CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL ARCHIVES CH342/Box 13 Inwards Correspondence 1901-1906 Please refer enquiries to [email protected]

Archives Reference

Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/1

17 Oct 1906

Mr J Ward Premier

Telegram concerning arrangements for Navy League celebrations in Wellington

CH 342, Box 13/2

04 Nov 1905

Under Secretary Public Concerning Council’s request for a deputation from Works Department Christchurch to see the Minister with regard to the Colombo Wellington St railway crossing

CH 342, Box 13/3

30 Jun 1905

No signature

CH 342, Box 13/4

26 Sep 1905- Mr E Richardson 11 Sep 1906 District Manager Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation

Concerning renewal of policies held by the Council [8 items]

CH 342, Box 13/5

03 Aug 1905

Mr G Oakley

Application for a licence to run a drag to Templeton Islington and Hornby

CH 342, Box 13/6

09 Aug 1905

Oates Lowry & Company Zealandia Cycle & Motor Car Works

Reference for a Mr Mayes for an Auctioneers licence

CH 342, Box 13/7

30 May 1905

Mr T Oldridge

Requesting the Council to install a lamp at the corner of Clive and Marlborough streets

CH 342, Box 13/8

16 Jul 190619 Sep 1906

Mr C Ollivier Accountant

Informing the Council that acting as Liquidator for James Freeman he has sold his Business to the Royal Cafe Co [5 items]

CH 342, Box 13/9

17 Sep 1906

Mr S Oates

Informing Council his property is now connected with the sewer

CH 342, Box 13/10

12 Sep 1906

Mr A Oldfield

Requesting the Mayor for financial assistance as he is unable to find work [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/11

03 Apr 1905

Mr J Orr Merchant

Concerning a rates account

CH 342, Box 13/12

19 Sep 1905

Doctor A Orchard

Medical report on injuries suffered by a Mr Robson

CH 342, Box 13/13

14 Nov 1905- Mr J Oppenheim

Concerning Government Insurance Department rates

Concerning an electrical account to the Imperial Football Club 1

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Archives Reference

Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/14

04 Aug 1906- Mrs E Oppenheim 10 Aug 1906

Concerning her property in St Albans which has been condemned [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/15

23 Jun 1906

Rev J Orchard

Note of thanks for sympathy in recent bereavement

CH 342, Box 13/16

06 Mar 1906

Mr J Oswald Produce Merchant

Requesting a rates account

CH 342, Box 13/17

04 Dec 1906- Mr H Otley Temuka 26 Nov 1906

Three telegrams concerning meetings and Bye laws [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/18

11 Jan 190421 Sep 1906

Mrs A Oppenheim

Requesting that her property in Waltham be connected with the water main and complaining that the nightmen have not called -

CH 342, Box 13/19

08 Feb 1905

Mr R Gainsford Clerk Oxford Road Board

Concerning the Board’s contribution to the Infectious Diseases Hospital

CH 342, Box 13/20

02 Jun 1905

Engineer Otago Dock Trust Freezing Works

Requesting a sample form for charging for electricity

CH 342, Box 13/21

27 Sep 1905

Mr C Oldburg

Concerning account for closet pan

CH 342, Box 13/22

13 Jun 1906

Mr W Orbell

Requesting some assistance from the Mayor’s Coal and Blanket Fund for a family he knows in poor circumstances

CH 342, Box 13/23

01 Aug 1906

Mrs S Overend

Concerning a road adjoining her property in St Albans Lane

CH 342, Box 13/24

25 Mar 190512 Dec 1906

Mr N Gibbs Palmer & Company Machinery Importers

Concerning tenders for a Steam Dynamo[2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/25

No date

Mr R Campbell Secretary Painters Union

Enclosing a list of Painters who are out of work and inquiring whether the Council can employ any of them

CH 342, Box 13/26

27 Nov 1905

Packer & Jones Contractors

Requesting permission to build a bakehouse for a Mr Malton on Edmond St Includes written specifications for the work

CH 342, Box 13/27

25 May 1906

Mr M Paap

Requesting information on St John Ambulance classes

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Archives Reference

Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/28

28 Nov 1906

Mr W Palmer Timaru

Concerning rates account

CH 342, Box 13/29

04 Apr 1905

Mr P Parry

Requesting remission of rates as he has been ill

CH 342, Box 13/30

10 Apr 1905

Mr A Parsons

No longer requires closet pans

CH 342, Box 13/31

03 May 1905

Mr A Parker City Hotel Dunedin

Requesting to purchase a plot in the Bromley Cemetery

CH 342, Box 13/32

No date

Mr G Parsons

Note concerning Bands No details

CH 342, Box 13/33

08 Jan 1906

Mrs A Parker

Requesting a reduction in rates due to ill health

CH 342, Box 13/34

26 Apr 1905

Mr M Parker

Complaining about the fumes from the sewer in front of her shop in Tuam St

CH 342, Box 13/35

28 Jun 1905

Parke Davis & Company Manufacturing Chemists Sydney

Promoting their products to the Council

CH 342, Box 13/36

24 Aug 1906

Name indecipherable

Unable to attend a meeting with the Mayor

CH 342, Box 13/37

16 Oct 1906

Mr F Pearce

Requesting to erect a tent at the back of his house

CH 342, Box 13/38

29 May 1906-02 Oct 1906

Mr G Parkes Fairlie

Concerning an account for rates on his house which has burned down [4 items]

CH 342, Box 13/39

05 Oct 1906

Mr S Peebles

Requesting the nightman to call

CH 342, Box 13/40

16 Jun 1906

Mr J Parkenson

Concerning inadequate grating in the side channel outside his gate in Lincoln Rd

CH 342, Box 13/41

29 Jun 1906

Mr C Parrote

Requesting information about the rubbish carts

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Archives Reference

Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/42

21 Sep 1906

Mr J Fannaway

Telegram concerning duplicate account

CH 342, Box 13/43

17 Jan 1905

Town Clerk Perth

Requesting a copy of the City Council’s Bye laws

CH 342, Box 13/44

22 Sep 1906

Mr C Parker

Complaining that the nightsoil man has not called regularly

CH 342, Box 13/45

14 Apr 1905

Mr H Pearce

Concerning the inconvenience of carts unloading in the street

CH 342, Box 13/46

06 Jan 1906

Mr C Pearce

Wishes to purchase the City Council paddock at Sockburn

CH 342, Box 13/47

07 Jul 1906

Mr A Pepper

Concerning Sydenham water supply

CH 342, Box 13/48

26 Jun 1905

Mr S Williams Manager Requesting permission to erect a signboard under the Peerless Boot verandah of their shop in Colombo St Company

