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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 13/1

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

Works Department

Wellington

Concerning Council’s request for a deputation from

Christchurch to see the Minister with regard to the Colombo

St railway crossing

CH 342,

Box 13/3

30 Jun 1905 No signature Concerning Government Insurance Department rates

CH 342,

Box 13/4

26 Sep 1905-

11 Sep 1906

Mr E Richardson

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 1906-

19 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 an electrical account to the Imperial Football

Club


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CH 342,

Box 13/14

04 Aug 1906-

10 Aug 1906

Mrs E Oppenheim 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-

26 Nov 1906

Mr H Otley Temuka Three telegrams concerning meetings and Bye laws [3

items]

CH 342,

Box 13/18

11 Jan 1904-

21 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 1905-

12 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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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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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

Peerless Boot

Company

Requesting permission to erect a signboard under the

verandah of their shop in Colombo St

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


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CH 342,

Box 13/57

05 Dec 1906-

28 Dec 1906

Town Clerk Perth Concerning visit of the Mayor of Perth Mr Stubbs to the

International Exhibition [2 items]

CH 342,

Box 13/58

09 Feb 1905 Mr H Pike Complaining about the nightsoil men

CH 342,

Box 13/59

04 Dec 1901-

23 Sep 1906

Pitcaithley & Company

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-

23 Nov 1906

Mr B Martin Post &

Telegraph Department

Concerning the cost of telephones for members of the

Carriers Association [2 items]

CH 342,

Box 13/66

18 Dec 1906-

22 Dec 1906

Mr J McBeth Chief

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 &


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-

21 Feb 1905

Mr A Leck Port

Chalmers Borough

Council

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

items]

CH 342,

Box 13/70

09 Mar 1905 Mrs C Pope Requesting nightsoil man to call


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CH 342,

Box 13/71

10 Mar 1902-

08 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-

18 Nov 1905

Mr J Pooley Complaining about the bad state of the footpath in Selwyn

St [3 items]

CH 342,

Box 13/74

21 Mar 1906-

24 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 1901-

27 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 1903-

25 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 1905-

10 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-

18 Dec 1906

Mr H Priestley

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


CH 342,

Box 13/84

06 Jan 1903-

05 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-

11 Dec 1906

Mr W Hall Jones

Wellington

Telegrams concerning his travel arrangements to

Christchurch [4 items]

CH 342,

Box 13/86

21 Jul 1905 Mr C Purdie Informing Council that his property is now connected to the

sewer

CH 342,

Box 13/87

19 Aug 1903-

14 Nov 1906

Mr T Marlow The

Public Health Engineer

A Weekly Journal

London

Requesting items of interest for his publication [10 items]

CH 342,

Box 13/88

04 Oct 1906-

16 Oct 1906

Mr H Purbrook 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-

19 Dec 1906

Colonel Loveday

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 1905-

29 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-

20 Mar 1906

Mr M Barnett District

Agent Public Trust

Office

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 1902-

22 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


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 1901-

09 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 1901-

07 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-

18 Mar 1902

Manager National

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 1901-

13 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-

31 Dec 1901

Town Clerk New

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-

12 Dec 1902

Mr C Nedwill 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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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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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-

25 Oct 1902

Mr W Goodman Noyes

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 1901-

16 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


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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 1901-

28 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-

27 Mar 1902

James Pains & Sons

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-

21 Aug 1901

Mr A Palmer Taranaki Concerning rates payment [2 items]

CH 342,

Box 13/147

24 Jul 1901 Mr H Pannell

Bootmaker

Requesting a closet pan


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CH 342,

Box 13/148

07 Sep 1901-

22 Nov 1902

Mr R Keeling Town

Clerk Palmerston North

Requesting information on a variety of matters including

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-

18 Jan 1902

Mr J Partridge Aorangi

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 1902-

08 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 1902-

17 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 1902-

26 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


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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-

16 Apr 1902

Mr E Perreau

“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 1902-

30 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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CH 342,

