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Letter from Police Department

Re complaint of persons playing football gambling andc in Yarra Park on Sundays

Letter from Cab Owners Protective and Benefit Union

Re annual inspection of Hackney Carriages asking that Broadmeadows stand be included

Letter from French Red Cross Society

Balance sheet for concert held in Town Hall on 16th ultimo

Letter from Mrs E L Poole

Re war risk premium paid for life. Insurance Policy of her son E E Poole serving with Expeditionary Force

Letter from H.J. Stevenson

Application for clerical employment

Letter from Superintendent of Baths

Newspaper cutting re closing of Municipal baths

Letter from State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee

Use of Town Hall on Thursday 13th inst., for Recruiting Meeting

Letter from Superintendent of Baths

Appointment of Talbot vice G W Bates enlisted

Letter from Superintendent Robertson

Reporting that C W Scott assistant clerk at Abattoirs has enlisted

Letter from National Council of Women of Victoria

Application for refund of rent re paid for use of Town Hall on 18th January 1916

Letter from Carnation Dahlia and Sweet Pea Society

Fowarding Balance sheet and requesting refund of rent paid for use of hall on 11th November

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 City Treasurer

Application from J E Brown for leave of absence to serve with Expeditionary Forces

Letter from Kensington and Flemington Red Cross Branch

Free use of supper room Town Hall Kensington for first Tuesday in each month

Letter from Swanson Bros

Offering office accommodation in connection with recruiting campaign

Letter from Town Clerk

Re payment of money due under contract to Siemens Dyanamo Works Ltd, enemy firm

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 Socialist Party of Victoria

Permission to hold procession Sunday afternoon 30th January

Letter from A.N.A. National Committee

Permission for procession on Monday 31st January 1916

Letter from Tarrant Motors Pty Ltd

Permission for procession of 200 motor cars through City on Saturday 29th January 1916

Letter from Craig and Willis

Offering to build and supply fruit stand and fruit and let same to returned soldiers

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 Richmond Recruiting Committee

Application for permission for recruits to march through City

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 use of Main Hall for Recruiting Depot

Letter from Town Clerk

Re Licensing of Drivers, Conductors andc of Military Age

Letter from United Sunday Schools and Congregations North and West Melbourne

Application for free use of North Melbourne Hall on Tuesday 4th April

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 North and West Melbourne Button Fund Committee

Application for use of room in North Melbourne Town Hall Friday 25th February

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 State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee

Application for free use of Town Hall for 26th February 1916

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 Southern Cross Tobacco Fund

Forwarding 200 Collection lists

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 George C Allen

Re placing Belgium Flag and Tablet in Town Hall, Melbourne

Letter from French Red Cross Society

Asking for donation to Ambulance Fund

Letter from Returned Soldiers Association of Victoria

Application for use of Supper room at Town Hall for 22nd inst

Letter from Superintendent Robertson

Stating Meat Inspector F B Hawse has enlisted and as to filling position (temporarily)

Letter from Victorian Football Association

Stating Association has decided to abandon football matches during currency of the war

Letter from City Treasurer and City Electrical Engineer

Increase in salaries of Clerical staff

Letter from Electrical Engineer

Exemption of Shift Engineer McLean from Military Service

Letter from The Navy League of Victoria

Application for refund of rent paid for use of Town Hall 7th March 1916

Letter from Kensington and Flemington Red Cross Society

Refund of rent paid for use of Kensington Town Hall on 14th March

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 City Engineer

Estimated cost of enclosing arch-way at rear of Administrative Buildings for Military Police

Letter from W.G. Hughes

Permission to have stand in a lane for sale of fruit or flowers

Letter from Young Mens Christian Association

Asking for information re Patriotic fund for insertion in Australian Army Handbook

Letter from Town Clerk Adelaide

Asking for copies of charges and conditions for for hiring of Melbourne Town Hall

Letter from William Eagles

Application for difference between military and civil pay

Letter from Returned Soldiers Association

Permission for troops to march on 24th 25th 28th and 30th inst. Also re use of barriers

Letter from Deputy Postmaster General

Re necessity for exercising economy during present financial stress

Letter from City Electrical Engineer

Re use of room ground floor for store room also re room used by Patriotic Fund

Letter from Diocesan Registry

Invitation to attend Anzac Day Commemoration Service

Letter from Defence Department

Stating that a body of troops 1000 strong will march through City on Friday 28th inst

