/-; no 317
P26/283/260
1898 White A Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
White, Alfred Cheeke
Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department, 1884-1885
1884 White Alfred Cheeke Clerk to the City Surveyor Mayor's Report: temp appointment; replaced N Dougherty Clarke; August
21/16/122 [883]
1884 White Alfred Cheeke Clerk, City Surveyor's Department
£150 pa; Appointed 4 December, lieu NL Clarke
SMH 5 Dec 1884
1885 White Alfred Cheeke Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1885 White Alfred Cheeke Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com recommendation
22/31/6(f)
1885 White Alfred Cheeke Clerk to the City Surveyor suspended; confirmed; September 85-Jan 86
21/17/1 [335]
1886 White Alfred Cheeke Clerk to the City Surveyor illness; sister's illness; in Wagga; AWOL Jan 1886
21/17/1 [335]
White, C Labourer, Markets, 1897- post 19201897 White C hired November 1897;
Labourer, Markets; in 1919 age 45, 1 child
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
White, Charles Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 White Charles Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 White Charles Pipe Layer request increase; petition, August 26/36/6531858 White Charles Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
White, Charles Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18981898 White Chas Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
White, G Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1897-18981897 White G Block Sweeper to replace his uncle, G Moore; July 26/293/12081898 White G Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 412
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.White, George Lift Boy, 18991899 White George Lift boy 15/- week; appointed by Mayor, 4 July;
463 Harris St26/309/1577
White, Henry Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1858; Turncock, 1865-18721858 White Henry Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Committee does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 White Henry Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/7381858 White Henry Labourer, Botany Water
Worksdischarged; Petition, November 26/37/920
1865 White Henry Turncock request increase; January; not granted 26/71/0041865 White Henry Turncock request increase; March; not granted 26/71/1561865 White Henry Turncock request increase; April; recommended by
City Engineer Bell26/84/389
1867 White Henry Turncock Report into fire Geo & Essex Streets; March
21/16/15 [93]
1872 White H Turncock memo re Marshall, plumber; April 26/114/3221872 White Henry Turncock, City Water
Service£2/5/-week; not included in printed return; Aug
26/117/798
White, J Labourer, 18981898 White J Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
White, James Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 White James Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 White James Labourer, Water Works request increase; petition, September 26/36/738
White, James Carter, City Works, 1850-18511850 White Jas Carter taken on to work; August 10/2/2461851 White Jas Carter taken on to work; June 10/2/297
White, Jeremiah Labourer, 18831883 White Jeremiah Labourer request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
White, John Superintendent, Water Fountain, Soldiers Point, 18431843 White John Superintendent, Water
Fountain Soldiers Pointappointed, 16 January 1843 7/1/73
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 413
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1843 White John Superintendent, Water
Fountain Soldiers Pointsureties: Robert Anderson & Harry Abrams
7/1/91
1843 White J £5/16/8; monthly salary payments, 3 April 1843
7/1/161
1843 White John Superintendent, Water Fountain Soldiers Point
request account books for use; March 26/1/139
1843 White John Superintendent, Water Fountain Soldiers Point
complaint re ship’s captains etc using other watering point; March
21/1/19D/195 [215]
1844 White John Superintendent, Water Fountain Soldiers Point, late
request reinstatement or employment; 3 January;
previously 48th regiment; Govt ordnance storekeeper for 7years
875/44/3
1844 White John Superintendent, Water Fountain Soldiers Point, late
request reinstatement or employment; 8 January
875/44/9
Lessee of Water Fountain Soldiers Point for 1847, but re-let to Perdriau in January 1847 (27/3/46/439 & 27/3/47/26)
White, John Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 White John Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
White, P Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, City Cleansing Department, 1888-post 19201888 White P Labourer, City Cleansing
Departmenthired 1888; Labourer, City Cleansing Department; in 1913 age 55, 3 dependent children
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 White P Insp of Nuisances Dept, cleansing urinals
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (k)
1898 White P Others (3) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
White, Patrick Carter, 18861886 White Patrick Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 9
Albert Place, off Crown St26/213/1224
White, T Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 White T Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
White, Thomas Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18821882 White Thomas Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Departmentrequests increase; Petition; December P26/189/016
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 414
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
White, Thomas Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, City Cleansing Department, 1884-1919
1884 White T Carter, City Cleansing Department
hired 1884; Carter, City Cleansing Department; died 25 April 1919; in 1916, age 73 married
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1890 White Thomas Carter, Scavenger, western division
Return by Seymour; April 26/241/761
1895 White T Carter, Scavenger, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (h)
1895 White Thomas Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
no 59; foot injury; Tubridy to drive; permitted, November
26/282/1400
1898 White T Carter, Street Cleansing Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11912 White Thomas Carter request long service leave; August; 205
Bulwarra Rd, Pyrmont1912/3524
White, W or William Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 White Wm Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1898 White W Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
White, William Labourer, 18911891 White William Labourer died, June 1891; request by wife Jane for
son W White to take his place26/251/1219
White, (Unknown) Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18781878 White Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
White, (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 18881888 White Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Whitfield, J or H Carter, driver, 18991899 Whitfield J Carter, driver ill; owner Oliver Gorrick; March 26/306/7291899 Whitfield H Carter, driver owner Gorrick; request Cooper sub for
Whitfield; August26/310/2079
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 415
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Whitfield, PB Collector of Citizens Lists, contract, 18601860 Whitfield PB Collector of Citizens Lists request payment for extra work refused;
August; Bourke Ward26/46/610
1860 Whitfield PB Collector of Citizens Lists 25%; Finance Committee recommended payment gratuity for extra work; October;
22/4/26
Whitfield, Thomas Labourer, 18641864 Whitfield Thomas Labourer seeks employment, labourer and
ratepayer; July26/68/592
Whiting, William Mason, City Works, 18481848 Whiting Wm Mason petition against dismissal; complaint by
City Surveyor, August10/2/86-88
Whittaker, (Unknown)
District Surveyor’s Department, 1858
1858 Whittaker suspended by District Surveyor Snow, endorsed; July
10/4/138
Whittaker, (unknown)
Water Meter Reader, 1888
1888 Whittaker Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Whittell: See Whittle
Whittey, Patrick Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Whittey Patk Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
Whitting, William Mason, City Works, 1845See, Whitton, William
Whittle, John Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1892-18981892 Whittle John Labourer, City Surveyor's
Departmentappointment, 28 January 26/255/171
1895 Whittle John Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1895 Whittle Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/744
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 416
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1895 Whittell John Labourer Appointment as labourer, November; 57
Lower Campbell St; to full-time26/282/1337
1898 Whittle J Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Whittle, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Whittle Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class B26/218/681
Whitton, William Mason, City Works, 1845-18461845 Whitting William Mason additional, mason, recommended by Cr
Sillitoe23/1
1846 Whitton Mason insolent to overseer, admonished; July 10/1/153
Whitty, P Labourer, 18981898 Whitty P Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Whyte, Henry Temporary employee, City Treasurer’s Department, 18981898 Whyte Henry City Treasurer's
Department10/- day; appointed, temporary, on one day's notice; October-November
26/302/1933
Whyte, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18581858 Whyte John Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/0264
Wiegand, Auguste City Organist, 1891-19021891 Wiegand Auguste City Organist NSW Agent Gen gives advance +
passage money: to be refunded to Col Treasurer
26/250/1194
1891 Wiegand Auguste City Organist notifying arrival with wife children; request advance on arrival June
26/251/1246
1891 Wiegand Auguste City Organist request advance going on leave, 23 December
26/254/2404
1892 Wiegand Auguste City Organist request salary payment early for expenses on music
26/255/183
1893 Wiegand Auguste City Organist Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1893 Wiegand Auguste City Organist request advance; granted; February 26/263/2401894 Wiegand Auguste City Organist £500; Fin Com rec appointment 3 years to
1897; April22/46/21
1894 Wiegand Auguste City Organist Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1894 Wiegand Auguste City Organist requests advance; granted, June 26/274/1020City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 417
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1894 Wiegand Auguste City Organist agreement 1894-1897 56/2861895 Wiegand Auguste City Organist Retrenchments or salary reductions; List
of Officers & Servants22/48/22½ (b)
1898 Wiegand Auguste City Organist Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Wiegand Auguste City Organist re garnishee orders, various parties; June- October 1898
26/303/2201
1898 Wiegand Auguste City Organist agreement with Joseph Foreman; garnishee order
56/181
1899 Wiegand Auguste City Organist Salary Schedule 1898-99; Finance Com recommendation
22/55/65
1899 Wiegand Auguste City Organist £250; Salary 6mths to June1899; six month’s notice from 31 December 98 (end June 1899)
22/55/66
1899 Wiegand Auguste City Organist suggests chimes of Clock be stopped & other suggestions re recitals; March
26/306/676
1899 Wiegand Auguste City Organist £500 pa; Report of the Finance Committee; contract from 1 July 1899 for 3 years
21/20/2 [59]
1900 Wiegand Auguste City Organist re circular; February 1900/05341900 Wiegand Auguste City Organist suspension by Mayor; February 1900/05501900 Wiegand Auguste City Organist suspension confirmed, re-instated; 9
March; 6 months; new agreement to be made
SMH 10 March 1900
1900 Wiegand Auguste City Organist request advance, May 1900/20671900 Wiegand Auguste City Organist request pay during suspension; July 1900/26051900 Wiegand Auguste City Organist J Massey appointed to replace him; July 1900/2746Many more references in City RecordsArrival: SMH 7 September 1891, p6; Illustrated Sydney News, 26 September 1891; Municipal Inquiry: Truth (Sydney) 20 February 1898, p7; SMH 15 March 1898; Truth (Sydney) 20 March, p5 with sketch; See Sydney Newspapers eg Sydney Morning Herald, Evening News, Freeman’s Journal, Truth February-March 1900 for controversy over his “circular” and suspension.