CH 342, Box 13/49

31 Mar 1905

Mr A Webster Petone Borough Council

Requesting a pair of swans or fertile eggs

CH 342, Box 13/50

24 Jul 1905

Mr C Peters

Complaining about the rubbish collection

CH 342, Box 13/51

04 Oct 1905

Mr S Perkins

Requesting some bags of earth to fill in his section In St Albans

CH 342, Box 13/52

17 Feb 1906

Mr C Percy

Requesting permission to erect a fence between his section and the Council’s Reserve

CH 342, Box 13/53

26 Jul 1906

Mr Peters

Concerning a rates account for a property which he has sold

CH 342, Box 13/54

31 Aug 1906

Mr B Peterson Jeweller Requesting Council to remove rubbish

CH 342, Box 13/55

24 Aug 1906

Mr H Percy & Mr H Daniel Wellington

Offering to help the Council with clerical work

CH 342, Box 13/56

29 Sep 1906

Mr R Petrie Petrie & Pringle Railway Hotel

Requesting permission to move a building from Nairn’s Orchard Spreydon to the Railway Hotel 4

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Archives Reference

Date

Received from

CH 342, Box 13/57

05 Dec 1906- Town Clerk Perth 28 Dec 1906

Concerning visit of the Mayor of Perth Mr Stubbs to the International Exhibition [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/58

09 Feb 1905

Complaining about the nightsoil men

CH 342, Box 13/59

04 Dec 1901- Pitcaithley & Company 23 Sep 1906 Shipping Agents

Several letters Includes a contract to deliver road metal and the supply of stone to the Council and a subscription to the Cheviot Relief Fund [16 items]

CH 342, Box 13/60

06 May 1905

Mr M Sifer

Concerning removal of fish refuse from his shop

CH 342, Box 13/61

21 May 1906

Mr B Moore Builders Association

Requesting Council to receive a deputation of Pipelayers from the Drainage Board [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/62

21 Aug 1906

Pierce Brothers

Complaining about the path by his shop

CH 342, Box 13/63

29 Sep 1906

Mr L Pickles Ranfurly Cycle Works Geraldine

Requesting a character reference from the Council

CH 342, Box 13/64

13 Oct 1906

Sister M de Pazzi Nazareth House

Concerning giving land to the Council for the purpose of widening Brougham St

CH 342, Box 13/65

15 Nov 1906- Mr B Martin Post & 23 Nov 1906 Telegraph Department

Concerning the cost of telephones for members of the Carriers Association [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/66

18 Dec 1906- Mr J McBeth Chief 22 Dec 1906 Postmaster Christchurch

Replying to the Council concerning a delayed letter and reminder of account due [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/67

24 Dec 1906

Mr W Gray Post & Telegraph Department Wellington

Replying to a letter sent by the Council No details

CH 342, Box 13/68

10 May 1905

Mr W Pratt

Concerning a garden seat which he is gifting to the Council for the use of the Public in Victoria Square [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/69

17 Feb 1905- Mr A Leck Port 21 Feb 1905 Chalmers Borough Council

Thanking Council for sending a copy of their Bye laws [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/70

09 Mar 1905

Requesting nightsoil man to call

Mr H Pike

Mrs C Pope

Subject

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Archives Reference

Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/71

10 Mar 190208 Aug 1906

Mr W Zouch Inspector Canterbury Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Several letters Includes a request to the Council for a Shelter for stray dogs the Society’s Annual Report for 1902 and copies of letters to the “Christchurch Press” from the Society on these matters [13 items]

CH 342, Box 13/72

04 Oct 1906

Mr J Power

Requesting employment as a dray driver with the Council

CH 342, Box 13/73

08 Nov 1905- Mr J Pooley 18 Nov 1905

Complaining about the bad state of the footpath in Selwyn St [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/74

21 Mar 190624 Sep 1906

Mr S Polson

Concerning his application to have water laid on to his residence in Sydenham [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/75

30 May 1906

Mr W Polson “Truth” Newspaper

Concerning his membership of the Committee to deal with milk supply

CH 342, Box 13/76

30 Apr 190127 Jun 1906

Mr P Selig Manager Christchurch Press Company

Concerning their new premises in Cashel St and the printing of the Year Book the Cheviot Relief fund and Veterans Home [16 items]

CH 342, Box 13/77

12 Apr 190325 Apr 1906

Mr R Seddon Premier of New Zealand

Telegrams concerning arrangements for the International Exhibition and monetary relief from the Council for the San Francisco disaster and the famine in Japan [6 items]

CH 342, Box 13/78

14 May 1906-17 Oct 1906

Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Wellington

Several letters Includes a letter of thanks to the Council for their letter of sympathy on the death of the Premier Richard Seddon and arrangements for the Trafalgar Day celebrations [4 items]

CH 342, Box 13/79

03 Oct 190510 Sep 1906

Prisk & Sons Quarry Contractors

Informing the Council of an increase in the price of metal and offering to sell their Quarry and Plant to the Council [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/80

26 Jun 1905

Mr M Quinn

Concerning his rates account which is overdue

CH 342, Box 13/81

02 Dec 1905

Mr E Pegg Christchurch Prohibition League

Concerning their meetings to be held at the Canterbury Hall

CH 342, Box 13/82

17 Aug 1906- Mr H Priestley 18 Dec 1906 Electrical Engineer

Requesting information on the Sydenham Water supply for the Waterworks Committee [2 items]

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CH 342, Box 13/83

14 Feb 1906

Mr I Denton Clerk Christchurch Provincial

Concerning the use of the Provincial Chambers for the Canterbury Hall Loan Poll [2 items]

Archives Reference

Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/84

06 Jan 190305 Oct 1906

Mr I Wilson Public Works Department Wellington

Concerning the Post Office building in the Square proposal for a movable floor for Public Buildings and land taken for street improvement and the St Albans Post Office site [19 items]

CH 342, Box 13/85

21 Dec 1904- Mr W Hall Jones 11 Dec 1906 Wellington

Telegrams concerning his travel arrangements to Christchurch [4 items]

CH 342, Box 13/86

21 Jul 1905

Informing Council that his property is now connected to the sewer

CH 342, Box 13/87

19 Aug 1903- Mr T Marlow The 14 Nov 1906 Public Health Engineer A Weekly Journal London

Requesting items of interest for his publication [10 items]

CH 342, Box 13/88

04 Oct 190616 Oct 1906

Requesting permission to erect a landing stage on the Avon river for the use of oil motors [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/89