Letter from Australia's Citizens Committee

To deal with Aliens and Alien Trade and to protect British Interests

Letter from Defence Department

Stating that a body troops 3,500 strong will march through City on in 1st May 1916

Letter from Australian Natives Association

Application for free use of Melbourne Town Hall

Letter from Returned Soldiers Association

Permission to march through City on Tuesday 2nd May 1916

Letter from Alderman Sir Arthur Snowden

Notice motion re appointment of Returned Solider as lift attendant

Letter from E L Wilson

Application for free use of organ on Tuesday 2nd inst

Letter from Reverend W Hopkins

Application for use of room in Town Hall for expression of views of persons opposed to conscription

Letter from London Agents

Certificate for classification of future orders

Letter from Hampton Political Labor Council

Re meeting held on Yarra Bank

Letter from Defence Department

Stating that a body of troops 1000 strong will march through City on 10th May

Letter from Defence Department (Colonel Cuscaden)

Asking for loan of 400 chairs from Council

Letter from Defence Department

Stating that a body of troops will march through the city on 11th inst

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 London Agents

Re Floating Police covering merchandise against risk of damage from zeppelins etc

Letter from Flemington and Kensington Returned Soldiers Fund

Application for refund of rent paid for hire of Kensington Town Hall on 3rd May

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 Electrical Engineer

Application for position female Assistant Clerk

Letter from Defence Department

Acknowledging receipt of resolutions by council in favour of conscription

Letter from City Solicitor

Result of prosecution Montfomery v T G Shine - for driving passengers without licence

Letter from Defence Department

Advising that a body of troops (about 1,000 strong) will march through the City on Sunday 21/5/16

Letter from Defence Department

Stating funeral of the late Colonel W G Patterson will leave the Victoria Barracks at 3pm 28/5/16

Letter from French Red Cross Society

Application for free use of Melbourne Town Hall from 8th to 15th July 1916

Letter from Public Health Department

Re diseased meat from W H Blackman and Co supplied to Troop Transport

Letter from K and F Matthieu

Permission to hold Band performance in Fitzroy Gardens Sunday 4th June

Letter from Empire Soldiers' Rest Rooms

Asking for supply of electric power free of charge

Letter from Modern Printing Co Pty Ltd

Declaration as to extra cost of paper etc for month of April 1916

Letter from H V Prior and others

Applications for position of Junior Clerk in City Treasurer's Office (Electric Supply Department)

Letter from Defence Department

Stating 3rd Divisional Supply Column will march through City on 26th inst. 12 noon

Letter from J G Evans (Officer)

Return to duty, having received discharge from military forces

Letter from National Rose Society of Victoria

Application for refund of rent paid for use of Town Hall 19 April 1916

Letter from Royal Entertainers

Permission for 'Kilties Band' to march. Saturday 3rd June

Letter from City Electrical Engineer

Re purchases of thired 2,000 KW Auto-transformer from the British Westinghouse Company

Letter from Melbourne Rifle Club

Forwarding printed cards re providing training for intending volunteers in the AIF

Letter from Miss K L Mathieu

Result of performance by Collingwood Band, in the Fitzroy Gardens on 4th June 1916

Letter from Defence Department

Re supply of hardy flowering plants for Langwarrin Camp

Letter from G McMillan

Asking for use of Kensington Town Hall, free, on 19th August as all proceeds are to go to the 'Returned Wounded Soldiers Fund'

Letter from N A Clack

Reporting driver of motor car No 4066 for asking excessive fare between Camp and Broadmeadowns Station

Letter from Public Library of South Australia

Acknowledging receipt of medal circulated by Commonwealth Button Fund on Anzac Day

Letter from City Electrical Engineer

Re Increases in salaries of the technical staff

Letter from Mrs Coleman

Complaining of noise from toy factory, adjoining her house, owned by a German

Letter from H Jenkins and others

Applications for position of Assistant Superintendant of Markets and Properties

Letter from State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee

Stating that owing to the lack of recruits Mr Cohen's services will no longer be required

Letter from American Consular Service

Expressing thanks for Recruiting Posters

Letter from Queen of Defence Committee

Band performance, Sunday 13th June 1916 in Janet Lady Clarke memorial Band Stand

Letter from Secretary Victorian Scottish Union

Application for use of Town Hall September 28th 1916

Letter from Honourary Secretary Victorian Artist's Pageant Play

Application for use of Town Hall in 18th and 19th or 24th and 28th August 1916

Letter from Melbourne Steamship Company Limited

Coal Supplies Quotations for

Letter from F R Crawford

Application for a fruit stand in the city

Letter from Returned Soldiers Association

Employment of returned soldiers in City Council

Letter from Defence Department

Stating body of troops 700 strong will march through City on Friday 30th inst

Letter from Officer in Command Supply Depot Broadmeadows

Supply of small palms for planting at Depot

Letter from London Agents

Copy of Supplement to London Gazette of 9th May giving full particulars of all goods prohibited for exportation