Wiggins, Charles Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1876-18791876 Wiggin Charles Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care
equipment; families; p326/138/205
1878 Wiggins Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers; May
26/151/464
1879 Wiggins Charles Labourer request either pay or work on Public Holidays; work where practicable; January
26/155/070
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 418
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Wildman, Samuel Water Assessor, Clerk & Water Rates Notice Server, 1881-18881881 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor application for position; Mayor's
appointments, November? temp replace Smyth, dismissed
21/16/67 [377]
1882 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor Scott to assist assessment Southern suburbs; water rate assessment; February; CT’s Dept
26/189/190
1883 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation; application for increase
22/24/44
1883 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor request increase; December 26/194/21221884 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor £175 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule
188421/16/123 [891]
1885 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor request increase; January 26/202/0651885 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor £175 pa; Officers and Duties 30/1/941885 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor Salaries of Officers 1885; request
increase for 1885; Schedule of Salaries22/29/11
1885 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor, £175 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November; City Treasurer's Dept; Duties
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1885 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor Salaries of Officers 1886; Rates Server; request increase for 1886
22/31/6
1886 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor Salaries of Officers 1886; water rate notice server; request increase
22/31/6
1888 Wildman Samuel Water Assessor Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
Wilkinson, Clarence H
Articled Pupil to the City Architect, 1881-1885; Draftsman, City Architect’s Office, 1885-1889
1881 Wilkinson Clarence H Articled Pupil to City Architect, applicant
application; 25 August 26/178/1486
1882 Wilkinson Clarence H Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1882 Wilkinson Clarence H Articled Pupil to City Architect
son of Alexander, West Maitland; re temp appt of brother Edwin H Wilkinson
21/16/98 [673]
1883 Wilkinson Clarence H Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 Wilkinson Clarence H Articled Pupil to City Architect
£100 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1884 Wilkinson Clarence H Salary Schedule 1883-1884; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 419
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1885 Wilkinson Clarence H Salaries of Officers 1885; Schedule of
salaries22/29/11(b)
1885 Wilkinson Clarence H Draftsman, City Architect's Dept
£125 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1885 Wilkinson Clarence H Salary Schedule 1885-86; Finance Com recommendation
22/31/6(f)
1885 Wilkinson Clarence H Draftsman City Architect's Dept
£125 pa; completed articles; appointed 22/29/35
1886 Wilkinson Clarence H £125; request increase; December; 2yrs since indentures ended
26/216/2467
1886 Wilkinson Clarence H Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6
1888 Wilkinson Clarence H Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Wilkinson Clarence H Assistant City Building Surveyor & ass CA
rec Mayor; same salary; February 21st 21/17/6½[759]
1889 Wilkinson Clarence H Draftsman, 2nd, City Architect's Department
£150 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889; increase, not granted
SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1889 Wilkinson Clarence H Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance Com recommendation
22/36/62
1889 Wilkinson Clarence H City Architect's Department
has had no leave since appointed 8 years ago; May; leave without pay
26/234/729
1889 Wilkinson Clarence H City Architect's Department
request leave with pay to seek work 26/234/729
1889 Wilkinson Clarence H Draftsman, City Architect's Dept
given one month’s notice from 1 May 26/234/713
NSW Birth: 10475/1864:WILKINSON, CLARENCE H; [parents] ALEXANDER & JANE; registered at MAITLANDTechnical Exam Results: SMH 7 March 1885, p11; 10 April 1888 p5
Wilkinson, Edwin/Edward Hart
Articled Pupil to the City Engineer, 1883-1886
1883 Wilkinson Edwin Hart Articled Pupil to City Engineer
appointed c Oct; son of Alexander; brother of Clarence; passed Junior Public Exam
21/16/98 [673]
1884 Wilkinson Edward Salary Schedule 1883-1884; Finance Com recommendation
22/26/86
1884 Wilkinson Edward Articled Pupil to City Engineer
£40 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Wilkinson Edward Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 420
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1885 Wilkinson Edward Articled Pupil to City
Engineer£60 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 November 1885; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Wilkinson Edward Salaries of Officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6
Father, Alexander’s, letter in 1883 gives name as Edwin HartNSW Birth: 10641/1866: WILKINSON, EDWIN H; [parents]: ALEXANDER & JANE; registered at MAITLAND
Wilkinson, HF City Surveyor’s Department, 18951895 Wilkinson HF City Surveyor's Dept, non-
staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (c)
1895 Wilkinson HF Notice of dismissal effective 25 June 26/280/744
William, (Unknown) Trimmer, Botany Water Works, 18801880 William Trimmer, Botany Water
Worksrequest 8 hour day; work 7 days, 6 nights; October
26/170/2000
Williams, Charles Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Williams Charles Labourer, Sewerage Work 7/- day; request return to 8/- day; not
granted; January26/218/386
1887 Williams Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March; proposed Class B
26/218/681
Williams, C or Charles
Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-1898
1895 Williams Chas Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1898 Williams C Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Williams, E or Edgar Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-18991895 Williams E Labourer, Scavenger,
Insp of Nuisances DeptRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (i)
1898 Williams E Labourer, Street Cleansing Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
1899 Williams Edgar Inspector of Nuisances Department
injured; time to continue; May; pay continued
26/307/1189
Williams, Edward Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, 18891889 Williams Edward Metropolitan Sale Yards resignation; 28 Sep 1889 26/237/1532
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 421
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Williams, Frederick Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, 1886-c1912; Yardman, Corporate Assets & Stores Dept,
c1912-post 19211886 Williams F Yardman, Corp Assets &
Stores Depthired 1 February 1886; Yardman, Corp Assets & Stores Dept; in 1906, age 37, 2 dependent children
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Williams Fdk City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; Homebush Sale Yds
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (f)
1898 Williams F Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Williams, J Carter, 18541854 Williams J Carter claim he assaulted Tracey with others; for
working after salary reduction26/9/155
Williams, James Foreman of Works, 1871-18731871 Williams James Foreman of Works apology, withdraw resignation; reinstated
18 April 1871; employed for long time26/108/445
1873 Williams James Foreman of Works Botany Rd Redfern, resignation 24 March 1873
26/120/292
Williams, John City Solicitor, 1855; Solicitor, acting for Commissioners, 1855-18571849 Williams John Alderman 1849-1853 www.sydneyalderm
en.com.au1854 Williams John City Solicitor appointed for 1855; with Nichols 7/7/6101855 Williams John City Solicitor £400 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855; 7/8/381855 Williams John City Solicitor £400 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855;
