Employees of the City of Sydney, 1842 – c. 1900 Summary Report a aaron, Isaac

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Quantock, William Inspector, City Building Surveyor’s Department, City Architect’s Department, 1882-1889

Represented NSW in Rifle Shooting, December 1888; dismissed for false report on building

Quigley, John Quarryman, City Works, 1848

Quigley, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887

Quill, J or John Labourer, Scavenger, Gully Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department,

Attendant at conveniences, 1894-1912

Quin: See also Quinn

Quin, Joseph Labourer, Water Works, 1858

Quin, Thomas Labourer, 1879

Quin, (Unknown) Carter, Lachlan Swamp, 1880

Quin, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887

Quinane, M Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895

Quinlan, John Labourer, 1879

Quinn, H Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances, City Cleansing Department, 1890-1916

Quinn, J Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1898

Quinn, J Carter, Night Worker: Machine Brooms, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895

Quinn, James Labourer, 1879

Quinn, James Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895

Quinn, James Carter, Street Cleansing, Night, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-1894

See Quinn, Mrs

Quinn, Mrs Carter, Night Broom, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1894-1897

Widow of Quinn, James

Quinn, John Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1896

Quinn, Patrick Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 1862

Quinn, Patrick Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1899

Quinn, Thomas Labourer, 1879

Quinn, (Unknown) Hydrant Man, City Surveyor’s Department, 1872

Quinn, (Unknown) Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1878

Quirk, J Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1898

See Quirk, John

Quirk, Jeremiah Labourer, City Works, City Surveyor’s Department, 1852

Quirk, John Labourer, 1886

Quirk, John Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1886-1898

Quirk, W Stonebreaker, 1877

Quirk, (Unknown) Labourers, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878

Two Men

Quirk, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888

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Rae, John Town Clerk, 1843-1853

Commissioner of the City of Sydney, 1854-1856

Rafter, T or Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1868-1895

Raidon: See also Reardon, Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan, Ryrdon

Raidon, T Stonebreaker, 1873

Rainey, George Clerk of the Hay Corn & Cattle Market, 1843

Rainey, (Unknown) City Engineer’s Department, 1888

Rainford, Dennis Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895

Rainford, D Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1898

Raisin, (Unknown) Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878

Ramsay, Richard Machinist, Superintendent, Botany Water Works, City Engineer’s Department, 1857

Rankin, (Unknown) Overseer, City Works, 1855

Raper, Edward Assessor, 1849-1851

Raphael, Joseph George Assessor, 1848-1849; City Auditor, 1860;

Alderman 1860-1866; 1870-1872; MLA 1872-1874

Rawson, Robert Stonebreaker, 1884

Rawlings, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, 1878

Ray, E Stonebreaker, 1874

Ray, H Labourer, 1879

Rayney, (Unknown) Cleaning Staff, 1899

Rayons, James Labourer, Water Works, 1858

Razens, William Labourer, Water Works, 1858

Rea, John Collector of Citizens Lists, 1851-1852

Read: See Reid

Read, G Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895

See Reid, George

Read, G Paving Department, City Surveyor’s Department, 1898

Read, J or Jos Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-1898

Read, R Assessor, 1845

Read, (Unknown) Street Sweepers, 1898

Two men: Senior and Junior

Ready: See Reddy, Reedy, Reidy

Ready, James Labourer, Argyle St Quarry, 1846

Reardon: See also Raidon, Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan, Ryrdon

Reardon, Daniel Unknown, 1843

Reardon, Dennis Labourer, City Works, 1844-1846

See Riordan, Denis

Reardon, Denis Carter, City Works, 1851

Reardon, John Mason, City Works, 1846

See Riordan, John

Reardon, Michael Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1858

Reardon, (Unknown) Mason, City Works, 1849

See Riordan, John

Rech, S Carter, driver, 1899

Redan: See also Raidon, Reardon, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan, Ryrdon

Redan, Daniel Botany Water Works, 1858

See Redden, Daniel

Reddan: See also Raidon, Reardon, Redan, Redden, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Riodan, Roirdan, Ryrdon

Reddan, James Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887

Reddan, Thomas City Surveyor’s Department, 1895

Reddan, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 1888

Reddan, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887

See Reddan, James

Redden: See also Raidon, Reardon Redan, Reddan, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan, Ryrdon

Redden, Daniel Labourer, City Water Works, 1858

Reddin: See also Raidon, Reardon Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddon, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan, Ryrdon

