January 10th 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held on the above day at 7:30 PM pursuant to notice.
Present, the Mayor (Mr Charles Whateley) and Aldermen Tye, Wildman, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Boots and J. H. Smith.
Minutes:
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From Messrs Topham and Angus Tramway Contractors offering to the Council about 50 tons, more or less, of two inch broken metal and fine screenings at 12 shillings per ton of 24 cubic feet measurement. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Tye, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the Mayor and the authorised to arrange for the purchase of the metal to the best of his judgement”.
2. From the Department of Public Works offering to contribute £20 towards ing the footpath in Bedford Street, from railway bridge to entrance to up platform. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, that the letter be received and a reply scented stating that if the government will forward cheque for £20 the Council will do the work by their own contractor. Seconded by Alderman Tye.
Reports:
A report was brought up from the Inspector of Nuisances showing that 62 cesspits had been cleansed by the Council’s contractor during and that 19 new closets and cesspits had been constructed during the same period. Received on the motion of Alderman Tye, seconded by Alderman Wildman.
2. From the same officer stating that his attention had been called to the fact that filth had been flowing from the premises of Mr Hall, butcher, that his premises on inspection were found perfectly clean and that under the circumstances he found it difficult prosecute under the Council’s By-laws. Received on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Tye.
3. Also from the Inspector of Nuisances stating that his attention had been called to an offensive smell in the neighbourhood of the Town Hall arising from boiling down etc. and that on inquiry he found that it was wafted over from Alexandria Wall Waterloo. Received on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Wildman.
Or. A report was received from the Works Committee upon contractor Kiely’s letter asking for the sum of £12 for filling up a water hole in Camden Street in addition to his contract in College Street recommending that the contractor be paid £10 extra for the work in question and that the amount be charged to Mr Parry the owner of the land who had promised to pay the cost of it.
Motion of which notice had been Given.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the Specification Committee prepare a specification of the duties of valuers and that tenders be invited if necessary for next meeting from persons competent make the annual valuation of all rateable property for the ensuing Municipal year. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
Orders of the day:
Moved by Alderman Boots, “that the proposed levels of Raper and Chalder streets as shown by red line
on sections prepared by the Council’s surveyor be, and the same is, here by adopted”. Seconded by Alderman Tye and carried.
Moved by Alderman Boots, “that the proposed levels of Watkins Street as shown by red line
on sections prepared by the Council’s surveyor be, and the same is, here by adopted”. Seconded by Alderman Tye and carried.
Moved by Alderman Boots, “that a sum of £80 be now voted for the purpose of kerbing and guttering the west side of Watkins Street about 160 yards”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
Miscellaneous business:
Alderman J. F. Smith requested the Mayor to cause a letter to be written to Department of Public Works asking that the Newtown Road might be widened from Forbes Street to the deaf and down institution.
Alderman Wildman requested that a similar be taken towards getting the railway bridge lengthened and that some red ironstone (illegible in minutes) be used upon the shale spread in Maria Street.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 24th. day of January 1882.
Signed Charles Whateley, Mayor.
Monday 23rd January 1882.
An open court was held pursuant to notice and advertisement on the above day at 4 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr Charles Whateley) and Aldermen Tye, Wildman, Goodsell, J. H. Smith and J. F. Smith.
The Mayor read the advertisement which had appeared in the public papers in accordance with the requirements of the Municipalities Act of 1867 and declared the court duly open for the purpose of revising the Municipal lists, one for each Ward, for the ensuing Municipal year.
The Council Clerk provided a large number of applications, a list of which had been prepared alphabetically and which were duly considered by the Council and resulted in the reception of 132 for the Enmore Ward and 223 for the O’Connell Ward, all of which were duly installed by the Mayor and inserted in the original lists respectively. The Mayor then signed each page of the said lists and certified to their correctness in the usual way and the court concluded at about a quarter past 10 PM.
Confirmed this day of 1882.
Signed Charles Whateley, Mayor.
Tuesday 24th. January 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held on the above day at 7:30 PM pursuant to notice.
Present, the Mayor (Mr Charles Whateley) and Aldermen Tye, Wildman, and Goodsell, and J. F. Smith, Boots and J. H. Smith.
Minutes:
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From the Registrar General in reply to a communication from this Council stating that the encroachment in (illegible in minutes) Street was passed under the Real Property Act before the Street was proclaimed and recommending application to the Mines Department, Public Roads branch. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the letter be received and further communication made with the department as suggested upon the subject”.
2. From the Reverend R. Taylor thanking the Council for the free use of the public Hall for United prayer meetings during the first week in January. Received.
3. From ratepayers in Union Street, Enmore Ward, asking the Council to kerb and gutter a portion of Union Street as the gutter was in a filthy state. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Wildman, that the letter be received and the parties informed that the matter complained of shall receive attention so soon as funds are available for the purpose.
4. From Messrs I. R. and S. Smith stating that they are compelled to raise the price of boulder metal to three shillings and sixpence per ton instead of three shillings as before. Resolved that Messrs Smith be informed that the Council cannot at present receive any at that price.
5. From the Mayors of Wallsend and Plattsburg covering resolutions passed by their respective Councils condemnatory of instructions issued by the Secretary for Public Instruction authorising a charge of seven shillings per month for all scholars of the fifth class in the superior schools etc.. Also a draft petition to the said secretary praying for the abolition of the fee etc.. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Wildman, seconded by Alderman Tye that the letter be received and this Council endorses the opinion and sentiments expressed therein. Also that a petition be prepared similar to the draft now read and the Mayor be hereby authorised to sign and affix the corporate seal thereto.
6. From W. Rigg asking the Council to lay kerbing and guttering in front of his property in Liberty Street upon the usual terms, which was acceded to on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Wildman.
Reports:
A report was brought up from the Finance Committee showing amounts paid under voted appropriation as follows: — £572/3/7 and recommending payment of accounts amounting to £348/13/4 and adopted on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Alderman Wildman.
A report was brought up from the Works Committee stating that the kerbing and guttering performed by contractor Pitts in Bucknell, Wilson and Lennox Streets had been done in a satisfactory manner and recommending that final payment be made for the work.
A report was presented from the Borough treasurer showing balance in bank at Councils credit at the beginning of the month, £130/19/9, that £343/5/9 had been deposited to the Council’s credit leaving £38/10/10 cash in hand at date. Cheques issued during the month, £572/3/7. Received on the motion of Alderman Wildman, seconded by Alderman Tye.
A report was brought up from the Specification Committee recommending the adoption of a specification of duties of valuers for ensuing year. On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Tye, it was received and referred to a Committee of the whole to be dealt with at a later period of the meeting.
Miscellaneous business:
The Mayor laid upon the table a draft of a petition respecting proposed subway under the railway to connect Burren Street, Macdonaldtown and Wilson Street, Newtown and recommended it’s adoption.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, that the petition now read be adopted by this Council and that the Mayor be authorised to sign the same on behalf of the Council and to affix the corporate seal thereto and forward same to proper quarter.
In reply to Alderman Tye the Mayor stated that Mr J. Mitchell, MLA, had placed himself in communication with the government in reference to the extended Station accommodation at Newtown for goods traffic etc. but that at present he was not able to report having made any definite progress etc..
In reply to Alderman Wildman, the Mayor promised to have the kerbing etc. restored across an old gateway in front of Mr Cole’s new houses, also to repair the footpath in Reiby Street where a lamp had been recently removed.
In reply to Alderman Goodsell, the Mayor promised to have a gutter cleansed out in Angel Street in front of Mr Mulholland’s.
The Council then resolved into a Committee of the whole to consider specifications of duties of valuers etc., and on resuming, recommended that Messrs Cowley (Council Clerk) and D. Murphy, surveyor, be appointed valuers for the Borough of Newtown for the Municipal year 1882-3, and that a sum of £30 be voted for such valuation, which was adopted on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith.
This concluded the business and the Council rose.
Confirmed this day of 1882.
Signed Charles Whateley, Mayor.
Tuesday February 7th 1882.
At 12 o’clock (noon) on the above day, the Mayor and returning officer (Mr Charles Whateley) was present in the large room of the Town Hall when be following candidates for the respective offices of Aldermen and Auditors were duly nominated to fill vacancies occasioned by those retiring by rotation. Viz.
Alderman:
Enmore Ward:
Daniel Wildman, builder, Enmore Road.
Frederick Jamison Gibbes, of no occupation, Station Street.
O’Connell Ward:
John Francis Tabrett, builder, Church Street.
William Green Hibble, decorator, King Street.
Auditors:
William Wyatt, teacher, Longdown Street.
Michael John Finnigan, accountant, Bucknell Street.
There be only one candidate for the Kingston Ward, Mr N. Melville was declared duly elected for that Ward for the term of three years. There being also only the requisite number of candidates for the offices of Auditors, Messrs Wyatt and Finnigan were declared duly elected to that office for the current year..
On Saturday the 11th February instant, a poll was taken for the election of one Alderman each for the Enmore and O’Connell Wards, also for “local option” in accordance with the provisions of the Licensing Act of 1882. And on Monday the 13th February, and an official declaration of the results of the polling was made as follows: — Frederick Jamison Gibbes was duly elected to the office of Alderman for the Enmore Ward for the term of three years and William Green Hibble was declared duly elected to the office of Alderman for the O’Connell Ward for the term of three years. And that the local option vote had resulted as follows: —
Enmore Ward:
Yes, 108.
No, 280.
Kingston Ward:
Yes, 5.
No, 43.
O’Connell Ward:
Yes, 75.
No, 193.
A vote of thanks to the Returning Officer for the way in which he had conducted the election terminated the proceedings.
Signed Charles Whateley, Mayor and Returning Officer.
Tuesday 14th February 1882.
Election of Mayor:
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held on the above day at 7:30 PM pursuant to notice.
Present, the Mayor (Mr Charles Whateley) and Aldermen Tye, Gibbes, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Melville, Boots and Hibble.
The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
The Mayor commenced the proceedings by stating that this was a special meeting called for the purpose of electing one of the Aldermen to the office of Mayor for the current Municipal year and moved, “that Alderman Tye be the Mayor for the current year”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble. An Amendment was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, that Mr Alderman Melville be the Mayor. On the Amendment being put to the Council three voted for it and four against it. The original motion was then submitted, three voted for it and three against it.
The Mayor declared that as the voting for each of the candidates was equal it would be necessary to determine the election by lot in accordance with the amended Municipalities Act of 1874. Lots were then drawn by placing two folded papers in a hat, one of the papers having the word “Mayor” written upon it and the other being a blank.
Alderman Melville had first draw and drew the one having the word “Mayor” on it, consequently was declared duly elected to the office of Mayor of the Borough Newtown for the current Municipal year.
Previous to the election taking place the declarations of the newly elected Aldermen were laid upon the table and it was resolved that the election be conducted with open doors and by open voting.
Confirmed this 21st day of February 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 21st February 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Tye, Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots and Hibble.
The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From Messrs Magill and Davis, lessees of the Newtown Toll Bar, calling the Council’s attention to the diversion of a large portion of vehicular traffic from the Newtown Road by way of Wilson Street to Sydney to evade the payment of tolls etc. and offering a sum of 350 pounds per annum for the right to erect a Bar at the junction of Erskineville Road and Wilson Street.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the letter be received and the lessees be informed that this Council does not consent to the proposal”. Not seconded. Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that the consideration of this letter be postponed until after the appointment of the standing committees “. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
2. From the Borough Council of St Peters asking this Council to repair dangerous place in Edgeware Road. Received and to be acknowledged on the motion of Alderman Goodsell, seconded by Alderman Tye.
3. From contractor Miley stating that owing to the action of the authorities at Botany, the place which has been used as a depot for night soil, has been closed and that at present he was labouring under great difficulties in carrying out his contract for cleansing cesspits etc., also asking the Council to appoint a suitable place where the soil might be deposited otherwise he would be compelled to resign the contract. Received on the motion of Alderman Whateley, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
4. From the Borough Council of Camperdown calling the attention of this Council to a nuisance caused by the drainage from houses in Raper Street and requesting that immediate steps be taken to abate it etc. etc. failing which application would be made for an injunction to the Supreme Court. Received on the motion of Alderman Whateley, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
5. From Mr Francis Johns complaining of the state of Union Street and asking the Council to remedy same by kerbing and guttering etc.. Received and to be acknowledged on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Goodsell.
6. From Mr Josiah Perry on behalf of the Congregational Church authorities stating that having applied to the Council for the proper alignment for a new fence comprising stone pillars and iron railings the Council’s surveyor gave the alignment as 12 feet from kerb stone which alignment had been strictly observed and that subsequently the owner of the adjoining land had put up a new six-foot fence only 11 feet from kerb line which projects beyond and hides the new fence in front of the Church and asking the Council’s immediate attention to the matter.
The Mayor stated that he had obtained a report from the surveyor upon the subject which he then read to the Council, and that in order to settle the matter amicably between the parties he had obtained the verbal consent of the owner of the adjoining land (Mr Hart of Station Street) to put a portion of his fence back to the 12 feet etc. but that Mr Hart had since written to say that after consulting his solicitor on the subject he refused to remove his fence back beyond the 11 feet from the kerb line, hence this matter had been brought before the Council.
Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Tye. It was suggested that the Mayor and Alderman Gibbes endeavour to arrange the matter if possible.
Petitions:
Aldermen Gibbes presented a petition from 140 ratepayers or electors of the Enmore Ward requesting the Council to take the necessary steps to divide the said Enmore Ward into two separate Wards and moved that it be received and it’s consideration made an order of the day for next meeting of Council. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
Reports:
A report was read from the Inspector of Nuisances stating that during the last month 51 cesspits had been emptied in the Borough and that 22 new cesspits had been constructed, that the scavenging in the various Wards had been fairly done and that he had impounded a number of animals found straying about the streets etc.. Received on the motion of Alderman Tye and seconded by Alderman Gibbes.
A report was read from the overseer respecting the state of Wilson Street caused recently by the passage of heavy traffic to evade the payment of tolls etc. and estimating the cost of re-metalling it at from £270 to £300 received on the motion of Aldermen Tye and Gibbes.
Appointment of Committees:
Finance:
Moved by Alderman Goodsell, seconded by Alderman Tye, “that the Finance Committee for the current year consist of Aldermen J. F. Smith, Gibbes and Hibble”. Carried.
Works:
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots, “that the Works Committee for the current year consist of Aldermen Tye, Whateley and Goodsell”. Carried. Alderman Tye, chairman.
By-law and Library:
Moved by Alderman Hibble, seconded by Alderman Tye, “that the By-law and Library Committee for the current year consist of Aldermen J. F. Smith, Boots and Gibbes”. Carried.
Nuisances Prevention Act:
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots, “that the Nuisances Prevention Act Committee for the current year consist of Aldermen Tye, Whateley and Goodsell”. Carried. Alderman Tye, chairman.
Lighting:
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the Lighting Committee for the current year consist of Aldermen Tye, Boots and Goodsell”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried. During the passing of this resolution the question was raised by Alderman J. F. Smith whether an absent Alderman could be legally elected to any Committee. The Mayor, in ruling upon the question, stated that there was nothing in the Municipalities Act to guide the Council, that the practice in Parliament was to obtain the consent of members before naming them on a Committee. And that when members were elected by ballot it was presumed that having taken the oath he would not shirk any such duty imposed upon him, but in the present case he ruled that no absent Alderman could be elected to any of the committees unless he had previously signified his willingness to accept the appointment. Alderman Tye was appointed chairman of the Library Committee
Water:
Moved by Alderman Tye, seconded by Alderman Hibble, “that the water Committee consist of Aldermen J. F. Smith, Boots and tubes”. Carried. Alderman J. F. Smith, chairman.
Specification:
Moved by Alderman Whateley, seconded by Alderman Tye, “that the specification Committee consist of Aldermen J. F. Smith, Gibbes and Hibble”. Carried. Alderman J. F. Smith, chairman.
Postponed consideration of letter from Messrs Magill and Davis.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that the letter of Messrs Magill and Davis re the Toll Bar etc. be now received”. Seconded by Alderman Tye and carried.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that Messrs McGill and Davis (lessees of the Toll Bar) be written to asking them to state a sum they would give the Council for permission to erect a Bar at the end of Wilson Street close to the boundary of Newtown”. Seconded by Alderman Tye. Alderman J. F. Smith took objection to the resolution before the meeting stating, “that the only course which now remained open was to refer it to a Committee”. The Mayor ruled the motion to be in order in as much as the subject matter of the letter in question had been duly placed upon the business paper, a copy of which had been sent to each Alderman in accordance with the requirements of the Municipalities Act of 1867 and that it was quite competent for the Council to deal with it in any way it thought proper.
Alderman J. F. Smith then moved as an Amendment, “that the further consideration of this letter be postponed and made an order of the day for next meeting”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble. The Mayor put the Amendment and declared it lost.
Alderman J. F. Smith then moved a further Amendment, “that the words “written to” be omitted from the resolution and that as Mr Davis was present in the (illegible in minutes) the question be at once put to him”. Not seconded. The original resolution was then submitted and Alderman J. F. Smith called for a division which resulted as follows: —
Ayes:
Aldermen Whateley, Boots, Tye, Gibbes and Goodsell.
Noes:
Aldermen J. F. Smith and Hibble.
The Mayor declared the resolution carried.
Miscellaneous business:
Alderman Hibble called attention to the state of the Newtown Road which he said was disgrace to all connected with it and tended greatly to depreciation of property and wished to have a deputation appointed consisting of the Mayor and Aldermen, Messrs Mitchell, MLA and Copland, MLA and other influential gentlemen interested in the matter. The Mayor stated that he had caused a letter to be written to the Commissioner for Railways asking what the department intended to do with the roadway when the Tramway line was completed, which he said would probably elicit a reply in reference to the proposed wood pavement system etc.
Vote of thanks to the late Mayor:
Moved by Alderman Boots, “that the minutes of this Council be tended to Mr Alderman Whateley for the able and gentlemanly way in which he filled the office of Mayor of this Borough during the last year which was seconded by Alderman Tye and supported by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried unanimously.
In reply and Alderman Tye, the Mayor stated that he would cause a letter to be written to the Commissioner for Railways complaining of the way sweep the Road in the line of Tramway and leave the dust etc. lying about the roadway.
Alderman Gibbes intimating that it was his intention to bring forward at an early date the subject of borrowing a large sum of money to be expended in urgent necessary improvements.
The business be completed the Council rose.
Confirmed this 7th. day of March 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 8th. March 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice at 7:30 PM on the above day.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Tye, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From the Commissioner for Railways re ing the foot paths in Bedford Street from the railway bridge to the new entrance to the up Platform, stating that the department would contribute £20 towards the cost of the work provided it were done in accordance with a specification by the engineer for Railways etc.. The Mayor explained that in the receipt of the letter he waited upon the Commissioner and arranged that the Council should do the work according to it’s own specification and that the Commissioner would be satisfied with it. Received on the motion of Aldermen Gibbes and Tye.
2. From Mr T. R. Smith, offering to supply the Council with any quantity of boulder metal at three shillings and threepence per ton delivered at the Emu Plains railway station. Received on motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Tye.
