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CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL ARCHIVES CH341/box 9 – Christchurch City Council Outward Letters October 1901 – July 1902 Please refer enquiries to [email protected]

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CH341/9 1 30.10.1901 W J Jarman, Meat Inspector

Please call at earliest convenience.

CH341/9 1 30.10.1901 W W Harris, Fendalton Permission granted to put a log and stumps on TS 218.

CH341/9 2 30.10.1901 West Christchurch School

Asks permission for Council to water Lincoln Road during A & P Show,

CH341/9 3 30.10.1901 J O Madison Drainage Board

Has received Board’s resolution re connecting drainage from abattoir with sewers.

CH341/9 4 30.10.1901 J O Madison Your letter regarding abattoirs referred to the special committee.

CH341/9 5 30.10.1901 Secretary for Agriculture

Letter re T H Green & Co applying exemption has been referred to special committee.

CH341/9 6 30.10.1901 J A Bethkie, Brougham Street

City Surveyor is unable to find you employment.

CH341/9 7 30.10.1901 G G Stead Has received his audited accounts re Royal visit and thanks him for economical manner in which matters were managed.

CH341/9 8 Undated [1901]

Wellington Town Clerk Macdonald leaving by Mararoa about 10.30pm.

CH341/9 9 30.10.1901 Philip Newberry, Warner’s Hotel

Unlikely to grant permission to give a series of Sunday oratorio concerts.

CH341/9 10 30.10.1901 Drainage Board Sends copy of letter from James McLean for consideration.

CH341/9 11 30.10.1901 James McLean Regarding bar forming in river obstructing his boats, river is under Drainage Board not Council.

CH341/9 12 31.10.1901 James McLean Your letter sent to Drainage Board for consideration.

CH341/9 13 31.10.1901 Drainage Board Sends Mclean’s letter for consideration.

CH341/9 14 31.10.1901 W W Cumming, White Hart building, Christchurch.

Send your account which will be paid if still owing.

CH341/9 15 1.11.1901 Woolston mayor Suggests time for interview re proposed abattoirs.

CH341/9 16 1.11.1901 No name Will allow plans and specifications to be open for inspection at Council office.

CH341/9 16 2.11.1901 Beswick & Harris Will send a reply re William Baylis after next Council meeting.

CH341/9 17 2.11.1901 L E Freeman, secretary Christchurch Gardeners Union

Notes his circular setting out conditions for gardeners’ labour.

CH341/9 18 2.11.1901 Isaac Allen A temporary footbridge is being erected at new Colombo Street traffic bridge.


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CH341/9 19 2.11.1901 Canterbury A & P Association

Lincoln Road will be watered and Council will lend water carts for watering the show grounds.

CH341/9 20 5.11.1901 Hugh Pollen, Under Secretary

Sends copy of Christchurch By-laws re motor cars, Adams Star Cycle Co has not been able to get a permit under Car Act 1898.

CH341/9 21 5.11.1901 Secretary Department of Agriculture

Asks for conditions needed to be arranged with adjacent boroughs re proposed Christchurch abattoir.

CH341/9 22 5.11.1901 W J Brightling, Cashel Street

Asks for tramway passes as provided in deed of consent for construction of the tramway.

CH341/9 22 5.11.1901 Reid & Gray Returns 6d for rates overcharged.

CH341/9 23 6.11.1901 Napier town clerk Any town license £5 for whole year.

CH341/9 23 7.11.1901 G Roberts, Auckland Has received his cheque for rates and will not appear when his court case is called.

CH341/9 24 7.11.1901 Local mayors Notice of meeting re management of tramways.

CH341/9 25 7.11.1901 Dr W Irving, secretary Canterbury section of British Medical Association.

City does not bury bodies without a doctor’s certificate of death.

CH341/9 26 8.11.1901 Christchurch mayor Sends proposed terms for abattoir.

CH341/9 26 11.11.1901 W J S Neville, collector for Christchurch City Council

Granted 2 weeks leave.

CH341/9 27 11.11.1901 W Inspector Stringer Granted 2 weeks leave.

CH341/9 27 11.11.1901 Toneycliffe & Carey Acknowledges receipt of payment for rates.

CH341/9 28 11.11.1901 Christchurch mayor Special meeting needed to elect representatives on Hospital & Charitable Aid Board.

CH341/9 29 12.11.1901 J Landery secretary Christchurch Garrison Band

Asks for band programme for rotunda concert.

CH341/9 30 12.11.1901 H L Oakes secretary Stanmore Brass Band

Asks for programme for rotunda concert.

CH341/9 31 12.11.1901 Wanganui town clerk Christchurch City Council pays each band £50 to play for 2 hours on alternative Thursday evenings October - April.

CH341/9 32 12.11.1901 T H Green & Co Asks them to attend special meeting to discuss their application for exemption from killing at Christchurch abattoirs.

CH341/9 33 12.11.1901 John Brightling, Cashel Street

List of councillors and council officers entitled to passes for tramway.


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CH341/9 34 12.11.1901 Dr J M Mason, Chief Health Officer, Wellington

Notes his telegram re Lincoln Road.

CH341/9 35 12.11.1901 P Newbury, Warners Hotel

Permission not granted for Sunday oratorio concerts.

CH341/9 36 12.11.1901 Drainage Board Asks for a draft agreement re connecting abattoir and sewers.

CH341/9 37 12.11.1901 Mrs F E Craig, Jubilee Studio, Colombo Street

Her signs on her verandah are prohibited by the By-laws.

CH341/9 38 12.11.1901 Adams Star Cycle Company

Waiting for reply from Under Secretary re your permit.

CH341/9 39 12.11.1901 J M Combs, secretary City & Suburban Burgesses Association

Acknowledges his letter re appointing women to Charitable Aid Board, temporary footbridge was open a week before date of your letter.

CH341/9 40 12.11.1901 J F Newton, secretary Birkenhead Burgesses Association

In reply to his enquiry about informal votes in last election for councillors.

CH341/9 41 12.11.1901 Under Secretary, Department of Lands & Survey, Wellington

Asks about date for Governor’s proclamation.

CH341/9 42 12.11.1901 Beswick & Harris Council does not admit William Baylis’s claim.

CH341/9 43 13.11.1901 Secretary, Department of Agriculture

Regarding submitting plans for abattoir to other boroughs.

CH341/9 43 13.11.1901 Dr W H Symes, District Health Officer

Sends report by Inspector Smith re seizure of fish.

CH341/9 44,45 13.11.1901 Woolston mayor Minister of Agriculture has approved City Council as controlling authority for abattoir, sends terms and conditions for approval by Woolston Council.


If Council bears all costs and maintenance of abattoir is it necessary to get approval of plan and site from adjacent boroughs?

CH341/9 47 14.11.1901 S Vogan & Co, Dallington

Terminates their contract for removing night soil.

CH341/9 48 14.11.1901 Dr W H Symes Asked to inspect T Compton’s galvanizing works in Winchester Street and a stable in Durham St and report if they are a danger to health.

CH341/9 49 14.11.1901 District Engineer, NZ Railways

Asked to prepare draft agreement re drainage from abattoir at Sockburn.

CH341/9 50 14.11.1901 Dalgety & Co Regarding closet in building in Cathedral Square occupied by Miss Maling.


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CH341/9 51 14.11.1901 Avon Road Board Notes their letter and states most local authorities favoured an elective paid Tramway Board.


Asks again if it is necessary get approval of boroughs for abattoir plans etc.

CH341/9 53 14.11.1901 Linwood mayor Sends terms and conditions re abattoir for his council’s approval.

CH341/9 54 Undated [1901]

Proposed terms and conditions for abattoir to serve city and adjacent boroughs.

CH341/9 55 16.11.1901 Dr Symes Asks him to check possible contamination of Mrs Lukey’s Melrose Street water supply and sends copies of other reports.

CH341/9 56 18.11.1901 S Rae, Geraldine Sends payments for his contracts.

CH341/9 56 18.11.1901 A Tozer, Geraldine Sends payment for contract.

CH341/9 57 Undated [1901]

Auckland mayor Thanks for assistance offered.

CH341/9 58 18.11.1901 Harman & Stevens Governor has proclaimed that land owned by Mrs Sarah Jane Simeon occupied by Crown Iron Works Co is to become a Council yard.

CH341/9 59 18.11.1901 Crown Iron Works Co. Notified of Governor’s proclamation.

CH341/9 60 18.11.1901 Wigram Bros No rebate will be allowed for rates on your Cashel Street premises.

CH341/9 61 18.11.1901 Mrs Thomson, 26 Avon Street

A license to trade in the streets will not be given to boy Alex Thomson without consent of parent or guardian.

CH341/9 62 18.11.1901 Rangiora town clerk Christchurch Tramway Company’s drag is licensed to carry 21 passengers.

CH341/9 63 19.11.1901 J C Maddison Council’s special committee adheres to instructions in earlier letter re abattoir.

CH341/9 64 19.11.1901 Ashburton town clerk Sends license form for public buildings used by City Council.

CH341/9 64 19.11.1901 Hon Hall Jones, Mackenzie

Regarding railway passes for Cheviot children.

CH341/9 65 19.11.1901 Sydenham town clerk Council willing to allow Council horses to pull Railway Fire Engine to Sydenham for 30 shillings each time.

CH341/9 66 19.11.1901 Robt Winter, secretary Railway Volunteer Fire Brigade

Sends him copy of letter to Sydenham town clerk.

CH341/9 67 19.11.1901 District Engineer NZ Railways

Council agrees to his conditions re drainage of abattoir at Sockburn.

CH341/9 68 20.11.1901 Hon. Hall Jones Further to railway passes for Cheviot children.


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CH341/9 69 20.11.1901 Minister of Railways Ladies Committee inviting Cheviot children to Christchurch asks for railway passes for them.

CH341/9 70 20.11.1901 Williams Stephens & Co

Regarding contractor not emptying their pan at their Manchester Street yard.

CH341/9 70 20.11.1901 Jas H Pauling, Masterton

The mackintosh left in a cab will be sent to you.

CH341/9 71 20.11.1901 J G White & Co, Auckland

Electrical projects are not in an advanced stage at present.

CH341/9 72 20.11.1901 Mrs Baxter, Freshford House

Thanks for her offer to take Cheviot children and mother following earthquake.

CH341/9 73 20.11.1901 Union Steam Ship Co, Dunedin

Asks for any of their ships at Lyttelton to escort Discovery down the harbour.

CH341/9 74 21.11.1901 Woolston mayor Asks if Woolston supports abattoir proposals, if Conference held all must share cost of loan etc.

CH341/9 75 22.11.1901 Mayors of other boroughs

Similar letter to one sent to Woolston.

CH341/9 76 22.11.1901 Luke Adams, Colombo Street

Notice of meeting of Reserves Committee to discuss marram grass reserve.

CH341/9 76 22.11.1901 Suckling Bros, Dundas Street

Rubbish next to your factory is to be levelled and covered with soil.

CH341/9 77 22.11.1901 Manager, Te Oranga Home, Burwood

Asks if he is willing to clear marram grass reserve and at if so at what cost.

CH341/9 78 22.11.1901 Lands & Survey, Wellington

Regarding wording of proclamation re city yard.

CH341/9 79 Undated [1901]

Auckland mayor Subscription list started for earthquake victims unable to bear losses.

CH341/9 79 25.11.1901 C M Gray Regarding Woolston Brass Band programme.

CH341/9 80 Page not numbered.

CH341/9 81 25.11.1901 J H Pauling Will give cabman the 5 shillings reward you sent.

CH341/9 81 25.11.1901 Jos Lough, Union Street

City Surveyor to attend to state of Union Street.

CH341/9 82 26.11.1901 Sydenham town clerk Council horses will not now take Railway Fire Engine outside city limits.


See Gazette and previous letter

CH341/9 83 26.11.1901 Robt Howell, butcher By-laws Committee will consider hours for driving cattle along South Town Belt.

CH341/9 84 26.11.1901 T Morrow, City Council Yard

No action has been taken about badges worn by Council employees.


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CH341/9 85 26.11.1901 Colonial Secretary Regarding permits for Adams Star Cycle Co under The McLean Motor Car Act, 1898.

CH341/9 86 26.11.1901 Thos Garrard, secretary The Industrial Association of Canterbury

Councillors Sorenson and Clarke appointed representatives to conference on technical education.

CH341/9 87 27.11.1901 Supervising Valuer, Christchurch.

Asks for valuation of land etc intended for Central Yard.

CH341/9 87 Undated [1901]

McLean & Son Auckland

Price £250, Haywood & Co will dismantle and deliver to Lyttelton.

CH341/9 88 28.11.1901 Bishop of Christchurch Thanks for architect’s report on earthquake damage to cathedral spire.

CH341/9 89 28.11.1901 C Hastings Bridge, Samaritan House trustees

Councillor J T Smith appointed as trustee to represent Council.

CH341/9 90 28.11.1901 H A Atkinson, Socialist Church secretary

Regarding women as members of Charitable Aid Board.

CH341/9 91 28.11.1901 New Brighton Mayor Asked to pay one guinea for each body brought to Christchurch new morgue. Similar letters sent to Sumner mayor and Road Boards.

CH341/9 92 28.11.1901 J T Smith Appointed trustee for Samaritan House.

CH341/9 93 28.11.1901 Halswell Road Board Regarding charge for use of Christchurch morgue.

CH341/9 94 28.11.1901 W Langlands Has received his letter re Colombo St bridge contract.

CH341/9 94 29.11.1901 Government Printer, Wellington

Asks for details about previous orders for copies of statutes.

CH341/9 95 29.11.1901 C Napier Bell, Westport

Asks what he would charge to report on possibility of obtaining electric power from the Waimakariri River.

CH341/9 96 29.11.1901 Dr George Ansen, Wellington

In reply to his complaint about the behaviour and charges of a cab man.

CH341/9 97 29.11.1901 C C Sommers, High Street

Told to pull down his dangerous stable at 222 Durham Street

CH341/9 98 29.11.1901 Police Inspector Ellison

Regarding cattle on river banks near East Belt.

CH341/9 99 29.11.1901 Secretary of Charitable Aid Board

Councillor J T Smith has been appointed Council representative on Ashburton & North Canterbury United Charitable Aid Board.

CH341/9 100 29.11.1901 C D Gough, North East Belt

Told to repair his drain.

CH341/9 101 29.11.1901 Secretary, Hospital Board

Councillors Loughnan and Payling elected to represent Council on Board.


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CH341/9 102 29.11.1901 E Perreau, North East Belt

Gough has been told to repair his drain.

CH341/9 103 29.11.1901 G G Stead Fire Brigade will not attend fires over one mile from city boundaries so previous arrangement is cancelled. Similar letter to five others named.

CH341/9 104 30.11.1901 Mrs Brown, Symonds Street, Auckland

Has received payment for her rates.

CH341/9 104 Undated [1901]

The Premier, Wellington

Asks about free carriage of sheep for Discovery now in port.

CH341/9 185 30.11.1901 no name Regarding availability of key to Christchurch morgue.

CH341/9 186 29.11.1901 D H Brown & Son Need to enter into new agreement for services of Fire Brigade, charges listed. Letter sent also to 14 others listed.

CH341/9 107 2.12.1901 Testimonial for H H Holder who emigrated to South Africa.

CH341/9 108 3.12.1901 Jos Lough, Union Street

City Surveyor will attend to Union Street.

CH341/9 109 3.12.1901 R D Thomas, solicitor Rutland, trustees to Hayward Bros may be granted a right-of-way.

CH341/9 110 3.12.1901 Lyttelton Times Cannot approve an electric cable from your building to Broadway’s new bakery but you may lay a cable under Gloucester Street.

CH341/9 111 3.12.1901 List of 11 persons Captain Scott can take only 50 sheep in Discovery, will hold ballot to choose 12 who will each supply 5 sheep.

CH341/9 112 3.12.1901 National Mortgage & Agency Co

You need to sign and stamp the agreement for use of fire brigade.

CH341/9 112 Undated [1901]

John McLean & Son, Auckland

No scarifier with roller wheel.

CH341/9 113 4.12.1901 Pyne & Co Seed to sign agreement for fire brigade.

CH341/9 113 4.12.1901 Inspector of Police Sends list of licensed drivers and asks for comments about character etc. [List not attached.]

CH341/9 114 4.12.1901 Department of Agriculture, Wellington

Council does not approve T H Green being exempted from killing at Christchurch Abattoirs.


Woolston not in agreement with proposed abattoir at Sockburn. Asks for notice in Gazette declaring City Council as its controlling authority.

CH341/9 116 4.12.1901 Wolf Sayer & Heller Council unable at present to consider request for runners from stock killed at abattoir.


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CH341/9 117 4.12.1901 All councillors Dinner for officers of Discovery at Warners, tea and concert for Petty Officers and men at Provincial Council Chambers, ticket prices.

CH341/9 118 4.12.1901 Woolston mayor Abattoir matter has been left in the hands of Minister for Agriculture.