appointed with Nichols27/9/90
1855 Williams John City Solicitor resigned 30 March 1855 26/15/3161855 Williams John City Solicitor resigned 30 March 1855 7/8/1541856 Williams John Solicitor, acting for
Commissionersinstruction; October 1856 7/9/438
1856 Williams John Solicitor, acting for Commissioners
re Commissioners v Ryan; July 26/024/658
1856 Williams John Solicitor, acting for Commissioners
submits a case to Attorney-General for opinion; August
26/024/712
1856 Williams John Solicitor, acting for Commissioners
with ref to summons v Mrs Hughes; November
26/026/1008
1856 Williams John Solicitor, acting for Commissioners
recs Mr Nichols take over case v Ryan; April; he is to stand for election to Council
26/29/027
1857 Williams John City Solicitor to stand for election to Council; to resign as City Solicitor, April
7/9/761
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 422
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1857 Williams John Alderman 1857-1859 www.sydneyalderm
en.com.au1859 Williams John Alderman second alderman elected with this name
in 1859; 7/11
1859 Williams John Alderman resigned 15 June 1859; to become Crown Solicitor
7/11/146
1859 Williams John Alderman not liable for fine on resignation; had been elected twice
7/11/159
1859 Williams John Alderman resign; to become Crown Solicitor; June 26/40/598Alderman, 1849-1853; Alderman, 1857-1859; Mayor, 1858; www.sydneyaldermen.com.au; Crown Solicitor from 1859Many more references in City Records
Williams, Michael Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1885-18981885 Williams Michael Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept7/- day; at Moore Park quarry; request increase; October; not granted
26/207/1646
1892 Williams Michael Labourer request 6 week’s wages; ill; severe wetting; September; 1/2 pay granted
26/261/1904
1895 Williams Ml Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1898 Williams M Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898 2nd list 22/55/1
Williams, Thomas Engine Driver, Salt Water Pumping Station, 18851885 Williams Thos Engine Driver, No2
Saltwater Pumping Station
£3/7/- week; request weekly wage, not hourly; granted May; work hours set
26/204/844
Williams, Vincent G Collector of Electoral Lists, contract, 1851-18521851 Williams Vincent G Collector of Electoral Lists appointed 29 May 1851; official advert;
Gipps WardSMH 2 June 1851
1851 Williams Vincent G Collector of Electoral Lists £10 tender; Gipps Ward for 1851-1852; sureties Jas Pashley & Wm Nation
27/6/51/212
Williams, Walter Labourer, 18651865 Williams Walter Labourer petition for employment for labourers;
Petition, November26/76/970
Williams, (Unknown)
unknown, 1871
1871 Williams employee Petition recently discharged; single man 26/110/913
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 423
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Williams, (Unknown)
Foreman, Mason, City Surveyor’s Department, 1872
1872 Williams Foreman, Mason, City Surveyor's Dept
£4 week; not included in printed return; August
26/117/799
See Williams, James
Williams, (Unknown)
Stonebreaker, 1874
1874 Williams Stonebreaker request increase; Petition, February P26/125/156
Williams, (Unknown)
Probationer, City Surveyor’s Department, probationer, 1888
1888 Williams City Surveyor's Dept, probationer
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Williams, (Unknown)
Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1899
1899 Williams Carter, Street Cleansing denied leaving sweepings Wexford St; January; no 93
26/296/0218
Williams, (Unknown)
Blacksmith, City Architect’s Department, 1894
1894 Williams Blacksmith 8/6 day; replaced by Deery at Market Excavations; August
26/275/1207
Williamson, Alf Water Service Gang, 18871887 Williamson Alf Water Service Gang for travel expenses for work in suburbs,
June; revert to previous practice; address given
26/221/1379
Williamson, Thomas Labourer, City Water Works, 18581858 Williamson Thomas Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
1858 Williamson Thomas Water Works, under Armstrong
letter by Williamson & Howard, August; employed 6 weeks, wish to continue
26/36/694
Williamson, (Unknown)
Ganger, Sewerage Work, 1887
1887 Williamson Ganger, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March 26/218/681
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 424
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Possibly Williamson, Alf
Williamson, (Unknown)
City Engineer’s Department, 1888
1888 Williamson City Engineer's Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Possibly Williamson, Alf
Williamson, (Unknown)
Water Meter Reader, 1888
1888 Williamson Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Possibly Williamson, Alf
Willis, T Pipe Layer, 18821882 Willis T Pipe Layer confidence in Dennis; reject charges by
Kerridge; November26/188/1891
Willis, William Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 18931893 Willis City Surveyor's
Departmentdied; March; under Lee; replaced by R Murphy from April 11;
26/265/644
Death William Willis, March 1893: see Funeral Notices, SMH 21 March 1893: wife Annie; aunt Mrs John Nolan; sister in law, Bridget Ryan; member HACB Society
Willis, (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 18881888 Willis Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Wills, William Charles
Mayor’s Secretary and Assistant to Town Clerk, 1843-1849
1843 Wills William Charles £6/0/6; monthly salary payments, 3 April; 7/1/1611843 Wills William Charles Secretary to Town Clerk inquiry into Aird's misconduct, neglect etc;
May - June21/1/29/495 [425]
1843 Wills William Charles Town Clerk pro tem appointed 19 July 1843 by Mayor; 7/1/2481843 Wills William Charles Mayor's Secretary &
Assist Town ClerkSpecial Committee, reduction salaries etc; 23 December 1843
21/1/59/745[685]
1844 Wills William Charles Assistant to Town Clerk & Mayor's Sec
£150 pa; Salaries voted for 1844; 7/1/440
1845 Wills William Charles Town Clerk, acting pro tem
during absence of John Rae; 22 December 1845
7/2/544
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 425
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1846 Wills William Charles Mayor's Secretary &
Assist to Town ClerkStatement of duties of officer; January 1846
21/004/13 [45]
1846 Wills William Charles request for statement of duties etc; January 1846
27/3/46/41
1846 Wills William Charles report to Imp Com: Dingwall's work; May 26/3/0431847 Wills William Charles Mayor's Secretary &
Assist to Town Clerk£200 pa; salaries voted for 1847, 22 Feb; memo to City Treasurer
27/3/47/59
1847 Wills William Charles ill; med cert; August; 26/3/1611847 Wills William Charles requests leave of absence; September; 3
weeks granted7/3/415
1847 Wills William Charles Assistant Clerk, Town Clerk's Office
relieved by William Prout Woolcott; 27/3/47/227
1847 Wills William Charles requests extension of leave of absence; granted 14 days; October
7/3/432
1847 Wills William Charles Assistant Clerk, Town Clerk's Office
resumed duties 18 October 1847; 27/3/47/264
1849 Wills William Charles Assist Town Clerk & Mayor's Secretary
resignation; accepted; January 26/4/149
1850 Wills William Charles Secretary, National Education Office
request water to National School Fort St; April
26/5/030
1851 Wills William Charles Secretary, National Education Office
re drainage at Fort St School; June 26/006/051
1855 Wills William Charles Secretary, National Education Office
re wall washed away by rain at school; April
26/16/349
1858 Wills William Charles Secretary, National Education Office
re damage at Cleveland National School; March
26/33/0207
Willson, John Henry Architect; Designer of the Town HallConsultant during construction of Town Hall; 1869-1872Superintendent of Buildings (Corporation Buildings), 1870-1872
1867 Willson John Henry Architect, Town Hall winning design for Town Hall; Consultant construction to 1872
Series 141
1868 Willson John Henry Architect, Town Hall will meet Mayor re accusations undue influence re T Hall design comp; September
26/93/0909
1869 Willson John Henry Architect, Town Hall questions dismissal; May 26/97/6231869 Willson John Henry Architect, Town Hall Bell describes arrangements with Willson
including payment agreements; June26/97/713
1869 Willson John Henry Architect, Town Hall states terms for superintending construction of TH; July;
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 426