Letter from Richmond City Brass Band

Permission to hold Band performance in Fitzroy Gardens Sunday 9th July

Letter from Young Mens Christian Association Returned Soldiers Club

Asking that dust bin from the above Club, St. Kilda Road be emptied daily

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 City Electrical Engineer

Erection of festoons outside the Portico of Town Hall during French Patriotic week

Letter from G Sanderson

Application of free use of Town Hall for 'Poster Ball' in aid of Repatriation Fund for returned Australian Soldiers

Letter from Defence Department

Night march of troops through the City on 19th July

Letter from Defence Department

Parade through City French Day July 14th

Letter from Richmond City Brass Band

Balance sheet of band performance in Fitzroy Gardens Sunday 9th July

Letter from Defence Department

Damage to property at Recruiting and Military Police Depots Town Hall Melbourne

Letter from Congress of Unions of Australia

Deputation to Lord Mayor re holding meeting in Town Hall to discuss question of Conscription

Letter from The Graphic Newspaper Co.

Re action to disqualify all Germans from holding representative positions during the war

Letter from Defence Department Commanding Officer Royal Park

Stating 3,000 troops will parade through town on 19th July at 7.30 pm

Letter from A Thomas

Re use of Town Hall for a Novelty Night in aid of returning wounded soldiers

Letter from J Livingstone

Conduct of persons in Carlton Gardens

Letter from Mrs E Mills

Permission for procession through local streets of Kensington on 18th August

Letter from City Treasurer

Commonwealth War Loan - Employes subscription to

Letter from The Director of Education

Application for free use of Town Hall on 2nd and 3rd November

Letter from Miss Mathieu

Permission for Band performance in Fitzroy Gardens on Sunday 3st and 17th September in aid of Russian Refugees

Letter from City Engineer

Honor Roll removal of H O'Brien and A E Cannards name

Letter from North and West Melbourne Red Cross Society

Permission to erect 4 Kiosks at North Melbourne on Violet Day 4/8/16 and use of room

Letter from Head Master State School No 1689 West Melbourne

Re use of North Melbourne Town Hall for Patriotic Concert

Letter from Police Department

Re whereabouts of Wiliam Goode

Letter from Returned Soldiers' Repatriation Fund

Permission for procession on Saturday 5th August 1916

Letter from Russian Refugees Appeal Fund

Permission to hold processions Saturday 12th August

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 Hallkeeper

Damage to doors and notice boards of Town Hall by crowd on occasion of Mr WM Hughes' public meeting

Letter from Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League

Re use of Supper Room

Letter from North Melbourne Patriotic Committee

Application for use of room in North Melbourne Town Hall every Tuesday afternoon and evening

Letter from United Sunday Schools and Congregations Red Cross Society North and West Melbourne

Application for use of room in North Melbourne Town Hall for twelve months

Letter from Ernest H Gambling

Pasting of hand-bills on electric light posts andc re Anti-Conscription meeting

Letter from Flemington and Kensington Red Cross Society

Application for refund of rent paid for use of Flemington Hall on August 8th 1916

Letter from Divisional Returning Officer Melbourne

Re use of Town Halls Melbourne and North Melbourne for Polling Booths on 28th October 1916

Letter from City Engineer

McMicking and Co., re their contract for supply of steel

Letter from Melbourne University Football Club

Re erection of sign on Morell's Oriental Hotel and permission for a donkey cart to parade through the city

Letter from Prahran Friendly Society, Cricket Association

Asking that charges for cricket pitches abolished

Letter from Young Men's Christian Association

Application for free use of Town Hall on 14th September

Letter from State War Council

Asking for information re E.B .Simmons

Letter from State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee

Re Prime Minister's Appeal for Voluntary Enlistment

Letter from Government Statistician NSW

Asking approximate amount contributed in goods to Lady Mayoress's League

Letter from City Electrical Engineer

Report that Sergeant A.R. Williams and Lance Corporal F.L. Lugton employees of Electric Supply Department, have been killed in action