CH341/9 119 4.12.1901 M A Gumnell, Oamaru Must give a reason for any rate reduction requested.

CH341/9 119 5.12.1901 Executors for late G Gerard, Snowdon

Cost of sheep purchased for Discovery.

CH341/9 120 5.12.1901 W R Winter, secretary NZ Railway Fire Brigade

Three council horses will be removed from the fire brigade station.

CH341/9 120 5.12.1901 Foreman of Works W S Wotton was granted permission to fill a water cart.

CH341/9 121 5.12.1901 Major Owen Council has no control over Hagley Park apply to Domains Board.

CH341/9 122 5.12.1901 All councillors Warrant officers and men will now attend a supper with a few songs but no concert and no ladies will be present.

CH341/9 123 6.12.1901 E Round, Woolston Brass Band

Request to use rotunda granted.

CH341/9 123 6.12.1901 C M Gray Woolston Brass Band intend to give a concert in the rotunda.

CH341/9 124 6.12.1901 Captain Scott Asks him to name a day to receive sheep donated for Discovery.

CH341/9 127 7.12.1901 Secretary of Agriculture Department

Asks for a reply to earlier letter.

CH341/9 127 7.12.1901 Professor R J Scott, Canterbury College

Regarding his invitation to attend entertainment for Antarctic Expedition members.

CH341/9 126A 7.12.1901 Lands & Survey, Wellington

City Solicitor agrees with your wording re Central Yard.


Asks if all licensed slaughterhouses have distinctive brands so he can check sales of unbranded meat in the city.

CH341/9 128 9.12.1901 A F Lithgow, Worcester Street

Permission given for his band to play at the rotunda on a later date.

CH341/9 128 10.12.1901 R H Wood, Scargill Rates are payable now.

CH341/9 129 9.12.1901 Traffic Manager NZ Railways, Christchurch.

Asks about cost of carrying night soil pans to Chaneys.

CH341/9 130 10.12.1901 Chief Health Officer, Wellington

Provisions of The Public Health Act Amendment Act (No2) 1901 will be carried out but have not got a copy of the Act.


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CH341/9 131 10.12.1901 J M Combs, City & Suburban Burgesses Association

Regarding sale of municipal land and control of coaches running into the city.

CH341/9 132 10.12.1901 Cashmere Hills Domain Board

Councillor C D Morris appointed to represent city in place of late W Vincent.

CH341/9 133 10.12.1901 Selwyn County Council City Surveyor A D Dobson may act as consulting engineer for drainage of Lake Ellesmere.

CH341/9 134 10.12.1901 A Reese, butcher Council sees no reason for altering By-laws re hours for driving stock along South Belt.

CH341/9 135 10.12.1901 Drainage Board Regarding signing agreement for connection between abattoir and sewers.

CH341/9 136 10.12.1901 Bates & Gurner, Geraldine

When overdue rent is paid Council contribute £50 to repair fire damaged fences at Kakahu Reserve.


Regarding light requested in front of their factory.

CH341/9 137 10.12.1901 Strange & Co Accepts their offer to repair Council Chamber chairs.

CH341/9 137 10.12.1901 C E Bevan Brown, Boys’ High School

Notice given for manure to be removed at once.

CH341/9 138 11.12.1901 Mrs Sarah J Simeon Council will pay only £1120 compensation for land taken for public works.

CH341/9 139 11.12.1901 Ballantine & Co Asks if anything owing for blankets supplied during winter. Similar letter to 3 other firms.

CH341/9 140 11.12.1901 J L Scott Re-appointed a member of the Special Committee.

CH341/9 139 11.12.1901 Garrick, Cowlishaw and Fisher

Sends copies of replies to Mrs Simeon’s claim for compensation.

CH341/9 141 11.12.1901 Triggs & Denton, saddlers

Accepts their offer to supply dog collars.

CH341/9 141 11.12.1901 M Clatchie & Co Asks if anything owing for coal supplied by them during winter.

CH341/9 142 11.12.1901 Wellington town clerk Thanks for information and forms.

CH341/9 143 11.12.1901 Railway Traffic Manager, Christchurch

Please take 5 sheep from each of persons names and deliver to Discovery.

CH341/9 144 11.12.1901 J Perkins, Bromley cemetery sexton

Granted 2 weeks leave.

CH341/9 145 12.12.1901 Railway Traffic Manager

Bealey Bros sheep will be sent from Rakaia station.

CH341/9 146 11.12.1901 R H Rhodes, executors late G Gerrard, Hon L Walker

Captain Scott thanks you for gift of sheep.

CH341/9 147 12.12.1901 W Thompson, Balmoral

Arrangements for delivering his sheep to Discovery.


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CH341/9 148 12.12.1901 List of 7 names Arrangements for delivery of their sheep.

CH341/9 149 12.12.1901 Pyne & Co Regarding delivery of L Walker’s sheep.

CH341/9 150 12.12.1901 List of 7 names Arrangements for delivery of sheep and Captain Scott’s thanks.

CH341/9 151 12.12.1901 Thos O Hay, Pigeon Bay

Arrangement for delivery of his sheep.

CH341/9 152 12.12.1901 Treasury, Wellington Regarding size of proposed loan for slaughterhouse.

CH341/9 153 12.12.1901 Selwyn County Council W G Blood and T Blood gave Victoria St as their address when registering their dog.

CH341/9 154 13.12.1901 Minister of Lands Council has appointed Charles Dickenson Morris to replace the late W Vincent on the Cashmere Hills Domain Board.

CH341/9 155 13.12.1901 C D Gouch, North East Belt

Told to remedy his drain fault within 14 days.

CH341/9 156 13.12.1901 T Crompton, Winchester Street

Suggests he erect a 50ft chimney at his galvanizing works.

CH341/9 157 13.12.1901 E Perreau, North East Belt

Gould told to repair his drain and you must fill up your trench.

CH341/9 158 13.12.1901 Captain Scott RN Regarding delivery of sheep, donors thanked.

CH341/9 159 13.12.1901 H H Loughnan Cost of Lichfield Fire Station was £3490.6.9.

CH341/9 160 14.12.1901 Garrick & Co Application for right-of-way through TS 145.

CH341/9 161 14.12.1901 Church Property Trustees

District Heath Officer recommends removal of closet from building on corner of Durham St & Oxford Tce.

CH341/9 162 17.12.1901 George R Haydon, Hawarden

Send sheep by first train tomorrow.

CH341/9 162 17.12.1901 A W Bickerton 10% will be added to all rates not paid by end of Jan 1902.


Has received Minister’s approval for an abattoir, will sends plans and map for formal approval by Minister.

CH341/9 164 17.12.1901 Mayors of local boroughs

Notice of meeting to decide on which day all shops will be closed.

CH341/9 165 17.12.1901 Auckland town clerk Sends information requested.

CH341/9 166 17.12.1901 Mrs Liddle, 275 Cambridge Tce

City Surveyor will attend to weeds growing on your footpath.

CH341/9 167 17.12.1901 A D Austin, Mt Eden Road, Auckland

No debentures for sale at present, sends him information about Council loans.

CH341/9 168 17.12.1901 Dr W H Syme, Health Inspector

Asked to see plan for improvements to Church Property closets.


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CH341/9 168 18.12.1901 Drainage Board Asked to repair Tuam St near Colombo St where recent sewer connection is unsatisfactory.

CH341/9 169 18.12.1901 Inspector Ellison Please tell police about new times for removal of night soil.

CH341/9 170 18.12.1901 Dr W H Syme All privies must be provided with a wooden or concrete floor.

CH341/9 171 18.12.1901 Treasury, Wellington Rateable value of city, total rate raised, details of rates to be raised

CH341/9 173 18.12.1901 Luke Adams Asks to call and see City Surveyor regarding clearing Marram grass reserve.

CH341/9 174 19.12.1901 W Foley Permission to erect photographic tent in Manchester Street is withdrawn.

CH341/9 174 19.12.1901 Greymouth town clerk Agree to your request.

CH341/9 175 19.12.1901 Mrs Ross, secretary Canterbury Women’s Institute

Complaint about unsanitary conditions where women and children live will be considered.

CH341/9 176 19.12.1901 Jas Glanville, architect District Health Officer does not approve of your plan for closets.

CH341/9 176 19.12.1901 H Ritchie, Colombo Street

Must pay rates or face further court action.

CH341/9 177 20.12.1901 Will Jameson, manager Dix’s Gaiety Co.

Permission not granted to hold a concert on Christmas Day.

CH341/9 178 20.12.1901 Fred Foley, Lichfield Street

Permission not granted to exhibit a kinematograph in public places.

CH341/9 178 20.12.1901 F W Hobbs Men have been told to attend to your closet tonight.

CH341/9 179 21.12.1901 Sydney town clerk Asks if any Sydney gas companies have surplus tar.

CH341/9 180 21.12.1901 Dr J P Frengley, Sumner

Thanks for information about dust bins that are under discussion.

CH341/9 181 23.12.1901 Captain Scott, Port Chalmers

Citizens send best wishes.

CH341/9 182 23.12.1901 Archibold Your permit for exhibition of Giants will be withdrawn if the shouting continues.

CH341/9 182 23.12.1901 Inspector Ellison Informs him about Archibold’s warning.

CH341/9 183 23.12.1901 W W Collins M.H.R. Asks for an interview with him re loan for abattoirs.

CH341/9 184 24.12.1901 Archibold Permit withdrawn.

CH341/9 184 24.12.1901 F S Malcolm & Co, Colombo St.

Permit for Archibold’s exhibition in your premises has been withdrawn.

CH341/9 185 24.12.1901 Inspector Ellison Permit for exhibition in Malcolm & Company’s rooms has been withdrawn.


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CH341/9 186 24.12.1901 Rhodes, mayor Appointment of assessor for Mrs Simeon’s claim.

CH341/9 187 24.12.1901 Miss Kearney, Tuam Street Linwood

City Surveyor is unable to employ your brother on night soil work.

CH341/9 188 Undated [1901]

Arthur Rhodes 14th is last day for appointment.

CH341/9 189 28.12.1901 Christchurch Mayor Regarding appointment of assessor.

CH341/9 190 30.12.1901 F Mulvihill, Te Moana Your letter will go before Reserves Committee.

CH341/9 190 30.12.1901 Bates & Turner, Geraldine

Asks if a fence is needed between his section and Mulvihill’s leasehold.

CH341/9 191 31.12.1901 Manager Bank of NZ Regarding coupons due 31 Dec 1901.

CH341/9 192 31.12.1901 W W Collins Sends him letter from the Minister and from Treasury.

CH341/9 192 3.1.1902 Bogue, Public Works, Wellington

Would like to interview him about an electric scheme.

CH341/9 193 4.1.1902 Manager Bank of NZ J F Matthews assistant town clerk will sign cheques during my absence.

CH341/9 193 4.1.1902 A Ayers, Roxburgh Your application as engineer will be considered when the destructor is completed.

CH341/9 194 6.1.1902 F T Martin, Wellington city solicitor

Asks his opinion about temporary loans.

CH341/9 195 8.1.1902 A G Gillum, tram stables, Papanui

Asked to send application fee.

CH341/9 195 8.1.1902 John Dobson, Shanter Grove, Loburn

Your letter to be put before Special Committee.

CH341/9 196 8.1.1902 Inspector Ellison By-laws Committee will consider your report on coffee stalls.

CH341/9 196 8.1.1902 W W Menzies, Cromwell

Sends cheque for interest on coupons.

CH341/9 197 11.1.1902 Geo Maude, Salisbury Street

Works Committee cannot recognise any liability on part of Council.

CH341/9 198 14.1.1902 Garrick & Co Gilbert Freeman appointed Council’s assessor for Simeon case and John Whitelaw for Mrs Simeon

CH341/9 199 14.1.1902 J Perkins, Linwood cemetery sexton

Position terminated but may apply under the new regulations.

CH341/9 200 14.1.1902 A Evans, assistant sexton Linwood

Position terminated but may apply under new regulations.

CH341/9 201 15.1.1902 Post Master, Christchurch

Please deliver letters addressed to the mayor to City Council office and not to his private office.


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CH341/9 202 16.1.1902 Wm Reese Elected a member of the Special Committee for the Waimakariri Electric Power Scheme.

CH341/9 203 Illegible

CH341/9 204 15.1.1902 W McClea & Co, Cashel Street

The account is for the removal of dust and refuse.

CH341/9 205 17.1.1902 Minister of Public Works

Asks if the Special Committee may employ Mr Bogue to report on Waimakariri Electric Power Scheme.

CH341/9 206 17.1.1902 H S Andrews, solicitor The problem with emptying your night soil can was that ashes had been put in it.

CH341/9 206 17.1.1902 Thos Crompton, Tuam Street

District Health Officer’s instructions must be obeyed.


Reserves Committee is willing to pay half cost of boundary fence with Mulvihill.

CH341/9 207 17.1.1902 P Mulvihill Have asked Bates & Turner to discuss fence with you.

CH341/9 208 17.1.1902 District Traffic Manager, New Zealand Railways

City Surveyor will attend to pan lids.

CH341/9 208 17.1.1902 S J Furness, Blenheim Thanks for his donation to Cheviot relief fund.

CH341/9 209 17.1.1902 Jas Postle, Michigan You will need to consult a solicitor.

CH341/9 209 17.1.1902 Pedler, North Avon Road

Night-man states he can find no trace of the pan.

CH341/9 210 17.1.1902 J Wills, Richmond Will send a pan after payment of 9 shillings.

CH341/9 211 18.1.1902 9 names Appointed to conference re Shop & Shop Assistants Act, 1894.

CH341/9 212 20.1.1902 J Thomas, Salisbury Street

Asked to attend a meeting re his coffee stall.

CH341/9 212 20.1.1902 Thomas, Goslings Lane

Asked to attend meeting re his coffee stall.

CH341/9 213 20.1.1902 J Louisson, chairman, Patriotic Fund Committee

Sends letter from Dr Little at Hanmer Springs re Sergeant Davidson.

CH341/9 214 20.1.1902 E Porreau, Highfield, North East Belt

Gough has repaired his drain and you must fill your trench.


Failure to improve closets means that the premises may not be used in present condition.

CH341/9 216 20.1.1902 J C Morrison, architect Asked to attend meeting of Special Committee re abattoir.

CH341/9 217 21.1.1902 C A Cunningham, Inspector of Noxious Weeds

Council attend to your notice re gorse, broom and lupin.


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CH341/9 217 21.1.1902 Goods Agent, NZR Suggests weigh night soil pans on Mondays to get better average weight.

CH341/9 218 21.1.1902 Inspector of Telegraphs, Christchurch

Asks if council may put notices re spitting on footpaths on telegraph poles.

CH341/9 219 22.1.1902 Minister of Labour Conference has decided that all shops will close on Thursdays. And recommends that local bodies of seaside resorts have power to decide their own weekly half day holiday.

CH341/9 220 22.1.1902 E Round, Woolston Brass Band

Rotunda will be available on 28th inst.

CH341/9 220 22.1.1902 P Pedler, North Avon Road

A pan was left at your place last Tuesday to replace one removed.

CH341/9 221 22.1.1902 J C Jekyll, treasurer, Christchurch Beautifying Association

Council will consider making you a grant when estimates prepared for next year.

CH341/9 222 22.1.1902 Stringer & Cresswell Borham’s application for an ice cream stall will be considered by By-laws Committee.

CH341/9 223 22.1.1902 Canterbury Women’s Institute, Lower Riccarton

Asked to name the tenements they consider are unsanitary.

CH341/9 224 22.1.1902 R M Macdonald Asks him to be available to discuss connecting the Yard with Worcester Street tramway.

CH341/9 225 22.1.1902 Templeton Road Board

Christchurch morgue only available if fee paid irrespective of where person lived.

CH341/9 226 23.1.1902 Mrs Sarah Jane Bromley, England

Unable to give you any information about your uncle Daniel Griffiths.

CH341/9 227 23.1.1902 W Ameraon Ramsay Your correct address is 222 Gloucester Street.

CH341/9 228 23.1.1902 Councillor J M Taylor Leave of absence granted.

CH341/9 229 24.1.1902 WW Collins Member House Representative

Please call in about the abattoir.

CH341/9 230 24.1.1902 Drainage Board Asks for Chief Health Officer’s recommendation re Lincoln Road drain to be carried out.

CH341/9 231 24.1.1902 W W Collins Sends him estimate of cost of abattoir.


Unless Health Officer’s recommendations regarding closet are carried out you will face legal proceedings.

CH341/9 233 24.1.1902 Dr W H Syme Legal proceedings to be taken to suppress nuisance caused by Crompton’s galvanizing works.

CH341/9 234 24.1.1902 Councillor Clarke Sir James Prendergast’s award in the Tramway Arbitration is dated 27.1.1900.


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CH341/9 235 25.1.1902 Garrick & Co Regarding Rutland and Hayward right-of-way to be formed to satisfaction of City Surveyor.