3. From Messrs Magill and Davis, respecting proposed erection of a Toll Bar in Wilson Street, stating that in order to effectually prevent the evasion of paying tolls it would be necessary to erect two gates, one at the end of Wilson Street near the boundary and one at the junction of Forbes Street and the Newtown Road. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. Smith, seconded by Alderman Tye, “that the letter be received and it’s consideration be postponed until after the petition for the division of the Enmore Ward has been dealt with.
4. From Mr Robert Craig complaining of drain which passes through his property in Margaret Street. Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Tye.
Alignment of King Street in front of Congregational Church etc.
The Mayor stated that in accordance with the wish of the Council expressed at last meeting he had seen Mr Hart again in reference to putting back his fence to 12 feet from the kerb line, who had agreed with him to do so provided he were compensated and further that he would take the valuation of the Council’s surveyor. The surveyor had reported upon the matter showing a pencil sketch of the proposed putting back of the fence and valuing the land and removal of the fence at £7.”
Moved by Alderman Goodsell, “that in accordance with the report, the £7 be paid to Mr Hart upon the fence being put back as proposed”. Not seconded.
Moved by Alderman Tye, “that the Mayor and Aldermen Gibbes be authorised to meet the Building Committee of the Congregational Church to arrange with them so that they shall act no time resume the land which has now been given to the footpath”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith. At this stage during the debate the Mayor read the following report from Mr surveyor Murphy upon the subject which was presented at a previous meeting. “With regard to the complaints made by Messrs Perry and Beckett re building line of the Congregational Church fronting Cook’s River Road, I beg most respectfully to state that I was instructed by the late Mayor to give the measurement of the footpath as 12 feet, in the case of Mr Hart similar instructions were given me but that gentlemen refused to go back 12 feet. I would beg to inform you that according to the alignment of Cook’s River Road the footpath shall be 11 feet and that in each of the cases above referred to it I gave the correct alignment but informed the parties that the late Mayor’s instructions were that they shall go back 12 feet from the kerb”.
An amendment to Alderman Tye’s motion was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, “that the consideration of this subject be now postponed and made an order of the day for next meeting”, and carried.
Matter of privilege.
The Mayor stated that he would now suspend the business of the Council for a short time to enable Aldermen to give expressions to their feelings in response to the attempted assassination of her Majesty the Queen. It was then moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the Mayor be hereby authorised to forward a cablegram to the House Secretary expressive of the Council’s gratitude and thankfulness and congratulating her Majesty the Queen upon her recent providential escape from the bullet of the assassin”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble, supported by all the Aldermen and carried unanimously.
Petitions:
Alderman Gibbes presented a petition from 51 ratepayers residing on the Gowrie Estate praying that the streets in the above locality may be formed and the foot paths made before the coming winter and moved, “that it be received “. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
Alderman J. H. Smith presented a petition from 40 ratepayers in Union Street praying the Council to do something to repair the roadway in that Street as at present the dust in dry weather was so thick and when blown by even the slightest wind was not only objectionable and unpleasant but positively injurious to health and damaging to property etc. and moved, “that it be received”. Seconded by Alderman Tye and carried.
Reports:
Finance. A report was brought up from the Finance Committee showing accounts paid under votes of appropriation amounting to £737/16/4 and recommending payment of accounts amounting to £106/18/8 which was adopted on the motion of Alderman Hibble, seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith.
Works. A report was brought up from the Works Committee recommending that a stone crossing be laid in Ferndale Street at the intersection of the continuation of Margaret Street which was adopted on the motion of Alderman Tye, seconded by Alderman Goodsell. Cost estimated at £6/10/0.
Specification Committee. A report was brought up from the specification Committee recommending copies of specifications for various works for the current Municipal year. On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble, the following specifications were adopted: — kerbing and guttering, removal of night soil, Street cleansing Enmore, Kingston and O’Connell Wards, performing cartage for the year, also for the printing etc. required for the year, and that tenders be called for next meeting for Street cleansing, cartage and printing for the current year.
The monthly report of the Inspector of Nuisances was also presented stating that 53 cesspits had been cleansed by the Council’s contractor during the past month. That 18 new closets had been constructed and that the scavenging had been fairly done. Also that the contractor for the removal of night soil was compelled to relinquish his contract in consequence of having no place open to deposit the night soil. Received on the motion of Alderman Tye, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith.
Borough Treasurer reported balance in hand last statement £38/10/10, received since, £727/15/0, paid into bank, £766/5/10, balance due to bank last statement, £97/18/1, deposits, £766/5/10, cheques issued, £737/16/4 leaving balance due to bank, £69/8/7. Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Tye.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that H. B. Bruford, Esq., be hereby appointed Treasurer for the Borough of Newtown for the current Municipal year”. Seconded by Alderman Tye and carried.
2. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that any member of the Finance Committee be hereby authorised to sign all drafts upon the funds of the Borough in conjunction with the Mayor and Council Clerk”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
3. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the Finance Committee be hereby authorised to prepare an estimate of the probable expenditure required for the current Municipal year and submit the same at next meeting of Council. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
4. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that a sum of £2/2/0 be now voted for the Treasurer’s salary for the current Municipal year”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
5. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that tenders be invited for a new water cart, cost not to exceed £30, and that in the meantime the Mayor be hereby authorised to employ a water cart to supply ratepayers with water at a sensible cost”. Seconded by Alderman Boots. An amendment to the above was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that so much of the resolution as refers to a new water cart be omitted and considered at the time of making an estimate of the probable expenditure for the current Municipal year”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and negatived. A further amendment was then moved by the same Aldermen that it be referred to next meeting for consideration and was also negatived. The original motion was then carried.
6. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that it is desirable that this Council should exercise to a large extent the power of borrowing conferred by the Municipalities Act of 1867”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried unanimously.
7. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the matter of the foregoing resolution be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration and report at the next meeting of Council”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
8. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that Union Street be metalled with blue metal at a cost not exceeding £400 provided that the Municipal Council of Macdonaldtown contribute one-half of such cost and that the work be done by this Council”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith. On the motion being put the votes were equal and the Mayor gave his casting vote in favour of the motion and cleared carried.
9. Moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that a sum of £60 be now voted for the construction of a Brick culvert at the intersection of Phillip and Gladstone streets, Enmore Ward”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell. Alderman Boots moved an amendment, “that the matter be referred to the Works Committee for consideration and report at next meeting”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and negatived. Alderman J. F. Smith then moved an amendment, “that the figures “60” be omitted with a view to insert “15” and that the words “Brick culvert” be omitted and the words “wooden bridge” be inserted”. Seconded by Alderman Tye and carried. The motion as amended was then put to the Council and carried.
10. By Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the, Charles and Belmore be formed, the works to be done by day labour”, being declared by the Mayor to be informal on account of the estimated cost not being included.
Orders of the day:
Postponed consideration of petition to divide Enmore Ward into two separate Wards. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the petition be referred to a special Committee consisting of Alderman Goodsell, J. F. Smith and Boots”.
Letter from Messrs Magill and Davis. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, that the consideration of the above letter be postponed and made an order of the day for next meeting.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the Council Clerk be instructed to convey the thanks of this Council to Mr H. B. Bruford for the very efficient manner in which he has discharged the duties of Borough Treasurer for the past year”. Seconded by Alderman Tye and carried unanimously.
Miscellaneous business:
In reply to Alderman J. H. Smith, the Mayor promised to push forward the kerbing and guttering in Station Street.
In reply to Alderman Tye, the Mayor stated that he had already given instructions to repair the footpath in Station Street.
In reply to Alderman Boots, the Mayor stated that he would have the roadway at the corner of Erskineville Road and Wilson Street made good with blue metal where the Road had been recently widened.
In reply to Alderman Gibbes, the Mayor stated that he would have the kerbing and guttering ordered for Margaret Street proceeded with as soon as possible.
The business and being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 10th day of March 1880 to.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Friday 10th March 1882.
A special meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held on the above day at 7:30 PM pursuant to notice.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Alderman Tye, Goodsell, Whateley, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
As a matter of privilege a copy of message by cable from Earl Kimberley, London, was read acknowledging message from this Council congratulating her Majesty on her recent escape from assassination.
The Mayor stated that as he had been unable to arrange the matter of the alignment of the Congregational church he had deemed it necessary to call the Council together to settle the matter.
After previous correspondence upon the subject had been laid before the Council a letter dated 10th March instant was then read containing a request that the Council forthwith remove the stone works to the proper alignment and that the same be done without further delay and in a workmanlike manner. Signed Josiah Perry.
The surveyor (Mr D. Murphy) being present in reply to questions stated that he gave to the person who applied for the alignment eleven feet from the kerb as the alignment but that the Mayor’s instructions were to go back 12 feet from the kerb.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, that the Council do now resolved in delay Committee of the whole for the purpose of considering the matter now before the meeting.
In Committee the subject was debated for a considerable time and on the Council resuming the Mayor presented the following report: —
Your Committee have the honour to report having considered the above matter and recommend that tenders be called for removing the stone wall referred to in the foregoing letter. Signed Ninian Melville, chairman.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes and J. H. Smith, that the report now read be adopted.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 21st day of March 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 21st March 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Tye, Whateley, J. F. Smith, Goodsell, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. A letter was read from James Turner and W. Thompson complaining that the Council’s employees had entered the premises occupied by Mrs Constable in Eliza Street and done some work to a drain passing through the said premises and asking by whose authority it had been done and what the Council proposed to do with the filth etc. from the drain on the adjoining premises. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Tye, “that the letter be received and its consideration postponed to a later period of the meeting”.
2. Letters were read from Messrs Lawy and Chapman asking the Council to cover in the open drain near their new premises in Holt and College streets. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, “that a Committee of the whole Council inspect and report upon the said drain and the kerbing and guttering in Station Street”.
3. A letter was read from William Biggs stating that he was opposed to proposal of the Council to lay pipe drain through his land situated between College and Station Street as it would interfere with his present plans for building thereon and suggested that the said drain be taken diagonally across that portion of his land which would not being built upon and portion of the adjoining land belonging to Camden College. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble, “that Mr Bigg’s letter be referred to a Committee of the whole Council to report thereon at the next meeting”.
4. From P. Collins and E. Squires offering to supply boulder metal on trucks at Emu Plains and Penrith stations at three shillings and two pence and three shillings and sixpence per ton respectively.
5. A letter was read from the Town Clerk of Sydney inviting the Mayor and Aldermen to conference at the Town Hall, Sydney respecting the supply of gas and other matters by the Australian Gas Light Company.
6. A letter was read from the Department of public Works intimating that the Minister would receive a deputation from the Council respecting the State of the Newtown Road.
Petitions:
A petition was received from ratepayers in O’Connell Ward praying the Council to open up a continuation of Egan Street through certain land held by the trustees to the English Church to Chalder Street. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Whateley, seconded by Alderman Hibble, “that another letter be written to the trustees asking them to dedicate the land in question to the public use”.
Reports:
Probable expenditure for current year.
A report was brought up from the Finance Committee upon the estimated expenditure for the current year as follows: —
Pursuant to a resolution of Council, your Committee have the honour to submit the following estimate of the probable expenditure amount, that is to say, £8,196 which will be required for the now current year in addition to any tolls, rates or dues levied or authorised to be levied within the municipality and to any probable income from fines, voluntary contributions, endowments or any other source of revenue to carry on the fencing, making and repairing of any roads, bridges, punts, wharves, piers or other public Works within the municipality and any other expenses necessary in carrying into effect the provisions of the Municipalities Act of 1867.
Estimated revenue. Estimated expenditure.
Rates. Salaries.
Enmore Ward………………………………………………….. £2000/0/0. Council ……………………………………………. £225/0/0.
Kingston Ward………………………………………………… £800/0/0. Surveyor…………………………………………… £75/0/0.
O’Connell Ward………………………………………………. £1100/0/0. Inspector of Nuisances……………………….. £156/0/0.
Nuisances Prevention Act………………………………….. £1000/0/0. Overseer…………………………………………… £115/0/0.
Government endowments………………………………….. £1800/0/0. Poundkeeper…………………………………….. £15/0/0.
Lighting rates…………………………………………………… £900/0/0. Valuers…………………………………………….. £30/0/0.
Street watering rates…………………………………………. £200/0/0. Office expenses…………………………………. £100/0/0.
Miscellaneous rates………………………………………….. £300/0/0. Interest on debentures………………………… £180/0/0.
Nuisances Prevention Act……………………. £800/0/0.
Day labour……………………………………….. £1000/0/0.
Works, Enmore Ward………………………… £1800/0/0.
Works, Kingston Ward………………………. £800/0/0.
Works, O’Connell Ward…………………….. £1000/0/0.
Cartage……………………………………………. £300/0/0.
Street cleansing (400) & watering (300)…. £700/0/0.
Streetlighting……………………………………… £900/0/0.
Total……………………………………………………………… £7100/0/0. Total……………………………………………….. £8196/0/0.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the forgoing report of the Finance Committee upon the estimated probable expenditure for the now current Municipal year be, and the same is, hereby adopted.
How to borrow money etc..
The following report was brought up from the Finance Committee in reference to proposed borrowing of money etc.
Your Committee have the honour to report, having considered in the matter, and to make the following recommendations for the Council’s adoption: —
1. That the sum of 25,000 pounds be borrowed in accordance with section 190 of the Municipalities Act of 1867.
2. That the above mentioned loan be raised by debentures of £100 each, transferable on delivery.
3. That the currency of the said debentures be for 15 years.
4. That the said debentures bear interest at the rate of £5/10/0 percent in payable half yearly.
5. That all tenders for said debentures be accompanied by a deposit of £10 per centum of the value tendered for.
6. That the colonial Treasurer be requested to open the tenders for said loan.
7. That the minimum price of said debentures be fixed so soon as the consent of the Governor shall have been obtained to issue said loan.
8. That from and after the receipt of such loan all interest payable on any portion thereof expended in any Ward shall be the first charge upon the revenue of such Ward.
9. That the Finance Committee be hereby authorised to carry out and complete all things necessary to secure the floating of the said loan on the most advantageous terms.
Signed Ninian Melville, chairman.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the report now read from the Finance Committee be, and the same is, hereby adopted”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes.
An amendment was moved by Alderman Whateley, “that the consideration of the report stand over until next meeting”. Seconded by Alderman Tye. The amendment was lost and the original motion carried.
A report was brought up from the surveyor stating that owing to certain encroachments in Lands Lane he was unable to give a correct line to the contractor for the kerbing and guttering but that he had given the best line to be got under the circumstances, one that would not militate (sp) seriously with the carriageway, or interfere with the previous work etc.. Adopted on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Tye.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the bond of the Council Clerk be reduced to £300 (from £500)”. Seconded by Alderman Tye and carried.
2. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that Gowrie Street from the more northerly portion of it recently filled in to the Erskineville Road be formed at a cost not exceeding £20”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
4. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the pathway on the more easterly side of Angel Street from Norfolk Street to Erskineville Road be formed at a cost of not more than £10”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
3. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that Newman Street be formed from Union Street to Angel Street at a cost not exceeding £20”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
5. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the Works Committee inspect and report upon the best means of making good the drain crossing Edgeware Road opposite Munro and Goodsell’s Brick Works”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
6. Moved by Alderman Boots, “that the Mayor of this Borough be desired to negotiate with the City Council in order that for the future no water main may be laid through any portion of the Borough except upon the recommendation of this Council”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
7. Moved by Alderman J. A. Smith that the following streets be formed by day labour: —
Belmore Street at a cost not exceeding £25.
Phillip Street at a cost not exceeding £25.
Charles Street at a cost not exceeding £75.
8. Standing in Alderman Hibble’s name was withdrawn.
9. Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a sum of £25 be now voted as a contribution to the Newtown Volunteer Fire Brigade”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes. An amendment was moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, “that the figure £25 be omitted from the resolution”. Which was put and lost and the original motion was carried.
Orders of the day:
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Tye, “that a letter be written to Messrs Thompson and Turner, Trustees in the estate of the late Edward Constable, inviting them to contribute a portion of the cost of continuing a pipe drain through their property the same as Mrs Conley had done”. Carried.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the letter of Messrs Magill and Davis be postponed and made an order of the day full next meeting”. Seconded by Alderman Tye and carried.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that this meeting do now adjourn to 7:30 PM on Thursday next the 23rd instant”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
The adjourned meeting of Council was held on Thursday 23rd March 1882.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Tye, Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, J. H. Smith, Hibble and Boots.
Continuation of orders of the day:
Moved by Alderman Tye, “that this does now resolve into a Committee of the whole for the purpose of opening and considering tenders for various Works etc.”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
In Committee, the tenders for Street cleansing, cartage, printing, kerbing and guttering in Watkin Street and removal of dwarf wall etc. in front of the Congregational church.
On the Council’s resuming the following report was brought up by the Mayor: —
Your Committee have a on to report having considered tenders for the above mentioned Works and to make the following recommendations: —
1. Street cleansing. O’Connell Ward. That the tender of Bartholomew Doyle be accepted at £11/10/0 per month.
2. Kingston Ward. That the tender of John Breen be accepted at £10 per month.
3. Enmore Ward. That the tender of Daniel Doyle at £10/5/0 be accepted.
4. Cartage. That the tender of Bridget Madigan be accepted at 11 shillings per day.
5. Printing. That the tender of Messrs Jarrett and company be accepted.
6. Water cart. That the tender of Hector Melville at £29 for a new water cart be accepted.
7. Removal of stone wall etc.. That the tender of George Peters for the removal of dwarf wall and piers in front of the Congregational Church for £24 be accepted.
8. That fresh tenders be called for kerbing and guttering in Watkin Street.
Moved by Alderman J. A. Smith, “that the report of the Committee of the whole Council now read be, and the same is, hereby adopted”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes. An amendment was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that so much of the above report as refers to the new water cart be omitted”. Seconded by Alderman Tye and lost. The original motion was then put to the Council and carried.
Miscellaneous business:
In reply to Alderman J. F. Smith, the Mayor promised to procure a return of wall the tools and implements in the possession of the Council.
Alderman Whateley thought that a new scraper was much-needed, and suggested the use of fresh lime in the gutters after having been swept as a disinfectant.
Alderman J. A. Smith said that the gutters in Station Street needed a disinfectant as much as any place in the Borough.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this fourth day of April 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 4th April 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present:
The Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Tye, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed
Correspondence:
1. Letter read from J. Wellings complaining of the state of the gutter in front of his property in Union Street and asking the Council to kerb and gutter same. On the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, the letter was received.
Metalling Union Street.
2. A letter was read from the Macdonald stating that the proposal from this Council to blue metal Union Street at a cost not exceeding £400, cost of same to be borne equally by each Council, had been approved of. Received on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes.
3. From J. McIntosh referring to his contract for the supply of 500 tons of blue metal, asking the Council to take the balance of metal, viz., 129 tons forthwith, or release him from contract. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Tye, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, that the balance required to complete contract be taken at once.
4. From contractor Miley, re, the removal of night soil, stating that he was no longer able to continue his contract for emptying cesspits at fourpence per foot; but that he was willing to continue at an advance of one penny per foot for the cesspits and two pence per week for the earth closets. Ordered to stand over and to be considered with number-one motion on the business paper.