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.agreement to cover from 23 Nov 1868 to completion
26/98/746
1870 Willson John Henry Superintendent of Buildings
Finance Committee rec appt as Superintendent Corporation Buildings, April
22/12/24/203
1870 Willson John Henry Superintendent of Buildings
re appointment as Superintendent of Buildings; May
26/103/489
1870 Willson John Henry Architect, Town Hall Bell states some work improperly authorised by Willson; July; contractor J Young
26/104/678
1872 Willson John Henry Superintendent of Buildings
Salaries of Officers 1872; request increase
22/13/64/451
1872 Willson John Henry Architect, Town Hall payment recommended of gratuity to widow; May
22/14/22/139
1872 Willson John Henry Architect, Town Hall £83-6-8; gratuity to widow; 21 May; 2 month’s salary
7/15/511
1873 Willson John Henry Architect, Town Hall, late CA, Bond, reports scant notes, info re TH; October; new plans had to be done
26/123/900
Many more references in City Records
Wilshire, Austin Forest
Assessor, 1844-1847
1844 Wilshire Austin Forest Assessor appointed 4 March 1844; Phillip Ward 7/1/4981845 Wilshire Austin Forest Assessor appointed 10 March 1845; Phillip Ward 7/2/3111846 Wilshire Austin Forest Assessor appointed 4 March 1846; Phillip Ward 7/3/621847 Wilshire Austin Forest Assessor appointed 3 March 1847; Phillip Ward 7/3/298Brother of James Robert Wilshire: Alderman, 1843-1853; Mayor, 1843; Member of NSW Parliament, 1843-1860; www.sydneyaldermen.com.au
Wilshire, James Robert
Assessor, 1842
1842 Wilshire James Robert Assessor, appointed by NSW Governor
Phillip Ward; prior to election of Council Govt Gazette 6 Sep 1842
Alderman, 1843-1853; Mayor, 1843; Member of NSW Parliament, 1843-1860
Wilson, Charles Labourer, casual, Water Service, 18691869 Wilson Charles Labourer, former casual,
Water Serviceseeking employment; previously at Moore Park; Petition; December
P26/100/1354
Wilson, Charles Stonebreaker, 18731873 Wilson Charles Stonebreaker Petition for payment; January P26/119/002
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 427
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Wilson, E Water Service Gang, 18871887 Wilson E Water Service Gang for travel expenses for work in suburbs;
June; revert to previous practice; address given
26/221/1379
Wilson, George Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department, 1849-1853; Inspector or Superintendent of Water Works, 1854-1857
1849 Wilson George Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department
£100 pa; Appointed 31 May 1849 7/4/572
1850 Wilson George Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department
£100 pa; Estimates for 1850 27/5/50/102
1851 Wilson George Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department
£125 pa; Estimates for 1851 27/6/51/7
1852 Wilson George Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department
£125 pa; Estimates for 1852 27/6/52/11
1852 Wilson George Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department
£3-3-0; fees/perquisites if any received 1851; resolution Feb; TC memo May
27/6/52/143
1853 Wilson George Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department
Town Clerk recommends increase to Commissioners; December 1853
26/9/007
1853 Wilson George Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department
£175 pa; Estimates for 1853 27/7/53/26
1854 Wilson George Inspector of Water Works £300 pa; salary from 1 January 1854; February
7/7/50
1854 Wilson George Inspector of Water Works report on shortage of water; May 26/10/4371854 Wilson George Clerk, City Surveyor’s
Departmentrecommendation salary increase; December
27/7/53/260
1855 Wilson George Assistant Engineer, temporary
£200 pa [?]; recommended by City Engineer; 18 May
7/8/255
1855 Wilson George Inspector of Water Works & Chief Clerk to CE
City Engineer’s Department, £50 increase; 4 September
7/8/478
1855 Wilson George Inspector of Water Works & Chief Clerk to CE
£300 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855 7/8/38
1855 Wilson George Inspector of Water Works suggests appointment of Superintendent not necessary; March
26/15/259
1855 Wilson George Inspector of Water Works, Chief Clerk to CE
request increase; compares with Govt jobs; already given £50 for extra duties
26/19/0908
1856 Wilson George Collector of Water Rates surety bond; £300; Alexander Black & Sam Watson; February
65/0023
1856 Wilson George Inspector of Water Works conflict with Bell, censured, November; re dismissal of men at Lachlan Swamp
26/026/0959
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 428
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1857 Wilson George Inspector of Water Works on collection of water rates in arrears;
January26/026/1120
1857 Wilson George Inspector of Water Works on need for overseer at Lachlan Swamp; January
26/027/086
1857 Wilson George Inspector of Water Works on need for resident employee at Lachlan Swamp; February
26/027/151
1857 Wilson George Inspector of City Water Service
£300 pa; Recommendations June 1857; Report of Finance Committee
22/1/09
1857 Wilson George Inspector of Water Service
£300 pa; appointed [New Council]; Meeting 8 June
SMH 9 June 1857
1857 Wilson George Inspector of Water Works protest reduction wages to £300; June; removal of extra £50
26/29/148
1857 Wilson George Inspector City Water & Clerk to City Engineer
resignation 17 August 1857; leaving colony
26/30/367
Wilson, Henry Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Wilson Henry Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Wilson, Hugo Labourer, Moore Park Depot, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-18981895 Wilson Hugo Labourer, City Surveyor's
Dept, non-staffRetrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1898 Wilson Moore Park Depot, City Surveyor’s Dept
watching behaviour of McDonald at order of Leigh; January
26/296/0198
1898 Wilson H Moore Park Depot Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Wilson, J Labourer, Tar Paving, City Surveyor’s Department, 18981898 Wilson J Paving Department: not
on staffOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Wilson J Labourer, Tar Paving dispensed with by CS; March 26/297/503
Wilson, James W 2nd Engineer, Water Works, 1868-18721868 Wilson James W 2nd Engineer, Water
Works, tempreplacing John Anderson, temporary; 12 June 1868
26/91/483
1869 Wilson James W 2nd Engineer, Water Works, acting
requests permanent appointment; confirmed; April
26/96/421
1871 Wilson James W 2nd Engineer, Water Works
£4 week; requests day work only; March 26/108/362
1872 Wilson James W 2nd Engineer, Water Works
request leave; absences rheumatism; discharged; February
26/113/164
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 429
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Wilson, RJ Night Watchman, Queen Victoria Markets, Superintendent of Assets Department, 1900-19021900 Wilson [RJ?] sworn in as Special Constable; July 1900/25351902 Wilson [RJ?] Superintendent of Assets
Departmenttransfer notified; July 1902/2593
1902 Wilson RJ Night Watchman, Queen Vic Markets, Assets Dept
request for increase; June 1902/2164
1922 Wilson Robert Johnston resignation; allowances; October 1922 5015/22
Wilson, Robert M Telephone Attendant, Clerk, Town Clerk’s Department & Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1891-1909;Chief Clerk, City Surveyor’s Department, 1909-post 1921
1891 Wilson Robert Telephone Attendant 10/- week; switch boy'; request increase; August; employed 7 months
26/252/1648
1891 Wilson RM Clerk, Town Clerk's Department
appointed 19/1/1891; Clerk, Town Clerk's Department; 1909 Chief Clerk City Surveyor’s Department
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1891 Wilson Robert M Telephone Attendant 10/- week; request increase, Jan 1893; employed 2 years
26/263/161
1893 Wilson Robert M Telephone Attendant 15/-week; increase granted; improved hand writing; "lad"; January
26/263/161
1895 Wilson Robert Town Clerk's Dept; non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
1897 Wilson Robert M Junior Clerk, Inspector of Nuisances Department
recommended for increase; June 26/291/898
1898 Wilson R Town Clerk's Department Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
Wilson, Thomas Collector of Water Rates, Fountain at HM Dockyards, 18561856 Wilson Thomas Collector of Water Rates,
HM Dockyardssureties, February; Alexander Black, Samuel Watson