CH341/9 236 25.1.1902 J E Taylor Send a petition before deputation calls.

CH341/9 236 25.1.1902 G W Pearce, Ashley Bank

Sends receipt for Dundas St property rates paid.

CH341/9 237 25.1.1902 New Brighton Tramway Co

Regarding arranging to take over a Worcester Street site for loading rubbish.

CH341/9 238 28.1.1902 WTC Mills, City Valuer Must follow procedure set out in Rating Act 1894.

CH341/9 239 28.1.1902 Joynt & Andrews Regarding request for refund of license fees paid by S Shah & C Abrahams to sell ice cream in the city.

CH341/9 240 28.1.1902 Dolan, Madras Street North

Must stop grazing horses on North Town Belt.

CH341/9 241 28.1.1902 A Swanston, Gloucester Street

Council has decided not to enforce penalty for not completing East Belt Bridge Contract.

CH341/9 242 28.1.1902 W C Shaw, Richmond Council will make an offer to Appleby to but part of his land.

CH341/9 243 28.1.1902 Charitable Aid Board City surveyor will visit Ashburton and advise your Board.

CH341/9 244 28.1.1902 A D Austin, Auckland Council is now issuing some of its 4% debentures.

CH341/9 244 28.1.1902 Rev E Walker, South Wellington

Council is now issuing some of its 4% debentures.

CH341/9 245 Undated [1902]

Specification for tarred paving for right of way for Rutland and Haywood.

CH341/9 246 28.1.1902 Canterbury Agricultural Hall Co Ltd

Request for supply of electric power and light referred to Works Committee.

CH341/9 247 No entry

CH341/9 248 28.1.1902 R C Bishop Night-men instructed to attend to pan at 189 Cambridge Terrace,

CH341/9 249 28.1.1902 Mrs E Potts, Victoria Street

In reply to her complaint about nightman.

CH341/9 250 28.1.1902 Stringer & Cresswell A Borham has been granted permit to sell ice cream.

CH341/9 251 28.1.1902 Wm Stevenson, Richmond

The Bench will be told that you have obtained a pan.

CH341/9 252 29.1.1902 L D Hughes, Linwood Appointed assistant sexton.

CH341/9 253 29.1.1902 J Perkins, Bromley Cemetery

Appointed sexton on probation for 3 months and warned about previous performance as sexton.

CH341/9 254 30.1.1902 Secretary Stanmore Band

Asks for their programmes before each performance in band rotunda.


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CH341/9 255 30.1.1902 Secretary Department of Agriculture, Wellington

Regarding inspection of dairies selling milk in Christchurch.

CH341/9 256 30.1.1902 Drainage Board Open drain in Draper Street Richmond is a dangerous nuisance.

CH341/9 257 31.1.1902 Secretary Department of Agriculture, Wellington

City Meat Inspector will seize any unbranded meat.

CH341/9 258 31.1.1902 J S Myers, Marshlands Council not prepared to consider him making manure containing night soil.

CH341/9 259 31.1.1902 Geo McIntyre, New Brighton Tramway Co

Decline use of Worcester Street section because have obtained another on the west side of Square.

CH341/9 260 31.1.1902 Alph Steiner C E, London

Thanks for his letter re Electric Power Scheme which is at present in abeyance.

CH341/9 261 31.1.1902 Linwood mayor Council agrees City Fire Brigade may attend fires in Linwood borough.

CH341/9 262 31.1.1902 W W Collins Member House Representative

Sends copy of City Solicitor about Electric Power Bill.

CH341/9 263 Page missing.

CH341/9 264 31.1.1902 John Dobson, Loburn Council may invite tender for Electric Power Scheme some time in future.

CH341/9 265 31.1.1902 Public Works Department, Wellington

Thanks for sending the qualifications of V G Bogue CE.


Sends Council resolution re Government not yet paying for Royal visit expenditure.

CH341/9 267 31.1.1902 G J Smith Member House Representative

Same letter as sent to Collins.

CH341/9 268 31.1.1902 H G Ell Member House Representative

Same letter as sent to Collins.

CH341/9 269 31.1.1902 J C Maddison, architect

Council decided to accept lowest tender for abattoir.

CH341/9 269 1.2.1902 V G Bogue, Wellington Council unable to act at present.

CH341/9 270 1.2.1902 Luke Adams Council willing to grant lease of marram reserve for 14 years instead of 7 years.

CH341/9 271 1.2.1902 Henry Thompson, Returning Officer

Asks for list of names of those who did not vote in last election so they may be left off the next electoral roll.

CH341/9 272 1.2.1902 Inspector Ellison Permits for coffee stalls in Hereford and Cashel Street renewed but must close at midnight.


CH341/9 274 3.2.1902 Avon Road Board Sends cheque for rates.

CH341/9 274 3.2.1902 Heathcote Road Board Sends cheque for rates.


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CH341/9 275 3.2.1902 A & T Burt, Dunedin Sends payment for their account.

CH341/9 275 3.2.1902 H Antill Adley Sends list of names of those guaranteeing payment for expenses of Fire Brigade to attend fires outside the city.

CH341/9 276 1.2.1902 Auckland mayor Thanks him for donations for Cheviot earthquake relief.

CH341/9 277 1.2.1902 Garrick & Co Asks him to arrange for Order in Council to allow Central Yard to be connected to Worcester Street tramway.


CH341/9 279 1.2.1902 Avon Road Board Asks if they employ a cattle ranger and if so whether he would also act in the city.

CH341/9 280 1.2.1902 Dr CTW Little, Hanmer Sanatorium

Will write to Royal Commission of Patriotic Fund London re Sgt Davidson’s case.

CH341/9 281 1.2.1902 T F Martin Asks for his opinion about liability of ratepayers to pay full rates on unoccupied premises.

CH341/9 282 1.2.1902 Riccarton Road Board Asks if they employ a cattle ranger and if so could be also act in the city.

CH341/9 283-284

1.2.1902 Col Young, Secretary Royal Commission of Patriotic Fund, London

Sends letter from Dr Little and summary of Sgt Davidson’s injuries in South African war and asks for help for him.

CH341/9 285 3.2.1902 V G Bogue, Public Works Department

Unable to enter into negotiations with you regarding Electric Power Scheme.

CH341/9 286 3.2.1902 Lt Col Webb, Defence Office, Christchurch

Asks time of departure for 8th Contingent

leaving for South Africa.

CH341/9 287 4.2.1902 Garric & Co Returns plan of right-of-way approved by Council.

CH341/9 288 4.2.1902 District Traffic Manager

Mayor proposes to ask citizens to close businesses for 2 hours when 8

th Contingent

departs.

CH341/9 289 4.2.1902 Makay, Labour Department, Wellington

List of bodies who sent representatives and those not represented.

CH341/9 290 4.2.1902 K Grieshaber, Colombo Street

Council has not authority to reduce your rates.

CH341/9 290 4.2.1902 G H Albrecht Night-men have been instructed to attend to your pan.

CH341/9 291 4.2.1902 R D Thomas Rurland’s right-or-way approved, please send for the plan.

CH341/9 291 4.2.1902 Geo Coleman, Auckland

All debentures have been sold but more available in a few months.,

CH341/9 292 4.2.1902 Arthur Appleby Sets out conditions to be met before Council approves his subdivision.


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CH341/9 293 4.2.1902 J T Peacock The sexton was severely reprimanded for allowing your vault to be opened to allow people to view inside it.

CH341/9 294 4.2.1902 A Anderson, South Belt

Council had 24 applicants for position of assistant sexton.


Agree he may put a ticket office in Cathedral Square on 7

th & 8

th inst.

CH341/9 296 5.2.1902 Inspector of Factories Defects at the premises of Thompson & Turrell and Standish & Preece have been referred to the Sanitary Committee.

CH341/9 297 6.2.1902 Victor Harris, chairman Metropolitan Trotting Club

Asks for use of their grounds if Governor or Premier want to give farewell address to 8

th

Contingent.

CH341/9 298 6.2.1902 Suckling Bros City Surveyor asked to inspect Dundas Street.

CH341/9 299 7.2.1902 Trotting Club Thanks for agreeing to use of your ground but General Babbington prefers to use the Show Ground,

CH341/9 300 7.2.1902 J Brightling Regrets damage caused to his tramcar by Council’s rubbish car.

CH341/9 301 7.2.1902 Dr C J Russell Encroachment on footpaths has been referred to By-laws Committee.

CH341/9 302 7.2.1902 W Searle, secretary Canterbury Traction & Engine Drivers & Firemen’s Union

Notes statement of wages and conditions adopted by his union.

CH341/9 303 7.2.1902 National Bank of NZ Has received order signed by Langlands & Co for payment to bank of all money due on Colombo Street Bridge Contract.

CH341/9 304 7.2.1902 Chief Heath Officer, Wellington

Your letter regarding Lincoln Road drain has been sent to the Drainage Board for immediate attention.

CH341/9 405 7.2.1902 Wardell Bros & Co Council been unable to get a reply regarding motor car permits from Colonial Secretary.

CH341/9 406 Duplicate of 305

CH341/9 307 7.2.1902 J T Partridge, Manchester Street

Footpath needs to be asphalted.

CH341/9 308 8.2.1902 Reference for Arthur Evans states he was satisfactory and only left because he and the sexton could not agree.


Please ask Premier about abattoir loan.

CH341/9 310 11.2.1902 W W Collins Please get a letter from Treasury regarding abattoir loan because the contract is waiting signature

CH341/9 311 11.2.1902 John Rennie, Leeston Returns deposit for tender.


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CH341/9 312 11.2.1902 W Woods Returns deposit for tender.

CH341/9 313 11.2.1902 Thos Gorman, Nelson Council’s steam roller weighs 15 tons.

CH341/9 314 11.2.1902 Ashburton town clerk Comments on tar sealing by Linwood and costs.

CH341/9 315 11.2.1902 Garrick & Co Council endorsed transfer from Harris and others to Manning & Co.

CH341/9 315 12.2.1902 Doyes Bros, Dunedin Thanks for a pocket book received.

CH341/9 316-317

11.2.1902 Ashburton town clerk Cabmen’s shelters, sealed pans service details and costs.

CH341/9 318 12.2.1902 Sanitary Committee members

Notice of visit to Chaneys reserve.

CH341/9 319 12.2.1902 Wellington town clerk Asks if rates are charged on water mains.

CH341/9 320 12.2.1902 St Albans mayor Regarding proposal for a Tramway Board for city and suburban tramways.

CH341/9 321 12.2.1902 Inspector Ellison Lists local boroughs given approval to use Christchurch morgue.

CH341/9 322 12.2.1902 H F Wigram Council will take no steps for a month regarding proposal for new footbridge at Antigua Street.

CH341/9 323 12.2.1902 James Knight, butcher, High St

Council will not alter plans or site for abattoir.

CH341/9 324 12.2.1902 C Louisson debentures ready, receipt enclosed.

CH341/9 324 13.2.1902 H Hofmeister, Kilmore Street

Night-men will attend to your closet in future.

CH341/9 325 13.2.1902 List of 5 person New fire brigade agreement to be signed, costs stated.

CH341/9 326 14.2.1902 Jas Palmer, Papanui Road

Fire brigade agreement is now cancelled.

CH341/9 327 14.2.1902 J C Prudhoe Regarding unpaid rates of a property.

CH341/9 327 14.2.1902 Stone Son & Co Sends information [not stated] requested.

CH341/9 328 13.2.1902 Canterbury Agricultural & Industrial Hall Co

Council does not yet know what electricity it will have for sale.

CH341/9 329 13.2.1902 Linwood town clerk Council pays half cost of Stanmore bridge lamp.

CH341/9 330 13.2.1902 R Muschamp, Stanmore Road

Agree to rent his land for £5 per year.

CH341/9 331 13.2.1902 W A McLaren & Co, engineers

Water mains ready by November and will state terms for private connections.

CH341/9 332 14.2.1902 Garrick & Co Sends notice from Joynt & Andrews regarding case Shah v Council.

CH341/9 333 14.2.1902 Borough mayors Suggests they take a poll of ratepayers to see if they wish to join the city.


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CH341/9 334 14.2.1902 Joynt & Andrews Tour notice regarding Shah v Council has been sent to City Solicitor.

CH341/9 335 14.2.1902 Geo King & Co Council does not accept your offer to sell land.

CH341/9 336 14.2.1902 J H Newlyn, secretary. City & Suburban Burgesses Association

Council urges local bodies to take a poll of ratepayers regarding joining the city.

CH341/9 337 14.2.1902 J A Gilruth, Chief Veterinarian

Tenders received for abattoir but loan not approved, please ask Treasury when money will be available.

CH341/9 338 14.2.1902 Captain Hobday, Volunteer Office

Council library available for presentation to Col Gordon.

CH341/9 339 14.2.1902 T E Taylor Please interview Col Turretini in Geneva re his services to advise on Waimakariri hydro scheme.

CH341/9 340 14.2.1902 American Society of Engineers, New York

Asks for names of engineers qualified to advise on hydro schemes.

CH341/9 341 15.2.1902 F Howard, Madras Street

Pull down brick wall and secure a house within 14 days.

CH341/9 342 15.2.1902 Mrs A E Winter, Wilsons Road

You are not in the city, apply to another local body.

CH341/9 343 17.2.1902 Whitcombe & Tombs Notes they ordered a filing cabinet.

CH341/9 343 17.2.1902 J Jarman, Upper Riccarton

Do not seize unbranded meat until you receive fresh instructions.

CH341/9 344 17.2.1902 A E G Rhodes The Rating Act 1895 does not apply to the case where part only of a building is let for offices.

CH341/9 345 17.2.1902 Miss Nora Gardner, Armagh Street

The street will be repaired but cannot extend the watering system.

CH341/9 346 17.2.1902 Napier town clerk Have posted By-law regarding chimneys.

CH341/9 346 17.2.1902 A Freeman, Government valuer

Please see me regarding case Simeon v Council.

CH341/9 347 17.2.1902 J M bunt, secretary Grocers’ Assistants Union

In reply to request for Saturday half holiday Council adheres to Thursday for the current year.

CH341/9 348 18.2.1902 Garrick & Co Asked to examine application for Sir Westby Perceval to grant a right of way to Alfred Tyree.

CH341/9 349 18.2.1902 Meldrum Bros, Manchester

Sends £1850 and asks for detailed statement for destructor, lightning conductor and extra fire bricks etc.

CH341/9 350 18.2.1902 Canterbury College Registrar

Mayor regrets he will be unable to attend opening of School of Art.

CH341/9 351 18.2.1902 F I Wilson, secretary, Canterbury Trades & Labour Council

You may hold meeting in front of Post Office in Cathedral Square providing you do not obstruct traffic.


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CH341/9 352 18.2.1902 Treasury, Wellington Asks if a decision has been made about abattoir loan.

CH341/9 353 18.2.1902 Mrs Wilding, Wanganui

People named Byrne left here about 10 years ago

CH341/9 354 18.2.1902 T E Taylor Sends letters of introduction from Mayor and wishes him pleasant trip.

CH341/9 355 18.2.1902 Col Turretini, Geneva Letter of introduction for T E Taylor.

CH341/9 356 17.2.1902 no name Letter of introduction for T E Taylor.

CH341/9 357 19.2.1902 Henry Garland Sends him rate demand for property owned by W E Harold for which he is mortgagee.

CH341/9 358 19.2.1902 Samuel Offwood, Stewart Street

Additional 10% charge on unpaid rates.

CH341/9 358 20.2.1902 Garrick & Co Regarding Perceval and Tyree special conditions may apply like those in case of Rutland to Hayward.

CH341/9 359 21.2.1902 D Benjamin & Co, Lichfield St

Council has no power to allow you to store ammunition

CH341/9 360 21.2.1902 Thos Dalwood Not granted a driver’s license.

CH341/9 361 21.2.1902 Garrick & Co Asks them to draft By-laws regarding dust bins, sewer connections 362

CH341/9 362 21.2.1902 Inspector Ellison Council has attended to complaint by Captain Willis against cab No 32.

CH341/9 362 22.1.1902 Treasury, Wellington Terms of loan [for abattoir?]

CH341/9 363 22.2.1902 Dunedin town clerk Details of how Council collects drainage and general rates.

CH341/9 364 24.2.1902 Lt Col Webb Asks for his help for Mrs Daley re son Frank Daley who has enlisted in 9

th

Contingent.

CH341/9 365 24.2.1902 Drainage Board Asks who will restore roads over sewer trenches.

CH341/9 366 24.2.1902 Fred Brown, Windsor The matter will be considered by Council’s Reserves Committee.

CH341/9 366 24.2.1902 Garrick & Co Proceed with Order in Council re Central Yard Tramway.

CH341/9 367 24.2.1902 Mrs S Hooper, Wilson Street

Thanks her for finding closet pan in the street.

CH341/9 368 24.2.1902 Wellington town clerk Thanks him for information supplied.