5. From the Town Clerk of Sydney stating that a conference of the city and suburban Aldermen had been held and that it was desirable that a representative should be appointed by each Council to meet in conference from time to time to consider all matters in connection with the supply of gas to the city and suburbs. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble, that Alderman Gibbes the hereby appointed to represent the Council and all meetings of the conference.
Six from Mrs Goola re’ the drains etc. from Knights Terrace in Wellington Street. Received and referred to the Nuisances Prevention Act Committee on the motion of Alderman Tye, seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith.
7. From R. Tukis referring to the necessity of some action be taken in reference to the drainage of Newman Street. Received on the motion wall in Tye, seconded by Alderman Gibbes.
Reports:
A report was received from the Finance Committee showing accounts paid under votes of appropriation amounting to £707/19/2 and recommending payment of accounts amounting to £105/15/10 and adopted on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith.
Works report.
The Chairman of the Works Committee brought up a report recommending that a stone culvert be built in Edgeware Road opposite Munro and Goodsell’s Brick Works at a probable cost of £80, the cost to be borne equally by the Newtown and the Marrickville Councils, Marrickville Council to do the work. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Tye, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, that the recommendation contained in the forgoing report be now adopted.
Borough Treasurer.
A report was received by the Borough Treasurer and showing that £91/19/for had been received during the last month and duly deposited in the bank, that cheques had been issued to the amount of £701/19/2, leaving and balance due to the bank of £679/8/5. Received on the motion of Alderman Tye, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
Inspector of Nuisances, reported that 66 cesspits had been emptied during the month by the Council’s contractor and that 26 cesspits had or were about being instructed during the same period; that the earth closets system was on the increase and that a number of horses and cattle had been impounded. Received on the motion of Alderman Tye, seconded by Alderman Gibbes.
Overseer.
A report was read from the overseer showing the quantity of tools and implements etc. in the possession of the Council, also recommending that 33 feet of 18 inch drainpipes be laid in Liberty Street at it’s junction with Gladstone Street. Referred to the Works Committee on the motion of Alderman Hibble, seconded by Alderman Gibbes.
The valuers, reported having made an annual valuation of all rateable property within the Borough and laid a return of same upon the table. Received on the motion of Alderman Tye, seconded by Alderman J. A. Smith.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the Mayor be hereby authorised to enter into a contract with contractor Miley in accordance with the terms of his letter, 23rd March 1882″. Seconded by Alderman Tye. An amendment was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble, that the consideration of this matter stand over until next meeting”, which was lost. A further amendment was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, and seconded by Alderman Hibble, “that the subject be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration and report at next meeting”, which was also lost. The original motion was then put and carried.
2. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that applications having been received for kerbing and guttering upon the usual terms, the necessary amounts being now voted as follows: — Holt Street, Pitt Terrace, 60 yards, £30. Liberty Street, Rigg’s Terrace, £15. College and Margaret Streets, Lawry’s terraces, £40. Margaret Street, Webber and Anderson, £10”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
3. Moved by Alderman inch, seconded by Alderman Tye, “that the Council does now resolve into a Committee of the whole for the purpose of making an assessment upon rateable property within this Borough”. Carried.
In Committee, the valuers returns were laid upon the table and the assessment made. On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, the assessment for the Enmore Ward was adopted. On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Tye, the assessment for the Kingston Ward was adopted. On the motion of Alderman Hibble, seconded by Alderman Tye, the assessment for the O’Connell Ward was adopted.
On the Council’s resuming the Mayor presented the following report: —
“Your Committee have the honour to report, having before them the valuation of the rateable property within the Enmore, Kingston and O’Connell Wards of the Borough, made by the duly appointed valuers thereof on the basis of such valuation have made an assessment on such rateable property in accordance with the provisions and for the purposes of the Municipalities Act of 1867 which assessment is now recommended for the Council’s adoption”. Signed Ninian Melville, chairman.
4. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, and seconded by Alderman Gibbes, “that the report of the Committee of the whole upon the valuation and assessment now read be and the same years hereby adopted”. Carried.
5. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble, “that a rate of one shilling in the pound be now levied for the current Municipal year on the assessed value of the rateable property within this Borough under the provisions and for the purposes set forth in section 164 of the Municipalities Act of 1867”. Carried.
6. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, “that a special Lighting rate of threepence in the pound be now levied on the assessed value of all rateable property within this Borough for Lighting of the streets of the said Borough with gas under the provisions of section 165 of the Municipalities Act of 1867 and the amended Municipalities Act of 1873”. Carried.
7. Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a special rate of sixpence in the pound be now levied on the assessed value of all rateable property situated in King Street between Missenden Road in O’Connell Ward and hold Street in Enmore Ward for the purpose of watering the Road Way in the said King Street between the boundaries formed by the said Missenden Road and Holt Street.” Seconded by Alderman Tye. It was agreed to by the that the words “Missenden Road” and “Holt Street” be omitted and the words “Bligh Street” and “Wells Street” inserted instead. The motion as amended was then put and carried.
8. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the assessment now made and the rates of one shilling in the pound, threepence in the pound and sixpence in the pound imposed thereon be fairly transcribed into the rate books as directed by section 169 of the Municipalities act of 1867 and that the Mayor be hereby authorised to fix the corporate seal thereto”. Carried.
9. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Hibble, “that the amounts in respect of such rates of one shilling in the pound, threepence in the pound and sixpence in the pound already imposed shall be payable at the office of the Council Clerk within thirty days from the service in each case of the notice of such rate, but in all cases where payment of one half of the said amount, together with all arrears, if any, shall be paid within the said thirty days after notice no legal proceedings by distress or otherwise shall be taken by, or on behalf of, this Council for the recovery of the remaining amount until the thirtieth of day of September next ensuing”. Carried.
10. Moved by Alderman Hibble, seconded by Alderman gives, “that the Council Clerk give, or cause to be given, notice of such assessment, general and special rates as required by law”. Carried.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith that the Mayor be hereby authorised to affix the corporate seal to the contracts already accepted”. Seconded by Alderman Tye and carried.
Orders of the day:
The for consideration of letter from Messrs Magill and Davis re’ the erection of a Toll Bar in Wilson Street. On the motion of Aldermen J. F. Smith and Hibble the above was discharged from the paper.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 18th day of April 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 18th April 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, and Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. Letter from the Treasury in forming the Council that the sum of £1916/9/for special grants endowment had been placed to it’s credit in the Bank of Australasia. Received.
2. From Mr Alderman Tye apologising for his absence from the Council meeting which was caused by severe indisposition.
3. From Mr T. B. Boyce complaining of the reduction made in his account for printing and asking the Council to reconsider it. Received on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes and the Council declined to make any further reduction.
4. From Messrs Turner and Thompson, trustees in the estate of the late Edward Constable intimating their agreement with the Council’s proposal to construct a drain through their property in Lennox and Eliza Street similar to the one through the adjoining property of Mrs Conley and offering to pay 25 pounds per centum upon the cost thereof. Resolved in the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith and that the letter of Messrs Turner and Thompson be received and a reply sent stating that the Council will do the on the terms therein mentioned. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith.
5. From E. Molesworth respecting the proposed continuation of Egan Street through the Church of England property to Chalder Street stating that the trustees would accede to the Council’s proposal upon the receipt of £200 and that no objection were raised by the mortgages. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Whateley, that the Council declines to accept the land on the terms offered.
6. From Louis Reise asking the Council to use it’s influence in procuring an iron letter received in the neighbourhood of Laura Street adjacent to new public school site. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. Smith, that the letter be received and the request acceded to.
7. From Mr H. Williams in Wilson Street claiming compensation to the amount of £5 for damage during the late heavy rains said to arise from defective drainage. Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Boots.
8. From Mr N. J. Crocker asking the Council to purchase a strip of land in Hill Street so as to make it even with Watkin Street at a cost of £10 per foot. Received on the motion of Alderman Boots seconded by Alderman Hibble.
9. From Camperdown Council respecting a supply of salt water for street watering purposes stating that as soon as the required information has been obtained it would be duly forwarded.
10. From Mr J. Cole asking the Council to lay the footpath in front of his house Enmore Road with resolved on the motion of Aldermen J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, that the request be acceded to upon the applicant promising to pay half the cost of same.
11. From O. J. Beckett asking the Council to fix the levels of Belmore Street as he was about a build a row of houses there. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith that the Council determine upon the permanent levels of Belmore Street as soon as possible.
12. From Thomas Goodin asking the Council to kerb and gutter a portion of Charles Street and to remove a lamp in London Street to the corner of London and Charles Street. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, “that the letter be referred to the Mayor to be handed over to the respective committees to be dealt with”.
13. From St Peters Council asking the co-operation of this Council in the construction of a stone culvert at the junction of May Street and Edgeware Road. Resolved that the letter be received and referred to the Works Committee for report at next meeting. On the motion of J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman.
14. From the same referring to amount charged by this Council for repairs affected in May Street viz., half cost of £21/5/0 as per agreement and stating that the arrangement was entered into to repair the said Street with white metal whereas it had been done with blue shale. Received on the motion of Alderman Whateley, seconded by Alderman Goodsell.
A specification etc. for proposed culvert for Edgeware Road with a memorandum endorsed thereon inviting the Works Committee to meet a Committee from the Marrickville Council on the ground on the 25th instant to further consider the matter.
Reports:
A report was brought up from the Works Committee recommending the laying of an 18 inch pipe drain at the intersection of Liberty Street with Gladstone Street, at a cost not exceeding £8, which was adopted on the motion of Alderman Whately, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
Motions of which notice had been Given.
1. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, “that a sum of £142 be now voted for purchasing and breaking 300 tons of white metal for the Kingston Ward”. Carried.
2. By Alderman J. F. Smith, that a sum of £20 be now voted for taking up and relaying and making good kerbing and guttering, west side of Australia Street, from Francis lane to next lane and the Mayor to get the work done by the contractor now at work”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
3. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that a sum of £10 be now voted for taking up and relaying and making good kerbing and guttering in Francis lane, south side, from Australia Street to next lane”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried. The Mayor be authorised to enter into a contract for same.
4. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a sum of £40 be now voted to defray one half of the cost of making a culvert over the watercourse in Edgeware Road”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
5. Moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that a sum of £130 be now voted for the purchase and breaking of 260 tons of white metal to be laid in Edgeware Road between Camden and Victoria Streets and the Marrickville Council be requested to contribute one half of the said cost”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
6. By Alderman J. F. Smith for the appointment of the appeal day was ordered to stand over until after the consideration of the motions by Alderman Hibble.
7. Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that the lanes at the rear of Watkin Street be formed and kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £65 “. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
Re assessment for the year 1882-1883.
8. Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that the resolution of last meeting be rescinded to allow further consideration of same”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
The Council resolved into a Committee of the whole for the purpose of opening tenders for kerbing and guttering.
On resuming the Mayor reported recommending the acceptance of John Hutchinson’s tender for Watkin Street at 11 shillings per yard which was adopted on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Whately.
Miscellaneous business:
Alderman Boots asked when the work of cutting down Church Street which was authorised to be done last year. The Mayor replied that a specification had not been prepared for it but that he would endeavour to get it ready by next meeting.
Alderman Whately asked the Mayor if any more communication had taken place between him and the Commissioner for Railways in reference to paving King Street with wooden blocks, who replied that as far as he knew the Department had not yet come to any definite conclusion in reference to the matter.
In reply to Alderman Boots, the Mayor stated that the levels of ratepayers Street had not been altered in anyway.
The business be concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 26th day of April 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Monday 24th April 1882.
A special meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Boots, Hibble, Gibbes and J. F. Smith.
The Mayor stated that since he had called the meeting by notice in the usual way the Council had lost one of its members by death as they were all aware they had that day consigned to the grave the remains of the late Alderman Tye and he presumed that out of respect to his memory this meeting would be adjourned.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Hibble, “that this meeting be now adjourned to Wednesday evening next at 7:30 PM and that a letter of condolence be sent from the Council to the widow and family of the late Alderman Tye and that the Mayor be authorised to affix the corporate seal thereto”.
Confirmed this 26th day of April 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Wednesday 26th April 1882.
An adjourned special meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to adjournment on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Whately, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots and Hibble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Hibble, “that the Council do now resolve into a Committee of the whole for the purpose of making an assessment upon the rateable property within the Borough”.
In Committee the amended valuers returns were laid upon the table and the assessment duly made by Council.
On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, the assessment for the Enmore Ward was adopted.
On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, the assessment for the Kingston Ward was adopted.
On the motion of Alderman Hibble, seconded by Alderman Whately, the assessment for the O’Connell Ward was adopted.
On the Council resuming, the Mayor brought up the following report, viz
Your committee have the honour to report having before them the amended valuation of all rateable property within the Borough for the current municipal year made by the duly appointed valuers thereof and on the basis of such valuation have made an assessment on such rateable property in accordance with the provisions and for the purposes set forth in the Municipalities Act of 1867, which assessment is now recommended to the Council adoption.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, “that the assessment as made in Committee be now adopted by this Council as the assessment for the current municipal year upon the rateable property within the Enmore, Kingston and O’Connell Wards of this Borough under the provisions and for the purposes of the municipalities act of 1867.” Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a rate of one shilling in the pound be now levied for the current municipal year on the assessed value of the rateable property within this Borough under the provisions, and for the purposes of, the Municipalities Act of 1867 “. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that a special lighting rate of threepence in the pound be now levied on the assessed value of all rateable property within this Borough for the current municipal year for the purpose of lighting the Streets of the said Borough with gas under the provisions of section 168 of the Municipalities Act of 1867 and the amended Municipalities Act of 1873”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a special rate of sixpence in the pound be now levied on the assessed value of all rateable property situated in King Street between the north eastern boundary of the Borough and Wells Street, at it’s intersection of King Street, for the purpose of watering said King Street between the aforesaid boundaries”.
Moved by Alderman Boots, “that the assessment now made and the rates of one shilling in the pound, threepence in the pound and sixpence in the pound imposed thereon be fairly transcribed into the rate book as directed by section 169 of the Municipalities Act of 1867 and that the Mayor be authorised to affix the corporate seal thereto”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
Moved by Alderman Goodsell, “that the amounts in respect of such rates of one shilling in the pound, threepence in the pound and sixpence in the pound already imposed shall be payable at the office of the Council Clerk at the expiration of 30 days after notice of such rate has been served in each case, but in all cases where payment of one half of the said amounts together with all arrears, if any, shall be paid within the said 30 days after notice no legal proceedings by distress or otherwise shall be taken on behalf of the Council for the recovery of the remaining amounts until the 30th day of September next ensuing “. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the Council Clerk give, or cause to be given, notice of such general and special rates as required by law”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
Moved by Alderman Boots, “that this Council hereby appoints Saturday the third day of June next ensuing as the day on which appeals may be heard against the assessment as provided for by the Municipalities Act of 1867”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
Moved by Alderman Boots, “that Alderman J. F. Smith be hereby appointed a member of the Works, Nuisances Prevention Act and Lighting Committees in the room of the late Alderman Tye, deceased, also chairman of the same”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this second day of May 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Wednesday 2nd May 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held on the above day pursuant to notice at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Whately, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes and Boots.
The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Letters were read from Messrs Aldermen J. H. Smith and Hibble apologising for their [] which was caused through indisposition.
Correspondence:
1. From the Borough Council of Camperdown asking this Council to receive a deputation in reference to the proposed widening of Church Street and the drainage from Raper’s paddock. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Whately, “that a deputation of the whole Council meet the deputation from Camperdown in Church Street at 4 PM on Tuesday next”.
2. A copy of a report of the Works Committee of the Marrickville Council and plan of proposed culvert in Edgeware Road stating that the Marrickville Council would build a culvert in accordance with plan submitted for the sum of £35 provided this Council would bear half the cost etc.. On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith and Goodsell it was received and to be considered in connection with a recommendation of the Works Committee upon the same subject as contained in their report to be presented this meeting.
3. From the secretary to the St Stephens Young Men’s Institute asking the Council to forgo the rent of Hall used for a public entertainment as the meeting was small and the proceeds were needed for the purchase of books etc. Resolved that it be left in the hands of the Mayor to settle the matter.
4. From Mr J. F. Hart asking the Council to place a lamp in Bailey Street. Referred to the Lighting Committee for report.
5. From Mr A. T. Fleay asking the Council to place a lamp in Erskineville Road and to make Gowrie Street. Referred to the Lighting Committee to report respecting the lighting etc.
Reports:
A report was received from the Finance Committee showing accounts paid under votes of appropriation amounting to £521/10/11 and recommending payment of accounts amounting to £165/15/10. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, “that the report now read be adopted “.
Works report.
A report was brought up from the Works Committee containing the following recommendations, viz,
1. Wellington Street. That the kerbing and guttering etc. by contractor Pitts has been done satisfactorily and that payment for the same be made.
2. Re-erection of stone wall in front of the Congregational Church. That payment of the balance of account be made to the contractor.
3. Station Street. That the kerbing and guttering by contractor Pitts has been done satisfactorily and that 4 stone caps be placed at the ends of certain drain pipes.
4. Drainage of Station Street to College Street through Mr Bigg’s land. That the Works Committee be authorised to negotiate with Mr Biggs and to make arrangements for completing the Works already begun of draining Station Street.
5. That the proposal of the Marrickville Council to construct a culvert in Edgeware Road at a cost not exceeding £35, this Council to bear half the said cost, be acceded to.
6. Culvert in May Street and Edgeware Road. That the proposal of the St Peters Council to construct a culvert at the junction of May Street and Edgeware Road be not acceded to for reasons therein stated.
The foregoing report, on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Whately, dealt with as follows, viz, sections 1, 2,3, 5 & 6 were adopted and section 4 referred for consideration in Committee of the whole Council at a later period of the meeting.
The Borough Treasurer.
Report received showing receipts during the last month amounting to £106/12/9 which together with £1916/9/4 received from the Colonial Treasurer, being special grant government endowment on the previous years rates had been paid into the Bank of Australasia to the Council’s credit. Cheques paid by the bank, £506/9/11, interest on overdraft to 10th April, £2/15/2 and the balance at credit to date, £834/8/5.
Lighting Committee.
A report was brought up recommending that the lamp in London Street be removed to a site immediately opposite the centre of Charles Street, that the lamp now standing in the footpath near the corner of Spooner Terrace be removed to a site immediately opposite the centre of Belmore Street. Adopted on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots.
Inspector of Nuisances.
Inspector of Nuisances reported that during the month 53 cesspits had been emptied by the Council’s contractor and that 29 new cesspits had been constructed, that notices had been served on several persons respecting spouting the eaves of their houses etc and that several head of goats and horses had been impounded. Received on the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Whately.
Motions pursuant to notice.
1. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a sum of £30 be now voted for forming Harold Street from Union Street to Angel Street, the sweepings that have been deposited there to be a levelled, all the refuse buried beneath the surface and the whole to be finished with good hard material to be done by day labour”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried”.
2. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a sum of £30 be now voted for the repair of Camden Street with white metal to be done by day labour”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
3 & 4. By Alderman Hibble were made orders of the day for next meeting on the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Whately.
5. By Alderman Hibble, having reference to lighting Watkin Street was ruled “informal” and was discharged from the paper.
6. Moved by Alderman Boots, “that a sum of £500 be now voted for the formation of Raper, Chalder and Standen Streets “. Seconded by Alderman Whately. Withdrawn by consent of the Council.