18 Dec 1906- Colonel Loveday 19 Dec 1906 Officer Commanding Public School, Cadets

Concerning Instruction Camp for Cadets in the Exhibition grounds Hagley Park [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/90

24 Dec 1906

Mr L Johnson Secretary to Hon W Hall-Jones

Requesting a copy of a letter from the Council to Mr H Ell relating to the Drainage Commission

CH 342, Box 13/91

06 Oct 1905

Mr E Queree

Informing the Council that he has two sites within easy access of Christchurch that would be suitable for a quarry [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/92

04 Dec 1906

H Quane & Company

Requesting information on sky advertising

CH 342, Box 13/93

06 Jan 190529 Jun 1906

Mr W Woods Pyne & Company Auctioneers

Several letters including applications for Auctioneers licences [7 items]

CH 342, Box 13/94

06 Aug 1901- Mr M Barnett District 20 Mar 1906 Agent Public Trust Office

Mr C Purdie

Mr H Purbrook

Information relating to deceased estates including J Ward W Booth S Hawley E Davies T Nelson and others [21 items]

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CH 342, Box 13/95

25 Mar 190222 Dec 1906

Department of Public Health Wellington

Several letters including the establishment of a Home in Christchurch for people suffering from incurable diseases and funding responsibility for Bottle Lake Hospital[53 items]

Archives Reference

Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/96

30 Oct 1906

Mr P Buck Native Health Officer

Concerning the emptying of closet pans at the Maori Pa in the Exhibition grounds

CH 342, Box 13/97

30 Mar 1905

Mr J Quinlivan Hawarden

Concerning his rates account

CH 342, Box 13/98

02 Oct 1902

Mr J Sibbald New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association

Concerning the proposal before the Council to build Tepid Baths

CH 342, Box 13/99

06 Apr 190109 Oct 1902

Town Clerk Napier City Council

Several memos Requesting information on various matters including water supply charges to schools [8 items]

CH 342, Box 13/100

27 Jul 190107 Feb 1902

Manager National Bank of New Zealand

Concerning money owing to Bank from sale of property and Colombo St Bridge contract [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/101

03 Dec 1901- Manager National 18 Mar 1902 Mortgage & Agency Company

Concerning charges incurred for the Fire Brigade being called to their Addington Stores [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/102

30 Jul 1902

Mr C Napper

Complaining about an accident to his son caused by a Hansom Cab driver

CH 342, Box 13/103

28 Jun 190113 Dec 1902

Town Clerk Nelson

Several letters requesting information on appointing an Inspector of Buildings and regulations relating to the Abbatoir [6 items]

CH 342, Box 13/104

16 Aug 1901- Town Clerk New 31 Dec 1901 Brighton Borough Council

Several memos Includes Borough Council representatives to meetings concerning the Tramways and the Shop Assistants Act [4 items]

CH 342, Box 13/105

No date

Mrs E Newnham Russells Flat

Concerning her rates account on rental properties in Christchurch

CH 342, Box 13/106

23 Aug 1901

Messrs Newton & McCulloch

Tender for clearing the Marram Grass Reserve

CH 342, Box 13/107

16 Sep 1901- Mr C Nedwill 12 Dec 1902

Complaining about the bad state of the roads in the North Belt [3 items]

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CH 342, Box 13/108

11 Nov 1901

Mr J Nevillle

Application for two weeks leave of absence

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Archives Reference

Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/109

17 Oct 1902

Secretary New Zealand Electrical Syndicate

Concerning charges for electricity

CH 342, Box 13/110

09 Jun 1902

Manager New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency

Concerning rates account

CH 342, Box 13/111

24 Aug 1901

Mr R Nisbet

Tender to cut gorse and broom

CH 342, Box 13/112

24 Jul 1902

Mr C Newbery

Notice of sale of property

CH 342, Box 13/113

11 Jul 1902

Manager New Zealand Accident Insurance Company

Concerning renewal of the Council’s Insurance Policy Includes twenty-second Annual Report and Balance Sheet [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/114

24 Jul 1902

Mr Bannister New Zealand Times Company

Concerning the Council’s advertisement for Electric Tramways

CH 342, Box 13/115

05 Jan 1903

Mr G Capper

Informing the Mayor that he has been elected as Vice President of the New Brighton Gala Committee

CH 342, Box 13/116

14 Jun 1902

Manager Canterbury Branch New Zealand Insurance Company

Concerning policy for the Smallpox Hospital at Bromley

CH 342, Box 13/117

12 Sep 1902

Director Neill & Company Dunedin

Concerning a patent for galvanised steel ash bins [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/118

26 Jun 1901

Mr W Norton Tonks Norton & Company Auctioneers

Concerning payment for repairs required to premises by a Mr Woodrough

CH 342, Box 13/119

10 Jul 1901

Mr J Andrews Executive Council

Order in Council relating to Noxious Weeds Act Printed extract from the New Zealand Gazette

CH 342, Box 13/120

17 Mar 1902

Mr Raine

Requesting copies of a document

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/121

19 Jul 1901

Secretary Northern Assurance Company Melbourne

Requesting copies of Receipts and Expenditure for the last financial year [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/122

12 Feb 1902- Mr W Goodman Noyes 25 Oct 1902 Brothers Dunedin

Several letters concerning his report on Electrical Plant required to utilise the steam from the City Destructor [17 items]

CH 342, Box 13/123

07 Aug 1902

Mr P O’Grady

Requesting a week’s wages after his dismissal from the Council

CH 342, Box 13/124

30 Oct 1901

Mr P Newbury Newbury Spada Town Hall Concerts

Submitting a programme for a concert

CH 342, Box 13/125

26 Jun 190116 Oct 1902

Mr W Cunningham Oamaru Borough Council

Requesting information on street lighting arrangements and the Assessment Court [6 items]

CH 342, Box 13/126

22 Aug 1901

Mr W Wilkinson

Tender to clear Marram Grass Reserve

CH 342, Box 13/127

17 Apr 1902

Mr M O’Brien Boot Manufacturer

Requesting a street lamp in Dundas street

CH 342, Box 13/128

28 Aug 1902

Mr D O’Brien New Plymouth

Requesting a receipt for payment sent

CH 342, Box 13/129

22 Aug 1901

Mr C O’Malley

Tender for clearing gorse and broom

CH 342, Box 13/130

02 Apr 1901

Mr E O’Connor

Complaining of flooding caused by inadequate channelling work done by Council

CH 342, Box 13/131

31 May 1901-21Nov 1904

Mr R Hobson Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation Canterbury Branch

Concerning renewal of Council’s insurance policy and other policies held by the Council [17 items]