CH341/9 369 24.2.1902 Albert Freeman, valuer Case Simeon v Council to be heard on 26th

instead.

CH341/9 370 24.2.1902 Garrick & Co Regarding word omitted in By-laws No 1, 1901.

CH341/9 371 25.2.1902 J W Twentyman City Surveyor will attend to urinal at junction of High and Cashel streets.


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CH341/9 371 25.2.1902 Chas Purdie, St Asaph Street

City Surveyor will look at side channels in front of your home.

CH341/9 372 25.2.1902 Chas Clark Has received his offer to sell land next to Sockburn abattoir.

CH341/9 373 25.2.1902 Councillor Morris Asked when he wants a meeting of Greater Christchurch Select Committee

CH341/9 374 25.2.1902 G Winstone, Richmond

In reply to his request for compensation re building East Belt Bridge.

CH341/9 375 25.2.1902 Izard & Loughnan Regarding Perceval and Tyree the matter has been referred to By-laws Committee.

CH341/9 376 25.2.1902 J H Steel, butcher Have received petition from 58 butchers protesting about site of abattoir but Council adheres to its decision.

CH341/9 377 25.2.1902 J H Newlyn, secretary, City & Suburban Burgesses Association

Councillors Macdonald and Simpson appointed to committee to examine schemes re traffic from Christchurch to the sea.

CH341/9 378 25.2.1902 Linwood mayor Committee appointed to report on advantages of a Greater Christchurch.

CH341/9 379 25.2.1902 John Barman Resignation as meat inspector.

CH341/9 380 25.2.1902 Drainage Board Asks him to carry out recommendations by Chief Health Officer regarding Lincoln Road drain.

CH341/9 381 25.2.1902 Woolston mayor Regarding poll of ratepayers regarding joining the city.

CH341/9 382 25.2.1902 W S Short, Department of Roads, Christchurch

Will attend enquiry meeting re maintenance of Ferry Bridge.

CH341/9 383 25.2.1902 St Albans mayor Will allow city fire brigade to assist when your brigade cannot cope providing your brigade is available to help the city.

CH341/9 384 25.2.1902 Sydenham mayor Have received your letter regarding Greater Christchurch.

CH341/9 385 25.2.1902 Garrick & Co Council will not increase offer to Simeon.

CH341/9 385 25.2.1902 Garrick & Co Make an appointment re North Avon Road Board and St Albans Borough Council.

CH341/9 386 25.2.1902 A C Morton, Otaki Secretary of War Fund in Christchurch will let you know amount subscribed.

CH341/9 386 27.2.1902 W H Barrett, Ashburton

Catholic schools are not rated.

CH341/9 387 27.2.1902 Rev Hy Williams, St Albans

Objections to valuations must be made on correct form.

CH341/9 388 Duplicate of 387.

CH341/9 389 27.2.1902 W R Devereux Your request for saddlery work has been given to City Surveyor.


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CH341/9 389 27.2.1902 Inspector Ellison Regarding bicycle running into night cart.

CH341/9 390 28.2.1902 C B Massey Appointed temporary Inspector of Nuisances.

CH341/9 391 28.2.1902 Sydenham mayor Recommends purchase of rats @ 3d per head as precaution against bubonic plague.

CH341/9 392 28.2.1902 J A Gilruth, Department of Agriculture, Wellington

Asks if an Inspector of Christchurch and Suburbs is likely to be made.

CH341/9 393 28.2.1902 Copy of warrant appointing Charles Beeston Massey as Inspector of Nuisances.

CH341/9 394 28.2.1902 District Health Office, Christchurch.

Additional Inspector of Nuisances appointed as further precaution against plague.

CH341/9 395 28.2.1902 E Perreau, Highfield Your letters put before Sanitary Committee but no further action taken.

CH341/9 396 28.2.1902 W C Treleaven C B Massey appointed as temporary Inspector of Nuisances.

CH341/9 396 28.2.1902 A E Taylor Similar letter to above letter.

CH341/9 397 28.2.1902 H P Brown, High St Regarding sweeping channels in front of his premises.

CH341/9 398 28.2.1902 Dr C J Russell, Manchester Street

You should make your complaint re unfenced land in writing.

CH341/9 398 28.2.1902 P Pedler, Richmond Footpath in North Avon Road has been metalled.

CH341/9 399 28.2.1902 F F Martin, Municipal Association, Wellington

Regarding duty paid on steam road roller.

CH341/9 400 1.3.1902 Ashburton town clerk Bands receive £100 subsidy per year.

CH341/9 400 1.3.1902 Works Committee, Christchurch

Asked to call a special meeting to discuss machinery for the Central Yard.

CH341/9 401 1.3.1902 Langlands & Co, Napier

Because you have no policy under Accidents Act, Council has taken out a policy that will be debited to you

CH341/9 402 1.3.1902 Jas Anderson, North St, Timaru

Objections to valuations must be made on proper form.

CH341/9 402 1.3.1902 F M East, Prebbleton Fill in form to have your name removed and Bowker’s name added to Valuation Roll.

CH341/9 403 2.3.1902 Premier, Wellington Regarding loss of life and victory in S Africa.

CH341/9 403 4.3.1902 W H Collins, Richmond

Committee has no power to remit the penalty.

CH341/9 404 4.3.1902 Garrick & Co Supreme Court case Simeon v Council will be on 14 April.


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CH341/9 404 4.3.1902 H M Lund, Montreal Street

Regarding burning of rubbish.

CH341/9 405 5.3.1902 Dr L M Cox, USA There are 20 dental firms in Christchurch and consider this is adequate.

CH341/9 406 5.3.1902 NZ Loan & M Co. Regarding valuations.

CH341/9 406 5.3.1902 Maik(?) and Gardiner Co

Regarding valuations.

CH341/9 407 5.3.1902 W Wilson, Bath St Problem with closet pan.

CH341/9 408 5.3.1902 P Howard, Madras Street

City Surveyor considers wall is a danger and should be pulled down.

CH341/9 408 5.3.1902 H F Wigram Asks for any information about fire at cemetery reserve he leases.

CH341/9 409 6.3.1902 Dr Hennings Regarding valuations.

CH341/9 409 6.3.1902 National Bank of NZ Regarding valuations.

CH341/9 410 6.3.1902 H H Loughnan Regarding error in By-laws No 1, 1901.


Standing order for three regulations.

CH341/9 411 6.3.1902 Drainage Board Assume you will ask City Surveyor to make good streets over sewers and charge contractor for this.

CH341/9 412 7.3.1902 Ashburton town clerk Rating gas mains has not been before Assessment Court but Wellington rate their gas mains.

CH341/9 412 7.3.1902 Geo Saxton Asks for information about a fire on property he leases from Council.

CH341/9 413 7.3.1902 Dr W H Symes Council is appoint additional Inspector and offering to purchase rats as plague precaution.

CH341/9 414 7.3.1902 NZR Traffic Manager Cost of emptying closet pans at stations.

CH341/9 415 7.3.1902 Perth Western Australia town clerk

Sends copy of Hackney Carriage By-laws.

CH341/9 416 7.3.1902 C V Montgomery, Little River

Acknowledges his £5 for Seddon Testimonial.

CH341/9 416 8.3.1902 H Rowe, Oxford Terrace

Night-men have been instructed to attend to your pan.

CH341/9 417 8.3.1902 North Canterbury Hospital Board

Asks if there is spare water at hospital that could be used to water streets.

CH341/9 418 10.3.1902 A Ferguson, National Bank

City Surveyor asked to attend to the street.

CH341/9 418 10.3.1902 Premier’s Testimonial Committee

Regrets Mayor unable to attend meeting

CH341/9 419 10.3.1902 Drainage Board Proposal by Board re financing Draper Street drain turned down by Council.

CH341/9 420 10.3.1902 Elias Fendall, Reefton Writing is a very faint. Re valuation.


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CH341/9 420 10.3.1902 W H Pengelly(?) Writing faint. Re valuation.

CH341/9 421 11.3.1902 Mrs Sawtell, Cashel Street

Your complaint re noise from Salvation Army Home has been sent to Col Estill.

CH341/9 422 11.3.1902 Col Estill, Salvation Army

Asks him to reduce the noise.

CH341/9 423 11.3.1902 Christchurch Mayor List of tramway concessions and dates on which they expire.

CH341/9 424 11.3.1902 Merryweather & Co, London

Asks about a fire engine worked by electricity.

CH341/9 425 11.3.1902 Eccles Mayor, Lancashire

Asks for information about electric fire engine.

CH341/9 426 11.3.1902 J C Maddison Take out workers’ insurance for abattoir contract.

CH341/9 426 11.3.1902 Supt. Smith, City Fire Brigade

Inquiry into dismissal of foreman John Shepherd will be held at next meeting of Committee.

CH341/9 427 11.3.1902 John Shepherd Notice of meeting re his dismissal.

CH341/9 428 12.3.1902 Robertson & Shury Permission to erect photographic tent in Manchester Street declined.

CH341/9 429 12.3.1902 Merryweather & Co, London

Please quote for a steam fire engine propelled by electricity.

CH341/9 430 12.3.1902 Eccles Mayor, Lancashire

A fire engine worked and propelled by electricity would be too heavy.

CH341/9 431 12.3.1902 J & W Jamieson Is it correct that you will lay a siding at the abattoir and leave it there when work completed?

CH341/9 432 12.3.1902 Inspector Ellison Regarding tampering with city fire alarm system.

CH341/9 433 12.3.1902 Harman & Stevens Asked to arrange another date for the case Simeon v Council.

CH341/9 434 12.3.1902 Canterbury Agricultural & Industrial Hall Co

Permission granted for a sacred concert on Good Friday, submit programme.

CH341/9 435 12.3.1902 A Carrick, Christchurch Beautifying Society

Agree Native Plantation in Cambridge Tce should be named Barker Avenue after late S D Barker.

CH341/9 436 12.3.1902 Turnbull & Jones Tampering with fire alarms has been referred to police.

CH341/9 437 12.3.1902 H D Andrews, Cheviot Relief Fund

Have received his list of donors and bank statement.

CH341/9 438 12.3.1902 Smith & Smith, sawmillers

See City Surveyor about sinking well in Tuam Street.

CH341/9 439 12.3.1902 Bank of NZ Asks to open new account named City of Christchurch Abattoir Loan Account.

CH341/9 440 12.3.1902 Garrick, Cowlishaw & Fisher

Council has decided to defend the actions of Shar and Abraham against Council.


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CH341/9 440 12.3.1902 J Bickleton & Fisher Sends draft of heading for Special Rate Book.

CH341/9 441 13.3.1902 J A Sibbald Council will receive deputation from NZ Amateur Swimming Association.

CH341/9 442 13.3.1902 Sumner mayor You are elected to Sub-Committee of Conference re tramways.

CH341/9 443 13.3.1902 F Spratt, Lichfield Street

Your son’s accident has been referred to Council Works Committee.

CH341/9 444 13.3.1902 Drainage Board Objects to ventilated sewer traps being put in footpaths.

CH341/9 445 13.3.1902 Treasury, Wellington Taking legal steps regarding Abattoir Loan, contract let and work to start.

CH341/9 446 13.3.1902 Riccarton Road Board Asks permission to lay iron pipe to carry drainage from abattoir to Drainage Board sewer.

CH341/9 447 13.3.1902 John Barman Records Council satisfaction with his work while Meat Inspector.

CH341/9 448 13.3.1902 Jas Mundy, Junior, Oxford Terrace

Will attend to the deposit on the river bank opposite his house.


Legal proceedings will be started unless you pull down the brick wall and secure the house.

CH341/9 449 15.3.1902 Mrs Elvines, East Belt Only Assessment Court can reduce your valuation.

CH341/9 450 14.3.1902 Col Estill, Salvation Army

Your letter will be sent to Mrs Sawtell.

CH341/9 451 14.3.1902 Mrs Sawtell, Cashel Street

Sends copy of Col Estill’s letter re noise from Cashel St Maternity Home.

CH341/9 452 15.3.1902 C H Smith, Durham St North

The lamp will be removed to the south east corner as suggested.


No extras to be allowed in abattoir contract without Council authority.

CH341/9 454 15.3.1902 F Spratt, Lichfield Street

Works Committee accepts no responsibility for your son’s accident.


A new lamp will be provided for Dundas Street.

CH341/9 455 15.3.1902 Christchurch Gas Co Asked to alter the position of a lamp in Durham Street.

CH341/9 456 15.3.1902 J C Maddison Works Committee wants to look at abattoir plans.

CH341/9 457 17.3.1902 Inspector Ellison Dirty Tuam Street premises have been inspected and referred to District Health Officer.

CH341/9 458 17.3.1902 District Health Officer Asked to look at Tuam Street premises.


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CH341/9 459 17.3.1902 J C Maddison W Gee has been appointed clerk of works for abattoir contract.

CH341/9 460 18.3.1902 Leederville Town Clerk, Western Australia

Describes use of destructor to burn rubbish but night soil deposited in sand hills

CH341/9 461 18.3.1902 D Jones - Unable to reduce your rates. Note states letter returned by Dead Letter Office.


Sends second exchange for £1850.

CH341/9 463 18.3.1902 H F Wigram Asks if he is willing to pay Marshlands residents ( H Rouse, McNab (3), D Lindsay, Legget (2), J Jacob, R Crocker) for fighting fire on Burwood Cemetery Reserve.

CH341/9 464 18.3.1902 C H Mason, Vancouver

Advises him against coming to NZ because work is scarce.

CH341/9 465 18.3.1902 J Lomas, Labour Bureau, Christchurch

Asks him to reply to an enclosed letter.

CH341/9 466 18.3.1902 Fred Brown, Windsor Asks him to provide details about his fighting a fire on Council reserve in Shirley.

CH341/9 467 19.3.1902 Supt Smith, City Fire Brigade

Add to list of guarantors F D Gibson Webb St, J T Read, Durham St, St Albans.

CH341/9 468 19.3.1902 District Health Officer Regarding offensive trade at 212 Cashel Street.

CH341/9 469 19.3.1902 E Hiorns, Sydney Thanks him for donation to Seddon Testimonial.

CH341/9 470 19.3.1902 Charles Clark Apologises for his name being missed off the printed list of subscribers to Seddon Testimonial.

CH341/9 471 19.3.1902 Bank of Australasia Lamp in right-of-way has been referred to City Surveyor for attention.

CH341/9 471 20.3.1902 District Health Officer Sends report by Inspector Smith regarding case of phtisis pulmonatis reported by Dr Orchard.

CH341/9 472 20.3.1902 Midlands Saleyards Co, Sockburn

Asks if they would sell land to Council.

CH341/9 473 22.3.1902 Dr Leahy, Napier Am posting a copy. [not stated]

CH341/9 474 22.3.1902 Dr C J Russell Thanks him for donation to Premier’s Testimonial.

CH341/9 475 22.3.1902 Wm Reese Thanks him for his offer to obtain from Buffalo USA names of engineers to advise on Waimakariri Power Scheme.

CH341/9 476 22.3.1902 W W Collins, Member House Representative

Asks him to meet Power Scheme Committee re introducing a local Bill.


Must have immediate reply to our letters.

CH341/9 477 24.3.1902 T E Fraser, printer Offer to print electors’ list accepted.


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CH341/9 478 24.3.1902 Citizens Life Assurance Co, Wellington

If you may an offer for all or part of Council Dentures it will be considered.

CH341/9 479 24.3.1902 Citizens Life Assurance Co

Duplicate of above letter.

CH341/9 480 Indistinct

CH341/9 481 24.3.1902 Mrs H J Gunn, secretary, No8 Victoria Ladies Orange Lodge, Sydenham

Council only agreed to St Patrick’s day holiday after most businesses decided to close and had advertised this.

CH341/9 482 25.3.1902 Sir Joseph Ward Congratulations on completion of NZ section of Pacific cable.

CH341/9 482 25.3.1902 John Shepherd Told to report to Council Chambers.

CH341/9 483 25.3.1902 Hement Bros, Hereford Street

Regarding night-men emptying his closet pan.

CH341/9 484 25.3.1902 R W Barry, secretary Coliseum Skating Rink, City Hall

Decline to allow use of Coliseum Hall on Good Friday.

CH341/9 485 25.3.1902 T H Ker Failure to get forms for objecting to valuation rests entirely with judge of the Assessment Court.

CH341/9 486 26.3.1902 Will Jameson, P.R. Dix Gaiety Co

Permission given to hold a sacred concert in his theatre on Good Friday.

CH341/9 487 26.3.1902 Mrs William Pratt, Worcester Street

Premises at 87 Colombo St used by Beaumont as a bakery may not now be used for this purpose.

CH341/9 488 27.3.1902 Miss Ethel Hart, Hereford Street

Your sister may start work here on 3 April.

CH341/9 489 27.3.1902 Mrs Marcelina Pryde c/- Mrs Harris, Bath Street

No 18 Aberdeen St owned by you may no longer be used as a dwelling.

