Council Matters

The purpose of the Town Clerk's Correspondence was to record the minutiae of the day-to-day running of the council. They reveal much about its inner workings and, during the period from 1914, demonstrate that the war had an impact on almost every aspect of its operations.

Digital Resources

Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Reporting result of stocktaking of several of our important materials imported from Europe
Letter from The Adelaide Steamship Coy Ltd: Stating contract for large coal is suspended and offering to supply Engine Coal from Newcastle Pits at 24/- per ton
Letter from The India Rubber, Gutta Percha and Telegraph Works Co Ltd: With regard to tender for Fuses and Junction Boxes
Letter from A Jerome: Stating Mischa Elman concert for 8th has been postponed and requesting refund of amount paid for Rents etc
Letter from A Bosenhart: Asking Committee not to raise rent of shop occupied in Eastern Market as business is very bad at present time
Letter from Eliza Tinsley: Stating all exporting from England and the Continent has ceased and referring to Council's consignment of Carborundum Wheels
Letter from H F Dunne and C Mitscherlich: Requesting that proposed increase in rent for premises occupied in Eastern Market Buildings be held in abeyance
Letter from City Surveyor: Reporting the present conditions of Junior Clerks under his control
Letter from The Polack Tyre Rubber Coy: Stating the Stocks of Solid Tyres in Australia at the present moment are very limited
Letter from Union Electric Coy of Australia Limited: Withdrawing all prices and discounts which have been hitherto quoted
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Memo. re position of the Council in regard to Contracts for Annual Supplies, where the contractor is unable to obtain his supplies
Letter from Meter Inspector (T Wilson): Memo, stating J Lennard Assistant Inspector will resume work on Monday 24th August
Letter from City Surveyor: Report re Solid Rubber Tyres suitable for Motor Waggons under the Control of the Public Works Committee
Letter from M Healey: Asking that rent of premises occupied by him in Queen Victoria Market Buildings, be not raised
Letter from Secretary Municipal Association of Victoria: Requesting use of old Council Chamber for the Annual Session to be held on 21st and 22nd October next
Letter from McIlwraith McEacharn and Co.: Re covering shipments of goods going forward against War risk
Letter from British Insulated and Helsby Cables Ltd: Stating they are prepared to quote for and supply all goods manufactured by them
Letter from City Surveyor: Reporting that the rates specified in the contract for Coal have under Special War Clause been advanced by 2/- per ton
Letter from T Warr and Company: Re renting a piece of land near the Railway Coal Canal
Letter from City Surveyor: with regard to an extra War charge of 10/9 added on an a/c of Burnip and Company contractor for the supply of Bass and Kitool
Letter from Inspector Montgomery: Report with regard to arrangements made for Stands in connection with Bus and Cab traffic to Military Encampment
Letter from Vaccuum Oil Company Pty Ltd: Replying to our letter of 3rd September re charges on goods to be supplied by them to the Council
Letter from Cab Owners and Drivers Protective and Benefit Union: Asking that temporary cab stand be fixed at terminus of Coburg horse tramway for use re military encampment at Broadmeadows
Letter from City Surveyor: With regard to leave of absence to A H Wardrop for Military Instruction from 14th October to 12th November
Letter from McIlwraith McEacharn and Co.: Advising that freight still remains at about 25% above normal
Letter from Australian Imperial Force Assistant Provost-Marshal: Requesting use of a room to be used by men on piquet duty
Letter from Stewarts and Lloyds: Re Contract for Tubing and Fittings and stating they have been subjected to £4/4/- % War Risk Insurance
Letter from J Wilson (Meter Inspector): Reporting that J Lennard, assistant Meter Inspector, has again been summoned to attend Military Duties
Letter from Officer of Health: Submitting letter from Dr J W Springthorpe (Melbourne University) who is leaving for the War
Letter from City Surveyor: Reporting that he appointed A Barton Temporary Clerk to fill L Beanland's place during his absence on Military Duty
Letter from P Phillips: Re Stand for disengaged Drags in Swanston Street near Flinders Street to be used after 11pm (to go to Broadmeadows)
Letter from City Surveyor: Reporting that A Wardrop will be away for a further 5 Weeks on Military Duty
Letter from McIlwraith McEacharn and Co.: Re Arc Lamp Globes and stating so far they have not been able to discover a source of supply