CH 342, Box 13/132

08 Apr 1902

Town Clerk Oamaru

Telegram requesting the name of the Secretary of the local Seddon Testimonial Committee

CH 342, Box 13/133

23 Aug 1901

Mr C Opie

Requesting the council to supply a closet pan for his house in Armagh St 11

CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL ARCHIVES CH342/Box 13 Inwards Correspondence 1901-1906 Please refer enquiries to [email protected]

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/134

19 Feb 1902

Mr S Offwood

Unable to pay rates

CH 342, Box 13/135

25 Aug 1902

Mrs A Ollivier

Notice of sale of property

CH 342, Box 13/136

07 Jun 1902

Mr J Oliver

Requesting a street licence to sell fancy goods

CH 342, Box 13/137

01 Jun 1901

Mr H Ranger Cycle Engineer

Note letterhead Invitation to the Mayor to a celebration to be given by the Loyal Orange Institution

CH 342, Box 13/138

06 Jan 1902

Mr F Ormandy

Complaining that the nightmen have not called regularly to his property

CH 342, Box 13/139

03 Feb 1902

Mr L Ormandy

Notice of sale of property

CH 342, Box 13/140

25 Apr 1902

Mr F Ormandy

Notice of sale of property

CH 342, Box 13/141

30 Jul 190128 Oct 1902

Mr M Eichelbaum S Oppenheimer & Company

Concerning their contract to buy the runners from the Belfast and Islington Freezing Works [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/142

30 Dec 1902

Mr J Orchard

Application on behalf of a Mrs Thomas for a renewal of her pie stall licence

CH 342, Box 13/143

27 Feb 1902- James Pains & Sons 27 Mar 1902 Pyrotechnists & Illuminators

Offering their services to the City Council for the forthcoming Coronation festivities [5 items]

CH 342, Box 13/144

29 Apr 1901

Mr E Owen

Notice of sale of property

CH 342, Box 13/145

27 Apr 1901

Mr G Payling

Notice of sale of property

CH 342, Box 13/146

14 Aug 1901- Mr A Palmer Taranaki 21 Aug 1901

Concerning rates payment [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/147

24 Jul 1901

Requesting a closet pan

Mr H Pannell Bootmaker

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/148

07 Sep 1901- Mr R Keeling Town Requesting information on a variety of matters including 22 Nov 1902 Clerk Palmerston North street sweepers a morgue and turbine water carts [4 items]

CH 342, Box 13/149

14 Jul 1902

Name indecipherable

Notice of sale of property

CH 342, Box 13/150

23 Aug 1901

Mr J Parker Manufacturer & Importer

Requesting that the Council asphalt in front of his shop

CH 342, Box 13/151

07 Sep 1901- Mr J Partridge Aorangi 18 Jan 1902 Works

Concerning payment of rates [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/152

20 Nov 1901

Mr J Pauling Farmers Implement Company Masterton

Inquiring about a coat which he left in a cab while visiting Christchurch [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/153

01 Jul 190208 Jul 1902

Mr C Parmenter

Concerning his plan for obtaining power by compressed air from the action of the sea

CH 342, Box 13/154

15 Jan 190217 Jan 1902

Mr Pedler

Complaining that his closet pan has not been emptied

CH 342, Box 13/155

05 Aug 1901

Mrs K Plunket

Complaining about the Destructor in the Council yard

CH 342, Box 13/156

01 Feb 1902

Mr J Peacock

Complaining that the Caretaker at the Linwood Cemetery has been opening his Vault and showing it to the Public

CH 342, Box 13/157

08 Mar 1902

Mr H Pengelly

Complaining about rates charge

CH 342, Box 13/158

21 Mar 190226 Mar 1902

Mr H Beauchamp Wellington

Concerning a Testimonial from the Justices of the Peace to Inspector Pender on his retirement from the Police Force [5items]

CH 342, Box 13/159

30 Apr 1902

Mr H Pearcy Proprietor Prince of Wales Hotel

Requesting that the nightmen call at the hotel

CH 342, Box 13/160

08 May 1902

Name indecipherable

Inquiring as to whether using an incubator to hatch eggs will be an infringement of the Bye-law

CH 342, Box 13/161

02 Apr 1902

Mr T Gapes

Concerning a presentation for Inspector Pender on his retirement from the the citizens of Christchurch 13

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/162

02 Jun 1902

Mr J Otley

Complaining about the nuisance caused by the Council’s Destructor being so near his residence

CH 342, Box 13/163

25 Nov 1901- Mr E Perreau 16 Apr 1902 “Highfield” East Belt North

Several letters and reports concerning the nuisance caused by the leaking drain on a neighbouring section owned by a Mr Gough [14 items]

CH 342, Box 13/164

24 Apr 190230 Apr 1902

Mr J Peters & Mr E Allen

Concerning a delivery of stone to the Council [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/165

29 Nov 1902

Mr C Roberts Ashburton Permanent Building & Investment Society

Concerning the value of some Drainage Loan Debentures

CH 342, Box 13/166

03 Aug 1901

Mr M Pickett

Notice of sale of property

CH 342, Box 13/167

04 Sep 1901

Mr H Pike Furniture Dealer

Note letterhead Concerning burning of rubbish

CH 342, Box 13/168

22 Apr 1902

Mr E Pidgeon Pidgeon & Company Merchants & Importers

Concerning an order for chemical engine hose

CH 342, Box 13/169

05 Jul 1902

Mrs A Plaisted

Thanking the Council for some coal which she had requested from the Council

CH 342, Box 13/170

01 Oct 1901

Mr S Hope

Notice of sale of land

CH 342, Box 13/171

21 Aug 1901

Mr J Pourie

Notice of sale of land

CH 342, Box 13/172

01 Aug 1901

Mr J Poynton

Notice of sale of land

CH 342, Box 13/173

28 Dec 1901

Mr J Postle America

Concerning the legality of the Will of his brother Arthur Postle who died in Christchurch and left his money to Christ’s College

CH 342, Box 13/174

13 Sep 1901

Mr F Livingstone The Pop Camera and Fine Art Supply Stores

Requesting permission to erect a bicycle stand outside his shop

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/175

16 Apr 190102 Apr 1902

Officer in Charge New Zealand Post & Telegraph Department

Several telegrams and memos concerning department regulations [7 items]

CH 342, Box 13/176

16 Oct 1902

Mr S Kemp Port Elizabeth

Requesting information on sanitary regulations in Christchurch

CH 342, Box 13/177

15 Apr 1902

Mr W Gray Post & Telegraph Department

Concerning Department authorisation to frank letters and telegrams relating to the despatch of the Tenth Contingent and the Coronation celebrations [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/178