CH341/9 490 27.3.1902 Garrick & Co Regarding Council and Midlands Saleyards Co and grant of right-of-way Perceval & Tyree

CH341/9 490 27.3.1902 J N Lawrey, Kirwee Thanks for donation to Premier’s Testimonial.

CH341/9 491 27.3.1902 City & Suburban Burgesses Association

Will send you the information as soon as possible.

CH341/9 491 27.3.1902 Ashby Berg & Co Your tender for cast iron water pipes has been accepted.

CH341/9 492 27.3.1902 A Brockett, 210 High Street

Request to erect tent in Madras Street for Gospel Services during Easter granted.


Council has paid you 75%, balance is not due until destructor has proved to be effective.


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CH341/9 494 2.4.1902 P McFerran, Wanganui

Asks for 6d exchange on his cheque he sent to Council.

CH341/9 494 3.4.1902 G Goodman, Dunedin You have been appointed, asks when he will arrive.

CH341/9 495 3.4.1902 James Hoban Tuam Street house occupied by Annie Miles is unfit for habitation and must be pulled down within 14 days.

CH341/9 496 3.4.1902 G Barrell, Durham Street South

Notes need for pair of trestles in the morgue.

CH341/9 497 3.4.1902 D McLennon, Gloucester Street

Cab driver C J Homes admits he overcharged you and has sent 1/6 to R Fletcher to give to you.

CH341/9 498 3.4.1902 William Izard Drainage of Besley’s land referred to Works Committee.

CH341/9 499 3.4.1902 G S Munro, Government Tourist Agent

Council will supply Rotorua sanatorium with a pair of white swans.

CH341/9 500 3.4.1902 W H Zouch, Inspector, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

In reply to request for shelter for stray dogs, city Inspectors have been told to destroy stray dogs.

CH341/9 501 3.4.1902 Drainage Board Council will prepare special rate book for your loan and charge it to you.

CH341/9 502 3.4.1902 P M Hansen, Auckland Notes their interest in supplying tramway equipment but matter deferred until conference of local bodies has reported.

CH341/9 503 3.4.1902 E W Roper Proposal for a tepid baths in the city referred to Works Committee.

CH341/9 504 3.4.1902 Geo F Collins, Lyttelton Marine Band conductor

Band rotunda will be available and music stands.

CH341/9 505 3.4.1902 Wm Lloyd CE, c/-Mrs Merritt, Temperance Hotel, Sydenham

No prospect of employment with City Council.

CH341/9 506 4.4.1902 E Reese & Sons Please order a stone breaker, your commission 5% on total cost.

CH341/9 507 4.4.1902 C H Cox, Draper Street, Richmond

Although you are prepared to pay half cost of asphalting footpaths Surveyor states they are not ready for this work.

CH341/9 508 4.4.1902 Hepburn & Sons Unless you supply lamp posts as per your tender any future tender will not be considered.

CH341/9 509 4.4.1902 C D Baron, Cathedral Square

State of footpath in Cathedral Square referred to City Surveyor.

CH341/9 509 5.4.1902 Garratt, Toowoomba, Queensland

Asks them as destructor contractor for instructions about lighting slow fires.

CH341/9 510 5.4.1902 Mrs Wray, Kilmore Street

Told to arrange for connecting to sewer immediately.


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CH341/9 510 7.4.1902 Donne, Tourist Department, Wellington

Regarding pair of white swans.

CH341/9 511 5.4.1902 S P Andrew, Ferry Bridge, Woolston

Asks about quantities of metal he delivered.

CH341/9 512 7.4.1902 Alfred Brockett, High Street

Has extended permission for a week for tent erected in Madras Street.

CH341/9 512 8.4.1902 Oamaru town clerk W W Charters, secretary Christchurch Seddon Testimonial Committee.

CH341/9 513 5.4.1902 Macandrew, District Engineer, NZ Railways

Regarding alterations to drainage from abattoir.

CH341/9 514 8.4.1902 E Perreau, East Belt North

Try and settle your dispute with Gough regarding the drain amicably.

CH341/9 515 8.4.1902 District Health Officer Asks him to look at some named properties.

CH341/9 516 8.4.1902 Albert Woodhouse, Sydney

At present Council has no need of a resident electrical engineer.

CH341/9 517 9.4.1902 Harman & Stevens If closets at Inglis House are repaired within one month the Sanitary Committee will be satisfied.


Unless work is done within 7 days you will face legal proceedings.

CH341/9 519 9.4.1902 S P Andrews Your tender for road metal has been accepted.

CH341/9 520 9.4.1902 J A Gilruth, Department of Agriculture, Wellington

Chief Inspector reports that unbranded meat is still being sold in the city.

CH341/9 521 9.4.1902 Pitcaithly & Co You may amend your tender for road metal.

CH341/9 522 9.4.1902 J A Flesher Works Committee adheres to previous decision regarding North Avon Road.

CH341/9 523 9.4.1902 J & W Jamieson Told to repair Tuam Street house occupied by Mr Armiger.

CH341/9 524 9.4.1902 J H Newlyn, secretary City & Suburban Burgesses Association

Sends copy of information about the city that was sent to Stone’s Directory.

CH341/9 524 9.4.1902 A & T Burt, Dunedin Sends cheque as deposit on pipes.

CH341/9 525 9.4.1902 J H Newlyn Inspectors have told butchers to be more careful about hanging meat where it may be contaminated by dogs.

CH341/9 526 9.4.1902 Inspector of Police Asks what should be done with clothing left behind in the morgue.

CH341/9 527 9.4.1902 Dr Nedwill Works Committee will attend to North Town Belt near Durham Street,

CH341/9 528 9.4.1902 Selwyn County Council City Surveyor permitted to give you advice about repairs to water race works.


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CH341/9 529 9.4.1902 St Albans town clerk You may collect your portion of licence fees collected for vehicles and drivers,

CH341/9 530 9.4.1902 T J Connelly & Son, Melbourne

Thanks them for information about a patent pan and cover sold to M Casey.

CH341/9 531 9.4.1902 Arch Hill Road Board, Auckland

Council owns the NZ patent rights for Connelley’s pans, can supply them @ 16/6 each.

CH341/9 532 9.4.1902 Garrick, Cowlishaw & Fisher

Explaining why their services were not required at the Assessment Court.

CH341/9 533 10.4.1902 J Shepherd Council has no recommendation re your dismissal from the Fire Brigade.

CH341/9 534 10.4.1902 W Izard What do you want done about drainage for Bealey’s land?

CH341/9 535 10.4.1902 Dr Syme Asks him to report on some buildings occupied by J Sheehan and H Marley.

CH341/9 536 10.4.1902 Woolston town clerk Asks about license fees received.

CH341/9 536 10.4.1902 St Albans town clerk What did it cost to remove night soil from the Borough last year?

CH341/9 537 10.4.1902 Linwood town clerk What did it cost to remove night soil from the Borough last year?

CH341/9 537 10.4.1902 Woolston town clerk What did it cost to remove night soil from the Borough last year?

CH341/9 538 10.4.1902 Sydenham town clerk What did it cost to remove night soil from the Borough last year?

CH341/9 538 10.4.1902 Garrick & Co Regarding authority order concerning Central Yard Tramway.

CH341/9 539 10.4.1902 G Shaw, Cashel Street Regarding collection of his pan.

CH341/9 539 10.4.1902 Chas H Cox, Richmond

Matter will be attended to.

CH341/9 540 10.4.1902 Edward Knapman per Duncan & Cotterill

Pull down dangerous verandah in Armagh Street within 14 days.

CH341/9 541 10.4.1902 Premier, Wellington Asks when the 10th Contingent will leave because they wish to entertain them.

CH341/9 542 11.4.1902 Miss Torlesse, 93 Armagh Street

Regarding noise made by night-man.

CH341/9 543 11.4.1902 C M Gray Lyttelton Marine Band will play in the rotunda on a different date.

CH341/9 543 11.4.1902 H Macandrew, Railway engineer

Returns draft agreement re abattoir drainage.

CH341/9 544 11.4.1902 Geo E Collins, Bandmaster, Lyttelton Marine Band

Rotunda available next Tuesday.

CH341/9 545 11.4.1902 John Maddison, Sockburn

Regarding purchase of some of his land for abattoir road.


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You may place a ticket office in Cathedral Square on occasion of departure of 10th Contingent.

CH341/9 547 14.4.1902 Post master General Request to frank letter and telegram re 10th Contingent.

CH341/9 547 14.4.1902 Acting Premier Asking about citizens’ farewell to 10th Contingent.

CH341/9 548 15.4.1902 W R Barry, City Hall Appointed secretary to the Contingent Send-Off Committee.

CH341/9 548 15.4.1902 Garric & Co Asks if night-carts can be prohibited from passing through the city.

CH341/9 549 15.4.1902 W G T Goodman, Dunedin

Appoints him to advise on using steam from the destructor station to generate electricity.

CH341/9 550 15.4.1902 Charles Purdie, St Asaph Street

Drainage problem will only be solved when back yard levels are raised.


CH341/9 552 16.4.1902 S Manning, City Sinking Fund Commissioner

Has received his statement re Sinking Fund.

CH341/9 552 16.4.1902 Dr Syme Asked to inspect a Worcester Street house.

CH341/9 553 16.4.1902 Rev Wm Baumber, Chester Street

Regarding Council representatives at dedication service for Rev J A Luxford as chaplain to South Island battalion of 10th Contingent.

CH341/9 554 14.4.1902 Drainage Board Statement regarding rates allowed and collected.

CH341/9 554 16.4.1902 G R Fail Destructor will not be ready for another 6 weeks.

CH341/9 555 16.4.1902 H W Barrett, Ashburton Borough Valuer

Regarding rating of schools and Gas Co mains.

CH341/9 556 16.4.1902 T H Hunter Council has no power to alter the valuation on the Madras Street Social Hall after recent fire.

CH341/9 557 16.4.1902 A Brockett, High Street Permit to have tent in Madras Street extended for further 2 weeks.

CH341/9 558 16.4.1902 Midland Saleyards Co, Sockburn

Maddison’s price for land considered too high, ask them to try to arrange a fair price.

CH341/9 559 17.4.1902 Hansen, British Electrical Co, Auckland

Told to delay his visit until report goes before several councils.

CH341/9 559 17.4.1902 Dr Syme Sends report on butchers shop (late Hopkins) in Colombo Street.

CH341/9 560 18.4.1902 Kerr, butcher, Colombo Street

District Health Officer forbids sale of meet in shop formerly F Hopkins & Co.


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CH341/9 561 18.4.1902 Dr Syme sends Inspector Massey’s report on 183 Armagh Street.

CH341/9 562 18.4.1902 Captain D Cosgrove, 10th Contingent

Sends cheque for £25 towards Band Fund.

CH341/9 563 18.4.1902 Lyttelton Times Co Regarding advertisement to suspend traffic during departure of 10th Contingent.

CH341/9 563 18.4.1902 Christchurch Press Co Regarding advertisement to suspend traffic during departure of 10th Contingent.

CH341/9 564 18.4.1902 Colonial Secretary Mayor will present Sgt C E Cholmondley of 3rd Contingent with his medal and certificate from Royal Humane Society.

CH341/9 565 19.4.1902 Garrett, Globe Hotel, Toowoomba

Start fires [of destructor?] today- return as soon as possible.

CH341/9 565 19.4.1902 [Borough Councils?] Lay Tramway Conference report before council and give copies to your representatives.

CH341/9 566 19.4.1902 Gas Co Please erect new lamp in Dundas Street.

CH341/9 567 22.4.1902 Thos Russell, Foreman of Works

Your services no longer required.

CH341/9 568 22.4.1902 Ashby Berg & Co Your tender for iron pipes accepted.

CH341/9 568 22.4.1902 Ross & Glendinning Thanks for donation to 10th Contingent send off.

CH341/9 569 22.4.1902 Chas Purdie, St Asaph Street

Council adheres to its previous statement regarding drainage.

CH341/9 570 22.4.1902 Gould, Beaumont & Co Colombo Street building used by Hopkins & Co butchers is in no fit state to be used as a butchers shop.

CH341/9 571 23.4.1902 Mrs E White Council declines permission to erect shops in Manchester Street.

CH341/9 572 23.4.1902 A Appleby Will metal your new Richmond Street if you pay the costs.

CH341/9 573 23.4.1902 Thos Garrard, secretary Industrial Association

Council will guarantee £155 towards establishment of technical instruction classes in North Canterbury.

CH341/9 574 23.4.1902 Surveyor-General, Wellington

Receives C Farr’s letter regarding effect of electric tramway on Christchurch Magnetic Observatory.

CH341/9 575 23.4.1902 Drainage Board Receives Board’s special order for levying 1902 rate.

CH341/9 576 23.4.1902 Secretary, Christchurch Hospital

Regarding Council’s contribution to maintenance of the hospital.

CH341/9 577 23.4.1902 W A Carpenter, secretary Canterbury Horticultural Society

Council will extend its patronage to your 4th Winter Show.


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CH341/9 578 23.4.1902 T F Martin, secretary, Municipals Association of NZ

City Mayor will attend executive meeting.

CH341/9 579 23.4.1902 Christchurch Mayor Reminds him to attend above meeting.

CH341/9 580 23.4.1902 W H Zouch, Inspector Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Agrees to hold stray dogs for 3 days before they are destroyed.

CH341/9 581 23.4.1902 Fred Fuller Your letter referred to Works Committee.

CH341/9 582 23.4.1902 H H Socretan, secretary, Canterbury Hall Co Ltd

Sets out conditions required before consent is given to a right-of-way.

CH341/9 583 23.4.1902 H F Wigram Asked to join annual inspection of Reserves.

CH341/9 583 23.4.1902 S J Martin, Municipal Association, Wellington

Asks for printed copies of opinions.

CH341/9 584 25.4.1902 Hansen, British Electric Traction Co, Auckland

You will be heard by Conference and not by separate councils.

CH341/9 585 25.4.1902 Dr Nedwill Council is not responsible for your accident.

CH341/9 586 25.4.1902 Colonial Secretary Henry Francis Wigram has been elected Mayor of Christchurch.

CH341/9 587 25.4.1902 Woolston mayor Woolston is not an adjoining borough within meaning of Municipal Corporations Act, 1900.

CH341/9 588 25.4.1902 John Gorman, Hedgehope, Southland

Council has no white swans for sale at present.

CH341/9 588 26.4.1902 Dr Symes Sends report on house at 193 Gloucester Street.

CH341/9 589 25.4.1902 M O’Brien & Co, Dundas Street

Works Committee decided the lamp is to be placed halfway between Manchester and Colombo Streets.

CH341/9 590 26.4.1902 Secretary, Fire Brigade £3.3s donated to Brigade’s library fund for attending fire at Stead’s grain store, Addington.

CH341/9 591 26.4.1902 Turnbull & Jones, Cashel Street

Granted permission to introduce May-Otway patent fire alarms.

CH341/9 592 26.4.1902 Supt Smith, Christchurch City Fire Brigade

Regarding substitute drivers when drivers Middleton, Armstrong and Barr are on holiday.

CH341/9 593 26.4.1902 Valuation Department, Christchurch

Council should have been told if a valuation was old and not reliable.

CH341/9 594 28.4.1902 Councillors Notice of supper to the Mayor.

CH341/9 595 28.4.1902 Invitation to supper for Mayor.


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CH341/9 595 28.4.1902 Reporters of Lyttelton Times, Press, H F Wigram, Wn Reece, E Louisson

Invitation to Mayor’s supper.

CH341/9 596 28.4.1902 District Engineer, NZ Railways Department

Accepts suggestions re siding for Sockburn Abattoirs.

CH341/9 597 28.4.1902 Thos Humphries, Cashel Street

Regarding emptying closet pan.

CH341/9 597 28.4.1902 R M Macdonald Regarding putting in points at Sockburn siding.

CH341/9 598 28.4.1902 J Howey, City Buffet, Colombo St

Have written to Drainage Board about the state of the street in front of your premises in Lichfield Street.

CH341/9 599 28.4.1902 Drainage Board Engineer

Regarding above complaint.

CH341/9 600 28.4.1902 A Appleby Your letter does not guarantee extra cost of metalling New Street.

CH341/9 601 29.4.1902 H D Andrews, Gloucester Street

Water pressure will be delivered at about 70 feet.

CH341/9 602 29.4.1902 Garrick & Co Council will appeal against Shah case.

CH341/9 603 29.4.1902 T F Martin, Municipal Association of NZ, Wellington

Mayor unable to attend next executive meeting.

CH341/9 604 29.4.1902 Colonial Secretary Asks him to apply for Order-in Council authorising the construction of a tramway.

CH341/9 605 29.4.1902 Bates & Turner, Geraldine.

Regarding his rent arrears.

CH341/9 606 30.4.1902 Colonial Treasurer Reminds him of £10,000 abattoir loan and proceedings started to strike a special rate.