Letter from Secretary The Prime Minister's Department: Stating resolution adopted by Council in respect of the death of Field Marshal Earl Roberts was forwarded through His Excellency the Governor General for communication to Lady Roberts
Letter from N J Boyd: Application for employment
Letter from Building Surveyor: Application of S Arnold Best and Company requesting permission to re-erect wooden verandah at 124 Macaulay Road Flemington
Letter from Police Department: Relative to complaints re unlicensed Motor Car and drags being used for plying for Hire in the City and at Broadmeadows
Letter from Officer of Health: Stating Assistant Inspect E T Wood was released for two days from Military Service on 3rd and 4th inst andwas engaged at his usual Departmental Duties
Letter from McIlwraith McEacharn and Co.: Re quotations received from Johnson and Jorgensen Ltd and Macbeth Evans Glass Company to supply Arc Lamp Globes (and enclosing samples of Glass)
Letter from G W Brown (The Newmarket Theatre): Re rates Newmarket Picture Theatre requesting permission to pay same in installments
Letter from Officer of Health: Reporting that Assistant Inspector E J Wood was released from Military Duty on 10th and 11th inst
Letter from A R Butler and A F Trebilco and others: Applications for positions (2) of Architectural Draftsman (Temporary)
Letter from City Architect: Re extra expense (War Risk) W and T Avery Ltd have been put to in landing Weighing Machines for City Abbatoirs
Letter from Honourable Secretary Municipal Property Owner's Defence Association: Further letter re suspending action regarding condemnation of properties for a further term of six months
Letter from Town Clerk South Melbourne: Re the suggestion to wood pave St Kilda Rd and stating his Council cannot join in the undertaking at the present time
Letter from Secretary Public Works Department: Reporting that Three Schemes were sumitted to the Conference of Metropolitan Municipalities held on 22nd December re question of providing employment for married men who have become unemployed through the War
Letter from L Parrington: Re Motor Balancer and stating he has lodged deposit and signed the Contract
Letter from M McDonald: Application for Employment
Letter from W Barnard and W Kennish: Stating they want to enlist for the War and referring to the Military Conditions of Pay
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Submitting Record sheet for month of November 1914
Letter from Mngrs Siemens Bros Dynamo Works Ltd: Stating he called on the Members of the Council personally regarding British Companies with Enemy Shareholders
Letter from Australian Manufacturing and the British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co: Statutory Declaration with regard to their tender for 5000 K W Turbine Set
Letter from G F Farrar: Asking that time of closing of tenders for Corkboard Insulation be extended
Letter from J Wildridge and Sinclair Ltc: Statutory Declaration in connection with their tender for Refrigerating Machinery
Letter from H Faulkiner [sic] Smith: Re use of Town Hall on 6th March and enclosing Cheque £24 and referring to amount of £6/-/- lying to his credit
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Submitting letter from Siemens Brothers relative to prohibiting all enquiries from going to them for any material what so ever
Letter from Secretary Public Works Department: Stating a Conference of Representatives of the Councils obtaining advances from the Government will be held on 24th inst
Letter from Town Clerk Launceston: Asking if Council now deals with the firm known as Siemens Bros à
Letter from The Edison and Swan United Electric Light Company Ltd: With regard to Metal Filament Lamps and referring to remarks make by the Chairman of the Electric Light Supply Committee
Letter from Buckeye Harvester and Company: Bringing under notice their 'Ajak' Fluid Fire Extinguisher
Letter from J Hay: With regard to providing a tent for use of soldiers at Broadmeadows and requesting patronage of Council
Letter from Town Clerk Brisbane: Asking if permission has been given for the use of the Arms of the City of Melbourne as badges for the HMAS 'Melbourne'
Letter from Officer of Health: Stating L J Bird is required for Military Service for an indefinite period and referring to clerical assitance in his absence
Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces 3rd Military District: Requesting loan of Street Sweeping Machines for use at Broadmeadows Camp
Letter from City Treasurer: Re filling vacancy in Electric Supply Pay Office caused by G R Scott enlisting