Letter from R.W. Carrie

Application for a position as a temporary clerk

Letter from North and West Melbourne United Sunday School etc., Red Cross Branch

Application for refund of rent paid for use of Town Hall North Melbourne on 16th October

Letter from Loyal Good Intent Lodge Cricket Club

Cricket Pitch Fawkner Park

Letter from Salvation Army, Kensington

Application for refund of rent paid for hire of Kensington Town Hall on 2nd 4th and 5th September1916

Letter from City Electrical Engineer

Recommending appointment of K.L. Edwards as temporary clerk in place of L. White (enlisted)

Letter from Kensington Physical Culture School

Re application for refund of rent paid for use of Kensington Hall on 26th June 1916

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 Minister for Defence

Suggesting that returned soldiers might find suitable employment in selling food and stuffs and flowers in the streets

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 Caledonian Society of Melbourne

Application for use of Town Hall for 30th November 1916 (Now booked for Organ Recital)

Letter from The Salvation Army Appeal

Australian Appeal for £15,000 for the Salvation Army Work amongst Australian Soldiers

Letter from State War Council

Asking information re T J Ryan, 73 Haines Street, North Melbourne

Letter from The State War Council

Re employment for returned soldiers

Letter from By Laws Officer

Result of prosecution of F C Holland and others for taking part in an Anti Conscription Procession

Letter from Christmas Hills Returned Soldiers Welcome League

Application for loan of a dozen large flags

Letter from Henry Morrison

Repeating that window at premises occupied by him was broken by a soldier on Saturday afternoon (Eastern Market)

Letter from State War Council

Re returned soldier R Weller 166 Pearson St., Brunswick

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 Military Registrar Melbourne Sub District 44

Forwarding posters to be exhibited in conspicuous place

Letter from Town Clerk

Re use of North Melbourne Municipal Hall for Recruiting purposes in connection with compulsory military service

Letter from Town Clerk

National Referendum Campaign

Letter from Secretary to The Premier

Acknowledging letter re disfranchisement of enemy aliens resident in Victoria

Letter from Charles C. Sandford

Application for clerical employment

Letter from State Munitions Committee

Stating that cancellation or postponement of enlistment of certain employes by them; does not relieve any of those liable under current Proclamation, from reporting themselves

Letter from National Referendum Council

Re use of Melbourne Town Hall on 17th and 27th inst., and Kensington Hall on 9th inst., for Public Meetings

Letter from G.E. Preston

Application for employment (clerical)

Letter from Victorian Scottish Union

Permission for band to march through the City on Wednesday 27th inst

Letter from Officer of Health

Reporting examination of Thomas Norris (returned soldier), and stating that although unfit for his usual duties, he would be physically capable of discharging the duties of messenger

Letter from Registrar of Pensions

Asking information re Arthur Edwards

Letter from Miss Ethel Rove

Application for clerical employment

Letter from C Simpkins

Stating he has been accepted for military service and applying for leave of absence

Letter from Officer of Health

Report on the Bill relating to Venereal Diseas

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 Secretary, Womens Brigade and Battallion Depots

Application for use of Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday 18th October 1916 for Conscription Meeting for Women

Letter from Amy Shaw

Application for free use of Kensington Town Hall on Friday evening the 20th inst. for Conscription meeting

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 National Referendum Council

Forwarding cheque for £10- deposit against damages to Hall at Womens' Meeting on 23rd inst

Letter from National Referendum Council

Organising loan of large fleet of motor cars to take 'YES' votes to the polls

Letter from L Kemp and others

Applications for the position of Junior Clerk in the Town Clerk's Office

Letter from Major Moore, Honourary Secretary North and West Melbourne Schools Patriotic Display

Free use of North Melbourne Recreation Reserve 16th November 1916

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 Defence Department 3rd Military District

Advising that 3000 men will march through streets on Thursday 26th starting from King Street at 2:30 pm

Letter from Registrar of Pensions

Asking for confidential report re E.S. Simpkins - liftman at Town Hall (returned soldier)

Letter from Superintendent Robertson and others

Re necessity of applying for exemptions from Military Service in certain cases of employes

Letter from John Carlton

Re engagement of supper room Kensington on December 30th for wedding

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 J McPherson

Applying for erection of Kiosk intersection of St Kilda and Yarra Bank Roads

Letter from Mrs E Warren

Applying on behalf of the National Red Cross of West and North Melbourne, for use of room at North Melbourne Town Hall on Monday evenings

Letter from Welcome Home Committee Port Melbourne

Application for permission for the Kilties to play in the Lady Janet Clarke Rotunda on Sunday November 19th