CH341/9 607 30.4.1902 Wellington town clerk Will allow conditions for clerkship to be seen at this office.

CH341/9 608 1.5.1902 Building Inspector Jos Lee, Armagh Street complains he has had to install fire escapes while others did not.


You must pull down the brick wall and brace the house within 14 days.

CH341/9 610 2.5.1902 Boardman. Geraldine £52.1.8.

CH341/9 610 3.5.1902 W Gunderson Give bearer the keys of the clock tower.

CH341/9 611 2.5.1902 Mrs Ellen Amos, Lichfield Street

Will take proceedings against you if the defective drain is not fixed, Mr Bigweather will not repair it.

CH341/9 612 3.5.1902 Crown Iron Works You may make pans without lids for suburban boroughs and no royalty will be charged.

CH341/9 613 3.5.1902 C D Gough, North Belt Your drain will be repaired and charged to you.


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CH341/9 613 3.5.1902 District Health Officer Check on outbuilding at 77 Lichfield St to see if it is infested with rats.

CH341/9 614 3.5.1902 Jas Hoban, Sydenham You are to pull down 34 Tuam Street which is unfit for habitation.

CH341/9 615 3.5.1902 Dr Irving You failed to send report of scarlet fever at 153 Victoria Street, sends in reports immediately.


Full compensation for land taken for Central Yard has been paid, send Christchurch Registrar of Deeds items so title may be completed.

CH341/9 617 3.5.1902 District Health Officer Check stated Colombo St buildings thought to be unsanitary, recommend to Council that only Council nightcarts may enter the city.

CH341/9 618 3.5.1902 Henry Cotterill Told to cut down some poplar trees and mentions rat infested outbuilding on 77 Lichfield Street.

CH341/9 619 3.5.1902 Avon Road Board Some Richmond people bury night soil on their properties, please investigate.6209

CH341/9 620 5.5.1902 J W Mason, Chief Health Officer, Wellington

Regarding a case that originated in Lyttelton.

CH341/9 621 6.5.1902 W Murray, Smallpox Hospital Reserve

Be prepared to leave the hospital at a moments notice.

CH341/9 621 6.5.1902 Dr Symes Sends report on The Garrick Boarding House and other buildings.

CH341/9 622 6.5.1902 W Murray, Bromley Vacate the smallpox hospital immediately.

CH341/9 623 Undated [1902]

British Electric Traction Co

Delegates will not discuss concessions until they receive further information from you.

CH341/9 623 Undated [1902]

Chief Health Officer, Wellington

Smallpox hospital given over to Dr Symesand Council will consider permanent accommodation.

CH341/9 624 6.5.1902 District Engineer, NZ Railways

Sends tracing of abattoir drainage plan.

CH341/9 624 6.5.1902 Fletcher Humphries Your right-of-way off Oxford Terrace has been repaired

CH341/9 625 6.5.1902 G A Montgomery, saddler, Cashel St

The City Surveyor purchases saddlery.

CH341/9 625 6.5.1902 Fletcher Humpreys Duplicate of 624.

CH341/9 626 6.5.1902 J Turnbull, secretary Cab Proprietors Union, Wellington

No fixed number.

CH341/9 626 7.5.1902 Superintendent Smith, City Fire Brigade

Told to suspend the driver of “Extinguisher” fire engine for furious driving to de la Cour’s fire.


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CH341/9 627 7.5.1902 Perth Town Clerk Gives details about Christchurch destructor.

CH341/9 628 7.5.1902 Palmer & Co, Wellington

Successful tender for pipes was Ashby Berg & Co.

CH341/9 629 7.5.1902 Dr Symes Sends reports on houses in Barbadoes and Armagh Streets.

CH341/9 629 7.5.1902 Hopkins, Simpson & Co, Manchester Street.

Regarding the purchase of a section in Lichfield Street.

CH341/9 630 7.5.1902 H Antill Adley. Fire Underwriters Association

Linwood Borough Council still contributes towards City Fire Brigade.

CH341/9 631 7.5.1902 H F Wigram and others

Appointed member of committee to inquire into retiring allowance claims of retiring town clerk and his assistant.

CH341/9 632 7.5.1902 J C Maddison Butchers shop lately occupied by Hopkins should be rebuilt in brick or stone.

CH341/9 633 7.5.1902 Truant Officer, Board of Education

Asks him to help draw up a By-laws re children trading on streets.

CH341/9 634 Undated [1902]

Sydenham mayor Asked to meet Chief Health Officer to discuss an infectious diseases hospital.

CH341/9 635 Undated [1902]

Mayors of local boroughs, Akaroa and Rangiora etc on p.636.

Asked to attend meeting to discuss provision for infectious cases.

CH341/9 636 17.4.1902 Christchurch Mayor Loose in book is a telegram from E R Usher, District Engineer - regarding erection of Government arch in Christchurch.

CH341/9 636 Undated [1902]

British Electric Traction Co

Do not know what additional information delegates require.

CH341/9 637 8.5.1902 W Murray Must remove your fowls from smallpox hospital or they will be destroyed.

CH341/9 638 8.5.1902 Maude & Harman Notice to remove wooden drain on Mrs Wheatley of Avon Street cannot be cancelled.

CH341/9 639 7.5.1902 H H Loughnan Truant officer to help with By-laws, Broadway complains of newsboys selling papers outside his shop.

CH341/9 639 8.5.1902 W Freeman, St Asaph Street

Try the smallpox hospital for employment.

CH341/9 640 8.5.1902 Christchurch Hospital Board

Asks chairman to attend a meeting to discuss building an infectious diseases hospital.

CH341/9 641 8.5.1902 District Traffic Manager, NZ Railways

Cannot say if 24 May will be a public holiday.

CH341/9 642 8.5.1902 Margatroyd Bros Council does not remove rubbish from premises outside the city.


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CH341/9 643 9.5.1902 South Waimakariri River Board

Has received special order re levying rates.


CH341/9 645 9.5.1902 B C Robbins secretary United Fire Brigades Association

Sends a petition signed by the Christchurch mayor.

CH341/9 646 9.5.1902 Beautifying Association Permission granted for one planting on street corner but not for another, Works Committee to consider plantings around public urinals.

CH341/9 647 9.5.1902 Garrick & Co Council agreed to appeal in the Shah case.

CH341/9 648 9.5.1902 Shepley C Kesteven, secretary Christchurch Domains Board

Letters regarding Lincoln Road [Hagley Avenue?] footpath by Mr Purdie have been referred to Works Committee.

CH341/9 649 9.5.1902 Charitable Aid Board Council’s annual contribution of £863 will be paid in monthly instalments as usual.

CH341/9 650 9.5.1902 Amberley Town Board Council has no lamps or posts for sale.

CH341/9 650 9.5.1902 Wm Walker, Tuam Street

Will take further proceedings if you do not pay your rates.

CH341/9 651 9.5.1902 J Draper, Manchester Street

Similar letter to above.

CH341/9 651 9.5.1902 Mrs K Walker, Armagh Street

Similar letter to above.

CH341/9 652 12.5.1902 Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland town clerks

Asks for amount of Mayor’s salary.

CH341/9 653 12.5.1902 13 names Invitation to attend installation of Wigram as Mayor.

CH341/9 654 12.5.1902 H F Wigram Notice of his installation as Mayor etc.

CH341/9 655 12.5.1902 H F Wigram Appointed with Cr Macdonald to arrange with John Maddison the purchase of land for the approach road to the site to which the Sockburn Station is to be moved.

CH341/9 656 12.5.1902 R M Macdonald Similar letter to above.

CH341/9 657 12.5.1902 Midland Saleyards Co No longer necessary to purchase some of your land.

CH341/9 658 12.5.1902 Peerless Incubator Co Agrees they may exhibit their incubator in the city.

CH341/9 659 12.5.1902 Fred Fuller Works Committee has no recommendations to make.

CH341/9 660 13.5.1902 Chas Hy Cox Has received your petition re removal of night soil in Richmond and referred it to the Sanitary Committee.

CH341/9 661 13.5.1902 Dr Irving, secretary Canterbury Medical Association

Asks him to inform doctors that they are required to send in reports about infectious diseases cases.


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CH341/9 662 13.5.1902 Mrs Bishop & R C Bishop

Told top pull down house at 182 Armagh Street because it is condemned.

CH341/9 663 13.5.1902 Duplicate of 662.

CH341/9 664 12.5.1902 Citizens Life Assurance Co, Wellington

Would not accept an offer of 4 ½% for debentures.

CH341/9 665 12.5.1902 Inspector of Police Damage to lamp in Manchester Street.


Please introduce City of Christchurch Electric Power & Loan Empowering Bill.

CH341/9 667 13.5.1902 J S Weston Details action taken following receipt of petition re retiring allowances.


List of local bodies that contribute to Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards.

CH341/9 669 15.5.1902 R Thompson Junior Feilding

Describes Christchurch artesian water supply.

CH341/9 670 15.5.1902 E Sawtell, Cashel Street

There were numerous complaints about the fowls on your property.


Council adopted a resolution passed by Nth Canterbury Hospital District local bodies regarding infectious diseases hospital.

CH341/9 672 15.5.1902 Mrs Bishop, Cranmer Square

Admits error in thinking R C Bishop was a joint owner of 182 Armagh Street.

CH341/9 673 15.5.1902 Mrs Bishop Amended notice re pulling down the house.

CH341/9 674 16.5.1902 District Health Officer Inspect Garrick Boarding House in Colombo Street.

CH341/9 675 15.5.1902 7 named persons Regarding cost of Mayor’s supper.

CH341/9 676 16.5.1902 District Health Officer - Buildings owned by Travis, Fleck and Upton should be condemned,

CH341/9 677 17.5.1902 C R Wilson, auctioneer, Tuam Street

Your letter referred to City Surveyor.

CH341/9 678 Undated [1902]

Minister of Health Have received your message re taking precautions against plague.

CH341/9 679 19.5.1902 C R Wilson City Surveyor requires street sweepings for his own purpose.

CH341/9 680 20.5.1902 W G T Goodman, Sydney

Asks when his report on use of steam generated by the destructor will be ready.

CH341/9 681 20.5.1902 Downes, Papanui Road

Council has 4% debentures for sale.

CH341/9 682 20.5.1902 E Mackay, St Asaph Street

You may burn paper and straw during daylight.

CH341/9 682 20.5.1902 Chief Postmaster, Christchurch.

Thanks him for permission for Mayor to frank items on Coronation Celebration business.

CH341/9 683 20.5.1902 Arthur E C Rhodes Appointed to a special committee


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CH341/9 684 20.5.1902 Dr Symes Asks about J C Maddison renovating Colombo Street shop known as Hopkins Butchers Shop.

CH341/9 685 20.5.1902 Oamaru Town Clerk Council will co-operate with your council to get a better rating system.

CH341/9 686 20.5.1902 Linwood Mayor Has received your resolution re establishing a plague hospital at Bromley.

CH341/9 687 20.5.1902 Cr. Sorensen Granted leave from meetings for four weeks.


CH341/9 689 20.5.1902 J B Newlyn, City & Suburban Burgesses Association

Does not grant permission for the Association to meet in a council room.

CH341/9 690 20.5.1902 A H Cooper, Stanmore Brass Band

Applications for bands will be invited in due course.

CH341/9 691 21.5.1902 H J Ell & 3 others Asked to attend special committee meeting to discuss Electric Power Loan.

CH341/9 692 21.5.1902 C Louisson, chairman Patriotic Fund Committee

Sends letters regarding Sgt Davidson.

CH341/9 692 21.5.1902 Acting Premier Asks about a public holiday on Prince of Wales’ birthday 3 June.

CH341/9 693-694

21.5.1902 H Murray Outlines steps taken by Council and asks if he will abide by the decision of special committee.

CH341/9 695-696

21.5.1902 F T Haskins Same letter as sent to Murray.

CH341/9 697 21.5.1902 Christchurch Mayor Regarding Municipal Conference.

CH341/9 698 21.5.1902 Cr. C M Gray Appointed delegate to Municipal Conference.

CH341/9 699 21.5.1902 Secretary, Beautifying Society

Cannot recommend planting at present because urinals will be altered when water is available.

CH341/9 700 21.5.1902 Secretary, The Treasury

Asks who will get debentures prepared for Abattoir Loan.

CH341/9 701 21.5.1902 Eyreton Road Board Cost of infectious diseases hospital not yet known but should not cost local bodies very much.

CH341/9 702 21.5 .1902 J C Maddison Your letter regarding Hopkins butchery referred to Sanitary Committee,

CH341/9 703 21.5.1902 Geo G Stead Your suggestion to ask Murray and Haskins if they will agree to committee decision has been followed.

CH341/9 704 21.5.1902 J E Newlyn Permission granted to use Council chamber for “Christchurch to the Sea” meeting.


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CH341/9 705 21.5.1902 Beswick & Harris Regarding Church Property Trustees intention to challenge Council regarding charging rates on the master’s house previously part of Cathedral School.

CH341/9 706 21.5.1902 T F Martin, Municipals Association

Mayor Wigram and Co. C M Gray will be delegates to conference.

CH341/9 707 22.5.1902 W Murray, City Council Rubbish Tip

Please receive Linwood Borough rubbish until further notice.

CH341/9 707 22.5.1902 P M Hansen, Auckland Asks about arrival of conference notices.

CH341/9 708 22.5.1902 Mrs C Hood-Williams Victoria Square gate left unlocked from 9am to 5pm tomorrow to allow laying of wreaths at Jubilee memorial.

CH341/9 709 23.5.1902 Dr Symes Please issue fresh notices that are worded in accordance with the Act.

CH341/9 710 23.5.1902 Napier Town Clerk Reply regarding rating gas mains.

CH341/9 711 23.5.1902 Public Works Department, Wellington

Sends advertisement, plan and declaration regarding the Christchurch City Yard Tramway.

CH341/9 712 23.5.1902 Declaration by Henry Rane Smith

CH341/9 713 23.5.1902 Linwood town clerk Refuse will be received at the destructor @ 9d per load.

CH341/9 713 23.5.1902 Mrs Rosina Thomas Your permit for coffee stall in Cashel Street will be cancelled because of disorderly people congregating there.

CH341/9 714 23.5.1902 P Burke, Tattersall’s Hotel

The permit for the pie cart in front of your hotel will not be renewed.

CH341/9 715 23.5.1902 J C Maddison Council does not intend to buy any more Sockburn land at present.

CH341/9 716 23.5.1902 Commercial Union Assurance Co

Transfer fire policies from Mrs Simion to Council.

CH341/9 716 24.5.1902 Dr Symes Sends report on White Horse Boarding House in Tuam Street.

CH341/9 717 Undated [1902]

Acting Premier Hopes adjoining boroughs will receive subsidy for donations towards coronation celebrations with city.

CH341/9 718 24.5.1902 Thos Russell Regarding purchase of street sweepings.

CH341/9 719-720

26.5.1902 Oamaru Town Clerk Describes procedure for valuing city properties.

CH341/9 721 28.5.1902 Bank of NZ, Christchurch

Reports that Henry F Wigram has been elected Mayor.

CH341/9 722 27.5.1902 Linwood Mayor City refuse destructor will be opened at 3pm on 30 May.

CH341/9 722 28.5.1902 J H Hopkins Consult the Valuation Department.


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CH341/9 723-724

23.5.1902 W W Collins Member House Representative

Correcting meeting date error, water will be taken from Waimakariri and returned to it above the Selwyn County Council intake, asks about amendment to Bill.

CH341/9 725 27.5.1902 Heathcote clerk Asks for repairs to road from Buckleys Road to Public Cemetery.

CH341/9 725 27.5.1902 John Maddison Asked to meet with Council re purchase of land for proposed new site of Sockburn station.

CH341/9 726 27.5.1902 Mrs Carpenter, North Avon Road

Regarding non payment for pan.

CH341/9 726 27.5.1902 Henry Thomson, Returning Officer

Asked to call in regarding poll for Water Supply Loan.

CH341/9 727 27.5.1902 McQuilton, Addington Asks for immediate for damage caused by his son Edward to a lamp in Manchester Street North.

CH341/9 728 28.5.1902 Templeton Road Board

Asked to attend meeting about construction of electric tramway.

CH341/9 728 28.5.1902 W W Collins Asks him to call and see the amendments to the Waimakariri Power Bill.

CH341/9 729 29.5.1902 R Brown, Masterton Lists Secretary Christchurch Gas Co, Atkinson Auckland, Edwards Napier.

CH341/9 729 29.5.1902 W H Bowen The destructor will be opened on 30 May.

CH341/9 730 29.5.1902 Henry Laing, Papanui Council can get money at 4% so will not accept your offer of 5%.

CH341/9 730 29.5.1902 Union Providence Co Council has insured the Armagh Street property that you refused to insure.


CH341/9 732 30.5.1902 R M Macdonald J Maddison is coming regarding the sale of land for road at Sockburn,

CH341/9 733 30.5.1902 Harman & Stevens Approval for addition closet.