Letter from Town Clerk: Memo re damage to window in Dept Room in Courtyard used by Soldiers and enclosing Postal Notes (2) for 6/-
Letter from Town Clerk: Submitting list of dates on which Town Hall was granted free for Patriotic Purposes
Letter from McIlwraith McEacharn and Co: Enclosing copies of letters Mitchel Cotts and Co in regard to the proving of claims for Cargo in respect of the 'Hamm' and the 'Apolda'
Letter from Inspector Montgomery: Reporting John O Harrod acting as a driver without a License at Broadmeadows
Letter from Secretary Hobart Municipal Officers' Association: Requesting information re Military and Civil pay to all Officers in the Service joining the Expeditionary Forces
Letter from McIlwraith McEacharn and Co.: Copy of letter from British Insulated and Helsby Cables Ltd re tender for Bare Hare Drawn Copper Cables and referring to delivery within 12 weeks
Letter from McIlwraith McEacharn and Co.: Acknowledging instructions of 18th March to order 1 No 3 Paunch Manure Expeller from VD Anderson and Co
Letter from Town Clerk: Memo Asking that Draft Reports of the Committee for the year 1914 be deferred till next meeting
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Submitting Record Sheet for the Month of April 1915
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Report on tenders recently submitted for the supply of Carbons
Letter from Shire Secretary, Shire of Dunmunkle: Circular urging Municipalities in the State to take action re Securing men and munitions for the War
Letter from N Ker and others: Applicants for position of Clerk in City Treasurers Office of Electric Light Department ([viz?] Riddell)
Letter from Baths Superintendent: Memo with regard to Military men visiting the Baths
Letter from City Architect: Re services of temporary Draftsman Dainton's position and a Junior Draftsman £2/10/- per week
Letter from The Lord Mayor: Relative to the establishment of a Recruiting Depot at the Town Hall
Letter from Clerk of Accounts: Salaries of Officers enlisted in the Expeditionary Forces
Letter from Soldiers' Dental Fund: Use of room in Town Hall
Letter from Colonel Hawker: Town Hall Recruiting Depot
Letter from N H Christian and J H Stansby: Applications for Architectural and Junior Architectural Draftsmen
Letter from Acting City Treasurer: Enlistment of R Harper, Junior Clerk, Electric Supply Department
Letter from A N A Bear, Miss Watson and others: Applicants for position of Junior Clerk in Town Clerk's Office also Clerk
Letter from Douglas Little and others: Engineering Assistant, Electric Supply Department
Letter from C D Huggins: Stating he cannot accept position of Clerk in Electric Supply Department
Letter from William Riddell: Application for Employment
Letter from McIlwraith McEacharn and Co.: Re Cargo on SS Hanan and Elbing
Letter from City Treasurer: Stating that G. Heinz has enlisted in Expeditionary force
Letter from E Hartigan: Allowances to Soldiers' Wives from the Patriotic Fund
Letter from State Munitions Committee: Informations relative to the manufacture of munitions
Letter from Arthur G Vial: City Management
Letter from Sydney Arnold Best and Co: Request for reduction of rent, R Nicolson 58 Errol Street North Melbourne
Letter from John Gunn and others: Applicants for position of Temporary Clerk, Town Clerk's Office
Letter from Town Clerk Essendon: Motor Car Stands Show Ground Ascot Vale
Letter from H Montgomery (Hackney Carriage Inspector): Suggesting Stand for Cabs and Motors in Flemington Road (with plan)
Letter from A S Finlay and others: Applicants for Temporary position of Clerk in City Treasurer's Office (£2/0/0)
Letter from City Architect: Cost of fitting out Recruiting Room (Town Hall)
Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces: Thanking Baths and Parks Committee for free use of Swimming Baths for members of Australian Imperial Force
Letter from G Williams and others: Applications for position of temporary Junior Draftsman in City Surveyor's Office
Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces: Re Civil Employment of Mr J Lennard if called up for duty in Australian Army Medical Corps
Letter from Town Clerk: Military Police to use room in basement used by Police on point duty and Police to use Hackney Carriage Committee's room
Letter from Victoria Enamelling Works: Advising despatch of 1 package Enamel Numbers and increased charge
Letter from R L Amess and A Douglas: Applications for positions as Building Inspectors
Letter from W E U Campbell: Application for Employment
Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces: Enquiring if Electric Supply Committee will bear expense of erecting 2 poles for 20 arc lamps on North Carton Market site for drill purposes