7. Moved by Alderman Boots, “that a sum of £150 be now voted for the purchase and breaking of 350 tons of white or blue metal for O’Connell Ward.
8. By Alderman Whately having reference to the erection of a Toll Bar in Wilson Street was ruled by the Mayor to be out of order as if it were carried it would be inoperative.
9. Moved by Alderman Whately, “that a sum of £32 be now voted for kerbing and guttering in Yaralla Street and Bucknell Street, tenders to be called forthwith “. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
10. By Alderman Whately that in the event of the Council obtaining the Governor’s sanction to borrow the sum of £25,000 by means of debentures, it is hereby resolved that not more than £10,000 worth of debentures be issued in any one municipal year.
Miscellaneous business.
Alderman J. F. Smith called attention to the way in which the foot paths were being formed, the convexity being too great, having a tendency to make them much narrower than were. The Mayor said he would give instructions to have them altered.
Alderman Whately suggested that it would be a good time now to get material from the excavations from the tramway line for filling up etc.
On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots, the Council resolved into a Committee of the whole to consider tenders for blue metal etc.
In Committee, that tenders were opened and on the Council resuming the Mayor presented the following report, viz,
That your Committee recommend the adoption of Mr Lynch’s tender for hard broken blue metal, two and half gauge, at 11 shillings and sixpence per ton, delivered on the trucks at Darling Harbour and the adoption of clause four of the report of the Works Committee brought up this evening referring to drainage of Station Street through Mr Biggs land.
The business be concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 17th day of May 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 16th May 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM. New paragraph present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Peirce, Whately, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Privilege.
Alderman Gibbes desired, as a matter of privilege, to bring under the notice of the Council the fact that he had been informed, unofficially, that the government had, at a cabinet meeting, resolved not to recommend His Excellency to grant this Council permission to borrow the sum of £25,000 as proposed, but to limit the amount to £10,000 and spoke at considerable length upon the general neglect which the government had for many years manifested towards this Borough and urged speedy action by the Council and ratepayers generally to assert their rights and claim their privileges.
The above subject was also spoken to by Aldermen J. H. Smith, Hibble, The Mayor, Aldermen J. F. Smith and Peirce, all of whom were in favour of the sentiments of the previous speaker. Alderman Goodsell expressed himself as desirous of ascertaining public opinion on the subject and Alderman Whately considered the government had done right in limiting the amount of the loan to £10,000 and applauded it’s action.
Correspondence:
1. From the Undersecretary, Department of Public Works, stating that the sum of £200 for watering King Street will be paid to the credit of this Council so soon as a communication shall have been received to the effect that the ratepayers fronting the Road between the old Missenden Road and the Toll Bar have agreed to pay the watering rate.
The Mayor stated that a letter in reply had already been sent to the Undersecretary stating that a sixpenny rate had been levied on the properties referred to and that the Council had the necessary power to enforce it’s collection. The letter was received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith.
Reduction of bus fares.
A letter was received from the registrar to the Metropolitan Transit Commissioners enclosing copy of an application from the bus proprietors of Newtown asking to be allowed radius the fares from threepence to fourpence etc and submitting the proposal to this Council for it’s opinion. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots, “that the letter be received and the Commissioners informed that the Council has no objection to the fares being raised as proposed by the proprietors etc”.
3. From the Undersecretary, Postal Department, acknowledging Council Clerk’s letter of the fifth instant requesting earlier deliveries of letters and that a mail be despatched from Newtown to Sydney as late as 7:30 PM etc and stating that the proposals were under consideration and further communication would be sent.
4. From the Department of Works, Railway Branch, stating in reply to a communication from this Council that a pipe drain would be laid under the tramway line in front of Dr Watson’s gateway to prevent a recurrence of flooding his premises with stormwater etc.
5. From Miss Deakin calling attention to state of the drainage in Station Street etc and complaining of the great inconvenience experienced by the pupils attending her School and the injury she was likely to sustain in consequence the band smells arising from the drainage which was allowed to stagnate in front of the Station Street entrance to Camden College. The Mayor stated that the subject of the drainage of Station Street was under consideration of the Works Committee but that he would give instructions to have the present cause of the nuisance removed forthwith.
6. From Mr C. A. Vivian, of London, England, recommending to the Council the use of the “Hydrostatic Watering Van” now much used in large cities in preference to the old-style of watering cart, also a sketch of same accompanied with (illegible in minutes) reports from engineers and others who had used them etc. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble, “that the letter be received and referred to the Finance Committee for consideration and report”.
7. From the Secretary to the Newtown Volunteer Fire Brigade acknowledging receipt of the Council’s donation of £25.
8. From Mr A. F. Fleay asking for an open crossing to be made at the back entrance to Gowrie House and for permission to lay drainpipes under the footpath etc. Referred to the Works Committee for consideration and report.
Petitions:
A petition was received from ratepayers in Watkin Street complaining of the levels at which the kerbing and guttering was being ( ) and stating that it would seriously injure their properties and asking the Council to reconsider the same. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Hibble, seconded by Alderman Boots, “that the petition be referred to the Works Committee for it’s consideration and to be dealt with forthwith”.
Reports:
A report was brought up from the Specification Committee recommending a specification for retaining walls for Raper Street composed of 18 inch ashlar etc and that tenders be called for the work forthwith. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots, “that the report and specification be adopted”.
The Mayor reported verbally that he had purchased the waste material from the contractor for the tramway at one shilling per load to be deposited in the various Streets of the Borough as may required from time to time. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Whately, that the report of the Mayor be adopted.
A report was brought up from the Nuisances Prevention Act Committee recommending that all cesspits be measured by the Inspector before being emptied and a triplicate form used (a copy of which is appended to this report) so as to supply the occupier of the premises, contractor and the Council with the measurements. Also that the Council Clerk be instructed to get the necessary forms printed. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Whately, “that the recommendations contained in the foregoing report be now adopted”.
Motions pursuant to notice.
1. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a sum of £80 be now voted for the purchase of 400 tons of blue metal from Messrs Munro and Goodsell’s for the Enmore Ward. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
2. By Alderman Gibbes, that the lighting of the Erskineville Road and Union Street be referred to the Lighting Committee for consideration and report. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
3. Moved by Alderman Gibbes that the Works Committee inspect and report the best means of providing for certain drainage of and into Simmon(d)s Street at the south west end. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
4. Moved by Alderman Gibbes that a temporary drain be cut in Pearl Street from Holdingsby (?) to Wells Street at a cost not exceeding £5.
5. That a sum of £30 be now voted for the repair of the Road and footways in James Street. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
6. That from and after Thursday next, the 18th instant, the overseer (Mr James Bullen) receive 10 shillings per day instead of eight shillings as heretofore. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
7. Moved by Alderman Boots that tenders be called for building a retaining walls in Raper Street in accordance with the levels already adopted by this Council. As this had already been resolved upon in adopting the report of the Specification Committee, it was withdrawn.
8. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, that a sum of £380 be now voted for laying of 800 yards of first, second and third class kerbing and guttering in Kingston Ward as may be required and tenders to be called for the same. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
Miscellaneous business:
Alderman Whately called attention to the fact that the contract for the tramway through King Street was not being carried out in accordance with a promise made to this Council by the Minister for Works, that it should be completed in sections of 200 yards each. The Mayor stated that both the member for Newtown (Mr Mitchell) and himself had protested to the Minister against the violation of the promise but without effect.
In reply to Alderman J. H. Smith, the Mayor stated that he would give instructions to have the retaining wall built in Belmore Street now that Mr Brown had caused his house to be raised to required level.
Alderman Gibbes called attention to the necessity which existed for an additional lamp or two in King Street near the tramway shed and thought that perhaps the government might be induced to place a light there. The Mayor said he would look the matter up.
Alderman Peirce referred to the way in which the contract for scavenging in Kingston Ward had done lately and thought that it required looking after. The Mayor stated the contractor had been cautioned and unless an improvement were made he would be otherwise dealt with.
Orders of the day:
Motions postponed from last meeting.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that tenders be called to complete the kerbing and guttering of Watkin Street at a cost not to exceed £100”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that tenders be called to complete tar pavement of foot paths extending from the toll to the railway bridge, also to lay cubes of blue metal on the Road to all entrances of business premises at a cost not to exceed £150”. An amendment to the above was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, “that the consideration of the motion be postponed until after the completion of the tramway”. The amendment was carried. The motion as amended was then put and carried.
Committee of the whole.
On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, the Council resolved into Committee of the whole for the purpose of opening tenders for kerbing and guttering.
In Committee a number of tenders were opened and considered and on the Council resuming a report was brought up recommending the acceptance of John Hellmrich’s tender at 12 shillings and sixpence per yard for first-class, 10 shillings per yard for second class and nine shillings and threepence per yard for third class. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, that the report of the Committee of the whole be now adopted.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed his 30th day of May 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 30th May 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Peirce, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From the Department of Public Works in reply to a letter from this Council of the 10th instant respecting the drain from the railway to Liberty Street stating that although provision had been made for the receipt and discharge of sewage from this locality in the main conduits no money had been provided for the extension of the minor conduits to the places referred to etc.
Also from the Borough Council of Petersham upon the same subject and asking that a deputation from this Council be appointed in conjunction with one from Petersham to visit upon the Minister for Works upon the subject.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Boots, “that the letter from Petersham be received and acknowledged and that the further consideration of the subject stand over until next meeting”.
2. From Messrs Jones and Jones, solicitors for Messrs Munro and Goodsell Brothers, complaining of the construction of a culvert in Edgeware Road by the councils of Marrickville and Newtown. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the letter be received and referred to the Works Committee for consideration and report”.
3. From the Mayor of Burwood referring to the proposed extension of the provisions of the City Improvement Act to the whole of the suburbs and asking that two members of the Council might be appointed to act in conjunction with other councils as a Committee to take such steps as may be necessary etc. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, that the letter be received and acknowledged.
4. From Robert Rogers senior, signifying his willingness to bear 25% of the cost of laying a large pipe culvert through his land to convey the drainage from Lennox Street to Eliza Street. Received and accepted on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Peirce.
5. From John D. land, gratefully acknowledging a recommendation by the Mayor to Professor Stanich Aurist etc and stating that both his wife and child who had been suffering from deference had been should. Moved by Alderman Peirce, seconded by Alderman Hibble, “that a certificate of sure be sent to Professor stage under the seal of this Council”. Carried.
Alderman Gibbes called for a division which resulted as follows: —
Ayes, Aldermen Hibble, J. H. Smith, Goodsell, Boots, Peirce and J. F. Smith.
No, Alderman Gibbes.
6. From Mr Harrison applying to have the footpath in front of his four new houses in Liberty Street ed, also the return frontage in Cavendish Street, on the usual terms. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, “that the application was acceded to”.
Petitions:
Alderman Gibbes presented a petition from 66 ratepayers in the Enmore Ward complaining of the state of the drain from the railway and Station Street to Liberty Street and stating that unless some action be at once taken with regard to it the consequences resulting from the nuisance caused by it may prove serious to the inhabitants in it’s locality, and moved that it be received. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith. The Mayor stated that he had already brought the subject of this drain under notice of authorities by the letter and that he was still negotiating with the Minister for Works to get something done in the matter and that he hoped to be able to give a satisfactory report shortly. Motion carried.
Reports:
A report was brought up from the Finance Committee showing accounts paid under votes of appropriation amounting to £654/8/6 and recommending for payment accounts amounting to £362/11/6. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, that the finance report now presented be adopted.
Borough Treasurer, reported that £597/13/3 had been received during the month and been duly placed to the council’s credit in the bank. That cheques had been issued during the same period amounting to £654/8/5 which had been paid by the bank with the exception of one for £31/14/6 which still outstanding. The balance as per passbook herewith £79/6/9 making the actual balance as per cashbook £752/12/3 (?). Received on the motion of Aldermen Boots and Peirce.
Works Committee, reported as follows: —
1. Kerbing and guttering in Australia Street in front of Johnson’s new buildings and adjoining lane done in a satisfactory manner by Atkins Brothers and that final payment been made.
2. Gowrie Street. That a few pipes be laid at the entrance to lane at the back of Gowrie House property.
3. That a 16 inch pipe drain be laid for temporary use under new filling in Gowrie Street.
On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble, the foregoing clauses were adopted.
4. That the owner of the cottages in lower Simmon(d)s Street be written to and requested to convey the drainage therefrom by means of pipes etc to Simmon(d)s Street so that provision might be made by kerbing and guttering to convey it to Camden Street.
The latter clause was adopted on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes.
The report as a whole was then adopted on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
A special report from same Committee upon the alteration of level of kerbing and guttering in Watkin Street stating that the level had been raised 10 inches and that it had been arranged to pay four shillings per yard to raise that portion already laid down, which was adopted on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots.
Specification Committee, reported having prepared a specification for cutting down and reforming a portion of Church, Mechanic, Victoria and Prospect Streets, the same being read up to the Council. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots, “that the report and specification be adopted”.
Motions pursuant to notice.
1. By Alderman Gibbes, “that the lighting of the Borough be referred to the Lighting Committee for report at next meeting”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
2. Moved by Alderman Boots for Alderman Whately, “that a sum of £35 be now voted for kerbing and guttering in Bucknell Street (north east side) about 70 yards”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
3. Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that a sum of £90 be now voted for continuing the drain from Mrs Connolly’s through the property of Mrs Constable and Mrs Rogers to Eliza Street”. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
4. Moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that a sum of £35 be now voted for continuing the kerbing and guttering in Stanmore Road about 70 yards”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
5. Moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that a sum of £8 be now voted for lengthening the timber bridge at the foot of Phillip Street”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
Miscellaneous business:
Alderman Gibbes asked the Mayor to get a number of Streets aligned in the Enmore Ward, who said he would give the order as soon as it was ascertained how many there were unaligned. In reply to the same Aldermen the Mayor stated that he had not yet and an interview with the Mayor of Sydney relative to the laying of water mains in this Borough.
And that the letter of condolence to Mrs Tye and family would be properly prepared and duly forwarded.
Also that he had that day seen the Secretary for Public Works and had remonstrated with him on the way in which the tramway work was being carried out, who stated that he was not aware that the roadway had been locked up and that no definite conclusion had been arrived at in reference to laying the roadway with wooden pavement.
Alderman Boots wished to call attention to the unsatisfactory way in which the gutters had been cleansed in the O’Connell Ward. The Mayor stated that the Inspector would bring up a report upon the whole work at next meeting.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble, the Council resolved into a Committee of the whole for the purpose of opening tenders for retaining walls in Raper Street.
In Committee, a number of tenders were opened and considered and it was resolved to recommend the acceptance of the tender of Messrs Wells, Smith and Rupell for £189.
On the Council resuming, the Mayor reported the above recommendation which was adopted on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
The business and being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 13th day of April (June?) 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 13th June 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice at 7:30 PM on the above day.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Peirce, Whately, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From the Colonial Secretary’s office conveying the sanction of his Excellency the Governor to enable the Council to borrow the sum of (£10,000) ten thousand pounds Sterling. Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith.
2. The Mayor read a minute referring to the assessment cases of appeal and the contract for the walls in Raper Street which was adopted on the motion of Alderman Peirce, seconded by Alderman Boots.
3. From the Registrar to the Metropolitan Transit Commissioners acknowledging receipt of a letter from this Council asking them to divert the bus traffic from the Newtown Road along Australia Street or Missenden Road.
4. From Mr Molesworth, one of the Trustees of St Stephens Church, explaining the proposal of the Trustees in asking the sum of £200 as compensation for land required for opening and continuing Egan Street to Chalder Street. Received on the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
5. From the Marrickville Council respecting a culvert recently constructed in Edgeware Road and the complaint of Messrs Munro and Goodsell stating that the water table had not been altered in anyway etc. Received on the motion of Aldermen Gibbes and J. H. Smith.
6. From Mr P. C. Cover complaining of the action of the Council in filling up a portion of Gowrie Street thereby throwing the water back on his land. It was explained that pipes had been recently put in which would relieve the load of water complained of.
7. From Mrs C. B. Jones dedicating to the public use, Sloane Street in Enmore Ward. Received.
8. From Mr Richard Cozens asking the Council to put a few ashes on the footpath in front of Twickenham Terrace. On the motion of Alderman Goodsell, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, the letter was received and the request acceded to.
9. From Mr James Pemell asking the Council to place a bridge at the gateway to his residence in Enmore Road. Received on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble and the request to be complied with.
10. From Mr Kirkpatrick, architect for Mr Alexander Bruce, asking the Council to form a footpath in Don Street in front of a number of new houses in course of erection. Received on the motion of Aldermen Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
11. From Mr W. D. Etesin (?) Asking the Council to re-write a board indicating Wilford Street which had become obliterated. Received and the Mayor requested to have the request attended to.
12. From Mr Enoch Atkins asking for something to be done to Trade Street. Received on the motion of Alderman Peirce, seconded by Alderman J. Smith.
13. From Mr Bullock Secretary to the Building Committee of the Church of England, Stanmore Road, asking the Council to asphalt the footpath in front of the new Church. Received and to be dealt with at next meeting.
14. From the Macdonaldtown Council asking to be supplied with the levels of Union Street. Referred to the Works Committee for immediate action on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith.
15. From Mr Stephen Murphy, asking the Council to do something in Fulham Street to prevent the drainage from the higher side of the Street from flowing over his land etc. Received and ordered to be attended to on the motion of Aldermen Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith.
16. From Mr surveyor Murphy asking the Council to increase his salary from £75 to £150 per annum. On the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble, the application was received and referred to the Finance Committee for consideration and report at next meeting.
Petitions:
Aldermen Gibbes presented a petition from three ratepayers in Station Street asking this Council to urge upon the City Council the necessity for laying a water main in Station Street and moved, “that it be received and referred to the Mayor to be dealt with”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
Aldermen Hibble presented a petition from 6 ratepayers in Watkin Street asking the Council to raise the level of the kerbing and guttering now being laid in that Street and offering to pay a share of the cost of same and moved, “that it be received and taken into consideration forthwith”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that the request of the petitioners in Watkin Street be acceded to provided they are willing to bear the whole of the cost of the work”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith. On the motion being put to the Council the Mayor declared it to be lost.
Reports:
The usual monthly report of the Inspector of Nuisances showing that 53 cesspits had been cleansed by the Council’s contractor and 15 new ones had been constructed during the last month. Also a report respecting the scavenging of Streets and gutters etc during the same period. Received on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Goodsell.
Motions pursuant to notice.
1. Moved by Alderman Whately, “that tenders be called by next meeting of Council for cutting down and re-forming Church Street in accordance with the specification adopted by this Council”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith. Alderman Whately called for a division which resulted as follows, viz,
Ayes, Aldermen Whately and J. H. Smith.
Noes, Aldermen J. F. Smith, Peirce, Boots, Goodsell, Hibble and Gibbes.
The motion was declared to be lost.
2. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a sum of £100 be now voted for the completion of the metalling of Camden Street”. Seconded by J. H. Smith and carried.
3. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the Works Committee report at next meeting of Council as to the best permanent means of conveying surface water etc from the lowest point of Angel Street to Union Street”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
4. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the kerbing and guttering be completed in the Munni Street at a cost not exceeding £30”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried. The
5. Moved by Aldermen Gibbes, “that the west side of Union Street from Erskineville Road to existing kerbing and guttering be kerbed and guttered and that such parts of such kerbing and guttering as are in bad repair be taken up and relaid; the whole work to cost not more than £250”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell. An amendment was moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots and carried, that the further consideration of the above motion be made an order of the day for next meeting of Council.
6. Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that the kerbing and guttering in Regent Street between Fitzroy Lane and Lands Lane, about 40 yards, be taken up and re-dressed and relaid and otherwise made good at a cost not exceeding £10”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
Miscellaneous business:
Alderman J. F. Smith called attention to the fact that no fresh levels had been adopted by the Council for Church Street but that the proposal was merely to alter it.
In reply to Aldermen J. F. Smith, the Mayor stated that the tar paving of the foot paths was done under the supervision of the overseer and the measurement of same was made by the surveyor. Also that no letter had been received from the Camperdown Council in reply to one from this Council relative to the formation of Bligh Street and that he would instruct the Inspector of Nuisances to see that persons carried the slops from their premises to be conveyed to the gutters by means of pipes etc. That he would take the necessary precautions to prevent persons from depositing rubbish on land fronting Newman Street, cause a letter to be written to the Commissioner for Railways calling his attention to the fact that a tram car is allowed to remain in the centre of the roadway in King Street all night to the inconvenience of the public and asking to have it removed and that he would see the traffic manager and endeavour to arrange to have broken metal brought from Darling Harbour to the Station at a moderate rate of charge.
In reply and Alderman J. H. Smith, the Mayor stated that he had given instructions to the overseer to keep the gutters cleaned out in Station Street pending arrangements in negotiation re completion of the work and that no reply had been received from the Marrickville Council respecting the metalling a portion of the Edgeware Road.
In reply to Alderman Peirce, the Mayor stated that scraper and generally used for scraping King Street was so much out of repair as to be practically useless and that he had done his best in negotiating with the Hon the Secretary for public Works to get King Street paved with wooden blocks or blue metal cubes, but had been informed that there were no funds available for such work and pending final arrangements the roadway would be temporarily finished with tarred metal so that it may be made ready for use as soon as possible.
Alderman Hibble called attention of the Mayor to the fact that some persons had blocked up a portion of a lane running parallel to Church Street etc and asked him to take some action with a view to having opened.
Aldermen J. H. Smith and Whately called the Mayor’s attention to the necessity for having crossings swept on Enmore and Cook’s River Roads who promised to have them attended to.
Alderman Gibbes stated that £30 had been voted for forming etc Harold Street and that the work had not been completed. The Mayor promised that it should be carried out in as soon as possible.
Orders of the day:
Postponed consideration of letter re drain near Liberty Street.
Resolved on the motion of Aldermen J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Peirce, “that it stand over for further consideration until next meeting of Council”.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 27th day on June 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 27th June 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Peirce, Whately, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence read as follows: —
1. From Mr George S. Brock, complaining of damage having been done to his house in Campbell Street through the increase of vehicle traffic caused by tramway construction in King Street and asking the Council to have the kerbing etc repaired and a post or two be erected for protection. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Whately, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, “that the letter be received and the request complied with”.
2. Watkin Street levels.
From Messrs Pigott and Trickett, solicitors, asking the Council to reconsider the levels at which the kerbing and guttering is being laid in Watkin Street etc. Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Peirce.
3. Pearl Street.
From Mr F. J. complaining of the state of Pearl Street. Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Goodsell.
4. Bligh Street.
From the Borough Council of Camperdown stating that the Council is not justified in spending the rates of the Borough in Bligh Street.
5. Fulham Street levels.
From Messrs Cooper and Murphy asking the Council to give them the permanent levels of Fulham Street. Received on the motion of Aldermen Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith.
Re Bligh Street.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the letter from the Camperdown Council be received and the Council’s surveyor be instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost of forming the said Street with a view to this Council taking action in this matter as required by the provisions of the municipalities act of 1867 in reference to boundary Streets”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
6. From Mr A. Bruce, applying to have Station Street ed on the usual terms. Acceded to on the motion Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith.
7. Re pro. Loan.
From the Undersecretary for Finance and Trade stating that Hon the Colonial Treasurer was unable to accede to the Council’s request to open tenders for the proposed loan of £10,000. Received.
8. From the Commissioner for Railways stating, in reply to a letter from this Council, stating that the inconvenience caused by a tram car being allowed to remain on the line all night had been already attended to and would not be again incurred. Received.
9. From same gentlemen stating that the Council’s request for an additional lamp at the front of the motor shed in King Street had been acceded to.
10. From the Undersecretary, General Post Office, Sydney, stating that the Council’s request for a letter receiver to be placed in Laura Street had been acceded to by the Postmaster General.
11. From the Town Clerk of Sydney acknowledging receipt of letter from this Council and petition for extension of water main in Station Street, Newtown and stating that same had been referred to the city engineer for report.
12. Union Street levels.
From the Council Clerk of Macdonaldtown stating that the Works Committee of the Borough had agreed to accept the levels of Union Street submitted by the Council and that they were also agreeable to the proposed work for Union Street being carried out on terms of resolutions submitted to the Macdonaldtown Council from this Council and dated 8th March last. Received on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, and Clerk was instructed to reply, asking if the Council had agreed to the work etc as well as the Committee, and if so, to be informed thereof as early as possible.
13. From Mr Charles Crook complaining of the drainage lying in front of his property in Church Street and asking the Council to remedy the evil complained of. Received on the motion of Alderman Hibble seconded by Alderman Boots and referred to Works Committee for report.
14. From Mr James Green stating that he alone had the power of dedicating Sloane Street to the public use. Received.
15. From Mr R. Rogers, senior, stating that where the pipe drain had been laid through his land in Eliza Street more feeling was required to complete the work satisfactorily. Received on the motion of Aldermen Peirce, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and the request granted.
16. From Mrs S. Walker complaining of the state of the footpath in Laura and Alice Streets at the junction of Edgeware Road. Received and referred to Works Committee on the motion of Alderman Goodsell, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith.
17. From Mr R. Cozens, Jr, complaining of the way in which the footpath in Stanmore Road had been cut down necessitating the re-arrangement of steps in front of his house etc. On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, the letter was received and it was ordered that the request be complied with.
18. From John Breen resigning his contract for Street cleansing, Kingston Ward. Received on the motion of Aldermen Peirce, seconded by Alderman Hibble and it was ordered that fresh tenders be called.
19. From Mr M. Harrison applying to have the footpath in front of his property in Liberty and Cavendish Street ed on the usual terms. Acceded to on the motion of Aldermen Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith.
20. From Mr Knight asking the Council to put a few loads of hard material in Sloane Street to make a passable and to supply him with the permanent levels etc. Moved by Alderman Goodsell, seconded by Alderman Whately, the letter was received and the request complied with. An amendment was moved by Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Peirce, that as Sloane Street was not aligned, no money be expended upon it by this Council. Lost. A further amendment was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, that it be received and referred to Works Committee for report. Carried. The motion as amended was then put and carried.
Petitions:
A petition was presented by Alderman Gibbes from a number of ratepayers praying for an extension of the city water main is along Gowrie Street upon the usual terms, who moved that it be received and forwarded to the city authorities with a request from this Council that it may be granted.
Reports:
A report was brought up from the Finance Committee showing accounts paid under votes of appropriation amounting to £893/17/9, and recommending payment of accounts amounting to £116/16/10. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, “that the report of the Finance Committee now read be adopted.
Finance report No 2.
1. Letter from Mr Vivian, London, England, recommending the Council to adopt a new hydrostatic van for Street watering purposes. After due consideration, your Council recommend that it is not advisable at present to adopt the recommendation contained in Mr Vivian’s letter and that Mr Vivian be written to thanking him for his letter etc.
2. Mr surveyor Murphy’s application for an increase of salary.
We recommend that a specification of duties be prepared and referred to the Finance Committee for report.
Signed, J. F. Smith, acting chairman.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith that the foregoing report be now adopted. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes.
Works report.
A report was brought up by the scene an of the Works Committee containing the following recommendations, viz,
1. That the kerbing and guttering in Lands Lane and Regent Street by Atkins Brothers has been done in a satisfactory manner and that final payment be made.
2. Kerbing and guttering in Regent Street in front of Mr Mitchell’s, that about 27 yards be taken up and relaid in proper alignment etc.
3. That the tar paving in Kingston Ward, performed by contractor Kruss years done in a satisfactory manner and that final payment be made.
4. Edgeware Road culvert.
That the Marrickville Council be written to and asked to clear out the open drain in Smidmore’s paddock so as to better facilitate the passing away of the water from the mouth of the new culvert. Also to remove the pipe which now is laying across the footpath and put in the place thereof a wooden bridge for foot passengers, and that a similar wooden bridge be built by this Council on the other side of the culvert. And that the roadway from the culvert to May Street be made up to the required level, say 33 feet wide, and the Marrickville Council be asked pay half cost of the work.
5. That a 12 inch pipe drain be laid at the intersection of Angel and Norfolk Streets in the ordinary way.
Signed, J. F. Smith, chairman.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the Works report just read be adopted”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell.
Lighting Committee.
A report was brought up from the lighting Committee recommending that H. additional lamps be placed in the Enmore Ward as follows, viz, Belmore Street, 1. White Horse Street, 1. Marian Street, 2. Gowrie Street, 2. That the lamp in Sarah Street be removed to the corner of Sarah and Marian Streets. Erskineville Road, 1 lamp upon the condition that Macdonaldtown Council place 1 in the corresponding part of said Road; also 1 lamp in Union Street upon the same condition.
Kingston Ward; Denison Street, 1 lamp and Albert Street, 1 lamp, Trade Street 1 lamp.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Peirce that the Lighting Committee report be now adopted.
Borough Treasurer reported that £1178/2/1 had been received during the last month and paid into the bank to the Council’s credit; that cheques had been issued amounting to £893/17/9; the balance at credit as per passbook, £1310/15/10; outstanding cheques, £263/19/3, making actual balance at credit of £1046/16/7. Received on the motion of Aldermen Peirce, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that Don Street be formed at a cost not exceeding £15”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
2. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that Marian Street be formed at a cost not exceeding £25”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
3. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that two lanes in Gowrie Estate from Harold Street to Newman Street be filled in as far as necessary at a cost not exceeding £20 for each Lane”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
4. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a sum of £80 be now voted for the purchase of 400 tons of blue metal from Messrs Munro and Goodsell to be used in Enmore Ward”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
5. By Alderman Gibbes was withdrawn by the consent of the Council.
6. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a sum of £15 be now voted for metalling with metal from Messrs Munro and Goodsell’s the lower part of Lord Street”. Not seconded.
7. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a sum of £34 be now voted for forming and metalling with metal from Munro Goodsell’s the western end of Maria Street”. Seconded by Alderman Whately and carried.
8. Moved by Alderman goods, “that John Street be metalled with metal from Munro and Goodsell’s at a cost of £10”. Seconded by Alderman Whately and carried.
9. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that Wells Street be metalled with metal from Munro and Goodsell’s at a cost of £54 and the kerbing and guttering of said Street on north side from Pearl Street to John Street be raised at a cost not exceeding £7”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell. An amendment was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots, “that all that portion of the resolution referring to the kerbing and guttering etc be admitted”. Carried. The motion as amended was then put and carried.
10. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the kerbing and guttering in Edgeware Road be completed between Sarah and Camden Streets and a 12 inch pipe drain be laid at the intersection of Edgeware Road and James Street at a cost not exceeding £30”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
11. Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that Yaralla Street be formed and a 12 inch pipe drain be laid at a cost not exceeding £10”. Seconded by Alderman Whately and carried.
12. Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that 20 yards of kerbing and guttering be laid in Wilson Street from Mr Molesworth’s to Hill Street at cost not exceeding £10”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
13. Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that the kerbing and guttering in Queen Street be completed about 40 yards at a cost of £20”. Seconded by Alderman Whately and carried.
14. Moved by Alderman Whately, “that the tender of Messrs Wells Smith and Russell, £189/10/6, be accepted for the two retaining walls in Raper Street “. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried. An amendment upon this motion was moved by Alderman Hibble, “that fresh tenders be called for the work”, seconded by Alderman Peirce, was lost.
15. Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that application be made to the City Corporation to have a turn cock permanently stationed at Newtown to be in readiness to attend the water plugs in case of fire”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
17. Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that kerbing and guttering be laid in Gipps Lane from Fitzroy Lane southern side a distance of about 15 yards at a cost not exceeding £17/10/0. Withdrawn by consent of the Council.
Orders of the day:
Motion number five of last meeting by Alderman Gibbes was made an order of the day for next meeting.
Postponed consideration of letter re drain near Liberty Street discharged from the paper.
No tenders were received for kerbing and guttering.
The business and being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this the 11th day on July 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday July 11th 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Peirce, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From Borough Council of Camperdown asking co-operation in endeavouring to obtain a repeal of section 163 of the Municipalities Act of 1867. Also additional powers to councils to levy rates upon public buildings. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the letter be received and the request complied with”.
2. The applications of Messrs Foster for kerbing and guttering in Margaret Street and Mr Lord for asphalt in etc in Oxford Street upon the usual terms were acceded to.
3. From contractor Hutchinson asking the Council to give him something extra on his contract for kerbing and guttering in Watkin Street. Moved by Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the letter be received and referred to Works Committee for consideration and report”. An amendment was moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the words “and referred to Works Committee” be omitted”, and seconded by Alderman Peirce and lost. The original resolution was then carried.
4. From the secretary to the General Post Office stating in reply to a letter from the Mayor that arrangements had been made for an earlier delivery of letters in Newtown and that the afternoon mail would be closed half an hour later for Sydney. Received.
5. From Town Clerk of Sydney acknowledging receipt of letter from this Council re the locating of a turn cock in this Borough. Received.
6. From the Commissioner for Railways stating in reply to a letter from this Council that all that portion of tramway which was completed had been opened to the public. Received.
7. From Mr Brierley, through Alderman Hibble, asking for the removal of lamp as he was desirous of making a gateway entrance to his property. Referred to the lighting Committee with power to deal with as may be found necessary.
Reports:
A report was brought up from the Finance Committee accompanying a specification of duties of surveyor and recommending adoption of same and that the surveyor’s salary be increased leaving the amount to the Council to decide. On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots, it was postponed for consideration in “orders of the day”.
Works report.
A report was brought up from the Works Committee recommending the adoption of levels for the following Street, viz,
Belmore, Phillip, Charles, Augustus, Margaret, Reiby, Fulham, Margaret, Simmons, Ferndale, Keig, Don, Marion, Pearl, Commodore, Hawken, Albert, Laura and Union. Also, that a tracing of section of Bligh Street be forwarded to Camperdown Council for it’s approval and that the drainage from Augustus Street be conveyed by means of drainpipes through the land into open drains in Gladstone Street.
Moved by Alderman J. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots, “that the Works Committee report now read be adopted”. Alderman Peirce moved an amendment that the adoption of the report stand over to next meeting, not seconded. The motion was then carried.
Inspector’s report.
The usual monthly report of the Inspector of Nuisances was read showing that 76 cesspits had been cleansed by the Council’s contractor and 24 new (illegible in minutes) had being constructed during the last month, and that numerous head of cattle had been impounded and persons fined for breaches of the bylaws.
Motions pursuant to notice.
1. Cavendish street. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the north side of Cavendish street at it’s junction with Liberty Street be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £20 seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
2. Bailey Street. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the kerbing and guttering in Bailey Street, east side, be repaired at a cost of £16”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
3. Margaret Street. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the southern side of Margaret Street from Reiby Street a distance of about 40 yards be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £20”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
4. Lord Street. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a sum of £290 be now voted for forming and metalling with blue metal a portion of Lord Street from that part already metalled to a point about 313 yards westerly”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
5. Wells Street. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that Wells Street be metalled with metal from Munro and Goodsell’s at a cost of £54”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
6. Lord Street. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a sum of £15 be now voted for metalling with metal from Munro and Goodsell’s the lower part of Lord Street”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
7. Pearl Street. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the formation of Pearl Street be completed at a cost not exceeding £15 subject to the adoption of the permanent levels”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
8. Widening railway bridge. Moved by Alderman J. H. Smith that it is the opinion of this Council that the laying of the tramway on the railway bridge renders it necessary that the said bridge be widened on the western side and the Council’s surveyor prepare plans showing what is required and that it be forwarded to the government with a request that the work be done. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
9. Missenden Road moved by Alderman Boots, “that a sum of £50 be now voted for laying with asphalt the foot paths in Missenden Road from King Street to Bligh Street, about 660 sq yards “. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
10. O’Connell Street. Moved by Alderman Boots, “that the sum of £30 be now voted for laying with asphalt the foot paths in O’Connell Street from King Street to Campbell Street about 342 yards”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
11. White metal, O’Connell Ward. Moved by Alderman Boots, “that a sum of £45 be now voted for the purchase of, and breaking, 100 tons white metal for the O’Connell Ward”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
12th. Albert Street. Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that a sum of £26 be now voted for kerbing and guttering Albert Street, east side, about 53 yards”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
13. Trade Street. Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that a sum of £50 be now voted for kerbing and guttering Trade Street, south side from Albert Street to boundary, about 100 yards”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
14. Regent Street. Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that a sum of £20 be now voted for kerbing and guttering Regent Street from Bedford Street to lane”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
15. Trade Street. Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that a sum of £17 be now voted for kerbing and guttering Trade Street, north side from St Mary’s street, about 35 yards”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
16. Trade Street, white metal. Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that a sum of £75 be now voted for the purchase and breaking of 150 tons of white metal to be laid in Trade Street”. Seconded by Alderman J. Smith and carried.
Orders of the day.
Postponed from last meeting. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the west side of the Union Street, from Erskineville Road to existing kerbing and guttering, be kerbed and guttered and that such parts of such kerbing and guttering as are in bad repair be taken up and relaid at a cost not exceeding £250”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
Postponed consideration of special finance report and specification of duties of surveyor. Resolved that they stand over and be made an order of the day for next meeting of Council.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Peirce, that the Council form a Committee of the whole for the purpose of opening tenders etc.
In Committee there were 5 tenders for street cleansing, Kingston Ward and it was decided to accept that of W. J. Halliday at £15 per month for the remainder of the current municipal year. Also to accept the tender of Charles Pitts tender for kerbing and guttering in Yaralla Street and lane at rear of Watkin Street.
On the Council resuming the Mayor brought up a report recommending the acceptance of the tender of W. J. Halliday, £15 per month for street cleansing Kingston Ward and the tender of Charles Pitts for kerbing and guttering Yaralla Street and lane at 10 shillings and nine shillings and sixpence respectively. On the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Peirce, the above report was adopted.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 25th day of of July 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 25th July 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Peirce, Whateley, Goodsell, J. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From Borough Council of Macdonaldtown respecting the erection of additional gas lamps in Union Street and Erskineville Road and intimating it’s acceptance of the proposed levels of Union Street. Received on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, and it was ordered that the lamps therein referred to be put up at once.
2. From the Town Clerk of Sydney respecting the location of a turn cock whose services would prove valuable in case of fire etc. and advising the Council to avail itself of the services of a pipe layer being in the Borough by paying him a nominal sum in addition to his wages etc so as to secure his services at night time. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Peirce, seconded by Alderman Boots, “that the letter be received and the subject left with the Mayor to make the necessary arrangements”.