Letter from Hallkeeper

Reporting that at the No Conscription Fellowship Meeting in the Town Hall on Monday the 6th inst. the centre door leading to crush lobby was broken

Letter from W E Haslam and others

Application to the position of Clerk in the Town Clerk's Office

Letter from Secretary Y.M.C.A Military Hospital Caulfield

Asked for a number of tickets of Municipal Concerts (passes) for distribution amongst the soldiers of the Hospital

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 Defence Department (Dental) AAMC Res

Asking for passageway to be made through rockery in front of new Dental Hospital Building Domain Camp

Letter from State War Council

Circular to Recruiting Committees, asking co ordination with new organization recently formed for administration of the War Service Regulations 1916

Letter from O.C. Recruiting Depôt Town Hall

Asking for information re loyalty of E.J. Hirt

Letter from Second Infantry Brigade Depôt

Asking for use of room at Town Hall once a month for purpose of ordinary meeting of members

Letter from Military Registrar

Asking that poster be exhibited in Town Hall

Letter from Registrar of Pensions

Asking for confidential report re H.J. Watson

Letter from City Electrical Engineer

Applications for the position of Engineering Assistant and recommending T Richardson as the most suitable applicant

Letter from Carlton Patriotic Committee

Permission for bands to march through City on Sunday 5th November 1916

Letter from C.H. Horsfall

Permission for Salvation Army Band to play outside Assembly Hall on Saturday evening November 4th

Letter from Australian Military Forces (Captain Fairnie)

Re. A. Cavanagh motor driver employed by the Council not reporting himself for military training also price road repair

Letter from Private Secretary to Prime Minister

Thanking Council for their kind congratulations and good wishes. Re Referendum Campaign

Letter from Registrar Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock

Inscription of Stock Commonwealth War Loan

Letter from Town Clerk Brisbane

Asking for copy of regulation under War Precautions Act prohibiting use of crude tar, without permission

Letter from The Field Naturalists' Club of Victoria

Refund of rent paid for use of Town Hall on 3rd October 1916 Requesting Committee to reconsider their previous decision

Letter from Joseph Sterling

Requesting information re letting of Turkish Baths

Letter from Ball and Welch Pty, Ltd.

Application for refund of amount paid for use of Town Hall on 25th and 27th November

Letter from Officer of Health

Reporting that Inspector Beatty resumed duty on 16th inst after being in Camp at Geelong

Letter from Town Clerk

State War Council Bill

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 Victorian Scottish Union

Permission for Brass Band to march through City on Thursday 30th November 7.30 pm

Letter from Hallkeeper

Recommending 14 days sick leave be granted to E. Simpkins (Lift Attendant) to undergo an operation

Letter from O.C. Recruiting Depot Town Hall

Asking information on loyalty of Frederick William Diergarten of 225 Spring Street Melbourne

Letter from State War Council

Requesting information re William Andrews of 253 Drummond Street, Carlton

Letter from Returned Soldiers Association of Victoria

Application for the use of Supper Room free, or at a nominal charge on 13th December

Letter from Department of Education

Application for free use of Town Hall on 20th December 1916

Letter from William L. Tyquin and others

Applications for position of Temporary Messenger and Attendant in Town Clerk's Office

Letter from Australian Military Force (C.O. 52 A Area)

Requesting that leave of absence be grated for Sergeant Major James P. Biggs from 23rd December to 2nd January to attend Battalion Camp

Letter from C.J. Simpkins

Application for increase in salary

Letter from State War Council

Re J.H. Meyers 21 William St. South Yarra. Asking what prospect he has of earning a living as Licensed Motor Car Driver

Letter from Defence Department

March through City of about 750 troops on Thursday 14th inst

Letter from City Engineer

Request from Young Men's Christian Association for permission to erect a sign on lamp post Cr. Swanston and Flinders Streets

Letter from The Registrar of Pensions

Asking particulars re John G Evans

Letter from Australian Womens' National League

Re decision of Town Hall Committee, that the Town Hall would not be granted for meetings at which Adela Pankhurst would speak

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 State War Council

Re J W Carey's prospects of making a successful living as a Taxi Cab owner and driver

Letter from Carlton Patriotic Committee

Permission for bands to march through City on Sunday 17th December

Letter from D O'Sullivan and others

Applications for position of messenger and attendant

Letter from Registrar of Pensions

Asking information re Thomas J. Hamilton

Letter from Defence Department

Re Recruiting Scheme

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