Colonial (Government) Architect index 1837-1970

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TitleDescriptionRecord TypeDateRemarksCitationPlaceCopyPage No
Watch Houses. General bundle, SydneyWatch Houses. General bundle, SydneyAppendix A: Correspondence, c.1837-9658-1855see also Watch Houses under the names of specific towns eg. Dubbo; Gosford4332 [2/645]Details
TheatresTheatresAppendix A: Correspondence, c.1837-96see Lyceum Theatre, Sydney; Prince of Wales Theatre, SydneyDetails
Roads. Western Road, police Patrol buildingsRoads. Western Road, police Patrol buildingsAppendix A: Correspondence, c.1837-9654-1848, 1851, 1853-4332 [2/644]Details
Iron Houses. Purchase ofIron Houses. Purchase ofAppendix A: Correspondence, c.1837-9657-1854-4332 [2/598]Details
Great Exhibition. Collection of specimensGreat Exhibition. Collection of specimensAppendix A: Correspondence, c.1837-961862, 1861-1862, 1861-4332 [2/585]Details
Illumination. Prince of Wales' marriage; reception of H.R.H. Duke of EdinburghIllumination. Prince of Wales' marriage; reception of H.R.H. Duke of EdinburghAppendix A: Correspondence, c.1837-9668-1856, 1863-4332 [2/598]Details
“Dunbar”, Ship. Memorial and List of crew and passengers lost“Dunbar”, Ship. Memorial and List of crew and passengers lostAppendix A: Correspondence, c.1837-9658-1857-4332 [2/642A]Details
Australian Mercantile Loan and Guarantee Co. Ltd. Copy of a Bill of Sale and inventory of furniture between the Australian Mercantile Loan & Guarantee Co. Ltd., and Mr. RaleyAustralian Mercantile Loan and Guarantee Co. Ltd. Copy of a Bill of Sale and inventory of furniture between the Australian Mercantile Loan & Guarantee Co. Ltd., and Mr. RaleyAppendix A: Correspondence, c.1837-96-4332 [2/8165]Details
Roads. Northern RoadsRoads. Northern RoadsAppendix A: Correspondence, c.1837-9658-1852-4332 [2/614]Details
Schools. Church School Estates, repairs and supply of furnitureSchools. Church School Estates, repairs and supply of furnitureAppendix A: Correspondence, c.1837-961854-1854-4332 [2/584]Details

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Colonial (Government) Architect guide

The Colonial Architect's Department was responsible for the planning & supervision of the construction & repair of public buildings