Letter from Captain Macdonald: Complaint against A Cullen Driver of Motor Car No. 121 for not pulling up when requested by Military Police
Letter from City Treasurer: Statement of Receipts and Expenditure of Baths for August 1915
Letter from Baths Superintendent: Forwarding application for use of baths by 22nd Depot Battalion on 22 September
Letter from Department of Lands and Survey: Approving of proposal to pay employees of Park and Gardens Committed who enlist the difference between military and usual pay
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Sending estimate of cost of lighting at the Camp at Royal Park
Letter from Thomas Longridge: Application for post as Clerk in City Electrical Engineers Office
Letter from Superintendent City Baths: Bates, Attendent at Baths
Letter from W H Rose and others: Applications for position of Clerk in City Surveyors Office (new position)
Letter from Mr W H Ford and others: Applications (5) for temporary position of Architectural Draftsman in City Architects Office, vice [sic] Mr Trebiles (enlisted)
Letter from K W L Cox and others: Applications for position of Clerk in City Surveyors Office (vice Mr G Duncan, promoted)
Letter from Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company: Re street processions on Saturday evening 23rd inst. Interfering with Tramway Traffic
Letter from A G Sinclair and others: Applications for position of Clerk in the Electric Supply Department
Letter from Shire Secretary Broadmeadows: Asking if carters and carriers at Broadmeadows Camp are licensed under Council's Reg[ulations]
Letter from Superintendent Robertson: Reporting A T [Alfred Thomas] Sparrow, laborer at Abattoirs has enlisted
Letter from Electrical Engineer and City Treasurer: Re increments to members of staff serving with AIF
Letter from London Agents: Re S S Adelaide at Loanda, forwarding copy of letter from London Chamber of Commerce
Letter from William Coward and Co, Ltd.: Offering to act as agents for City Council in London
Letter from Cab Owners Protective and Benefit Union: Re annual inspection of Hackney Carriages asking that Broadmeadows stand be included
Letter from H.J. Stevenson: Application for clerical employment
Letter from Superintendent of Baths: Newspaper cutting re closing of Municipal baths
Letter from Superintendent of Baths: Appointment of Talbot vice G W Bates enlisted
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Stating British Government have appropriated 5500 K W Turbo Generator ordered from British Westinghouse Co
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Re contract for Motor Balance (Mr Lascelles Parrington) delay in delivery
Letter from A G Herman and others: Applications for position of temporary clerk at City Abattoirs vice C Scott enlisted
Letter from Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industries: Copy of resolution re Government Picnic Party's visit to Gippsland
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Authority to engage P Nicholas as Junior Engineering Assistant at £3 pw
Letter from Officer in Commander Royal Park Camp: Removal of empty tins andc from camp discontinuance of
Letter from A Black: Stating he has enlisted (Parks and Gardens Employee)
Letter from Principal Medical Officer: Re sanitary conveniences at Royal Park Camp . Stating same has been rectified
Letter from Town Clerk Brisbane: Asking for copies of wages board awards effecting Municipal Workmen
Letter from Town Clerk: Re Licensing of Drivers, Conductors andc of Military Age
Letter from City Engineer: Stating N H Christian has been accepted for service with the AIF
Letter from Superintendent Robertson: Charles Hoy stating he has enlisted and ask for 1 weeks annual leave
Letter from W V Wallens and others: Application for Temporary Engineering Draftsman at 15/- per day
Letter from John Botterill and others: Applications for Temporary Mechanical Draftsman at £5/10/- per week
Letter from City Engineer: Application for annual leave S P Holding, Clerk at Destructor who has enlisted and as to refilling position
Letter from Town Clerk Sydney: Asking what action Council has taken with German or other enemy nationality employee
Letter from City Engineer: List of single men employed in Department, together with their dependants etc
Letter from N R Bennett: Stating he has enlisted and applying for annual leave
Letter from Officer of Health: Stating Assistant Inspector A E Day has enlisted
Letter from A N A Bear: Stating he has enlisted and applying for annual leave
Letter from Town Clerk: Officer re-arrangements consequent upon enlistment for active service
Letter from Inspector of Meters: Re appointment of G Davidson as temporary assistant vice J Lennard