CH341/9 734 30.5.1902 Wm Robinson Told to connect the urinal on his Lichfield Street premises to the sewer within 7 days.

CH341/9 735 Undated [1902]

Acting Premier Regarding adjacent local bodies and coronation celebrations finance.

CH341/9 736 31.5.1902 W W Collins Asks him to call on the mayor.

CH341/9 737 31.5.1902 Secretary, Charitable Aid Board

Asks if he knows anything about John McCarthy.

CH341/9 737 31.5.1902 Linwood town clerk Permission to send rubbish to City Council tip is now withdrawn.

CH341/9 738 2.6.1902 Acting Premier News will be received with deep thankfulness throughout the civilized world.

CH341/9 739 4.6.1902 C M Gray Notice of meeting of Tramways Sub-Committee

CH341/9 739 4.6.1902 H H Loughnan Same notice of meeting.


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CH341/9 740 Undated [1902]

Acting Premier Agree Coronation Day should be devoted to the commemoration of peace.

CH341/9 741 4.6.1902 Woolston mayor Regarding their share of license fees.

CH341/9 742 4.6.1902 Christchurch Gas Co Cost of repairs to lamps has been paid to you in error.


Asks about a prescribed form of agreement under the Slaughtering & Inspection Act.

CH341/9 744 4.6.1902 A H Cowper, Stanmore Brass Band

Your letter referred to a committee.

CH341/9 745 4.6.1972 Sydenham Borough Sanitary Committee

Regarding purchase of second hand closet pans from City Council supply.

CH341/9 746 4.6.1902 McGregor & Co, Dundee

Confirms order for 1000 ft fire hose.


Sends £1000 part payment for destructor.


Regarding Council as controlling authority of Infectious Diseases Hospital.

CH341/9 749 4.6.1902 Dr Symes Tells him to apply in future to Sanitary Committee for permission to spend money on Infectious Diseases Hospital.

CH341/9 750 4.6.1902 St Albans mayor In favour of St Albans and Linwood being represented on Drainage board.

CH341/9 751 Undated [1902]

Acting Premier Two messages re subsidies for adjacent local bodies for peace and coronation celebrations.

CH341/9 752 Undated [1902]

Auckland mayor Sorry missed seeing you yesterday.

CH341/9 753 4.6.1902 Mrs Rosina Thomas, Salisbury Street

Complaints about your coffee stall are confidential and may not be shown to you.

CH341/9 754 6.6.1902 Kaikoura Country Clerk

Council has no more street lanterns for sale.

CH341/9 754 6.6.1902 Congreve, ironmonger The street we discussed is a private street.

CH341/9 755 5.6.1902 Sister Christian, Deaconess Home, Barbadoes Street

Asks if she swill help in distribution of coal and blankets.

CH341/9 756 5.6.1902 John Otley, Gloucester Street

Notes his complaint about the city destructor.

CH341/9 757 6.6.1902 J Ellin Sockburn Accepts his offer to sell land for approach to new Sockburn station site.

CH341/9 758 6.6.1902 Dr Symes Asks if he has withdrawn notices condemning Hopkins butchers shop.

CH341/9 759 6.6.1902 Drainage Board Thanks Board for its contribution towards Coronation Celebrations.

CH341/9 760 6.6.1902 Col. Estill, Salvation Army

Asks for advice about distribution of coal and blankets.


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CH341/9 761 7.6.1902 Congreve Previous letter is not intended to be a permit to erect a house.

CH341/9 761 9.6.1902 T F Martin, Wellington Can freeholders vote under the rating on Unimproved Value Act?

CH341/9 762 9.6.1902 J B Fisher Sends items re City of Christchurch Electric Power & Loan Empowering Bill.

CH341/9 763 9.6.1902 Col. Estill Asks for Salvation Army officer to attend meeting re distribution of items to the poor.


Asks for a certificate to be made re Christchurch City Abattoir.

CH341/9 765 9.6.1902 Sister Christian Asks her to attend meeting re distributing goods to the poor.

CH341/9 766 9.6.1902 Certificate referred to in 764.

CH341/9 767 10.6.1902 Dr Symes Asks for new certificates condemning houses belonging to Mrs Bishop, J Hoban and Beaumonmts Bakery.


Notice requiring him to demolish a building within 14 days.

CH341/9 769 10.6.1902 Edward Knapman Notice as above.

CH341/9 770 10.6.1902 New Brighton Tramway Co.

Asks for a pass for the Linwood cemetery sexton.

CH341/9 770 10.6.1902 J Oliver, c/- Mrs Smart, St Asaph St.

Asked to call about a hawker's licence.

CH341/9 771 10.6.1902 W Donald, cattle ranger, Papanui

Asked to call at City Council office.

CH341/9 771 10.6.1902 J Maddison Agree he may lease the city weighbridge, rates stated.

CH341/9 772 10.6.1902 J Whittington, Woolston

Tenders to be called for leasing the Small Pox Hospital Reserve.

CH341/9 773 10.6.1902 Chief Health Officer, Wellington.

Council will sell the Cemetery Reserve and some other land for a site for the Infectious Diseases Hospital.

CH341/9 774 10.6.1902 Wanganui town clerk Sends copy of Council's meeting rules.


Asks about Council's order for regulations.

CH341/9 775 11.6.1902 Secretary, Treasury Asks about need for special rate roll re loan raised.

CH341/9 776 11.6.1902 C Coleridge Farr, Magnetic Observatory Christchurch

Regarding his objections to the use of a rail as a conductor of electricity

CH341/9 777 11.6.1902 Col Turettini, Geneva Not nearly ready [Electric Power scheme]

CH341/9 777 11.6.1902 C D Morris Asks him to meet the mayor re Greater Christchurch.

CH341/9 778 11.6.1902 NZ Loan & Mercantile Agency

States amount of rates on their property.


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CH341/9 778 11.6.1902 Donald Stewart, Stanmore Road

Night-men have been told to close your gate and door.

CH341/9 779 11.6.1902 Dr Symes Asks him to verify accounts for goods supplies to Infectious Diseases Hospital.

CH341/9 780 12.6.1902 W Donald, ranger Authorises him to impound cattle wandering in the city.

CH341/9 780 12.6.1902 E McQuilton, Addington

Pay half cost for broken lamp and matter will be dropped.

CH341/9 781 12.6.1902 Mrs Maude d'Oridant You will receive any news the British Consul hears about your husband.

CH341/9 782 11.6.1902 James Troup, manager Crown Ironworks Co

Regarding offer of a lease of buildings.

CH341/9 783 12.6.1902 NZ Insurance Co. Small Pox Hospital unoccupied, now trying to find suitable tenant.

CH341/9 784 13.6.1902 Cr Simpson Postponement of a meeting.

CH341/9 784 13.6.1902 Dr Symes Postponement of a meeting.

CH341/9 785 13.6.1902 Cr Morris Postponement of a meeting.

CH341/9 785 13.6.1902 Christchurch Mayor Postponement of a meeting.

CH341/9 786 13.6.1902 Christchurch Beautifying Society

Asked not to plant wattle trees in the reserve on Park Terrace.

CH341/9 787 13.6.1902 Charitable Aid Board Sends report by Inspector Smith re Barndon family.

CH341/9 788 13.6.1902 H J Ainger, Worcester Street

Tells him he does not possess any qualifications in North West Ward.

CH341/9 788 14.6.1902 Dunedin town clerk Asks for address of Goodman of Noyes Bros.

CH341/9 789 14.6.1902 Linwood mayor Council committee wants to meet delegate from Linwood regarding Greater Christchurch. Same letters to St Albans and Sydenham Mayors.

CH341/9 790, 791

14.6.1902 Public Works Department Wellington

Gives details of dispute with New Brighton Tramway Co.

CH341/9 792 14.6.1902 Mrs Catherine Clark, secretary, Women’s Christian Temperance Society.

The Mayor will receive your deputation any day you appoint.

CH341/9 793 Undated [1902]

Sir Jos Ward Regarding meeting him at Christchurch station.

CH341/9 794 14.6.1902 P J De La Cour Tells him he may lease a brick building in Armagh Street.

CH341/9 795 14.6.1902 New Brighton Tramway Co.

Gives notice they must stop using Council's tramway track in 1 month's time.

CH341/9 796 16.6.1902 Secretary, Treasury Sends listed documents re Christchurch Abattoir Loan.


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CH341/9 797 14.6.1902 H F Beswick, Christchurch Beautifying Society

Letter regarding fencing part of ground on Park Terrace held over.

CH341/9 798 16.6.1902 Christchurch Gas Co. Thanks for letter regarding mischievous extinguishing of lamps.

CH341/9 798 16.6.1902 Inspector of Police Sends Gas Co letter and asks him to find offenders.

CH341/9 799 16.6.1902 Miss Emily Jones Your name will be transferred from South West to North West ward electors roll.

CH341/9 800 17.6.1902 James Frazer, St Andrews

Regarding a letter and will find Gallagher.

CH341/9 801 17.6.1902 James Hoban Told to pull down a building in Tuam Street.

CH341/9 802 18.6.1902 Mrs Mary F Bishop, Cranmer Square

Told to pull down a building in Armagh Street.

CH341/9 803 17.6.1902 Cooke, Lyttelton butcher

Butchers may drive sheep along South Belt on market days.

CH341/9 804 17.6.1902 Capetown mayor Regarding Rhodes National South African Memorial Fund.

CH341/9 805 17.6.1902 Inspector of Police Butchers may drive sheep along South Belt on Market Days.

CH341/9 806 17.6.1902 Thos Stirling Tells him he is not reinstated on Council staff.

CH341/9 807 18.6.1902 Hokitika town clerk Regarding reducing time of Christchurch-West Coast mail service.

CH341/9 808 18.6.1902 J M Heywood & Co Regarding your request to lease the old Fire Brigade Station in Lichfield Street

CH341/9 809 18.6.1902 Lyttelton mayor Regarding removal of a steamer passenger to Infectious Diseases Hospital.

CH341/9 810 18.6.1902 Dr Symes Reconstruction of Hopkins butchers shop and work done at Infectious Diseases Hospital.

CH341/9 811 18.6.1902 Chief Engineer of Roads

Regarding control and maintenance of Heathcote bridge.

CH341/9 812 18.6.1902 Drainage Board Regarding special rate under The Christchurch Drainage Act.


CH341/9 814 18.6.1902 J Maddison, City Weighbridge

Weighbridge to be removed to Central Yard, give up possession on 31 July.

CH341/9 815 18.6.1902 Inspector of Police Complaint about Old Garrick Hotel common lodging house.

CH341/9 816 18.6.1902 T F Martin, Municipal Association, Wellington

Sends list of subjects delegates want to discuss at conference,

CH341/9 817 18.6.1902 J Haskins & H Murray Details of their retiring allowances.


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CH341/9 818 18.6.1902 Garrick & Co Asks for advice about sale of Cemetery Reserve near Bottle Lake for an Infectious Diseases Hospital.

CH341/9 819 18.6.1902 Crown Ironworks Co. Council approved of the offer previously made.

CH341/9 820 19.6.1902 Bank of NZ Asks for Council resolution to be forwarded to BNZ in Wellington.

CH341/9 821 19.6.1902 Copy of above resolution.

CH341/9 822 18.6.1902 Geo G Stead Thanks for being on committee re Haskins and Murray allowances.

CH341/9 823 18.6.1902 A H Turnbull Letter as above.

CH341/9 824 18.6.1902 S E G Rhodes Letter as above.

CH341/9 825 18.6.1902 H Macandrew, District Railway Engineer

Regarding agreement for siding at Sockburn abattoir and drainage.

CH341/9 826 19.6.1902 Sargood Son & Ewen Donation to Coal & Blanket Fund.

CH341/9 827 Undated [c. 1902]

His Excellency the Governor

Regarding the proposal to build cottages for war veterans.

CH341/9 828 19.6.1902 Superintendent of Police

Thanks for report on damage to Manchester Street lamp.

CH341/9 829 20.6.1902 W W Wright, Tramways Engineer, Wellington

Regarding possible sharing of costs of Col. Turrentini's visit to advise on electrical matters.


Sends a copy of Electric Power & Loan Empowerment Bill.

CH341/9 831 Undated [c.1902]

Goodman Noyes, Dunedin

Disappointed no report received.

CH341/9 832-833

20.6.1902 Sydenham & Linwood town clerks

Asks for a return on many items listed for the Committee dealing with Greater Christchurch,

CH341/9 834 21.6.1902 Garrick & Co Asks for opinion about whether Council can close the Garrick Boarding House.

CH341/9 835 23.6.1902 C Hastings Bridge, St Saviour's Guild

Regarding the removal of closet pans from St Mary's Home.

CH341/9 836 23.6.1902 P M Hansen, British Electric Traction Co.

Thanks for Carey's report on the Double Trolley System.

CH341/9 837 23.6.1902 S Leslie, secretary Christchurch Working Men's Club

Asks what time they need to extend the sewer connection.

CH341/9 838 23.6.1902 P J De la Cour Permission granted to erect plan closets on Armagh Street property.

CH341/9 839 21.6.1902 Mrs M M Jones, Tuam Street

Allowed 3 weeks more to connect to sewer.

CH341/9 840 23.6.1902 Dr Frengley Regarding his report on house to house inspection of Christchurch.


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CH341/9 840 23.6.1902 Mrs Esther Jones, Bromley

Asked to call about leasing Hospital Reserve at Bromley.

CH341/9 841 Undated [1902]

Chief Health Officer, Wellington

Council has no power to sell the Cemetery Reserve at Bottle Lake.

CH341/9 841 Undated [1902]

Leslie H Reynolds, Dunedin

Council does not require additional advice about Christchurch water supply.

CH341/9 842 23.6.1902 Canon Knowles, Christs College

Asks him to reserve 24 seats for the cathedral coronation service.

CH341/9 843 23.6.1902 Secretary, Treasury Certificate for City Abattoir Loan was published in Gazette.

CH341/9 843 23.6.1902 J M Heywood Asked about his requirements for a building on a reserve.

CH341/9 844 24.6.1902 All Councillors Invitation to join procession on Coronation Day.

CH341/9 845 23.6.1902 Hy Thomson, returning officer

Notice of a poll under the Rating on Unimproved Value Act, 1896.


Sends second sum of £1,000. [for destructor.

CH341/9 847 24.6.1902 Linwood mayor Linwood rubbish may no longer be deposited at Bromley tip.

CH341/9 848 24.6.1902 Arthur Rhodes Sends receipt for donation to Nurse Maude fund and sends reimbursement for blankets he supplied to Mrs Prebble.

CH341/9 849 25.6.1902 Richard Cuming, Durham Street

Acknowledges copy of Coronation Odes and NZ Tribute to the King and Queen.

CH341/9 850 Undated [1902]

Auckland town clerk Gully trap being forwarded.


Either secure or pull down your building which is dangerous.

CH341/9 852 27.6.1902 P Howard Because you have not complied the matter is now in hands of City Solicitor.

CH341/9 853 27.6.1902 Wright, Wellington Asks for information about tenders etc for tramway.

CH341/9 854 26.6.1902 Auditor General Regarding retiring allowances for Haskins and Murray, asks if he approves or will Council have to promote a Bill in parliament?

CH341/9 855 27 .6.1902 James Bradshaw, Waddington

Thanks for Burnley newspapers received.

CH341/9 856 27.6.1902 James Troup A royalty of 2/- per lid will be required.

CH341/9 857 28.6.1902 Adams Star Cycle Co. Cannot grant permit to store petrol in right-of-way

CH341/9 858 28.6.1902 C C Bowen Sends £1.1 from Pratt as donation to Antarctic Expedition Relief Ship.


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CH341/9 858 30.6.1902 Lyttelton town clerk Christchurch Mayor will attend inspection of your abattoir.

CH341/9 859 30.6.1902 Colonial Treasurer Sends copy of Council balance sheet.

CH341/9 859 30.6.1902 J Warburton, Controller & Auditor General

Sends Council balance sheet.

CH341/9 860 1.7.1902 Mrs Eliza Cummings Told to pull down White Horse Boarding House at 285 Tuam Street.

CH341/9 861 1.7.1902 Dr Symes Sends report on house off Aberdeen St.

CH341/9 861 1.7.1902 Crown Ironworks Co. Asks if his claim will be ready for special committee meeting.

CH341/9 862 1.7.1902 Garrick & Co Asks them to send the Christchurch Tramway District Bill to Collins Member House Representative.

CH341/9 863 1.7.1902 Stanmore Brass Band Asks for a representative to attend Council committee meeting.

CH341/9 864 1.7.1902 Chrystall & Co Make your enquiry about reserves in writing.

CH341/9 865 1.7.1902 W A P D'Oridant, Nelson

Asks him about Maude D'Oridant of Nottingham who claims to be your deserted wife.

CH341/9 866 1.7.1902 A J White Your offer to erect a lamp outside your warehouse will be considered.