11 Jul 1902

Mr J Mason Post & Telegraph Department

Notice that a telegram has not been delivered

CH 342, Box 13/179

22 Jul 1902

Chief Postmaster Christchurch

Concerning vehicles carrying mail between the Post office and the Railway Station

CH 342, Box 13/180

27 Jan 1902-

Mr E Potts

Complaining that the nightmen have not called at his address [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/181

08 Mar 1902

Mr E Post

Informing the Council that his property is now connected with the sewer

CH 342, Box 13/182

21 May 1902

Mr A Seck

Requesting a copy of the Bye-law relating to keeping poultry

CH 342, Box 13/183

20 May 1902

Mr J Scott

Printed circular concerning a testimonial to be presented to Mr G Croll Inspector of Machinery who is due to retire

CH 342, Box 13/184

02 Apr 190113 Nov 1902

Mr R J Seddon Premier

Several telegrams Concerns the visit to Lyttelton of the ship “Discovery” bound for Antarctica and information on the New Zealand Contingent to the Boer War In South Africa [14 items]

CH 342, Box 13/185

25 Mar 190224 Oct 1902

Mr J Ward Postmaster General

Several telegrams concerning the Coronation celebrations the Pacific cable between New Zealand Norfolk Island and Australia postage rates in the Commonwealth and the end of the Boer War [24 items]

CH 342, Box 13/186

04 Jun 1901

Mr A Bristol Editor Weekly Press

Requesting permission to take photographs during the Royal Visit to Christchurch

CH 342, Box 13/187

26 Sep 1901

Mrs H Grieves

Notice of sale of property

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CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL ARCHIVES CH342/Box 13 Inwards Correspondence 1901-1906 Please refer enquiries to [email protected]

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/188

25 Feb 1902- Mr C Purdie

Complaining about flooding from a side channel by his house

CH 342, Box 13/189

20 Oct 190229 Oct 1904

Mr R Ellison Progressive Liberal Association

Requesting the Council to appoint a woman to the Charitable Aid and Hospital Boards Includes a list of candidates [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/190

30 Apr 190117 Dec 1902

Mr H Blow Under Several telegrams Includes opening of the Waipara Cheviot Secretary Public Works Railway and employment for Returned Troopers [10 items] Wellington

CH 342, Box 13/191

16 Sep 1901

Mr R Purvis

Requesting an increase in salary

CH 342, Box 13/192

20 Oct 1902

Mr C Ashwan Secretary Canterbury Public Schools Amateur Athletics Association

Requesting permission from the Council to use Cranmer and Latimer Squares for schoolboy cricket

CH 342, Box 13/193

09 May 1902

Mr G Wise

Concerning a deputation of ratepayers from Bromley who object to the erection of an Infectious Diseases Hospital on the Bromley Reserve [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/194

01 Dec 1902

Mr C Purnell Solicitor

Concerning the deceased estate of Mr George Nicholas of Ashburton [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/195

19 Mar 1903

Mr A Carrick National Fire & Marine Insurance Company

Requesting Council to insure the Abbatoirs with their Company

CH 342, Box 13/196

26 Mar 190318 Feb 1904

Town Clerk Napier

Several telegrams requesting information on a variety of matters including payment of overtime to labourers and regulations relating to the Abbatoirs [7 items]

CH 342, Box 13/197

16 Oct 1903

Secretary National Photograph letterhead of their Wellington building Mutual Life Association Concerning rates on their building in Cathedral Square

CH 342, Box 13/198

12 Jan 1903

Mr G Capper Chairman Requesting the Council to loan the New Brighton Gala Fire Brigade committee their manual engine for the Fire Brigade Committee Competition

CH 342, Box 13/199

21 Jan 190303 Feb 1903

Manager “New Central Laundry”

Requesting the nightmen to call [2 items]

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/200

11 Feb 1903

Mr M Bannister New Zealand Times Company

Concerning payment for an advertisement

CH 342, Box 13/201

20 May 1903-01 Jun 1904

Mr T Polson New Zealand Boxing Association

Requesting permission to put extra seating in the Theatre Royal [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/202

28 May 1903-20 Jan 1904

Mr C Foster New Brighton Borough Council

Requesting information on a variety of matters including shop closing days [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/203

10 Nov 1904

Mr J Neville

Complaining about a cab driver

CH 342, Box 13/204

02 Aug 1903- Mr H Gully Town Clerk 18 Feb 1904 Nelson

Requesting information on Council Bye-laws [5 items]

CH 342, Box 13/205

16 Nov 1903

Mr M Nathan

Complaining about the insolent manner of a cab driver [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/206

25 Jun 190302 Nov 1904

Mr F Bellringer Town Clerk New Plymouth

Requesting information from the Council concerning electricity accounts and other matters [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/207

06 Jul 190302 Jun 1904

Mr W Stack Secretary New Zealand Boxing Association

Requesting permission to put extra seating in the Theatre Royal for the Boxing Championships Plan enclosed [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/208

20 Jun 190418 Jun 1904

Mr T Robson Secretary Letter on paper with a photographic engraving of the Canterbury Centre Lyttelton Times on the letterhead Requesting permission to put extra seating in the Theatre Royal for the boxing tournament [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/209

26 Aug 1903- Mr G Stanley Manager 29 Aug 1903 New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency

Concerning the sale of skins from the Abbatoir at Sockburn [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/210

27 Sep 1904

Inquiring about a Mr Alfred Parish

Mr W Morton New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/211

15 Oct 190318 Jul 1904

Mr A Staines Manager Neuchatel Asphalte Company

Tender for an asphalt floor for the Sockburn Abbatoir and recommending that the Council repave the streets with the Company’s asphalt before the installation of electric tramways [4 items]

CH 342, Box 13/212

05 Oct 1903

Mr R Newell

Requesting the nightsoil men to call at his house

CH 342, Box 13/213

06 Jun 1904

Mr A Nixon

Concerning the regulations relating to the Salvation Army Barracks

CH 342, Box 13/214

15 Oct 1903

Mr N Nuley

Concerning a rates account

CH 342, Box 13/215

21 Oct 1903

Mr B Newton

Concerning the charge for a closet pan

CH 342, Box 13/216

21 Jul 1904

Mr R Hardie Manager New Zealand Farmers Co-operative

Concerning land at Windmill Road [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/217

06 Nov 1903

Councillor Neale Nelson

Concerning the forming of Labour Unions and inquiring about the rate of wages for labourers