3. From Mr Rigg applying to have the footpath in front of his property in Liberty Street laid with asphalt. Received and request complied with.
4. From Mr Coates and Mr Robertson, each complaining of the filthy state of an unkerbed gutter in Camden Street. On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, the letter was received and instruction given to have it attended to at once.
5. From contractor Doyle, stating that on account of the high price of horse feed he found it difficult to proceed with his contracts for street cleansing in the Enmore and O’Connell Wards. Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Goodsell..
6. From the Inspector of Nuisances (Mr Hannan) asking for two weeks leave of absence during the early part of next month. On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Hibble, the letter was received and requesting grant.
Petitions:
A petition was received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Boots, from 6 ratepayers in King Street, Kingston Ward, asking the Council to place a lamp in the alley leading from Church Street to Mr Davis’ yard.
Reports: a report was brought up from the Works Committee containing the following recommendations, viz,
1. Kerbing and guttering in Oxford, Baltic and Trade Streets by Atkins Brothers; that it be passed and final payment made, also that as the work has been done with stone from Cook’s River or Marrickville quarries in the event of the Council deciding to use any more of it fresh tenders be invited.
2. The final payment be made for the kerbing and guttering in Liberty by J. Hellmrich.
3. The contractor Hellmrich be instructed to alter kerbing and guttering to the satisfaction of the Council Clerk before final payment is made.
5. That the Committee was unable to recommend anything with regard to the complaint of Mr Crook respecting the drainage in Church Street.
6. Mr Walker’s request respecting the footpath in Edgeware Road. That the Council had already decided to repair it and the money available for additional lamps for the Enmore Ward had already been appropriated so that the lamp asked for at the junction of Edgeware Road and Wells Street could not be granted.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, “that the report now presented by the Works Committee be now adopted”.
Finance report.
A report of the Finance Committee was brought up showing accounts paid under votes of appropriation amounting to £731/13/6 and recommending payment of accounts amounting to £382/17/2. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, that the report now read be adopted.
Borough Treasurer reported that the sum of £524/18/0 had been received by him during the past month and paid into the bank to the Council’s credit. That £731/13/6 had been paid away, making the balance at credit, £840/1/1. The foregoing report was adopted on the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Peirce.
The Borough surveyor reported that Albert Street, as at present used, at it’s junction with Trade Street was found to be considerably out of it’s proper position. The surveyor’s report was received and referred to the Mayor to be further dealt with.
Motions pursuant to notice.
1. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that on and after the 31st instant, King Street be watered from the Toll Bar to Wells Street and all properties situated between Holt and Wells Streets and the Missenden Road and Toll Bar be charged with the street watering rate for the half-year ending 5th February 1883”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
2. Kerbing and guttering Stanmore Road.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the kerbing and guttering in front of Johnson’s in Stanmore Road be taken up and relaid to correct alignment at a cost not exceeding £5”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
3. Bishopgate Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that 120 yards of kerbing and guttering be laid in Bishopgate Street from Australia Street to Regent Street at a cost not exceeding £60”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
4. Baltic Street, kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that 63 yards of kerbing and guttering be laid in Baltic Street, eastern side, from Trade Street to existing kerbing and guttering at a cost not exceeding £32”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
5. Denison Street Barrell drain.
Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that the Barrell drain be continued from Denison Street to Regent Street at a cost not exceeding £180, and that tenders be called for the same provided the owners of the land pay 1/3 of the cost thereof”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble. An amendment was moved by Alderman Whateley, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, “that the further consideration of this motion stand over until next meeting”, and carried.
6. ing foot paths etc.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that the foot paths in the under mentioned Streets be ed at a cost of £197, viz, Susan Street from Longdown Street to north eastern boundary. Victoria Street from St Stephens School to Church Street. Hordern Street from King Street to Chalder Street. Church Street from King Street to Victoria Street”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and withdrawn by consent of the Council.
7. Obstructions on foot paths.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, that instructions be hereby given to the Council’s overseer to remove all door steps or other obstructions from all foot paths in this Borough”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
8. Lane at the back of Church Street.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that a three course gutter be laid in the centre of lane at the back of Church Street from Mrs Cook’s property to Mechanic Street at a cost not exceeding £18 and that notice be sent to the owner and lessee of adjoining property to take down and rebuild wall of shed, it being in it’s present state dangerous to the safety of the public. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
Orders of the day:
Consideration of finance report upon surveyor’s application for increase of salary. On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith, the report was amended by adding “that the salary be increased by the sum of £45 per annum”. Report as amended was then adopted by the Council on the motion of the same Aldermen.
Miscellaneous business:
The Mayor laid on the table a letter from Mr C. Chislett, music teacher, asking for permission to use public Hall to teach a singing class once a week at a nominal charge. Moved by Alderman Whateley that permission be given to Mr Chislett to use the room as requested for the sum of five shillings per week. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried. Alderman Gibbes called for a division on the motion which resulted as follows, viz, Ayes; Aldermen Whateley, Goodsell, and J. F. Smith, J. H. Smith, Boots, Peirce and Hibble. Noes; Alderman Gibbes.
Widening railway bridge.
Alderman J. F. Smith laid on the table a plan of proposed widening of the railway bridge in King Street and moved that it be adopted by the Council and a tracing made thereof and forwarded to the Hon the Secretary for Public Works with a request that the work be carried out as soon as possible.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 8th day of August 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 8th August 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice had 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Peirce, Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots and Hibble.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From Mrs Tye (widow of late Alderman Tye) acknowledging the receipt of an engrossed address of condolence sent to her and family from this Council and returning their sincere thanks for the sympathy therein expressed and their appreciation of the tribute paid to the memory of the deceased. On the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, the letter was received.
Alderman J. F. Smith apologised for the absence of Mr Alderman J. H. Smith who was prevented from attending on account of severe indisposition.
2. From the Commissioner of Railways respecting the drain which debouches near the railway station and passes through various properties and Gladstone Street to the railway culvert near Liberty Street and stating that if the Council will cover it over etc. the Department will contribute £220 towards the cost thereof. On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Goodsell the letter was received and referred to a special Committee consisting of Aldermen Boots, Gibbes and J. F. Smith.
3. From J. A. Walker of Sir William Wallace Hotel asking permission to place a water trough in front of his hotel in King Street. On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Boots, the letter was received and request complied with.
Reports:
Alderman J. F. Smith, as chairman of the Lighting Committee, brought up a report recommending additional lamps in Queen Street, Wilson Street and Watkin Street; also two removals in Queen and Watkin Streets. Also, additional lamps for Erskineville Road, Union Street, Gowrie Street and Simmon(d)s Street, and the removal of a lamp from Newman Street to the corner of Newman and Gowrie Streets, and that the lamp previously recommended for the corner of Newman and Gowrie Streets be placed in Simmon(d)s Street, and that a lamp be placed in a lane off Church Street by fixing a bracket to the wall of a house etc and moved, “that it be now adopted”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Surveyor’s salary. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the salary of the Borough surveyor be at the rate of £120 per annum, such salary to accrue from the 1st July 1882”. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
2. Nuisances Prevention Act. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the Nuisances Prevention Act Committee be requested to report as soon as possessed of the necessary information as follows, viz,
1. On the form, size, structure and kind of closet, whether earth closet or any other sort, most suitable for the Borough.
2. On the best and most economic augmented of removing night soil from the Borough.
Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
3. ing foot paths.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that the foot paths of the under mentioned Streets be ed, viz, Church Street from King Street to Victoria Street, 500 yards, at a cost not exceeding £43/15/0; Hordern Street from King Street to Chalder Street, 666 yards, at a cost not exceeding £58/5/6; Egan Street from King Street to Prospect Street, 600 yards, at a cost not exceeding £52/10/0”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
4. Stand pipe.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a sum of £10 be now voted for the erection of a stand pipe in King Street between Missenden Road and Bligh Street to fill water carts etc”. Seconded by Alderman Boots. An amendment was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Whateley, “that the words “King Street” be omitted with a view to the insertion of “King and Forbes Street”” and carried. The motion as amended was then put and carried.
Alderman J. F. Smith moved an amendment to No 3 motion that it’s consideration be postponed until after motion No 5 had been decided which was seconded by Alderman Goodsell and lost.
5. By Alderman J. F. Smith, “that no more ing be done in the Borough on other than main roads in charge of the government, excepting on the application of persons requiring it and on intimating their consent to pay a moiety of the cost”. Alderman Smith stated that as the Council had just past motion No 3, he wished to withdraw it. Leave being given the motion was withdrawn.
6. By Alderman Peirce, “that after the passing of this resolution, William Hirst, water attendant, be paid a sum of five shillings per week by this Council so as to secure his services in the event of fires etc at night”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
Orders of the day:
Postponed from last meeting by Alderman Peirce, “that the barrel drain be continued from Denison Street to Regent Street at a cost not exceeding £180 and that tenders be called for the same provided the owners of the land paid one-third of the cost thereof”. Alderman Peirce stated that if the Council will agree to refer this subject to the special Committee appointed to consider and report upon the drain near the station, to report upon this also, he would, with the consent of this Council, withdraw it”. Consent being given the motion was withdrawn.
Miscellaneous business:
In reply Alderman J. Smith, the Mayor stated that the Commissioner for Railways had given orders to have the promised lamp put up in front of the tramway motor shed and that it would be done forthwith.
Alderman Hibble referred to the way in which the foot paths had been left in Watkin Street and asked if the Council intended to underpin the veranda walls that were standing above the pathway. The Mayor stated that he would have the matter looked up.
In reply to Alderman Gibbes, the Mayor stated that he had caused a letter to be written to the Surveyor General asking him to allow the Council’s surveyor to align the new Streets in Enmore Ward and that no reply had been received.
Alderman Hibble stated that the Prince Alfred hospital authorities were desirous of having Bligh Street made and thought that if the matter with were urged the government might be induced to assist the councils of Newtown and Camperdown in making it.
Alderman Whateley referred to the necessity which existed for the tramway to be continued along Cook’s River Road as first proposed and urged the Council to take some steps in assisting St Peters and others in getting the government to carry it out.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 22nd day of August 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 22nd August 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Peirce, Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots and Hibble.
The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From the Borough Council of Marrickville declining to entertain a proposal from this Council to fill up Edgeware Road etc. Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
2. From St Peters Borough Council proposing to repair with white metal May Street at a cost of £100, each Council to bear half cost of same. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Peirce, “that the letter be received and the request complied with”.
3. From Mr J. Chaseling offering to contribute the sum of £10 towards the cost of constructing a brick culvert through his land in Denison Street. Received and referred to the special Committee appointed to report upon the subject on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Peirce.
4. From the councils day labourers asking an increase of wages. Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
5. From the secretary to the citizens committee re the high pressure water scheme. Received on the motion of Alderman Whateley, seconded by Alderman Boots.
6. From the Mayor of Petersham calling attention to the state of the drainage at Liberty Street and Stanmore Road and asking the Works Committee to meet them there to consider some improvements that are necessary. On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, the letter was received and the request complied with.
Reports:
Finance Committee reported having paid accounts under votes of appropriation amounting to £1147/13/3 and recommend accounts for payment amounting to £47/6/7. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Hibble, “that the report of the Finance Committee now read be adopted “.
Works Committee reported recommending final payment of kerbing and guttering in Hill Street eastern side, Hibble’s lane and Yaralla Street western side. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Whateley, that the report of the Works Committee now read be adopted.
A report was received from the overseer respecting the ing and complaining that some person had replaced the steps that were encroaching upon the footpath and which had been previously removed by him.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Lamp, Camden Street.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes and seconded by Alderman Boots, “that the lamp standing in north side of Camden Street near the junction of Simmon(d)s Street with Camden Street be moved to south side of Camden Street opposite centre of Simmon(d)s Street”. Carried.
2. Kerbing and guttering, Margaret Street.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that an additional sum of £10 be now voted for kerbing and guttering beside and in front of Elizabeth Terrace”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
3. Holt Street, kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the north side of Holt Street be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £32 “. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
4. College Street, kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the east side of College Street from Camden Street northerly for a distance of 112 yards be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £56”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
5. Simmon(d)s Street.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the lower extension of Simmon(d)s Street be formed at a cost not exceeding £25”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
6. Marian Street.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a sum of £35 be now voted for the completion of Marian Street “. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
7. Raising kerbing etc Pitt Terrace.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the kerbing and guttering beside and in front of Pitt Terrace be raised and relaid so that the gutter shall form a gradient at a point 8 and half inches lower than the existing gutter at the alignment post, corner of Station and Holt Streets, cost not to exceed £12”. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
8. Pearl Street.
“That a sum of £35 be now voted for completing the formation of Pearl Street”. Withdrawn by consent.
9. Lane from Phillip Street to London Street.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes for Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the lane running from Phillip Street to London Street be reduced to a better gradient at a cost not exceeding £10”. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
10. Forbes Street, kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that a sum of £30 be now voted to complete kerbing and guttering in Forbes Street from existing kerbing and guttering to King Street”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
11. Bligh Street.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that the Mayor be hereby requested to arrange for a conference for deputations from Camperdown and Newtown Councils to wait upon the Trustees of the Prince Alfred hospital to invite their co-operation in getting assistance from the government towards the making of Bligh Street”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
12. Lamp, O’Connell Ward.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that the lamp at present to the credit of the O’Connell Ward be placed in a lane at the back of “Bay View Terrace” “. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
13. Uralla (Yaralla?) Street.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that a sum of five pound be now voted to cover the extra cost of laying a 16 inch pipe drain in Uralla Street instead of a 12 inch drain”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
14. Bligh Street levels.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that the levels as shown in section of Bligh Street be, and the same is, hereby adopted by this Council”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
15. Postponed till after consideration of No 18.
16. Day labourers, wages, increase of.
Moved by Alderman J. Smith, “that the day labourers employed by this Council receive sixpence per day increase of wages, such increase to take effect after Thursday next”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
17th. Erskineville Road, kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a sum of £25 be now voted for taking up, re dressing and otherwise renewing and relaying about 60 yards of kerbing and guttering, east side of Erskineville Road from Mr Hamblin’s to Linthorpe Street”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
18. Erskineville Road, ing.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a sum of £62/10/0 be now voted for ing the foot paths in Erskineville Road from King Street to railway bridge”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
15. No more ing etc.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that no more ing be done in this Borough in other than main roads in charge of the government, excepting on the application of persons requiring it and on intimating their consent to pay one moiety of the cost thereof”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and lost.
19 Uralla (Yaralla?) Street, kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a sum of £15 be now voted for kerbing and guttering 31 yards in Yaralla Street, east side, from Bucknell Street to Mr Guy’s property”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
20. Deputation re King Street.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a deputation consisting of his worship the Mayor, Aldermen Gibbes, Whateley and Hibble be hereby appointed to wait upon the Hon the Secretary for Public Works to urge upon him the necessity for renewing the kerbing and guttering and generally making good the roadway in King Street which has been much injured by the laying down of the tramway, and that J. Mitchell Esq MLA be invited to accompany the deputation”. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
Orders of the day:
The Council resolve into Committee of the whole for the purpose of opening and considering tenders for kerbing and guttering etc.
In committee three tenders were opened and were all found to be equal in price.
On the Council resuming, the Mayor reported recommending that the tender of Messrs Hellmrich, Williams and Pitt’s be accepted at 10 shillings for second class, nine shillings and sixpence for third. Williams, 12 shillings first-class, (Pyrmont stone), be accepted. On the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Peirce, the report was adopted.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed on the fifth day of September 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 5th September 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Peirce, J. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and after a slight alteration in reference to Mr William’s tender were duly confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From Macdonaldtown Council respecting the delay in carrying out certain Works asked to be done in Union Street. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. Smith that the letter be received and it’s consideration made an order of the day for next meeting. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes.
2. From the Treasury respecting the disposal of fees arising from the sale of animals at the Borough pound. Received.
3. From stone breakers asking for an increase in the price per ton of sixpence for breaking. Received and referred to a later period of the evening.
4. From the Commissioner for Railways respecting a lamp in front of the motor shed at Newtown. Received.
5. From the Secretary, Electric Lighting Company, respecting the substitution of electricity for gas. Received.
6. From Mr W. Bailey calling attention to the necessity for watering a portion of the Enmore Road. Received and referred to the Water Committee for consideration and report.
7. From Mr J. Williams, complaining of the drainage in Union Street. Received and referred to the Works Committee on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith.
8. From Mr, Griffin, complaining of the height the retaining wall in Raper Street is being carried up and asking the Council whether it intended raising his house to the level of the Street as compensating him in a pecuniary manner. It was moved by Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, “that the letter be received and referred to the Works Committee for report “. An amendment was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the words “referred to the Works Committee” be omitted”. The amendment was lost and the original motion carried.
Reports:
A report was received from the Inspector of Nuisances stating that 69 cesspits had been cleansed by the Council’s contractor during the last month and during the same period 17 new places had been constructed, that several straying animals had been impounded and that the scavenging had been fairly performed during the month. On the motion of Alderman Boots, seconded by Alderman Peirce the above report was received and adopted.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Pearl Street.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that £35 be now voted for completing the formation of Pearl Street”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
2. King Street ing.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the foot paths in the west side of King Street from Maria Street to May Street be ed at a cost not more than £100”.
3. Charles Street.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the south side of Charles Street be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £90”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
4. Wells Street.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that at a cost not exceeding £12, a three course open crossing be laid at the junction of Commodore Street and Wells Street”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
5. Matters referred to Works Committee.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the following matters be referred to the Works Committee for report at next ordinary meeting of Council, viz, a) the best means of removing nuisances from London Street opposite Mr Hensen’s house. b) the best means of conveying water from north side of upper extension of Margaret Street to south side of lower extension thereof. c) the kerbing and guttering of north side of Camden Street between Ferndale Street and c shaft opposite Stack’s”.
An amendment was moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Peirce, “that section (a) referring to the nuisances in London Street be omitted”, which was carried. The original motion as amended was put and carried.
6. London Street, kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that at a cost not exceeding £38, the east side of London Street from Belmore Street to Charles Street be kerbed and guttered”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
7. Metal foot ways, Station Street.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that foot ways of metal sets four feet six inches wide be laid from steps at south east corner of the railway station to northern end of foot paths in Station Street, cost not to exceed £80”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and lost.