CH341/9 867 1.7.1902 Mrs Rosina Thomas, Salisbury Street

Your request to operate a coffee stall is refused.

CH341/9 868 1.7.1902 Sydenham mayor Complains about Sydenham night carts passing through the city.

CH341/9 869 1.7.1902 J Lethaby, Cathedral Square

Permission not granted to erect a signboard in front of his shop.


Cemetery Reserve vested in Council.

CH341/9 870 1.7.1902 D Cornelis, Dunsandel Your letter will be laid before Reserves Committee.

CH341/9 871 Undated [c1902]

Geo J Smith Member House Representative

Attending municipal conference, will present medals on my return.

CH341/9 872 2.7.1902 Garrick & Co Asks for explanation of sections of the Tramway Bill.

CH341/9 873 1.7.1902 W Congreve, Colombo Street

Permission not granted to erect two cottages.

CH341/9 874 Undated [1902]

Goodman, Dunedin Yes at the least.

CH341/9 875 2.7.1902 Supervising Valuer Proposal to accept the rating on unimproved land accepted at the polls.

CH341/9 876 2.7.1902 Chas Bean & Co Agrees to purchase a typewriter from them.


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CH341/9 877 2.7.1902 Stringer & Cresswell Regarding proposed sale of Lichfield Street fire station property.

CH341/9 878 2.7.1902 Cheviot County Council

Cost of plague cases not yet determined, Infectious Diseases Hospital to be hand over to the Hospital Board.

CH341/9 879 3.7.1902 Christchurch Gas Company

Asks for repair to gas lamp in Tuam Street.

CH341/9 880 2.7.1902 Garrick & Co Comments on By-laws No 1, 1902 regarding dust bins etc.

CH341/9 881 2.7.1902 C Parmenter, Pleasant Point, South Canterbury

No trace of plan you mentioned.

CH341/9 882 2.7.1902 Baldwin & Rayward per A H Hart

Unable to attend demonstration of Philpott & Hutchinson's Patent Fire Escape and Alarm.

CH341/9 883 - 885

3.7.1902 Selwyn County Council Regarding proposed Waimakariri Scheme and water supply to Selwyn Country.

CH341/9 886 3.7.1902 J B Fisher & Co Sends information about John Finnerty who will appear in a case.


Please insert advertisement in Gazette

CH341/9 888 4.7.1902 illegible List of work required to be done at Garrick Boarding House

CH341/9 889 - 891

2.7.1902 W P Reeves NZ Agent General, London

Information about Electric Tramway Board and asks for any proposals he may know of.

CH341/9 892 4.7.1902 Captain Hobday, Defence Office

Thanks for his contribution to Coal & Blankets Fund.

CH341/9 893 4.7.1902 Waimakariri-Ashley Water Supply Board

Council has no wish to interfere with your works, believe enough water in river for all.

CH341/9 894 4.7.1902 J C Maddison Thanks for his suggestions, Council will put them in hand when it takes over the Abattoir buildings.

CH341/9 895 5.7.1902 Government Life Insurance Department.

Council has taken out insurance with another company for compensation for workers who have accidents

CH341/9 896 5.7.1902 Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation

Will not require the cover you sent us, find we are covered under Government Life policy.

CH341/9 897 7.7.1902 George Harper Please attend meeting to discuss Waimakariri Power Bill.

CH341/9 898 7.7.1902 W T G Goodman, Dunedin

Have received your report on proposed installation of electric plant for the destructor.


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CH341/9 899 - 900

7.7.1902 Christchurch Mayor Sends copies of Municipal Corporations Act and Public Health Act, all patients at Infectious Diseases Hospital have passed the infectious stage and other comments about hospital.

CH341/9 901 7.7.1902 Inspector of Police Sends Health Officer's report on family at Aberdeen Street whose children should be removed to the Government Receiving Home.

CH341/9 902 7.7.1902 Drainage Board Gosling's Lane is a public street.

CH341/9 903 7.7.1902 Mrs Nelly Cronin, Wilson Street

State of footpaths referred to City Surveyor.

CH341/9 903 Undated [1902]

Collins Member House Representative

Selwyn County withdraw opposition but doubtful if Water Supply Board will.

CH341/9 904 Undated [1902]

Trustees of late Edward Knapman

Notice to secure or pull down dangerous building.

CH341/9 905 9.7.1902 Trustees of late Edward Knapman

Similar notice for another property.

CH341/9 906 8.7.1902 Christchurch Mayor Informs mayor about agreement with Selwyn County, Bottle Lake Reserve, Coal & Blanket Fund

CH341/9 907 8.7.1902 H Wynn Williams The man you mention has been told to see you.

CH341/9 908 8.7.1902 W H Young, Christchurch Working Men's Club

Mayor regrets unable to attend "Sam Weller Swarry"

CH341/9 909 8.7.1902 Selwyn County Council Committee has approved agreement for you to withdraw opposition to Waimakariri Power Bill.

CH341/9 910 8.7.1902 Commissioner of Taxes

Sends detail re striking rate to allow Council to obtain balance of subsidy for year ending 31 March 1902.

CH341/9 911 8.7.1902 T Crompton & Sons Your letter sent to City Surveyor.

CH341/9 911 8.7.1902 W Buss, Rangiora Rates on his Madras Street property.

CH341/9 912 8.7.1902 E M Morton, Cathedral Square

Damaged fence matter sent to City Surveyor.

CH341/9 913 Undated [1902]

W G Goodman, Dunedin

Sends copy of tramway advertisement, asks when he can meet Council about lighting report.


Asks what compensation the city will receive when a reserve is handed over to the North Canterbury Hospital Board.

CH341/9 915 9.7.1902 Jas Hendron, Railway Workshops

Unless you repair you Montreal St house it will be condemned.


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CH341/9 916 9.7.1902 Christchurch Mayor Sends letters from Canterbury Highland Rifles, St John Ambulance Association and details of donations to Coal & Blanket Fund.

CH341/9 917 9.7.1902 W B Dixon, St John Ambulance Association

Mayor unable to attend your meeting.

CH341/9 918 9.7.1902 Mrs Wycliffe Goodwin, Glenroy

Thanks for gift to Coal and Blanket Fund.

CH341/9 919 9.7.1902 Mrs Idiems, Durham Street

Scrimshaw's shed is not a danger and is not condemned.

CH341/9 920 9.7.1902 W Lake Your letter referred to Sanitary Committee.

CH341/9 920 9.7.1902 J C Maddison Asks for plans and specifications of abattoirs.

CH341/9 921 10.7.1902 Inspector Gillies Thanks for report on Andrew McNicholl's family.

CH341/9 922 10.7.1902 M J Dixon, West Eyreton

Are to attend Council Committee meeting to discuss Christchurch Electric Power & Loan Empowering Bill.923

CH341/9 923 10.7.1902 W E L Wears, Melbourne

The City Destructor is doing more than the patentees claimed for it.

CH341/9 924 10.7.1902 Crown Ironworks Co, Mayor will see your letter when he returns from Wellington.

CH341/9 924 10.7.1902 W Buss, Rangiora Regarding the valuation of his land.

CH341/9 925 Undated [1902]

Chambers & Son, Auckland

Asks about centrifugal pumps.

CH341/9 925 Undated [1902]

Alex Webster, Municipal Conference

Asks about time of meeting to confirm By-laws.

CH341/9 926 Undated [1902]

Hy Wigram Bill with amendments posted.

CH341/9 927 11.7.1902 J B Fisher Asks him to send a photograph of himself.

CH341/9 928 11.7.1902 Arthur E G Rhodes Thanks for donation to Coal & Blanket Fund.

CH341/9 929 11.7.1902 Suckling Bros State of Dundas Street referred to Works Committee.

CH341/9 929 11.7.1902 F D Kesteven, League of NZ Wheelmen

State of Lower High Street referred to Works Committee.

CH341/9 930 11.7.1902 D Leslie, Working Men's Club

Explains the discrepancy between times shown on Tower Clock and Post Office Clock.

CH341/9 931 11.7.1902 F Wreake, Manchester Street

Acknowledges his letter re supply of oats.

CH341/9 932 11.7.1902 John Hannan, Barbadoes Street

Notes his complaint about footpath in Barbadoes Street North.


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CH341/9 933 11.7.1902 R Beck, Antigua Street Regarding weeks pay in lieu of weeks notice.

CH341/9 934 Undated [1902]

Goodman Committee meets Tuesday morning.


Asked for sketch of central rail at abattoirs.

CH341/9 936 12.7.1902 John Fox, Zetland Arms

Footpaths in front of hotel will be attended to when new building is completed.

CH341/9 937 12.7.1902 F M Deamer, NZ Accident Insurance Co.

Insurance of Council employees is still under consideration.

CH341/9 938 12.7.1902 NZ Insurance Co Your letter will be dealt with at next Council meeting.

CH341/9 939 12.7.1902 Hy Wigram Tramway Bill with amendment posted, note regarding Water Board

CH341/9 940 12.7.1902 Arthur Lilly, Hornby A night watchman not require at abattoirs at present.

CH341/9 941 12.7.1902 Christchurch Drainage Board

Your contractors have left Lower High Street in unsatisfactory state, told to repair it immediately.

CH341/9 942 12.7.1902 Christchurch Gas Co Complains that lamps are not being maintained properly.

CH341/9 943 12.7.1902 John Hall & Co Matter of culverts referred to City Surveyor.

CH341/9 943 12.7.1902 Williams, Stephens and Co.

Your letter referred to City Surveyor.

CH341/9 944 12.7.1902 Garrick & Co Regarding ruinous buildings.

CH341/9 945 15.7.1902 W G T Goodman, Sydney

Asks for tenders to be sent for electrical plant to use steam from the destructor.


Sends final payment of £1105.4.8 for destructor contract.

CH341/9 947 15.7.1902 Railway Land Officer Has received deed of grant for Council to lay pipes between Sockburn and Addington.

CH341/9 948 15.7.1902 Scott & Brown, electrical engineers

Asks them to tender for supply of electrical equipment for use at the destructor.

CH341/9 949 15.7.1902 City Engineer, Wellington

Sends names of makers of destructors.

CH341/9 950 15.7.1902 District Health Officer Asks about extension of time for Beaumonts Bakery.

CH341/9 950 15.7.1902 Chief Postmaster, Christchurch

Asks for use of paid stamp to stamp rate notices.

CH341/9 951 15.7.1902 Garrick & Co Asks to insert a clause in By-laws to allow Council to cancel Common Lodging House licenses.


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Council does not agree to extension of time for you to pull down brick wall.

CH341/9 953 15.7.1902 Mrs Rosina Thomas Your letter referred to By-laws Committee.

CH341/9 954 16.7.1902 Joshua Clapham Application for John White to receive a driver's licence referred to By-laws Committee.

CH341/9 955 16.7.1902 Trustees of late Edward Knapman

Building occupied by Pike, second hand dealer, must be pulled down within 14 days.


CH341/9 957 16.7.1902 William Dearsley, Cashel Street

Told to pull down a building within 14 days.

CH341/9 958 16.7.1902 Mrs Eliza Cummins Told to pull down scullery and wash house within 14 days.

CH341/9 959 16.7.1902 Mrs Eliza Cummins Told to pull down building in Tuam Street next to White Hart Boarding House.

CH341/9 960 16.7.1902 Mrs Eliza Cummins Told to pull down store room at White Hart Boarding House.

CH341/9 961 16.7.1902 Cr Macdonald Notice of Works Committee meeting.

CH341/9 961 16.7.1902 Collins Member House Representative

Do not press amendment 15 Tramways Bill.

CH341/9 962 16.7.1902 W R Bowen, contractor

Not permitted to use more than the width of the footway in Gloucester Street near Criterion Hotel.

CH341/9 963 16.7.1902 A R Pavitt Thank Preece for offer of branches for a bonfire.

CH341/9 964 16.7.1902 Charles Waller, Somerfield Street

Acknowledges receipt of his letter.

CH341/9 964 16.7.1902 John Anderson, Canterbury Foundry

Your letter to go to Sanitary Committee.

CH341/9 965 16.7.1902 Swarbrick & Meldrum, Sydney

Gives details re destructor's very satisfactory operation.

CH341/9 966 16.7.1902 Edge & Edge, Sydney Parliament considering Bill to establish Tramway Board and any offer you make will go to that Board.

CH341/9 967 16.7.1902 Government Life Insurance Co.

Will renew workers' cover with your company.

CH341/9 968 16.7.1902 H A Atkinson, secretary Christchurch Socialist Church

Your letter regarding purchase of tramway material will be sent to Tramway Board when constituted.

CH341/9 969 16.7.1902 C Parmenter, Pleasant Point, South Canterbury

Unable to find your plan, ask Oakley Archer of Timaru.

CH341/9 970 17.7.1902 Treasury, Wellington Asks for reconsideration of Christchurch Abattoir Loan.


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CH341/9 971 17.7.1902 Crown Ironworks Co. Ltd.

Your letter referred to Council's Special Committee.

CH341/9 972 17.7.1902 Chief Postmaster, Christchurch

Inspector of Police has been told not to take action against vehicles carrying Royal Mail.

CH341/9 973 17.7.1902 Inspector Gillies Asked not to take action against mail drivers.

CH341/9 974 17.7.1902 Cr Gray Thanks him for his work at Municipal Association Conference.

CH341/9 975 17.7.1902 Christchurch Mayor Letter of thanks as above.

CH341/9 976 17.7.1902 Waimakariri-Ashley Water Supply Board, Oxford

Informs Board of change to Christchurch Electric Power & Loan Empowering Bill re site of water intake.

CH341/9 977 17.7.1902 Selwyn County Council Similar letter to 976.

CH341/9 978 17.7.1902 J Landery, Christchurch Garrison Band

Your band has been selected to play on the Rotunda.

CH341/9 979 17.7.1902 F Round, Woolston Brass Band

Your band has been selected to play on the Rotunda.

CH341/9 980 17.7.1902 Ernest A M Leaver, The Elite Brass Band

Garrison and Woolston bands have been selected to play on the Rotunda.

CH341/9 981 17.7.1902 E C Hobbs, Canterbury Engineers Band

Garrison and Woolston Bands have been selected to play on the Rotunda.

CH341/9 982 17.7.1902 Chas Geoghegan, Derry's Private Band

Garrison and Woolston bands selected.

CH341/9 983 17.7.1902 A H Cowper, Stanmore Brass Band

Garrison and Woolston Bands selected.

CH341/9 984 18.7.1902 Wm Reece Asked to attend next Council meeting.

CH341/9 985 18.7.1902 Seegner, Languth & Co, Auckland

Sends copy of advertisement appearing in Australasian papers.

CH341/9 986 18.7.1902 Sydenham town clerk Will send you information about city and other boroughs,

CH341/9 987 18.7.1902 Ashburton town clerk Details regarding charges etc for closet pans and rubbish removal.

CH341/9 988 18.7.1902 Langdon & Steel Your letter will be considered.

CH341/9 989 19.7.1902 Lyttelton mayor The amendment to the Tramway Bill will not be pressed.

CH341/9 990 17.7.1902 W Newton, Canterbury Trades & Labour Council

Enquiries regarding cost of tramways are purely preliminary.


Please try to persuade Secretary to Treasury regarding our interpretation of the Christchurch Abattoir Loan.

CH341/9 992 21.7.1902 J C Maddison Asks him to draw plans for Engine and Boiler House for Abattoirs.


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CH341/9 993 21.7.1902 Arthur Brittain The electrical plant you offer is not suitable.

CH341/9 994 21.7.1902 Secretary, Treasury Further to amount of Abattoir loan.

CH341/9 995 21.7.1902 W Izard Your letter will receive attention.

CH341/9 995 21.7.1902 A & T Burt Your letter will receive attention.

CH341/9 996 19.7.1902 Harman & Stevens Inspector Smith states a building runs water over the footpath between Day's & Salkeld's shops.

CH341/9 996 21.7.1902 Woolston town clerk Your letter will receive attention.

CH341/9 997 Undated [1902]

Acting Premier Suggests Monday better than Saturday to celebrate Coronation.

CH341/9 997 Undated [1902]

Dunedin mayor Asking Premier do you support Monday?

CH341/9 998 Undated [1902]

Wellington mayor As for 997

CH341/9 998 Undated [1902]

Auckland mayor As for 997

CH341/9 999 21.7.1902 Rev Henry Bull, Armagh Street

Thanks for cheque for Veterans Home, sends tickets for a meeting.

CH341/9 1000 21.7.1902 District Health Officer Questions large purchases for Infectious Diseases Hospital.

CH341/9 1001 21.7.1902 Evening Post, Wellington

Sends advertisement for publication.

CH341/9 1002 Undated [1902]

Collins Member House Representative

Asks for copy of Tramway Bill.

CH341/9 1002 22.7.1902 Christchurch Tramway Co. Ltd.

Thanks for 52 trip ticket.

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