CH 342, Box 13/218

14 Dec 1903

Mrs A Nelson

Informing the Council that she cannot afford to have her property connected with the sewer

CH 342, Box 13/219

01 Mar 1904

Mr J Neville

Requesting leave of absence from the Town Clerk’s Office

CH 342, Box 13/220

12 Feb 1904

Mr W Esson Manager New Zealand Express Company

Requesting the Council to repair the bridge in front of their store in Eton Place

CH 342, Box 13/221

17 Mar 1904

Mr C Nedwill

Complaining of damage being done to chestnut trees by young boys in Oxford Terrace and Antigua Street

CH 342, Box 13/222

09 Apr 190427 Oct 1904

Mr W Neate

Tender for debentures [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/223

29 Aug 1903

Mr A Niccolls Auckland

Requesting information about the sale of offal from the Abbatoirs

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/224

20 Aug 1904- Mr J Scott Manager 29 Dec 1904 New Zealand Electrical Construction Company

Requesting the use of the Council’s steam road roller [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/225

19 Jul 1904

Mr F Oram New Zealand Accident Insurance Company

Concerning premiums for the insurance of Fire Brigade staff

CH 342, Box 13/226

06 Oct 1904

Mr C Newman

Requesting the nightmen to call at his house

CH 342, Box 13/227

20 Oct 1904

Mrs E Newnham

Concerning a rates account

CH 342, Box 13/228

14 Nov 1904

Mr J Newlyn

Suggesting the Council pass a Bye-law fixing prices for admission to Places of Amusement

CH 342, Box 13/229

17 Nov 1904

Mr J Newman

Requesting the nightmen to call at his house

CH 342, Box 13/230

22 Nov 1904

Mr W Nelson

Complaining about a dog which is causing a nuisance in Salisbury Street

CH 342, Box 13/231

06 Aug 1903

Mr A Nixon Builder

Complaining about the state of Stanmore Road

CH 342, Box 13/232

06 Jul 1903

Mr J Niven Engineer

Offering to tender for a Refrigerating Plant for the Abbatoirs

CH 342, Box 13/233

24 Aug 1903

Mr C Nightingale

Requesting the nightmen to call at his house

CH 342, Box 13/234

13 Jan 1905

Newman Myles & Company Commission Merchants

Concerning their catalogue of electrical supplies and incandescent lamps

CH 342, Box 13/235

23 Apr 1904

Mr E Campbell

Petition asking that the Council forgo rates for Mrs H Miller

CH 342, Box 13/236

17 Jan 190318 Jun 1903

Mr W Goodman Noyes Brothers Dunedin

Several letters and telegrams all concerning the installation by the Company of the Electric Lighting Plant at the Christchurch Destructor works

CH 342, Box 13/237

02 Sep 1904

Mr W Norris Charitable Aid Board

Concerning the rates for the Female Refuge 19

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/238

09 Dec 1903

Mr N Gibbs

Concerning Normans Right of Way [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/239

23 Mar 1904

Mr A Noble Electrical Engineer

Concerning the Sydenham Fire Alarm system

CH 342, Box 13/240

06 Oct 1904

Mr J Nott

Requesting a refund in rates

CH 342, Box 13/241

29 Jun 1903

Mr D O’Connell

Requesting permission to occupy a piece of land owned by the Council situated in the East Town Belt

CH 342, Box 13/242

05 Apr 1904

Mr E O’Daniels

Requesting to know the owner of a dog which has attacked him

CH 342, Box 13/243

25 Mar 190302 Mar 1904

Mr T Cunningham Town Clerk Oamaru Borough Council

Requesting a copy of Bye-laws relating to Abattoirs and motor cars and bicycles [5 items]

CH 342, Box 13/244

09 Sep 1904

Mr C Bastion Manager Corporation Gas Works Oamaru

Concerning increased valuation on his property in Linwood

CH 342, Box 13/245

14 Nov 1903

Mr R Keating Town Payment of account Clerk Palmerston North

CH 342, Box 13/246

28 Jul 1903

Mr H Robbins Secretary Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge

Concerning the letting of the Lodge’s hall on Sundays [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/247

17 Oct 1903

Mr A Montgomery Deputy Official Assignee in Bankruptcy

Concerning an advertisement for sale by tender of a road roller

CH 342, Box 13/248

26 Apr 1904

Mr J O’Malley

Complaining about trees on the eastern end of Travers road

CH 342, Box 13/249

27 Apr 1904

Mr O’Brien New Plymouth

Telegram inquiring about payment for an account

CH 342, Box 13/250

03 May 1904

Mr J Ormrod

Inquiring for work with the Council

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CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL ARCHIVES CH342/Box 13 Inwards Correspondence 1901-1906 Please refer enquiries to [email protected]

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/251

29 Aug 1903- Mr O Greenwood 17 Dec 1903 Official Assignee Bankruptcy

Notifying the Council that a Mr G Saxton and a Mr J Swales have been declared bankrupt [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/252

02 Sep 1903- Doctor A Orchard 07 Mar 1904

Medical reports to the Council on a Mr J Gullick and a Mr S Neville stating they are unfit for work

CH 342, Box 13/253

10 May 1904

Mr L Kiernans Otago Pensions Department

Concerning the pension for a Mrs E Lilley

CH 342, Box 13/254

15 Oct 1904

Mr T Oldridge

Requesting the Council to put a street lamp at the corner of Clive and Marlborough Streets Linwood

CH 342, Box 13/255

04 Jan 1905

Oates Lowry & Company Zealandia Cycle & Motor Car Works

Requesting a renewal of a license for their Motor Omnibus

CH 342, Box 13/256

19 Oct 1904

Mr O’Leary

Requesting permission from the Council to erect a tent in Christchurch for an Illusion Show

CH 342, Box 13/257

14 Jan 190313 Mar 1903

S Oppenheimer & Company Wellington

Concerning offal from the Abbatoir [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/258

09 Apr 1903

Mr A Orchard

Application for electric power to be installed at his house

CH 342, Box 13/259

22 Sep 1903

Mr C Painter

Concerning a charge for a nightsoil pan

CH 342, Box 13/260

28 Aug 1904

Mr J Ormiston Auckland

Concerning an account from the Council

CH 342, Box 13/261

30 Nov 1904

Mr J Orchard

Concerning fire escape regulations for the Methodist Church Linwood

CH 342, Box 13/262

20 Jan 190301 Sep 1903

Mr C Smith Secretary Otago Patriotic Fund

Concerning payments to members [7 items]