Letter from City Treasurer: Stating G Robinson has enlisted and as to filling position
Letter from A J Steven and others: Applications for position of Clerk in Town Clerk's Office (£3/-/- per week) vice N R Bennet enlisted
Letter from Superintendent Robertson: Stating Meat Inspector F B Hawse has enlisted and as to filling position (temporarily)
Letter from City Treasurer and City Electrical Engineer: Increase in salaries of Clerical staff
Letter from Henry Morris: Stating window at his premises Eastern Market was broken by 2 soldiers
Letter from Clerk of Disbursements: Re payment of difference between Civil and Military pay to Palmer and Guthrie (enlisted)
Letter from James McGowan and others: Applications for positions of Clerk in Electric Supply Department at £3/-/-
Letter from William Eagles: Application for difference between military and civil pay
Letter from Deputy Postmaster General: Re necessity for exercising economy during present financial stress
Letter from A E Dean. Thomas Gilding and others: Temporary Clerks for Office of Clerk of Disbursements. (Applications received in place of Messrs Dyke and Brewer who have enlisted
Letter from City Treasurer: Filling of vacancy caused by enlistment of E S Beachcroft
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Appointment of Clerk at £3 per week
Letter from City Solicitor: Result of prosecution Montfomery v T G Shine - for driving passengers without licence
Letter from Empire Soldiers' Rest Rooms: Asking for supply of electric power free of charge
Letter from H V Prior and others: Applications for position of Junior Clerk in City Treasurer's Office (Electric Supply Department)
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Re purchases of thired 2,000 KW Auto-transformer from the British Westinghouse Company
Letter from N A Clack: Reporting driver of motor car No 4066 for asking excessive fare between Camp and Broadmeadowns Station
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Re Increases in salaries of the technical staff
Letter from H Jenkins and others: Applications for position of Assistant Superintendant of Markets and Properties
Letter from Melbourne Steamship Company Limited: Coal Supplies Quotations for
Letter from Returned Soldiers Association: Employment of returned soldiers in City Council
Letter from Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Co: Councils General Fire Insurance Policy. Re Recruiting Depot and Military Police Depot at Town Hall
Letter from City Treasurer: Fortnightly Report
Letter from Defence Department: Damage to property at Recruiting and Military Police Depots Town Hall Melbourne
Letter from City Engineer: Honor Roll removal of H O'Brien and A E Cannards name
Letter from Department of Defence: Re providing opening from back road, Alexandra Park, across tan track to Red Cross Kitchen in the Domain
Letter from City Engineer: McMicking and Co., re their contract for supply of steel
Letter from R.W. Carrie: Application for a position as a temporary clerk
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Recommending appointment of K.L. Edwards as temporary clerk in place of L. White (enlisted)
Letter from J McD McKenzie (City Treasurer): Increase of Life Insurance
Letter from City Engineer: Appointment of BW Blackley as Blacksmith's improver and H Scott as Fitter's improver
Letter from London Agents: Forwarding further copy of letter from London Chamber of Commerce re S S Adelaide
Letter from Captain J.N. Ryan: Stating he has been called up for Military duty and applying for leave of absence
Letter from The State War Council: Re employment for returned soldiers
Letter from City Engineer: Reporting that H.M. McCay Engineering Pupil in his office has been accepted for service in the Army Medical Corps
Letter from Officer of Health: List of Officers liable for military service
Letter from Charles C. Sandford: Application for clerical employment
Letter from G.E. Preston: Application for employment (clerical)
Letter from C Simpkins: Stating he has been accepted for military service and applying for leave of absence
Letter from D L Gilchrist: Application for clerical employment
Letter from Wm [William] Ripper: Stating he has enlisted for active service with the Australian Imperial Forces
Letter from Commonwealth Engineer Ltd: Drawing attention to article in current issue entitled 'Nationalism versus Municipal Council'
Letter from Clerk of Disbursements: Asking instructions re payment to men on military service, under the compulsion scheme
Letter from E R Hudspeth: Stating that he has been accepted for Compulsory Home Service, after having twice been rejected as a volunteer, and asking that his position be kept open and extra pay be granted