7/9/50
Wilson, Thomas Labourer, 18791879 Wilson Thomas Labourer request either pay or work on Public
Holidays; work where practicable; January26/155/070
Wilson, W Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888See Wilson, William
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 430
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Wilson, WG Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works, 18641864 Wilson WG Engineer, Botany Water
Worksreport on machinery; August 26/68/683
1864 Wilson WG Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
payment month's salary recommended after sudden dismissal; compensation
22/7/32/155
1864 Wilson WG Mechanical Engineer, Botany Water Works
payment voted; Council Meeting 5 Sep; £21/13/4
SMH 6 September 1864
SMH 5 September 1864, p5; 6 September 1864, p8
Wilson, WH Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 1898See Wilson, William H
Wilson, William Labourer, 18831883 Wilson William Labourer request later mustering call; Petition;
OctoberP26/194/1891
Wilson, William House to House Inspector, Waste Water Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18861885 Wilson Waste Water Inspector,
House to House£3 week; Officers and Duties; detect waste; check closets etc
30/1/94
1886 Wilson William House to House Insp or St Traffic Officer
query not paid for Easter; April-May; to be paid
26/212/0997
1888 Wilson W Inspector of Nuisances Department
Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Wilson, William H Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 18981898 Wilson WH Paving Department: not
on staffOfficers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Wilson William Paving Department: alleged witness to attack by James Lane on Samuel Gahan
26/297/0557
Wilson, (Unknown) Waste Water Inspector, House to House Inspector, 1885See Wilson, William
Wilson, (Unknown) City Engineer’s Department, 18881888 Wilson City Engineer's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; salary reduction; January
21/17/6 [731]
Wilson, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Wilson Labourer, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March;
proposed Class C26/218/681
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 431
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Wilson, (Unknown) Moore Park Depot, City Surveyor’s Department, 1898See Wilson, Hugo
Windeyer, Walter Hurndell
Collector of Rates, 1849-1851; Clerk to City Treasurer, temporary, 1851; Collector of Electoral Lists, 1851; Clerk to the City Treasurer, 1851-1855; Clerk to the City Treasurer & Collector of Rates, 1855-1874
1849 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates Application; May; Brougham St 26/4/2071849 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates £100; Appointed 14 May 1849; Macquarie
& Phillip Wards27/5/49/234
1849 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates sureties: G J Rogers, Laurence Myles; May
26/4/206
1849 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates to be under control of City Treasurer; June
7/4/584
1849 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates Bond of Surety held by TC; 9 November 1849
21/8/55 [427]
1850 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates appointed 24 December 1849; Phillip & Macquarie Wards
7/4/712
1850 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates £100; Estimates for 1850 27/5/50/1021850 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates Sureties GJ Rogers; Laurence Myles;
Phillip & Macquarie Wards21/8/18 [115]
1851 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Clerk to the City Treasurer, temp
temporary appointment March 27/6/51/119
1851 Windeyer Walter Hurndell re Distress Warrants; recommends bailiff to issue; March 1851
26/006/025
1851 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates resignation temporary appointment; obvious reasons; Phillip & Macquarie Wards; May
26/006/044¼
1851 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Electoral Lists appointed 29 May 1851; official advert; Macquarie & Phillip Wards
SMH 2 June 1851
1851 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Electoral Lists 10/- day; tender; Macquarie & Phillip Wards 1851-52; sureties GC Rogers & John Inches
27/6/51/213
1851 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates temp appointment to collect outstanding rates; Macquarie & Phillip Wards; May
27/6/51/213½
1851 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates £100; Special appointment to collect arrears; Phillip & Macquarie Wards; May
7/5/357
1851 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates appointed May 1851; Macquarie & Phillip Wards
27/6/51/217
1851 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Clerk to the City Treasurer
appointed 24 July 1851 by Mayor 27/6/51/287
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 432
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1851 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Clerk to the City
Treasurer, tempsureties; Thomas Barker & Lawrence Miles
27/6/51/309
1851 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Clerk to the City Treasurer
£100 pa; appointed 27 Aug 1851; sureties Laurence Myles & Thomas Barker
27/6/51/338
1852 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Clerk to the City Treasurer
£120 pa; Estimates for 1852 27/6/52/11
1852 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Clerk to the City Treasurer
£1-1-0; fees/perquisites if any rec 1851; resolution Feb; TC memo May
27/6/52/143
1853 Windeyer Walter Hurndell request increase; August 21/11/33 [219]1854 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Clerk to the City
Treasurer£250 pa; increase from 1 Jan 1854 7/7/219
1855 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Clerk, City Treasurer's Department
£250 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855 27/9/90
1855 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates terms for collecting outstanding rates; Macquarie, Phillip & Brisbane Wards
26/14/144
1856 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates returning Census Papers, Brisbane Ward; March
26/22/189
1857 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Clerk to the City Treasurer & Coll of Rates
£300 pa; Salary Recommendations May 1857; two positions; no forage allowance
11/2
1857 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Clerk to the City Treasurer & Coll of Rates
£300 pa; Memo to City Treasurer 1 July 1857
27/11/57/203
1858 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Collector of Rates £300 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/4881864 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Fin Com rec Salaries for 1865; request
increase22/7/52/287
1872 Windeyer Walter Hurndell new sureties; November: AJ Ralston & WC Windeyer
22/14/49/317
1874 Windeyer Walter Hurndell Assistant (2nd) Treasurer's Dept
£325 pa; deceased December 1874 22/16/45/257
1874 Windeyer Walter Hurndell City Treasurer's Department
died 15 December 1874; 62 years Death Notice, SMH 17 December 1874
More references in City recordsSon of Charles Windeyer, Police Magistrate, Sydney, who died 1855 (obituaries: SMH 1 February 1855, p8; 2 February 1855, p4)Death: SMH Thursday 17 December 1874 p1 WINDEYER.—December 15, at his residence, Dowling-street, Woolloomooloo, Walter H. Windeyer, in his 63rd year. NSW BDMs Registry: Death 1885/1874: WINDEYER, WALTER H; [parents] CHARLES & ANN; registered at SYDNEY
Winkle, Thomas Labourer, Christmas Gang, 1893; temporary 18941893 Winkle Thomas Labourer, Christmas
Gangtemporary, 4 weeks from 12 December; 3 Egan St Newtown
26/270/2192
1894 Winkle Thomas Labourer, Insp of Nuisances Department
Mayor's appointment, 14 days’ work; June 26/274/0947
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 433
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1894 Winkle Thomas Labourer, Insp of
Nuisances Department14 days temporary employment expires; June
26/274/1029
Winslow, Robert Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1873-18881873 Winslow Robert Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, March P26/119/242b
1873 Winslow Robert Labourer, Botany Water Works
request increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
1887 Winslow Labourer, Botany Dams 7/- day; closure Botany Water Works; December; redundant
26/225/2761