8. Barden’s Lane, kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the south side of the lane from Short Street to London Street be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £92”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
9. Belmore Street, kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the south side of Belmore Street be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £92”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
10. Simmons Street, kerbing and guttering. That a sum of £150 be now voted for completing kerbing and guttering west side of Simmons Street between Enmore Road and Sarah Street”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
11 Crescent Street, kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the south side of Crescent Street from Watson’s to lane be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £60”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
12. Drain to Bligh Street.
Moved by Alderman Boots (in the absence of Alderman Whateley for whom he apologised), “that a sum of £37 be now voted for laying 18 inch pipe drain from Aylesbury Street through Sarah Square to proposed culvert in Bligh Street”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
13. Raper Street.
Moved by Alderman Boots (for Whateley), “that a sum of £12 be now voted for the completion of the formation of Raper Street”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
14. Blue metal, O’Connell Ward.
Moved by Alderman Boots (for Alderman Whateley), “that a sum of £130 be now voted for 200 tons blue metal for O’Connell Ward, and Mr Lynch’s tender at 13 shillings and sixpence per ton be now accepted”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
15. Chalder Street formation.
Moved by Alderman Boots (4 Alderman Whateley), “that a sum of £5 be now voted for the formation of a portion of Chalder Street near Hordern Street “. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
16. Oxford Street, metalling.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that Oxford Street from Bishopsgate Street to Albermarle Street be repaired with blue metal at a cost of £20”. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
17. Young Lane, metalling.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that Young Lane be metalled from Wellington Street to Oxford Street at a cost of £30”. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
18. Australia Street, kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that Australia Street be kerbed and guttered, three course gutters, from existing kerbing and guttering on the west side of Bishopsgate Street, 110 yards at a cost not exceeding £68/15/0 and from vote of 16th May last”. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
19. Rescind resolution.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that the following motion passed at last meeting of this Council, viz, “that the kerbing and guttering beside and in front of Pitt Terrace be raised and relaid so that the gutter shall form a gradient at 8 and half inches lower than the existing gutter at alignment post, corner of Station and Holt Streets, cost not to exceed £12”, be and the same is hereby rescinded “. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith. An amendment was moved by Alderman Hibble, “that this motion be made an order of the day for consideration at next meeting of Council.
20. Linthorpe Lane.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a lane at the rear of Linthorpe Street be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £25”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
21. Contractor Hutchinson, £5.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a sum of £5 be now voted to contractor Hutchinson as recommended by the Works Committee”. Seconded by Alderman Boots. Two of the Works Committee being absent, it was agreed that the motion be postponed and made an order of the day for next meeting of Council.
22. Stone breakers wages.
Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that stone breakers in the employ of this Council receive sixpence per ton extra, such extra sum to take effect after Thursday next”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
Miscellaneous business:
Alderman J. F. Smith called attention to the delay in erecting the courthouse in Newtown which had been so long promised by government and that the occupation of the Council’s reading room and Chamber (illegible in minutes) by the police court was very inconvenient for the public and the Council.
Alderman J. H. Smith called attention to the neglect shown in not preceding with the timber bridge in Phillip. The Mayor said he would give instructions to proceed with the work at once.
Alderman Boots called attention to the provisions of bylaw No 9 and asked the Mayor to see that it was properly enforced.
The business be concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed on this 19th day of September 1882.
Signed J. F. Smith, acting Mayor.
Tuesday 19th September 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held on the above day at 7:30 PM (pursuant to notice)
Present, Aldermen Peirce, Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes and J. H. Smith.
In the absence of the Mayor, Alderman J. F. Smith was voted to the chair.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From 21 ratepayers in Commodore and Belmore Street requesting the Council to reconsider the permanent levels of Commodore and law Streets. Resolved on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the letter be received and the request complied with”. (Seconded by Alderman Gibbes)
2. From 7 ratepayers in Maria Street requesting the Council to get a water main laid in Maria Street. Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Peirce, “that the letter be received and forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation that the request be acceded to”.
Reports:
1. Works Committee.
A report was presented stating that the under mentioned Works had been duly passed and recommending final payment for the same. On the motion of Alderman J. F. Street, seconded by Alderman Whateley, the foregoing was adopted.
The report also recommended the Council a plan and section of a proposed culvert from Angel Street to Union Street and showing an extension as far as to Toogood Street in Macdonaldtown. Also recommending that a tracing of such plan be prepared and forwarded to Macdonaldtown Council for it’s approval.
Resolved on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Whateley, “that the above recommendation in regard to the culvert be adopted and that the size of the culvert at Union Street be not less than three feet six inches in diameter”.
Finance Committee.
A report was brought up from Finance Committee showing accounts paid under votes of appropriation amounting to £883/8/2 and recommending payment of accounts amounting to £179/7/8. On the motion of Alderman Gibbons, seconded by Alderman Peirce the report was adopted.
The Borough Treasurer reported that £461/1/4 had been received by him during the month and duly placed to the Council’s credit in the bank; that cheques had been issued to the amount of £883/8/2 and that there is an overdraft at date of £399/9/6. Received and adopted on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by J. H. Smith.
Inspector of Nuisances reported having notified the owner of a vacant piece of land in London Street to abate a nuisance occasioned by allowing drainage etc to remain upon it, who had promised to do it as soon as possible.
Motions pursuant to notice:
White metal, Kingston Ward.
Alderman J. F. Smith, being in the chair at this meeting, the following motions of which he had given notice, were moved by Alderman Peirce.
1. “That a sum of £50 be now voted for the purchase and breaking £100 tons (?) of white metal for Kingston Ward”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
2. Kent Lane, kerbing and guttering.
“That 30 yards of kerbing and guttering be laid in Kent Lane, north side from Wellington Street to Lane at a cost of £15, from vote of 15th May last”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
3. Kent Lane, drainpipes.
“That 18 feet of six inch drainpipes be laid at the junction of Oxford Street and Kent Lane and 18 feet of six inch drainpipes be laid at junction of Kent Lane and Wellington Street at a cost of £5”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbons and carried.
4. Wellington Street, ing etc.
“That the footpath in front of Knight’s Terrace in Wellington Street be ed at a cost of £4”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
5. Oxford Street, drainpipes etc.
“That 18 feet of six inch drainpipes be laid at the junction of Oxford Street and Campbell Lane at a cost of £3”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
6. “That the surveyor report to next meeting of Council as to the practicability and cost of laying a 12 inch pipe drain from culvert in Bedford Street to northeast corner of Australia and Kingston Streets “. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
7. King Street footpath.
“That the footpath in front of Messrs Davis and Boston’s, King Street, be laid with asphalt at a cost of £6″. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried”.
8. Albert Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that kerbing and guttering be laid in Albert Street, west side, from Trade Street a distance of 54 yards at a cost not exceeding £27”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes. On account of their being a dispute about the exact alignment of the Street, the mover agreed to withdraw it for time.
9. Kerbing and guttering Lane, Knight’s Terrace.
Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that kerbing and guttering be laid in Lane at rear of Knight’s Terrace, west side, a distance of about 50 yards, at a cost not exceeding £25 and the present kerbing and guttering on the east side of same Lane be taken up, relayed and otherwise made good at a cost not exceeding £5”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
10. “That a sum of £50 be now voted for purchasing of 100 tons of white metal for Albert Street”. Withdrawn by consent of Council.
11. Prince Street kerbing.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that on the east side of Prince Street a 7 inch kerb be laid at a cost not exceeding £9”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell.
12. Station Street metalling the.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that Station Street from Enmore Road to Don Street be repaired with blue metal at a cost not exceeding £20”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
13. Yaralla Street 12 inch pipe drain.
Alderman Gibbes apologised for the absence of Alderman Hibble and moved that a 12 inch pipe drain be laid at the junction of Yaralla and Bucknell Streets at a cost not exceeding £12″. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
Orders of the day:
1. Post under consideration of letter from Macdonaldtown Council re Union Street. This subject having been dealt with by previous resolution it was discharged from the paper.
2. Postponed consideration of a motion to vote £5 to contractor Hutchinson recommended by the Works Committee 24th July last. Moved by Alderman Whateley, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, “that the amount of £5 be paid to contractor Hutchinson as an extra on kerbing and guttering in Watkin Street”. An amendment was moved by Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Peirce, “that the motion be now discharged from the business paper”, and carried.
3. Postponed consideration of motion to rescind a resolution passed at a former meeting to alter the levels of guttering in Holt and Station Streets was further postponed.
Miscellaneous business:
The acting chairman stated that a deputation of ratepayers from Watkin Street feeling aggrieved that some action the Council had taken in lowering the footpath in the Street. On the Council signifying it’s willingness to hear them Messrs Davis Sprowle, on behalf of himself and Mr Cockerton and Brice expressed their regret that the Council had lowered footpath to the level of the roadway as by it their house or retaining walls etc. had been left so high above it as to make egress and ingress difficult and were desirous of knowing if the Council were going to do anything to assist them in the difficulty.
Alderman Gibbes asked if the lamp ordered for Camden Street had not been forgotten and thought that the bracket for the lamp in Lane at the back of Mr Kingsbury’s had been put up in the wrong place.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this (blank) day of (blank) 1882.
Signed J. F. Smith, chairman.
Tuesday 3rd October 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held on the above day (pursuant to notice) at 7:30 PM.
Present, Aldermen Peirce, Whateley, Goodsell, J. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
Alderman Peirce apologised for the absence of the Mayor and moved that Alderman J. F. Smith take the chair. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From Messrs Griffin and Grinham (?) Respecting the retaining wall generators Street and threatening action at law if compensation was not granted. Moved by Alderman Peirce, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the letter be not received”. Carried.
2. From the Metropolitan Transit Commissioners stating that the Sydney Omnibus Company had intimated their intention of withdrawing their omnibuses plying between Queen wharf and Missenden Road. Received on the motion of Alderman Peirce, seconded by Alderman Whateley.
3. From Mr R. W. Newell, complaining of the way in which the roadway of Queen Street had been left by the men who had recently laid a water main therein. Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Boots.
Petitions:
Alderman Gibbes presented a petition from 16 ratepayers in Enmore Road praying that the Enmore Road may be watered in a similar manner and upon the same terms as King Street, and moved, “that it be received and referred to the Water Committee for report at next meeting”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
Reports:
This Inspector of Nuisances reported that during the last month 63 cesspits had been cleansed by the Council’s contractor and 22 new closets had been constructed. Also that several persons had been prosecuted for breaches of the bylaws and several head of cattle etc. found straying about the Streets had been impounded etc.. Received on the motion of Alderman Peirce, seconded by Alderman Boots.
A second report from the Inspector stated that he had served a notice upon Mr Leo Allum, the owner of a number of houses in Albert Street, to remove some fencing which was an encroachment on the footpath etc and that he had not yet done so. That a closet had been constructed at Mr Brierley’s in Queen Street close to the dwelling house and recommending the Council to adjudge it to be a nuisance. And the nuisance complained of in London Street was about the abated as the owner proposed building on the land etc.
It was resolved first that the matter of encroachment in Albert Street be left with the Mayor to deal further with it as he may deem best. Second, that clause two be referred to Nuisances Prevention Act to report upon. The report as a whole was then adopted on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Kent Lane kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that kerbing and guttering be laid in Kent Lane, north side, from Denison Street to Lane, a distance of 27 yards, at a cost not exceeding £13/10/0”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
2. Australia Street ing.
Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that the west side of Australia Street from Lane rear of Town Hall, to Bishopgate Street be ed at a cost not exceeding £125”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
3. Watkin Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a sum of £20 be now voted for laying 40 yards of kerbing and guttering in Watkin Street to complete west side”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
4. Lamp, Watkin Street.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that the lamp at the corner Watkin Street and Lane be moved to the opposite corner”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes. An amendment was moved by Alderman Goodsell, seconded by Alderman Whateley, “that it be referred to the Lighting Committee for consideration and report”. Carried.
5. Queen Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a sum of £35 be now voted to complete kerbing and guttering in Queen Street “. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
6. Wilson Street metalling etc.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a sum of £500 be now voted for ballasting and metalling with blue metal a portion of Wilson Street from Erskineville Road to opposite Land’s property”. An amendment was moved by Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, “that the consideration of the motion be postponed and made an order of the day for next meeting”. Carried.
7. Forbes Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that a sum of £35 be now voted to complete kerbing and guttering in Forbes Street”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
8. Brown’s Lane kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that a sum of £14 be now voted to complete kerbing and guttering in Brown’s Lane”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
9. Alice Street ing.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the footway south side of Alice Street from existing tiles to Hawken Street be ed at a cost not exceeding £120”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
10. Iredale Street.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the Works Committee report upon permanent levels of Iredale and Islington Streets”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
11. Commodore Street.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that in compliance with a petition of certain ratepayers and householders, the level of Commodore Street be so altered that the said Street be cut down not more than one foot at the junction of Laura Street”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
12. Redistribution of Wards.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the name of the mover of the resolution appointing a special Committee to deal with the proposed division of the Enmore Ward be added to the Committee and the Committee be empowered to report as to the general redistribution of the Wards of the Borough “. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
13. Widening railway bridge.
Moved by Alderman J. Smith, “that the Mayor, Aldermen Gibbes, Whateley, J. H. Smith and the mover be hereby appointed a deputation to wait upon the Hon the Secretary for Public to urge upon the necessity which exists for widening the railway bridge at Newtown as proposed by this Council”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
14. Toll Bars.
Moved by Alderman J. Smith, “that in the opinion of this Council is undesirable that the government should read impose the tolls on the Newtown and Cook’s River Road for the year 1883 and that the Borough Councils of Petersham, Marrickville, St Peters, Darlington and Macdonaldtown be invited to co-operate in securing abolition of the said tolls etc”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
15. Bluestone crossing.
Moved by Alderman J. F. Smith, “that a sum of £25 be now voted for providing and laying at each corner of King and Mary Streets a circular Bluestone kerbing and guttering, also a Bluestone crossing at the same place”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
Miscellaneous business:
Alderman Gibbes referred to the present level of Alice Street and suggested that the surplus material from the formation of Pearl Street be deposited in the hollow part of it. The suggestion was adopted.
Alderman Goodsell referred to the kerbing and guttering now being laid Wards Street and thought levels were unsuited to the Street.
Alderman Gibbes also referred to the widening of Simmons and Sarah Streets and thought steps should at once be taken to get it done before the waste land was built upon. To the kerbing and guttering and ing the footpath in front of the public school and suggested that the government be asked to do it.
He replied Alderman Peirce, the chairman stated that the reading room had not being let to the government for any length of time but merely as a temporary convenience until the new courthouse was built.
Alderman Boots suggested that further steps should be taken to get Short Street extended through to Wilson Street.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 23rd day of October 1882.
Signed J. F. Smith, acting chairman.
Tuesday 17th October 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown held pursuant to notice at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Peirce, Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The Mayor called the attention of the Council to the fact that the Hon S. C. Brown was now lying dead at his residence in King Street and that as he had represented the electorate of Newtown in the Legislative Assembly though had recently been appointed to the Upper House and had been for many years identified with this Council in various ways, he suggested that as a mark of respect the Council should adjourn and he also hoped that as many of the Alderman of as could make it convenient would attend the funeral which would take place on the morrow.
It was resolved on the motion of Alderman J. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots, that the Council do now adjourn until 7:30 PM on Monday next 23rd instant.
On Monday 23rd October 1883 the adjourned meeting of Council was held on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor and Aldermen Peirce, Goodsell, J. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The Mayor, not being present at the commencement of the meeting, Alderman J. F. Smith was voted to the chair.
As a matter of privilege, Alderman Gibbes, referring to the deputation that had waited upon the Minister for Works on Friday last, stated that he was sorry the member for Newtown had not been invited to accompany it as he thought they would feel slighted.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From the Commissioner for Railways stating in answer to a letter from this Council suggesting the removal of the lamps on the platform at the railway station close to or on the wall that the suggestion had been adopted. Received.
2. From Camperdown Council respecting the levels of Bligh Street, stating that the Council would be happy to meet in conference upon the above subject. Received and the request to be complied with.
3. From Mr A. McDonald and other ratepayers in Alice Street protesting against the proposed raising of kerbing and guttering in front of their properties. On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Hibble, the letter was received and referred to the Works Committee for consideration and report at next meeting.
4. From the secretary to the United Municipal Conference asking for the sum of £5 as a contribution towards expenses of said conference. On the motion of Aldermen Gibbes and J. H. Smith the letter was received and authority given to pay the money.
5. From the Mayor of Camperdown covering form of petition to Parliament praying that the Municipalities Act of 1867 may be so amended as to invest in the Mayors and Aldermen of all Municipalities similar powers in reference to the taxation of public building as are possessed by the Sydney Corporation. Moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that the letter and petition be received and the latter signed as requested etc”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
6. From the Pound keeper asking the Council to raise the rate of charge for sustenance of animals impounded sixpence per head per day. Received.
As this stage of proceedings the Mayor entered the meeting and took the chair.
Petitions:
Alderman Gibbes presented a petition from 39 ratepayers praying for a culvert to be constructed at a crossing in Fulham Street, also that a public lamp be placed in the same Street, and moved, “that it be received and referred to the Works Committee for report at next meeting”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
Aldermen Peirce presented a petition from a number of ratepayers in Regent Street praying for an extension of the water main and moved, “that it be received and referred to the city Corporation with a request from this Council that it be complied with”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
Alderman Gibbes presented a petition from ratepayers in Alice Street praying the Council not to raise the kerbing and guttering in that Street as is now proposed and moved, “that it be received”, and referred to the Works Committee for consideration and report at next meeting.
Alderman Gibbes presented a petition from Mr J. G. Glue and others praying the Council to cause James Street to be opened through to Simmons Street and moved that it be received and referred to the Works Committee for report at next meeting.
Reports:
1. A report was brought up from Finance Committee showing accounts paid under votes of appropriation amounting to £1085/9/7 and recommending payment of accounts amounting to £421/14/6, and on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, was received and adopted.
2. From the Borough Treasurer stating that £448/10/4 had been received by him during the last four weeks which together with £900 balance purchase money on debentures for municipal loan, had been placed to the Council’s credit in the bank, that cheques had been issued amounting to £1085/9/7, £3/9/4 paid as interest on overdraft and that the balance due to bank was £140/8/1. Received.
3. The Works Committee brought up a report recommending that the following Works be passed and final payment made, viz,
Kerbing and guttering in Watkin Street, Forbes Street and Bucknell Street by C. Pitts; in Wilson Street by contractor Williamson, Brown’s lane by contractor Hutchinson, Cavendish street by contractor Hellmrich and in Bishopgate Street by contractors Atkins Brothers. That the retaining walls in Raper street by contractors Wells and Russell be passed and final payment made. Also containing recommendations respecting the levels of Islington and Iredale Streets and the drawing up of Margaret Street and a portion of Camden Street.
On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Gibbes, the report was adopted.
4. Water Committee brought up a report upon Mr Brierley’s letter and a petition for watering the roadway in Enmore Road, recommending that the request in each case be complied with and that a rate of two pence in the Pound for the remainder of the current municipal year be now levied etc. On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots, the Water Committee’s report was adopted.
5. The Nuisances Prevention Act reported in the complaint of Mr Brierley re the Inspector of Nuisances who had given him notice to remove a closet which has been recently built on his property in Queen Street recommending that though the closet has not been built in the best place that might have been chosen, yet the circumstances do not justify the Council insisting upon it’s removal. Adopted on the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Peirce.
6. Auditors reported having made for half yearly audit and found the books all correct; a printed statement showing a detailed account of receipts and expenditure was also laid upon the table, which with the auditors report, was adopted on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Boots.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a special watering rate of two pence in the Pound be now levied on the assessed value of all rateable property situate in the Enmore Road between King Street and Boland’s corner and the Council Clerk be hereby instructed to prepare and issue the requisite notices”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
2. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the amount payable in respect of such special rate of two pence in the Pound shall be paid into the office of the Council Clerk at or before the expiration of 30 days after notice”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
3. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the said special rate of two pence in the Pound be fairly transcribed into the books as directed in the 169th section of the Municipalities Act of 1867 and that the Mayor be authorised to affix the corporate seal to such transcription”. Seconded by Alderman Boots and carried.