CH 342, Box 13/263

14 Mar 1904

Mr G Duncan Concerning proposed Memorial to be erected in Dunedin to Secretary Otago Fallen the soldiers killed in the Boer War Soldiers Memorial

CH 342, Box 13/264

10 Jun 1904

Mr A Owen

Complaining that the nightmen have not called at his address 21

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/265

19 Sep 1904

Mr J Smaill Otago Dock Trust Freezing Works

Requesting advice from the Council on charges for electricity

CH 342, Box 13/266

30 Mar 190322 Oct 1903

Mr R Keeling Town Several letters and telegrams about a variety of matters Clerk Palmerston North including requests for information on Bye-laws and the Abbatoir [5 items]

CH 342, Box 13/267

07 Sep 1903

Mr F Palmer

Application for a building permit to build a house in Packe Street St Albans

CH 342, Box 13/268

19 Jan 190430 Jan 1904

Mr J Buchanan Secretary Christchurch Painters Industrial Union of Workers

Concerning an Agreement between the Union and the Master Painters’ Association Includes a list of members of the Painters Industrial Union [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/269

16 Mar 1904

Mr R Gibbs Palmer & Company Engineers & Importers of Machinery & Plant

Concerning their tender for a Condensing Plant for the Council

CH 342, Box 13/270

11 Feb 1904

Mr E Page

Complaining that the nightmen have left his gate open

CH 342, Box 13/271

29 Apr 1904

Mr C Pannell Tailor

Complaining that the rubbish from his premises has not been collected regularly

CH 342, Box 13/272

08 Jul 1904

Mr C Palaiert

Contribution to the Coal and Blanket fund

CH 342, Box 13/273

15 Sep 1904

Mr G Jordan

Requesting permission for the use of the stage at the Canterbury Hall for Padereski’s Piano Recital

CH 342, Box 13/274

26 Nov 1904

Mr H Papprill

Concerning a Deputation to the Mayor from residents of Christchurch South Beckenham and Spreydon about a proposed subdivision of land in that area known as the Police Paddock

CH 342, Box 13/275

13 Feb 1903

Mr E Horner Clerk Patea Council

Requesting information from the Council concerning stone for road making

CH 342, Box 13/276

09 Oct 1903

Mr J Smith Secretary Canterbury Patriotic Fund

Requesting permission to hold their meetings in the City Council Chamber

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/277

28 May 1903-04 Jun 1903

Mr T Pattrick Butcher

Requesting permission to continue having his stock slaughtered at the Belfast Freezing Works rather than the Public Abbatoir [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/278

14 May 1903-02 Feb 1904

Mr R Pepperell

Advising the Council that his properties are now connected with the main sewer [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/279

26 Oct 1903

Mr J Pedler

Concerning a rates account

CH 342, Box 13/280

24 Oct 1904

Mrs A Pearce

Concerning land for a proposed new street in Sydenham

CH 342, Box 13/281

23 Oct 1903

Mr J Penny

Notifying Council of sale of property

CH 342, Box 13/282

17 Nov 1903

Mr W Parks

Inquiring as to the reason for his discharge from the Council”s employ

CH 342, Box 13/283

08 Dec 1903

Mr F Waldegrave Patent Office Wellington

Concerning payment for a Letters Patent

CH 342, Box 13/284

12 Oct 190331 Oct 1904

Rennie & Pearce Builders

Several memos relating to the Linwood Public Works loan and other matters [10 items]

CH 342, Box 13/285

15 Jan 1904

Name not decipherable Inquiring about purchasing a section in Worcester St Linwood presently owned by the Council

CH 342, Box 13/286

29 Jan 190406 Apr 1904

MrG Payling Merchant

Requesting leave of absence from Council meetings while he is away in Australia [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/287

30 Mar 1904

Mr J Patrick

Concerning payment of rates

CH 342, Box 13/288

08 Apr 1904

Mr A Paterson

Requesting the Council to form a footpath in Avongale St Richmond as he is intending to build there

CH 342, Box 13/289

14 Oct 1904

Mr E Payne

Requesting the name of a dog owner

CH 342, Box 13/290

22 Nov 1904

Mr P Patten

Concerning the replacement of his spectacles which were lost near the Avonside Church 23

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/291

27 May 1903

Mr J Peacock

Informing the Council that Mr Moore Attorney will deal with his business matters during his absence from the Colony

CH 342, Box 13/292

25 Mar 1904

Name not decipherable Concerning the formation of a new street in his subdivision

CH 342, Box 13/293

11 Apr 1904

Name not decipherable Notice of intention to withdraw money from deposit

CH 342, Box 13/294

14 Jun 190421 Nov 1904

Mr A Peppler Sydenham Steam Furniture Manufactory

Concerning the purchasing of land adjoining his factory in Sydenham [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/295

23 Jul 190325 Sep 1903

Mr J Grainger Chief Architect Office of Superintendent of Buildings Perth

Requesting information on Abattoirs

CH 342, Box 13/296

23 Jul 1903

Mr N Peters

Requesting the nightmen to call

CH 342, Box 13/297

19 Feb 1903- Town Clerk Perth 05 Oct 1904

Several letters requesting information on a variety of matters including the duties of Council Officials and the Greater Christchurch scheme [7 items]

CH 342, Box 13/298

01 Oct 190315 Oct 1904

Town Clerk Petone Borough Council

Requesting information on nightsoil pans and Bye-laws [4 items]

CH 342, Box 13/299

09 Oct 1903

Mr C Peters

Notifying the Council of the sale of his property

CH 342, Box 13/300

24 Nov 1903- Mr J Perks Plumber 25 Jan 1904

Complaining about the bad drainage in the premises next door to his property [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/301

14 Dec 1903

No signature

Requesting permission to move a building from Innes Road to North Avon Road

CH 342, Box 13/302

27 Feb 1904

Mr W Moore Manager Permanent Investment & Loan Association of Canterbury

Advising Council they intend to withdraw money on deposit

CH 342, Box 13/303

07 May 1904-20 Dec 1904

Mr J Perkins

Requesting a reference from the Council [2 items]

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/304

05 Dec 1904

B Petersen & Company Watchmakers & Jewellers

Requesting rubbish removal

CH 342, Box 13/305

17 Jan 1903

Sister Phebe

Recommending that the Council employ a Mr Turner as a Caretaker and Engineer at the Lichfield St Fire Station as he needs the work to support his large family

CH 342, Box 13/306

24 Apr 1904

Mr H Gott Christchurch Photographic Society

Invitation to the Mayor to the Society’s Annual Meeting

CH 342, Box 13/307

03 Sep 1903- Mr H Piper 04 Jul 1904

Requesting permission to lay pipe adjacent to his property and rates account [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/308

20 Oct 1903

Mrs E Gee Secretary Phillipstown School Committee

Inviting the Mayor to a fundraising concert to be held at the Phillipstown School

CH 342, Box 13/309

25 Nov 1903

Mr R Kinvig Churchwarden

Concerning an account for clearing macrocarpa.