1888 Winslow Botany Water Works Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
Wintle, (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 18881888 Wintle Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Wiseman, Henry Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18581858 Wiseman Henry Botany Water Works request pay Good Friday; April, petition P26/34/02641858 Wiseman Henry Labourer, City Water
Worksrequest increase; July; Finance Com does not recommend
22/2/41
Wiseman, James Botany Water Works, 18571857 Wiseman James Botany Water Works request pay for Christmas Day; Petition,
December22/2/3
Withers, David Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1897-19161897 Withers D Labourer hired January 1897; Labourer; in 1914
age 41, 2 dependent children; dismissed 10 January 1916
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1897 Withers David Labourer, Street Cleansing
Mayor's appointment; September; 46 Regent St
26/293/1427
1898 Withers D Labourer Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Withers, David Carpenter, 1901-19041901 Withers David Carpenter request increase; January 1901/02501902 Withers David request for sick pay; June 1902/21391904 Withers David Carpenter Alderman Meagher reports underpaid;
November1904/1830
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 434
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Withers, George Samuel
Articled Pupil to City Surveyor, 1887-1892; Draftsman, City Surveyor’s Department, 1892-1896
1887 Withers George Samuel City Surveyor's Department
pupil; March; 3 months’ probation before articles; CS rec articles, June; confirmed
21/17/1 [581]
1887 Withers George Samuel City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's appointment; 3 month trial; 26 February
26/218/542
1888 Withers George Samuel Schedule of Salaries 1887-88; Finance Com recommendation
22/35/5(b)
1888 Withers George Samuel City Surveyor's Department
request leave to sit university exam; granted; September
26/231/1522
1889 Withers George Samuel Schedule of Salaries 1888-89; Finance Com recommendation
22/36/62
1889 Withers George Samuel Articled Pupil to City Surveyor
£40pa; Salaries of Officers for 1889 SMH 13 Dec 1888, p7
1890 Withers George Samuel Articled Pupil to City Surveyor
Salary Schedule 1889 -90; Finance Com recommendation
22/38/52
1891 Withers George Samuel Articled Pupil to City Surveyor
Salary Schedule 1890-91; Finance Com recommendation
22/41/1
1891 Withers George Samuel Articled Pupil, first £80 pa; Meeting 12 December 1890; no increase
Evening News 12 Dec 90
1891 Withers George Samuel City Surveyor's Department
request leave of absence; December 26/254/2294
1892 Withers George Samuel Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
£150 pa; appointment, 9 Mar 1892 22/43/17
1893 Withers George Samuel Salary Schedule 1893-94; Finance Com recommendation
22/46/6
1894 Withers George Samuel City Surveyor's Department
request leave of absence; March; granted 26/272/453
1894 Withers George Samuel Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1895 Withers George Samuel City Surveyor's Dept, staff Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (c)
1896 Withers George Samuel Draftsman City Surveyor's Department
Mayor's report; retrenchments; services to be dispensed with at 30 June
22/50/20
1896 Withers George Samuel City Surveyor's Department
Mayor declines leave of absence; received 3 months’ salary on retirement
26/285/679
1896 Withers George Samuel City Surveyor's Department
request leave of absence for May-June 26/285/714
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 435
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Withers, Henry Carter, 1859; 18731859 Withers Henry Carter 14/- per day; previously 16/-; petition
against reduction in wages; May26/40/528
1873 Withers Henry Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
Witson, (Unknown) Labourer, Tar Paving, City Surveyor’s Department, 18981898 Witson Labourer, Tar Paving dispensed with by City Surveyor; March 26/297/503Possibly Wilson, William H
Wood and Son Tuners, Town Hall Organ
Wood, C Tuner, Town Hall Organ, 1898-19031898 Wood C Tuner, Town Hall Organ Officers and Staff, January 1898; one list;
Newman in other list22/55/1
1898 Wood C City Building Surveyor's Department
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Wood C Tuner, Town Hall Organ memo re repairs needed; September 26/301/17671899 Wood C Tuner, Town Hall Organ advises cleaning and retuning; November 26/313/29061899 Wood Tuner, Town Hall Organ complaint by Wiegand; November 26/313/27731900 Wood C Tuner, Town Hall Organ urgent request for materials for bellows;
February1900/0409
1903 Wood C Tuner, Town Hall Organ resignation; 30 July 1903/1447
Wood, George Carter, Water, 1885See Woods, George
Wood, W Tuner, Caretaker, Town Hall Organ, 1891-18951891 Wood W Tuner, Caretaker, organ,
applicanthas had charge of organ to 8th August; request salary £4 per week
26/252/1616
1891 Wood W Tuner, Caretaker, organ £182 pa; Temporary appointment by Mayor; salary to be paid monthly
26/252/1733
1895 Wood Tuner, Town Hall Organ reference to Wood & Son; October 26/282/1329
Woodley, Robert Quarryman, Argyle St Quarry, 1846; Quarryman, 18521845 Woodley Robert granted 1 week’s wages after injury;
September10/1/100
1846 Woodley Robert Argyle St Quarry granted 1week + 2 weeks half wages; injured, January
10/1/126
1846 Woodley Robert Quarryman to be discharged, decrease in numbers; April
10/1/142
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 436
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1846 Woodley Robert Quarryman to be employed; July 10/1/1601846 Woodly Robert Mason or Quarryman,
Argyle cutrequest increase; cost of living higher; 27 Oct; grateful for 1 April raise
23/1/[160]
1852 Woodly Robert Quarryman 5/- day; request increase; recommended; March
21/10/l20/115
Woodman, William Labourer, Botany Water Works, 18731873 Woodman William Labourer, Botany Water
Worksrequest increase; Petition, May P26/121/403
Woodrough, (Unknown)
Hydrant Man, City Surveyor’s Department, 1872
1872 Woodrough Hydrant Man, City Surveyor's Department
6/4 day; not included in printed return; Aug
26/117/799
Woods, Bernard Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, City Cleansing Department, 1891-post 1920
1894 Woods Bernard Boy, Insp of Nuisances Department
appointment by Mayor, 4 May 1894 26/273/725
1895 Woods B hired January 1895; Labourer, City Cleansing Department; in 1908 age 36 single
Staff Record Card (CRS81)
1895 Woods B Cleansing wood paving Insp of Nuisances Dept,
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1895 Woods B Street Sweeper request increase; January 26/278/0381896 Woods Bernard Block Boy, Insp of
Nuisances Department£1; age 23; employed 4 3/12yrs ; m; 1 child; February, increase to 30/-; no 312
P26/283/260
1896 Woods Barney Block Boy, Insp of Nuisances Department
£1; request increase; supports mother & sister; February; 61 Holt St
P26/283/260
1898 Woods B Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11913 Woods Bernard request long service leave; August; 2
Albion St1913/3553
Woods, G or George Carter, Watering Streets, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-18951882 Woods George Carter request work for water carters on wet
days; August - OctoberP26/186/1318
1885 Wood George Carter, Water petition: full time work; hardship with 1/2 time work; October; Quay St
26/207/1651
1895 Woods G Carter, Watering, Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 437
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1895 Woods Carter, Inspector of
Nuisances Department2 weeks’ notice from 26 February; retrenchments
26/278/246
Woods, George Scavenger, half-time, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 18951895 Woods George Scavenger, half-time appointment by Mayor; September 26/281/1091
Woods, John Contractor, Cleaning Water Closets, 1855-18581855 Woods John Night Soil removal;
contractorre arrangements February; 26/14/125
1855 Woods John Night Soil removal; contractor
tender for rest of year, 1855, from October 26/19/1001
1856 Woods John Cleaning Privies; contractor
Stubbs complains about, August 26/024/687
1858 Woods John Emptying & Cleaning Privies; contractor
Bond; contract; April 65/0071
1858 Woods John Cleaning Water Closets; contractor
request transfer Contract 1859 to Addair & Co; January 1858 or 1859?