4. Alice Street kerbing and guttering to be raised.
That the kerbing and guttering on the south side of Alice Street, from Pearl Street westerly about 190 yards, be raised and relaid at a cost not exceeding £28 in order to secure a better for for surface water”. At the request of the mover, Mr Alderman Gibbes, this resolution was postponed and made an order of the day for next meeting of Council.
5. Gipps lane kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that the kerbing and guttering in Gipps lane be completed from Fitzroy, west side, a distance of about 15 yards at a cost not exceeding £7/10/0”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
Recreation grounds.
Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that in the opinion of this Council it is desirable that the should resume land at Newtown for recreation purposes and this Council recommend the land situated between Australia Street and Church Street from Cemetery to the proposed park at Camperdown as being a suitable site”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
6. Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that the Mayor, Aldermen J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Whateley and the mover wait upon the Hon the Colonial Secretary to urge upon him the desirability of resuming the said land and the Members for Newtown be requested to accompany such deputation”. Seconded by Alderman J. F. Smith and carried.
Orders of the day:
Postponed consideration of Alderman Hibble was motion, viz, “that a sum of £500 be now voted for ballasting and metalling with blue metal a portion of Wilson Street from Erskineville Road to opposite Land’s property”. On the motion of Alderman Goodsell, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, it was further postponed and made an order of the day for next meeting of Council.
Miscellaneous business:
The Mayor stated that since last ordinary meeting of the Council, a meeting had been held in the library composed of representatives from the Boroughs of Marrickville, St Peters, Macdonaldtown, Darlington and West Botany for the purpose of considering the best means of getting the toll bars abolished from the Newtown and Cook’s River Road. All who attended were unanimous in their expression of opinion as to the desirability of said abolition and promised to render all services in their power to bring it about. A deputation was formed and waited upon the Minister for Works on the following Friday, who had promised to give a decided answer in a few days. He had also asked questions in his place in Parliament relative to the question and had received a similar reply and in the event of the answer not being given speedily he should feel justified in calling a public meeting of the citizens with a view to taking other steps etc.
The Mayor also stated that a deputation had waited upon the Minister for Works relative to the widening of the railway bridge, the toll them that the officers of the Department and reported that the proposed widening was unnecessary that he would inquire further in the matter before giving a decided answer.
And further referring to the fact that the Member for Newtown had not been asked to accompany the deputation he had simply carried out the resolution of the Council.
Alderman Peirce suggested that the Department be written to respecting the abominable state of the roadway in King Street and thought that the honorary authorities, now that they had possession of the roadway, should do something to make a passable.
Alderman J. H. Smith also referred to the Enmore Road which he said had been in a bad state for a long time, that since the tramway had been laid it had been much worse, they were continually sweeping the dust in heaps and leaving it on the side of the Road to the annoyance and inconvenience of everybody who viewed it.
Alderman J. F. Smith stated that the Minister for Works promised to come out and look at the bridge himself as it was in the Enmore Road that the widening was most required.
Confirmed this 31st day of October 1882.
Signed Ninian Melville, Mayor.
Tuesday 31st October 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Councillor Newtown was held on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, the Mayor (Mr N. Melville) and Aldermen Peirce, Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
1. From the Commissioner for Roads stating, in reply to a letter from this Council, that the promised sum of £200 will be paid to the Council’s credit into the bank as early as possible.
Petitions:
Alderman Hibble presented a petition from a number of ratepayers in the O’Connell Ward requesting the Council to lay a guttering in lane at the rear of Church Street from Vine Cottage to Raper Street and moved, “that it be received and referred to the Committee for Works for report”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
A report was received from the Inspector of Nuisances relative to the removal of night soil from the Borough and referred to the Nuisances Prevention Act Committee for consideration.
Motions pursuant to notice.
1. By Alderman Gibbes, “that the footpath on the southern side of Camden Street be laid with ashes at a cost not more than £30.
In the absence of Alderman Gibbes, on the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, it was postponed and made an order of the day for next meeting of Council.
Orders of the day:
Postponed consideration of Alderman Gibbes motion, “that the kerbing and guttering on the south side of Alice Street from Pearl Street westerly about 190 yards be raised and relaid at a cost of £28 in order to secure a better fall for surface water”. On the motion of Alderman J. H. Smith, seconded by Alderman Goodsell, was further postponed and made an order of the day for next meeting.
Postponed consideration of Alderman Hibble’s motion, “that a sum of £500 be now voted for ballasting and metalling with blue metal a portion of Wilson Street from Erskineville Road to opposite Land’s property”. On the motion of Alderman Hibble, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, was further postponed and made an order of the day for next meeting.
Miscellaneous business:
The Mayor reported verbally, “that in consequence of having received evasive answers from the Minister for Works respecting the abolition of the toll bars from the Newtown Road he had, pursuant to previous arrangement, called a public meeting which had been well attended by representatives from the surrounding Boroughs as well as of Newtown and he believed the government would come to a favourable decision on Friday next.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 14th day of November 1882.
Signed J. F. Smith, acting Mayor.
Tuesday 14th November 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, Aldermen Peirce, Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes, Boots, J. H. Smith and Hibble.
The Mayor not being present at the commencement of the meeting, on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Boots, Alderman J. F. Smith was voted to the chair.
Correspondence:
From Mr E. Marcer, asking the Council to lay kerbing and guttering and ing in front of his new houses in Ferndale Street on the usual terms. On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith, the request was acceded to.
At this stage of proceedings the Mayor entered the meeting and took the chair.
Reports:
A report was brought up from the Finance Committee showing accounts paid under votes of appropriation amounting to £1157/18/11 and recommending payment of accounts amounting to £255/3/1. On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Hibble, the report was adopted.
A report was brought up from the Works Committee recommending the passing of various Works and final payment thereof. Also that the request of the petitioners for guttering to be laid in centre of lane at rear of Church Street from Vine Cottage to Raper Street be acceded to; that the proposed raising of the kerbing and guttering in Alice Street stand in abeyance until such time as the Council decides up reforming the whole Street; and that in the matter of the extension of James Street to Simmons Street the Council has not power to purchase the land required, but that if the petitioners will purchase the land the Council to take over and make the street in a proper manner.
On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Whateley, the Works Committee’s report was adopted.
A report was presented from the Inspector of Nuisances showing the amount of work done by the contractor for cesspits during the past month and relating to matters generally under his supervision, and adopted on the motion of Aldermen Peirce, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
The Borough Treasurer reported that a sum of £395/4/6 had been received and paid into the bank to the Council’s credit; that £1957/18/11 had been paid away during the month and the overdraft at the bank to date is £903/2/6. Received.
Motions pursuant to matters.
1. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that from and after 1st December 1882, the sustenance charges for the keep of animals of the local Pound in Wells Street, Newtown, shall be on the following scale, viz,
For every head of cattle, three shillings per day.
For every horse, three shillings per day.
For every sheep, threepence per day.
For every swine, one shilling and sixpence per day.
Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
2. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the southern pathway of Camden Street be ing in a cost not exceeding £97”. Seconded by Alderman J. H. Smith and carried.
ing foot paths in King Street.
Moved by Alderman Hibble, “that a sum of £98 be voted by the Council to complete the ing of the foot paths in King Street from the toll Bar to the railway bridge”. Seconded by Alderman Peirce.
During the consideration of this motion Alderman J. F. Smith rose to a point of order and asked the Mayor’s ruling thereon. The point of order being that under bylaw 31 an estimate of the probable cost of the work should be made etc. In the motion before the meeting, no quantities were given and the amount named might be in excess or be short of the amount actually needed”.
After the point of order had been debated, the Mayor ruled that it was properly before the meeting in as much as it was to complete the ing of the foot paths which meant to do all that was left undone and that it was estimated to cost the sum stated in the resolution.
Alderman Hibble asked for a division on the motion which resulted as follows: —
Ayes, Aldermen Hibble, J. H. Smith, Gibbes and Peirce.
Noes, Aldermen Boots, J. F. Smith, Goodsell and Whateley.
The votes being equal, the Mayor gave his casting vote in favour of the motion and declared it carried.
Orders of the day:
Postponed consideration of Alderman Gibbes motions, “that the footpath on the southern side of Camden Street be laid with ashes at a cost of not more than £30”. “That the kerbing and guttering on the south side of Alice Street from Pearl Street westerly about 190 yards be raised and relaid at a cost of £28 in order to secure a better fall for surface water “. The above motions were withdrawn by consent of the Council.
Postponed consideration of Alderman Hibble’s motion, “that a sum of £500 be now voted for ballasting and metalling with blue metal a portion of Wilson Street from Erskineville Road to opposite land’s property”. Alderman Hibble asked for a division on this motion which resulted as follows: —
Ayes, Aldermen Hibble, J. H. Smith, Gibbes, Peirce, J. F. Smith, Boots and Whateley.
Noes, Alderman Goodsell.
By permission of Council, Alderman Boots presented a petition from a number of ratepayers calling attention to the bad state of Hordern Street from Chalder Street to Raper Street and asking that it may be kerbed and guttered and otherwise repaired, and moved that it be received and referred to the Works Committee for consideration and report. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
Miscellaneous business:
Aldermen Boots stated that complaints had been made to him about the night men in the employ of the Council. The Mayor said that if the Alderman would submit in writing a charge he would investigate it and endeavour to remedy whatever was wrong.
Alderman Peirce referred to the deputation that waited upon the Colonial Secretary relative to the proposed recreation reserve for Newtown and stated that the member for Newtown (Mr Mitchell) had expressed himself as opposed to the site the Council had chosen but had expressed his willingness to accompany and introduce the deputation.
The Mayor stated that he had not been able to accompany the deputation on account of an engagement to visit the southern coast district.
Alderman Whateley, referring to the removal of encroachments, said he hoped the Mayor would deal with all alike. The Mayor stated that he had done so in all cases where improvements were being made and it was necessary to remove obstructions and that if the Council wished him to go through the whole Borough with it he was prepared to do so.
Alderman Goodsell referred to the fact that by letting the horse watering trough in present position on the railway bridge, accidents were likely to arise and recommended it’s removal.
Alderman Gibbes promised to hand in a notice of motion for it’s removal next meeting.
Confirmed this 28 day of November 1882.
Signed J. F. Smith, acting Mayor.
Tuesday 28 November 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, Aldermen Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Boots and J. H. Smith.
The Mayor being absent, Alderman Boots moved and Alderman Whateley seconded, “that Alderman J. F. Smith take the chair”. Carried.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
A letter was read from His Worship the Mayor asking the Council to excuse his absence from the meeting on account of the general election of Parliament requiring his attendance at his constituency in the north etc.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Chalder Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Boots, “that a sum of £90 be now voted for laying 180 yards kerbing and guttering in Chalder Street from Hordern Street to lane”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
2. Hordern Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Boots, “that a sum of £56 be now voted for laying 111 yards of kerbing and guttering in Hordern Street from Chalder Street to Raper Street”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
3. Raper Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Boots, “that a sum of £60 be now voted for laying 118 yards of kerbing and guttering in Raper Street from Hordern Street to Church Street”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
4. Blue stone crossing Church Street.
Moved by Alderman Boots, “that a sum of £10 be now voted for laying a blue stone crossing at the junction of Mechanic Street with Church Street “. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
5. Crescent Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman J. H. Smith, “that a sum of £75 be now voted for laying 150 yards of kerbing and guttering in Crescent Street, northern side”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
6. ing Australia Street.
In the absence of Alderman Peirce, the following motion was postponed and made an order of the day for the next meeting of Council, viz, “that the footpath on the east side of Australia Street be ed where required from Lennox Street to end of Stoney’s Cottages at a cost not exceeding £50”.
Miscellaneous business:
Alderman J. H. Smith said, “that this would probably be the last Council meeting he would attend under present circumstances as he intended preceding next week to England. As the time of his holding office was now so near it’s close it was necessary for him to resign. He desired to thank the Aldermen with whom he had been associated during his term of office for the courtesy and consideration they had always shown him and for the assistance they had always rendered him in carrying out the duties of his office. He was quite aware of his shortcomings and deficiencies but had endeavoured to make up for them by close and zealous attention to the requirements of this Ward and the Borough generally.
Each of the Aldermen present expressed their regret at losing the valuable services of Alderman J. H. Smith; testified to the esteem in which he had always been held by the Aldermen and the ratepayers and trusted that he would return with renewed health and vigour.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 12th day of December 1882.
Signed J. F. Smith.
Tuesday 12th December 1882.
A meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held pursuant to notice on the above day at 7:30 PM.
Present, Aldermen Peirce, Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes and Hibble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
In the absence of the Mayor Alderman J. F. Smith was unanimously voted to the chair.
An apology was read from Aldermen Boots whose non-attendance was caused through indisposition.
A letter was read from the Borough Treasurer stating that on account of his removal to a distant colony he was compelled to resign his office and that he was thankful to the Mayor and Aldermen and the other officers for the courtesy and assistance which had always been extended towards him.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Hibble, that the thanks of this Council be conveyed to Mr Burford for his kindness and the efficient way in which he had filled the office of “Borough Treasurer”. Carried.
A petition was presented by Alderman Gibbes from a number of ratepayers praying the Council to get a water main laid in Wells Street, who moved that it be received and forwarded to the City Council with the usual recommendation. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
A letter was read from Wilson Corben and Co covering a schedule of prices for blue stone kerbing and guttering. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the letter be received and stone ordered for the work already passed to be done”. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
Reports:
A report was received from the Borough Treasurer showing £208/11/4 received during the last month and paid into the bank; that £1113/17/7 had been paid away and that the overdraft at the bank at date, £1808/8/9. Received on the motion of Aldermen Peirce, seconded by Alderman Hibble.
A report was received from the Inspector of Nuisances showing the amount of work done in his department during the past month. Also that a balcony had been constructed at the premises of the Post Office contrary to the provisions of the Borough bylaws. Notice to remove which had been sent to the local Postmaster. It was decided that a notice should be sent to the Postmaster General to remove it forthwith and that further steps be left to the Mayor to take as he may deem necessary.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Albert Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that the kerbing and guttering in Albert Street, southern side, be taken up and relaid to the proper alignment, a distance of about 25 yards, at a cost not exceeding £4”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried.
2. Moved by Alderman Peirce, “that the Works Committee inspect and report upon the best means to be adopted for taking the drainage from Trade Street, Albert Lane and Bedford Street with a view of abating the nuisance which at present exists at the western end of the said Streets.
3. Retaining walls for Raper’s Lane.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that a sum of £60 be now voted for the purpose of building retaining walls in Lane to connect Chalder Street with Raper Street”. Seconded by Alderman Gibbes and carried.
4. Wilson Street levels.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that the proposed alteration of levels for Wilson Street as shown on section be now adopted as the permanent levels of such Street”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell. After some discussion it was agreed to postpone further consideration of the motion and make it an order of the day for next meeting.
Orders of the day:
Australia Street ing, postponed from last meeting, by Alderman Peirce, “that the footpath on the east side of Australia Street be ed where required from Lennox Street to end of Stoney’s Cottages at a cost not exceeding £50”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
Miscellaneous business:
Alderman Gibbes said that notwithstanding the promise of the Commissioner for Railways, the light at the entrance to the motor shed had not been increased sufficiently.
Alderman Whateley suggested that the Mayor give instructions to write to the City Council requesting them to lay water mains in O’Connell, Prospect, Richard and Bucknell Street.
A report was handed in by the overseer stating that all the formations of Streets passed by the Council to the present had been done and that under advice he had discharged a number of workmen, retaining 7 of the best hands which he thought would be sufficient to carry out the work for the present, which was adopted on the motion of Alderman Goodsell, seconded by Alderman Peirce.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this (blank) day of (blank) 188 (blank).
Signed J. F. Smith.
Thursday 21st December 1882.
A special meeting of the Borough Council of Newtown was held on the above day, pursuant to notice, at 7:30 PM.
Present, Aldermen Peirce, Whateley, Goodsell, J. F. Smith, Gibbes and Hibble.
In the absence of the Mayor, Alderman J. F. Smith was voted to the chair.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
Correspondence:
From the Reverend R. Taylor, on behalf of the Protestant Ministers of Newtown, asking for the free use of the public Hall the purpose of holding a series of united prayer meetings during the first week in the new year. On the motion of Alderman Goodsell, seconded by Alderman Hibble, the letter was received and the request acceded to.
From Mr J. Wellings, complaining of the drainage in front of his property in Union Street. As there was a report from the Works Committee upon the subject to be brought up at this meeting it was ordered to stand over to be considered in connection with such report.
From the Commissioner for Railways covering a tracing of plan of proposed deviation of a portion of Trafalgar Terrace and asking the Council to consent to the proposed alteration. Received on the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Whateley.
Report:
A report was brought up from the Finance Committee showing accounts paid under votes of appropriation amounting to £1113/17/7, and recommending payment of accounts amounting to £154/16/7. On the motion of Alderman Gibbes, seconded by Alderman Peirce, the finance report was adopted.
A report was brought up from the Works Committee recommending final payment for sundry Works therein named, and that the level of the kerbing and guttering in Union Street from front of Eggleton’s property to Munni Street be raised about one foot so as to afford temporary relief for the drainage of a few properties until such time as a more permanent plan may be adopted. On the motion of Alderman J. F. Smith, seconded by Alderman Whateley, the Works report was adopted.
Motions pursuant to notice:
1. Ferndale and Fulham Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that in compliance with Mr E. Marcer’s application, his frontages to Fulham and Ferndale Street be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £54”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
2. Bailey Street lamp.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a lamp be erected in Bailey Street between Short and Holt Streets “. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
3. Maria Street lamp.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that a lamp be erected near junction of Maria Street with King Street”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble. An amendment was moved by Alderman Goodsell, “that the consideration of the motion be postponed”. Seconded by Alderman Whateley and carried by the chairman’s casting vote.
4. Angel Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the north west side of Angel Street, from existing kerbing to St John Street, be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £30”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
5. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that the south east side of Angel Street from Iredale Street to Munni Street be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £42”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
6. Iredale Street kerbing and guttering.
Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that Iredale Street from Angel Street to Islington Street be kerbed and guttered at a cost not exceeding £60”. Seconded by Alderman Hibble and carried.
7. Moved by Alderman Gibbes, “that Mr Campbell, manager of the Bank of Australasia, at Newtown, be hereby appointed Treasurer of this Borough”. Seconded by Alderman Peirce and carried.
Orders of the day:
Wilson Street, alteration of levels.
Moved by Alderman Whateley, “that the proposed alteration of levels for a portion of Wilson Street, as shown on section, be now adopted as the permanent levels of such Street”. Seconded by Alderman Goodsell and carried.
Miscellaneous business:
In reply to Aldermen Peirce, the chairman stated that the sum of £200 promised by the Roads Department towards watering King Street had not yet be placed to the Council’s credit.
In reply to Alderman Whateley, the chairman stated that no arrangement as yet had been made for an interview with the Camperdown Council in reference to the permanent levels of Bligh Street.
The same Aldermen referred to the practice of leaving a tram car on each line nearly abreast of each other while taking in water which often caused a stoppage in the traffic.
The business being concluded the Council rose.
Confirmed this 16th day of January 1883.
Signed Ninian Melville.
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