CH 342, Box 13/310

14 Mar 1904

Mr W Piper

Concerning rates account

CH 342, Box 13/311

02 Dec 1903

Mr C Clundyfarn Secretary Philosophical Institute of Canterbury

Concerning a Reception for the British Antarctic Expedition

CH 342, Box 13/312

25 Jan 1904

Phillipps Brothers Auckland

Requesting advice on artesian boring

CH 342, Box 13/313

01 Feb 1904

Mr J Stapleton City Council Picnic Committee

Requesting a donation towards the annual picnic for Council employees

CH 342, Box 13/314

22 Mar 1904

Mr H Philpott

Recommending that the Council adopt a scheme he is proposing for the prevention of bicycle stealing Enclosing a press cutting and a letter from Chicago about a scheme in place there

CH 342, Box 13/315

No date

No name

Printed sheet giving the monetary contributions paid by the Local Authorities towards the Plague Hospital at Bottle Lake 25

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/316

07 Apr 190404 Jul 1904-

Mr J Piper

Complaining about the bad drainage in Gordon Avenue St Albans

CH 342, Box 13/317

24 Oct 1904

Mr O Piercy

Complaining that plants have been stolen from his plot in the Linwood cemetery

CH 342, Box 13/318

20 Mar 190331 Oct 1904

Post & Telegraph Department

Several memos and telegrams concerning several matters including the construction and maintenance of telegraph lines and the St Albans Municipal Chambers [30 items]

CH 342, Box 13/319

11 May 1903-12 Aug 1903

Henry & Mary Poore

Requesting the Council to remove some trees growing in Hereford St which are causing a nuisance [4 items]

CH 342, Box 13/320

02 Sep 1903

Mr M Pope

Informing the Council he is unable to have his name advertised No details given

CH 342, Box 13/321

19 Jan 1904

Mr A Porter Otago

Requesting to know the name of the Firm who are contracting for the laying of electric tramways as he wishes to apply for a job with them

CH 342, Box 13/322

14 Mar 1904

Mr A Ponder

Thanking Council for asphalting work done

CH 342, Box 13/323

27 Jun 1904

Mr J Pope

Concerning Sydenham Fire Brigade property

CH 342, Box 13/324

18 Nov 1904

Mr C Poore

Requesting the nightmen to call

CH 342, Box 13/325

03 Dec 1904

Mr A Leck Borough Council Port Chalmers

Requesting a copy of the City Council Bye-laws

CH 342, Box 13/326

02 Mar 1903

Mr R Proud

Requesting the nightmen to call

CH 342, Box 13/327

03 Mar 190314 Nov 1904

Mr E Preston

Application for the position of Inspector of Nuisances and his Appointment as Sanitary Inspector [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/328

03 Apr 190324 Nov 1904

Mr R Seddon Premier

Several letters on a variety of matters including the Fire Prevention Bill and the Antarctic research ships “Morning” and “Discovery” [13 items]

CH 342, Box 13/329

23 May 1903

Mr H Presley Dunedin

Concerning the position of engine driver with the Council 26

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/330

20 May 1903

Mr H Pruhoe

Requesting the Council to put metalling on Chapel St

CH 342, Box 13/331

02 Jul 190325 May 1904

Mr J Preece

Concerning the widening of Ollivers Road [3 items]

CH 342, Box 13/332

27 Aug 1903

Mr W Priem Madeburg Germany

Promoting his asphalt paving slabs to the Council

CH 342, Box 13/333

21 Aug 1903- Mr G Lewin Secretary 10 Sep 1903 Premier Building Loan & Investment Society Lyttelton

Concerning rates account [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/334

02 Mar 190304 Nov 1904

Mr H Blow Wellington

Concerning Waimakariri River Scheme and the St Albans Post Office land [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/335

26 Mar 1904

Mr H Priestly

Concerning a letter from the International Correspondence Schools to the Tramway Board

CH 342, Box 13/336

20 Jun 1904

Mr W Thurlaw Secretary Sydenham Presbyterian Church

Concerning fire exits in the Church

CH 342, Box 13/337

13 Sep 1904- Mr F Pratt Solicitor 06 Oct 1904

Complaining about flooding from side channels on to his property in Waltham Road [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/338

22 Nov 1904

Complaining about a dirty creek on his property

CH 342, Box 13/339

26 Aug 1903- Pyne & Company 06 Feb 1905 Stock & Station Agents

Concerning alterations to their electrical installation and the carting of skins from the Abattoir [11 items]

CH 342, Box 13/340

07 May 1903

Mr F Quinn

Requesting permission to number the houses in Christchurch

CH 342, Box 13/441

05 Jan 1903

Mr R Purvis

Resigning from his position as Engineer at the Chester St Station

CH 342, Box 13/342

12 Feb 1903

Mr C Purnell Solicitor

Concerning City Council debentures

CH 342, Box 13/343

04 Feb 1904

J Brown & Son Timber & Coal Merchants

Requesting that their property in Addington be connected to the Mains

Mr M Price

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Date

Received from

Subject

CH 342, Box 13/344

10 Oct 190429 Jul 1904

Mr J Pye Draper

Concerning money for the upkeep of his sister’s grave in the Linwood cemetery [4 items]

CH 342, Box 13/345

27 Oct 1904

Mr C Purdie

Complaining about a flooded culvert in Lincoln road

CH 342, Box 13/346

05 Nov 1903- Mr E Quinton 18 May 1904

Concerning the connection of his house with the Mains [2 items]

CH 342, Box 13/347

01 Dec 1903

H Quane & Company Merchants

Requesting the supply of a closet pan

CH 342, Box 13/348

04 Dec 1903

Mr T Quill

Concerning a reduction in rates on buildings that have been condemned

CH 342, Box 13/349

05 Mar 1904

Mr A Gordon Secretary Requesting the names of prominent Scotsmen in Committee of the Fund Chrsitchurch who might organise local funds for this school for the Queen Victoria School for the Sons of Scottish Sailors & Soldiers

CH 342, Box 13/350

17 May 1904

Mr T Garrard Secretary Concerning the protection of the Queen’s Memorial Queen’s Jubilee Memorial Committee

CH 342, Box 13/351

1903-05

Various

Letters requesting rubbish collection [49 items]

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