26/33/0028A
1858 Woods John Night Soil Removal; provider
claim of damage; November 26/037/0898
Woods, W or William
Town Clerk’s Department, 1893-1895
1893 Woods W Salary Schedule 1893-94 Finance Com recommendation;
22/46/6
1894 Woods W Salary Schedule 1894-95; Finance Com recommendation
22/47/57
1895 Woods William Town Clerk's Dept; staff Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (b)
Woods, William Carter, 18731873 Woods William Carter Petition of carters for increase; November 26/124/0968
Woods, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 18781878 Woods Labourer, City Works 8½d hour; List, Clerk of Works, Smithers;
May26/151/464
Woodward, W Carter, 18861886 Woodward W Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June; 6
Little Bourke Street26/213/1224
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 438
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Woodward, W Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1897-18981897 Woodward W Block Sweeper 30/- week; Mayor's appointment;
December; 336 Liverpool St26/295/1874
1898 Woodward W Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Woodward, (Unknown)
Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878
1878 Woodward Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department
1s2d hour; List, Insp of Nuisances; Seymour; May; Cleansing streets; owner
26/151/463
Woolcott, Charles Henry
Clerk to the City Treasurer, 1843-1846; Assistant Clerk to the City Surveyor, 1846-1847; Clerk to the City Treasurer, 1847-1849; Assistant to the Town Clerk, 1849-1853; Acting Town Clerk, 1851; Secretary to the City Commissioners, 1854-1857; Town Clerk, 1857-1887
1843 Woolcott Charles Henry Clerk to the City Treasurer
appointed, 17 July, 1843 7/1/242
1843 Woolcott Charles Henry Clerk to the City Treasurer
Special Committee on reduction salaries etc; 2nd schedule only; 23 Dec 1843
21/1/59/745[685]
1844 Woolcott Charles Henry Clerk to the City Treasurer
£100 pa; Schedule of salaries for 1844; 7/1/437
1846 Woolcott Charles Henry Clerk to the City Treasurer
Statement of duties of officer; January 1846
21/004/13 [45]
1846 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant Clerk to City Surveyor
£80 pa; appointed 8 June 1846; 7/3/130
1846 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant Clerk to City Surveyor
£80 pa; request salary increase to former rate when Clerk to Treasurer; December
26/3/110
1847 Woolcott Charles Henry Clerk to the City Treasurer
leave of absence; illness; October 26/3/182
1848 Woolcott Charles Henry Clerk to the City Treasurer
leave of absence month January 26/4/122
1849 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant to the Town Clerk
appointed 19 March 1849 7/4/462
1849 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant to the Town Clerk
£150 pa; appointed 19 March 1849; letter to Woolcott
27/4/49/141
1850 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant to the Town Clerk
£150 pa; Estimates for 1850 27/5/50/102
1851 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant to the Town Clerk
£150 pa; Estimates for 1851 27/6/51/7
1851 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk pro tem during absence of Town Clerk, John Rae 27/6/51/184
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 439
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1851 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant to the Town
Clerkleave of absence 14 days, 24 October; sickness
27/6/51/419
1851 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk, acting pro tem
on leave, 27 November 1851; sickness 27/6/51/491
1852 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant to the Town Clerk
£150 pa; Estimates for 1852; 27/6/52/11
1852 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant to the Town Clerk
£4; fees/perquisites if any received 1851; resolution Feb; Town Clerk memo May
27/6/52/143
1854 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant to the Town Clerk, late
request compensation for abolition of position under Commissioners; January
26/9/073
1854 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant to the Town Clerk, late
to call on Commissioners before advertisement placed for Secretary; November
7/7/481
1854 Woolcott Charles Henry Assistant to the Town Clerk, late
testimonials: G Allen; D Egan; E Flood; GR Nichols; TW Smart; W Thurlow
26/13/1073
1854 Woolcott Charles Henry Secretary to City Commissioners
to be appointed on the recommendations of testimonials; 3 November 1854
7/7/486
1854 Woolcott Charles Henry Secretary to City Commissioners
appointed 1 December 1854 7/7/549
1855 Woolcott Charles Henry Secretary to City Commissioners
£420 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1855 7/8/38
1856 Woolcott Charles Henry Secretary to City Commissioners
£440 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1856 7/9/46
1856 Woolcott Charles Henry Secretary to City Commissioners
reports neglect by City Solicitor & Building Surveyor; April
26/22/269
1857 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk, acting 1st meeting of new Council; 13 April 1857 7/101857 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk £440 pa; Election of Officers; 20 April
18577/10
1858 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk £440 pa; Salaries of Officers 1 July 1858 27/12/58/4881859 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk £475 pa; Salary Recommendations for
1859, Feb11/3/17
1859 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk requests increase; to parity with Government class 2 clerks
26/38/0124
1865 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk applies for debenture Hon Treasurer St Leonards Penny Savings Bank; accepted
26/72/237
1866 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk request 2 days leave to move from Beecroft to North Shore; February
26/77/053
1866 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk reports his staff: Butterworth & Walsh are highly efficient; August
26/80/753
1867 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk Staff petition to revert to 4pm close from 5pm; March
26/84/273
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 440
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1875 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk defends employment of staff: assistant &
messenger; they also prepare rate notices; January
26/131/020
1876 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk £550 pa; Salaries of officers 1876 22/17/1891878 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk £600 pa; Salaries of Officers: 1878;
request increase22/17/711
1879 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk £600 pa; Woolcott has 3 persons in his department; July
26/158/803
1880 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk £600 pa; Salary Schedule 1879-80; Finance Com recommendation
22/18/125/689
1881 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1881 21/16/66 [369]1881 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk £600 pa; Salaries of Officers for 1881 SMH 20 Jan 18811882 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk ceiling of office fell down; nearly injured;
all ceilings to be checked; Feb26/182/212
1882 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk Salaries of Officers 1882; Schedule of salaries
22/22/54
1883 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk Salary Schedule 1882-83; Finance Com recommendation
22/24/44
1884 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk £700 pa; Mayor's Report: Salary Schedule 1884
21/16/123 [891]
1885 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk Salaries of officers 1885; Schedule of salaries
22/29/11(b)
1886 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk £800 pa; Recs Finance Com Meeting 12 Nov 1885; Duties described
SMH 13 Nov 1885, p5
1886 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk Salaries of officers 1886; Schedule of Salaries 1886
22/31/6(e)
1886 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk Offer of retiring allowance £800; Meeting 21 December 1886
SMH 22 December 1886
1887 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk Fin Com rec £1000 retiring allowance SMH 18 February 1887
1887 Woolcott Charles Henry Town Clerk £200 is 3 months leave + £800 retiring allowance; to retire 1 March 1887
SMH 2 March 1887
Many more references in City RecordsBrother of William Prout Woolcott; Arrived with parents, Sydney 1832; advertisement SMH 6 December 1832, p1: acquired business of HJ Sloman, bootmakerDeath of Parents: William: SMH 27 November 1862, p1, Pitt St Redfern, age 80; Mary: SMH 13 June 1860, p1, age 73Woolcott family connection to family of artist John Skinner Prout and his brother Cornelius Prout, NSW Under Sheriff (arrived NSW 1827); it is believed that Mary Woolcott, wife of William Woolcott Senior, was Cornelius and John Prout’s sister. See entry for John Skinner Prout: Australian Dictionary of Biography onlineNSW BDMs Registry: Death: 10583/1905: WOOLCOTT, CHARLES H; [parents] WILLIAM & MARY; registered at ST LEONARDS
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 441
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 August 1905 p6: WOOLCOTT - August 23, at his residence, Ivy Cliffe, Berry's Bay, Charles Henry Woolcott, in his 84th year. No flowers. The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 24 August 1905 p6: The death is announced of Mr. Charles Henry Woolcott, formerly town clerk of Sydney. The deceased gentleman was for many years closely identified with the municipal life of this city. He took much interest in matters relating to the early history of Sydney, and some years ago the City Council accepted from him a gift of pictures which give a good idea of Sydney as it appeared in the early days. The late Mr. Woolcott passed away at his residence, Ivy Cliff, Berry's Bay, yesterday, in his 84th year. Obituaries, Funeral: Newcastle Morning Herald, 25 August 1905, p4; SMH 26 August 1905, p11; Evening News (Sydney) 26 August 1905, p4Paintings: trove.nla.gov.au/people/1487061?c=people, accessed 17 July 2015, link to Design and Art Australia Online; Australian Art Sales Digest online, www.aasd.com.au, accessed 17 July 2015: watercolour “Circular Quay Sydney” image per Lawsons Auctions; “Rocky Point, San Souci, 1854” image per Sotheby’s.painting of the Hyde Park Water Fountain, State Library NSW (titled Busby’s Bore, possibly by CH Woolcott, SSV1/Wat/1; House: Ivycliff: North Sydney Heritage Centre, Stanton Library North Sydney: Heritage Leaflet no 5: IvyCliff.