Letter from Town Clerk: re Compulsory Military Service and payment of difference in salary andc to officers and employes
Letter from R H Stockfeld: Successful applicant for position of Temporary Architectural Draughtsman in City Engineer's Office
Letter from L Kemp and others: Applications for the position of Junior Clerk in the Town Clerk's Office
Letter from A W Dwyer and others: Applications for the position of Assistant Clerk in Electric Supply Department at £3 per week to replace H L Hibbs
Letter from Superintendent Robertson and others: Re necessity of applying for exemptions from Military Service in certain cases of employes
Letter from Superintendent Robertson: Reporting that G. Oarmes counter of stock at Cattle Market has enlisted, and asking that fresh appointment be made
Letter from W E Haslam and others: Application to the position of Clerk in the Town Clerk's Office
Letter from YWCA: Application for renewal of registration of a common lodging house
Letter from YWCA: Application for renewal of registration of a common lodging house
Letter from City Electrical Engineer: Applications for the position of Engineering Assistant and recommending T Richardson as the most suitable applicant
Letter from Private Secretary to Prime Minister: Thanking Council for their kind congratulations and good wishes. Re Referendum Campaign
Letter from Town Clerk Brisbane: Asking for copy of regulation under War Precautions Act prohibiting use of crude tar, without permission
Letter from Joseph Sterling: Requesting information re letting of Turkish Baths
Letter from London Agents: Re British Westinghouse Co's contract for supply of Turbo set and Condensing Plant, Rotary Converter and Transformer, and Auto Transformer
Letter from William L. Tyquin and others: Applications for position of Temporary Messenger and Attendant in Town Clerk's Office
Letter from C.J. Simpkins: Application for increase in salary
Letter from R A Williams and others: Applications for position of Temporary Junior Clerk in Pay Office Electric Supply Committee
Letter from Town Clerk Williamstown: Stating Council has no objection to Stand for Hackney Carriage at Williamstown Station to run to Altona Camp
Letter from James Prendergast: Application for difference between Military and Civil pay
Letter from D O'Sullivan and others: Applications for position of messenger and attendant
Letter from Stewarts and Lloyds (Aust) Ltd: Claim for War Risk Insurance and increased cost on goods supplied to Parks Gardens Committee
Letter from Town Clerk: Copy of circular sent to various municipalities asking for copy of Council Minutes, Reports and Year Book
Letter from J.H. Owen: Re reformative activities of Melbourne Council in regard to housing conditions
Letter from E R Hudspeth and others: Application for position of Clerk in City Treasurer's Office
Letter from City Engineer: Recommending appointment of W Baglin as clerk at Destructor. Further recommendation as to appointment of F. Bushnil
Letter from Lietenant C. Buckhurst Atkins: Forwarding drawings of soldiers engaged in the war for acceptance by Council
Letter from City Treasurer: Recommending increased salaries to officers in the Department
Letter from John Danks and Son: Reporting that the Defence Department has requisitioned the 5th floor of their building, and that any structural alterations are made by them and that Danks cannot be responsible
Letter from Town Clerk: Question of future management of North Melbourne Recreation Reserve
Letter from City Treasurer: Officers in his Department. Anomalies in salaries
Letter from Minister for Home and Territories: Asking that Mr Campbell, Superintendent of Tree Planting be allowed to visit Canberra
Letter from A Chapman and others: Application for temporary position of Sanitary Inspector
Letter from Superintendent of Markets: Renovations to premises vacated by the State War Council at Western Market
Letter from Public Service Commissioner: Payment of returned soldiers absent from duty
Letter from Secretary, Department of Public Works: Asking that, in filling positions, preference be given to returned soldiers
Letter from Special Enquiry Committee: Report No. 1
Letter from Motor Drivers, etc.: Protesting against granting of a licence to a woman
Letter from Manager, The Stenotype Co: Suspension of instruction of officers in Stenography
Letter from Under Secretary for Lands: Asking information re Alexandra Park employes
Letter from G. Smith: Appointment of temporary Junior Clerk
Letter from Town Clerk: Duties of Town Clerks Staff
Letter from W Thomson and others: Applications for Rate Collector etc at North Melbourne

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