Box 13/175

16 Apr 1901-

02 Apr 1902

Officer in Charge New

Zealand Post &


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 &


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 &


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 1901-

13 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 1902-

24 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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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 1902-

29 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 1901-

17 Dec 1902

Mr H Blow Under

Secretary Public Works

Wellington

Several telegrams Includes opening of the Waipara Cheviot

Railway and employment for Returned Troopers [10 items]

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 1903-

18 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

Mutual Life Association

Photograph letterhead of their Wellington building

Concerning rates on their building in Cathedral Square

CH 342,

Box 13/198

12 Jan 1903 Mr G Capper Chairman

Fire Brigade

Committee

Requesting the Council to loan the New Brighton Gala

committee their manual engine for the Fire Brigade

Competition

CH 342,

Box 13/199

21 Jan 1903-

03 Feb 1903

Manager “New Central

Laundry”

Requesting the nightmen to call [2 items]


17

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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-

18 Feb 1904

Mr H Gully Town Clerk

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 1903-

02 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 1903-

02 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 1904-

18 Jun 1904

Mr T Robson Secretary

Canterbury Centre

Letter on paper with a photographic engraving of the

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-

29 Aug 1903

Mr G Stanley Manager

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 Mr W Morton New

Zealand Loan &

Mercantile Agency

Company

Inquiring about a Mr Alfred Parish


18

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CH 342,

Box 13/211

15 Oct 1903-

18 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 1904-

27 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


19

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CH 342,

Box 13/224

20 Aug 1904-

29 Dec 1904

Mr J Scott Manager

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 1903-

18 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


20

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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 1903-

02 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

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


21

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CH 342,

Box 13/251

29 Aug 1903-

17 Dec 1903

Mr O Greenwood

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-

07 Mar 1904

Doctor A Orchard 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 1903-

13 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 1903-

01 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

Secretary Otago Fallen

Soldiers Memorial

Concerning proposed Memorial to be erected in Dunedin to

the soldiers killed in the Boer War

CH 342,

Box 13/264

10 Jun 1904 Mr A Owen Complaining that the nightmen have not called at his

address


22

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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 1903-

22 Oct 1903

Mr R Keeling Town


Several letters and telegrams about a variety of matters

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 1904-

30 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


23

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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 1903-

31 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 1904-

06 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


24

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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 1904-

21 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 1903-

25 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-

05 Oct 1904

Town Clerk Perth 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 1903-

15 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-

25 Jan 1904

Mr J Perks Plumber 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]


25

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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-

04 Jul 1904

Mr H Piper 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


26

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CH 342,

Box 13/316

07 Apr 1904-

04 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 1903-

31 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 1903-

14 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 1903-

24 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


27

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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 1903-

25 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-

10 Sep 1903

Mr G Lewin Secretary

Premier Building Loan

& Investment Society

Lyttelton

Concerning rates account [2 items]

CH 342,

Box 13/334

02 Mar 1903-

04 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-

06 Oct 1904

Mr F Pratt Solicitor Complaining about flooding from side channels on to his

property in Waltham Road [2 items]

CH 342,

Box 13/338

22 Nov 1904 Mr M Price Complaining about a dirty creek on his property

CH 342,

Box 13/339

26 Aug 1903-

06 Feb 1905

Pyne & Company

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


28

Archives Reference


CH 342,

Box 13/344

10 Oct 1904-

29 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-

18 May 1904

Mr E Quinton 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

Committee of the Fund

for the Queen Victoria

School for the Sons of

Scottish Sailors &

Soldiers

Requesting the names of prominent Scotsmen in

Chrsitchurch who might organise local funds for this school

CH 342,

Box 13/350

17 May 1904 Mr T Garrard Secretary

Queen’s Jubilee

Memorial Committee

Concerning the protection of the Queen’s Memorial

CH 342,

Box 13/351

1903-05 Various Letters requesting rubbish collection [49 items]

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