Woolcott, William Prout
Assistant Clerk, Town Clerk’s Office, temporary, 1847
1847 Woolcott William Prout Assistant Clerk, Town Clerk's Office
5/- day; temporary; relieving W H Wills; nephew of Cornelius Prout
27/3/47/227
1847 Woolcott William Prout Assistant Clerk, Town Clerk's Office
finished temp position 19 October 1847 27/3/47/264
Brother of Charles Henry Woolcott; Arrived with parents, Sydney 1832; advertisement SMH 6 December 1832, p1: acquired business of HJ Sloman, bootmakerWoolcott family connection to family of artist John Skinner Prout and his brother Cornelius Prout, NSW Under Sheriff (arrived NSW 1827); it is believed that Mary Woolcott, wife of William Woolcott Senior, was Cornelius and John Prout’s sister. See entry for John Skinner Prout: Australian Dictionary of Biography onlineDeath of Parents: William: SMH 27 November 1862, p1, Pitt St Redfern, age 80; Mary: SMH 13 June 1860, p1, age 73NSW BDMs Registry: Death: 1427/1887: WOOLCOTT, WILLIAM P: [parents] WILLIAM & MARY; registered at SYDNEYThe Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 4 October 1887: WOOLCOTT. - September 30, at Fitz-Evan-chambers, of apoplexy, William Prout Woolcott, aged 61 years.Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney) Saturday 8 October 1887 p44: Mr. W. P. WOOLCOTT. - The sudden death of this gentleman occurred on the 30th ultimo. Mr. William Prout Woolcott was 61 years of age, and was well-known in Sydney commercial circles. He was proceeding along the street on the day in question when, he was struck down by an apoplectic fit, and taken to his office, Pitt-street. But he never rallied. The deceased gentleman was a brother of Mr. Woolcott, lately town clerk of Sydney. Probate: SMH 18 October 1887, p2
Woolley, Nat Labourer, Ganger, Belmore Park Depot, City Surveyor’s Department, 1890-18981891 Woolley Nat Ganger request sick pay, influenza, granted,
November26/253/2099
1894 Woolley Nat Ganger, City Surveyor's Department
Belmore Pk Depot; sick leave, granted; hard worker
26/272/407
1895 Woolley Nat City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff; under Lee
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (d)
1896 Woolley Ganger, City Surveyor's Department
Mayor requests report on; March 26/284/312
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 442
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.1896 Woolley N Ganger, City Surveyor's
DepartmentBelmore Pk Depot; requests increase; April
26/284/523
1898 Woolley N Labourers and Mechanics: not on staff
Officers and Staff, January 1898; names, salary/wage
22/55/1
1898 Woolley N Others (1) Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/11898 Woolley N Ganger, City Surveyor's
DepartmentBelmore Pk Depot; request extra leave; January; emp 8 years; zealous overseer
26/296/0112
Wooton, Thomas Labourer, City Works, 18511851 Wooton Tho Labourer taken on to work; June 10/2/297
Worden, (Unknown) Ganger, Sewerage Work, 18871887 Worden Ganger, Sewerage Work list of labourers, Sewerage Work; March 26/218/681
Wright, James Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1879-18961879 Wright James Labourer request either pay or work on Public Hols;
work where practicable; January26/155/070
1883 Wright James Labourer request later mustering call; Petition; October
P26/194/1891
1895 Wright James Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (e)
1896 Wright James Labourer, City Surveyor's Dept, non-staff
died; September 26/287/1322
Wright, Thomas Mountsteven
Wharfinger, Market Wharf, 1844-1846
1844 Wright Thomas Mountstevens Wharfinger, Market Wharf appointed, 8 July 1844; 7/2/811844 Wright Thomas Mountsteven Wharfinger, Market Wharf sureties July 1844; Mat Wellington &
William Newton27/2/188/205
1846 Wright Thomas Mountsteven Wharfinger, Market Wharf seeks compensation, position abolished; January
7/3/19
1846 Wright Thomas Mountsteven Wharfinger, Market Wharf No compensation to be paid; February 7/3/47
Wright, (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 18881888 Wright Water Meter Reader Mayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary;
discharged; January21/17/6 [731]
Wroutt, A Carter, 18861886 Wroutt A Carter Petition to reinstate M Veaney; June;
Macquarie Street26/213/1224
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 443
Year Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.
Wyatt, William Assessor, 18441844 Wyatt William Assessor appointed 4 March 1844; Macquarie Ward 7/1/498
Wylie, A Carter, 18741874 Wylie A Carter request 1pm knock-off on Saturdays not
4pm26/130/821a
Wymore, John Labourer, 18761876 Wymore John Labourer request 1/2 day Saturdays; April; care
equipment; families; p326/138/205
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 444
YYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Yaw, James Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890
Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1891-1898
1890 Yaw James Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Dept
no 196, RS: useless for his purpose; February; possibly dismissed
26/240/312
1893 Yaw James Block Sweeper £1 week; request increase; April; age 30; appointed July 1891; Letter mother Jane; boy's wage
26/265/659
1893 Yaw James Block Sweeper 42/- week; Mayor: work as usual plus supervise; May; 42 O'Connor St
26/266/994
1895 Yaw J Cleansing wood paving Labourer Insp of Nuisances Dept
Retrenchments or salary reductions; List of Officers & Servants
22/48/22½ (j)
1895 Yaw James Block Sweeper absent, influenza; medical certificate; August
26/281/0948
1898 Yaw James Block Sweeper Officers and Staff, January 1898; 2nd list 22/55/1
Yeomans, (Unknown)
Inspector, Cleansing Staff, temporary, 1877
1877 Yeomans Inspector, Cleansing Staff extra cleaning staff; direction of Colonial Secretary, 16/1/77 - 31/3/77
26/144/411
Yorkey Labourer or Carter, 18621862 Yorkey Labourer or Carter request payment for Anniversary Day
January875/2/62/3
Younger, Charles Assessor, 1844-18451844 Younger Charles Assessor appointed 4 March 1844; Bourke Ward 7/1/4981845 Younger C Assessor appointed 10 March 1845; Bourke Ward 7/2/3111845 Younger C Assessor Report, March; Bourke Ward 21/002/573 [583]
Younger, William Coal Trimmer, Botany Water Works, 18721872 Younger William Coal Trimmer, Botany
Water Worksin boiler house; request equal pay with Engine House; rec £2; others £2/2/-; October
26/117/945
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 445
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 446
ZYear Surname Firstname(s) Position Description from source Source ref.Zeen, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 18881888 Zeen City Surveyor's
DepartmentMayor's rec: discharge or reduce salary; discharged; January
21/17/6 [731]
City of Sydney – Employees, 1842-c.1900 447
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