Reddin, John Labourer, Contractor, City Water Works, 1858

Redding, Daniel Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1858

Reddon: See also Raidon, Reardon, Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan, Ryrdon

Reddon, John Labourer, Water Works, 1859

See Reddin, John

Reddy: See Ready, Reedy, Reidy

Reddy, (Unknown) Carter, 1859

Redshaw, William Water Service Gang, City Engineer’s Department, 1887-1888

Reedy: See Ready, Reddy, Reidy

Reedy, Patrick Labourer, City Works, 1851

Rees, William Henry Draftsman, City Surveyor’s Department, 1881-1884

Reeves, James M Labourer or Carter, 1876

Reid: See Read

Reid, C Labourer, Tar Paving, City Surveyor’s Department, 1898

Reid, Charles Labourer, Painter, City Surveyor’s Department,

City Building Surveyor’s Department, 1894-post 1920

Reid, E or Edward Ganger, Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1882-1911

Reid, George Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895

Reid, J Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1897, 1898

Reid, Joseph Carter, 1883

Reid, W Caretaker, Sussex St Stores, 1892

See Reidy, William

Reid, William Labourer, Sewerage Work, Turncock, 1898- post 1920

Reid, (Unknown) Carter, City Works, 1843

Reid, (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 1888

Reidy, William Caretaker, Sussex St Stores, 1891-1892

Reilly/Reily: See also Riely, Riley, Ryley

Reilly, Eugene House to House Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888

Reilly, Peter Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1873

Reilly, Peter Carter, 1890

Reily, James Carter

Reily, Peter Labourer, 1879

Renny, Michel Labourer, City Water Works, 1858

Renshaw, Matthew Botany Water Works, 1858

Reuben, Robert H Bailiff, City Treasurer’s Department, 1883-1898

Reuter, Alfred M Clerk, Town Clerk’s Department, 1881-1882

Rewny, Edward Stonebreaker, 1873

Reyne, William Stonebreaker, 1880

Reynolds, Joseph Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895

Rhodes, C Inspector or Foreman of Sewers, 1881-1889

Transferred to Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board December 1889

Rice, E Fish Markets, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1898

Rice, Edward Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1873

Rice, Edwin Assessor, Contractor, 1892-1898; 1900

Rice, E Unknown, Town Clerk’s Department, 1898

See Rice, Edwin

Rice, Thomas Mason, Argyle Cut, City Works, 1844-1845

Rice, (Unknown) Watchman, Eastern Markets, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878

Richards, Charles Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1858

Richards, CT City Surveyor’s Department, 1887

Richards, CW Time Keeper, City Architect’s Department, 1890

Richards, John Labourer, 1862

Richards, Richard Watkins Articled Pupil, City Surveyor’s Department, 1879-1883;

Draftsman, City Surveyor’s Department, 1883-1887; Acting City Surveyor, 1887;

City Surveyor, 1887-1901

Alderman, City of Sydney, 1902-1905; 1912-1915; 1917-1920; Lord Mayor, City of Sydney, 1914-1915; 1919-1920

Richards, William Foreman of Masons, Inspector of Pavements, 1880-1893

Richards, (Unknown) Watchman, Market Wharf, 1872

Richardson, William Labourer, 1879

Riches, Charles Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1857-1858

Richie, (Unknown) Overseer, Harris Street, City Works, 1846

Rickards, Robert Botany Water Works, 1857

Riddell: See also Riddle

Riddell, James Watchman, George St Markets; Watchman, Belmore Markets;

Watchman Queen Victoria Markets; 1878-1916

Riddell, Joseph Street Sweeper, 1896

Riddell, Joseph Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, 1899-1912

Transferred to NSW Government with transfer of Sale Yards

Riddett, James Overseer of Works, City Works, 1854

Riddett, James Collector of Water Rates, Soldiers Point Fountain, 1856

Riddle: See also Riddell

Riddle, James Watchman

See Riddell, James: Watchman

Riddle, J Street Cleaner, 1896

See Riddell, Joseph: Street Sweeper

Riddle, J Sweeper, Queen Victoria Markets, 1898-1900

Riddle, Joseph Labourer, Metropolitan Cattle Sale Yards, 1899-1912

See Riddell, Joseph:

Riddle, William Labourer, City Works, 1844

Riddle, (Unknown) Gully Shaft Gang, 1895

Riddle, (Unknown) Moore Park, 1897

Riddle, (Unknown) Queen Victoria Markets, 1898

Riddle, (Unknown) Watchman, New Markets, 1899

See Riddell, James

Riddly, (Unknown) Cleaning Staff, 1899

Rider, Mrs Carter, 1864

Rider, WB City Engineer, 1854-1856

Rider, (Unknown) Labourer, 1862

Riely: See Reily, Reilly, Riley, Ryley

Riely, Mathew Labourer, 1858

See Riley, Matthew

Riely, Michael Stonebreaker, 1880

Ries, Thomas Mason, City Works, 1844

See Rice, Thomas

Riley: See Reily, Reilly, Riely, Ryley

Riley, James Carter, driver, 1898

Riley, John Labourer, casual, Water Service, 1869

Riley, M Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1868

Riley, M Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1898

Riley, Matthew Water Works, 1858-1860

Riley, Michael Labourer, 1895

Riley, Peter Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-1895

Riley, Robert Labourer, Reserves, City Surveyor’s Department, 1881-1917

Riley, R or Robert Labourer, City Works, 1878-1879

Riley, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887

Rion, Ml Labourer, Water Works, 1858

See Ryan, Michael

Riordan: See also Raidon, Reardon Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Roirdan, Ryrdon

Riordan, Denis Labourer, City Works, 1844-1846

Riordan, John Labourer, Mason, City Works, 1844-1846; 1849

Ripps, J Labourer, Water Works, 1887

Riston: See Ritson

Ritson, T Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887

Ritchie, James Overseer, City Works, 1843-1846

Rix, Henry Carter, 1864

Roach, John Overseer, Pyrmont Quarry, 1848

Roache, Patrick Labourer, Water Works, 1858

Robbins, George Lift Boy, 1901

Roberson: See Robertson, Robetson, Robinson, Robison, Robsion

Roberts, Charles Labourer, 1879

Roberts, David Labourer, 1879

Roberts, E Pipe Layer, 1882

Roberts, Edward Hydrant Man, 1868, 1872; Labourer, 1879

Roberts, (Unknown) Clerk of Works, City Engineer’s Department, 1881-1883

Robertson: See also Roberson, Robetson Robinson, Robison, Robsion

Robertson, Charles Henry Labourer, 1886-1908

Robertson, David Clement Inspector of Water Services, 1872-1888

Transferred to Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board

Robertson, F Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1897

Robertson, James City Auditor, 1887-1899

Robertson, Robert Clement Junior Clerk, Clerk, 1880-1886; Cashier, 1886-1891; Assistant City Treasurer, 1892-post 1923

Robertson (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 1888

Robertson (Unknown) Water Meter Reader, 1888

Robertson, (Unknown) Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887

Robetson: See also Roberson, Robertson, Robinson, Robison, Robsion

Robetson, (Unknown) Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1898

Robey, Ralph Mayer Assessor, 1844-1845

Robinson: See also Roberson, Robertson, Robetson, Robison, Robsion

Robinson, Charles Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895; 1898

Robinson, George Unknown, 1888

Robinson, H Labourer, 1883

Robinson, Henry Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895

Robinson, Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878-1898

widow

Robinson, W Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887

Robinson, (Unknown) Mason, Paving Gang, City Surveyor’s Department, 1893

Robinson, (Unknown) Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895

Robison: See Roberson, Robertson, Robetson, Robinson, Robsion

Robsion: See also Roberson, Robertson, Robetson, Robinson, Robison

Robsion, William Labourer, City Works, 1844

Rocha, Patrick Botany Water Works, 1858

Roche, Maurice Mason or Quarryman, Argyle Cut, City Works, 1846

Roche, Patrick Mason or Quarryman, Argyle Cut, City Works, 1846

Rochford: See also Rockford, Rotchfield, Rotchford

Rochford, J unknown, 1895

Rochford, Michael Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1855-1860; Casual, Water Service, 1862-1869

Rochford, Rockford, Rotchfield

Rochford, Thomas Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1896

Rock, John Labourer or Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1854

Rock, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1857-1858

Rock, Patrick Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887

Rockford: See Rochford

Rockford, Michael Labourer, former casual, Water Service, 1869

See Rochford, Michael

Rockwal, Thomas Block Sweeper, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1884

See Rockwell, William

Rockwell, William Block Sweeper, Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department,

City Cleansing Department, 1882-1917

Rodgers: See Rogers

Roe, John R City Surveyor, 1857-1859

Rogers, J Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1898

Rogers, J Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887

Rogers, William Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-1895

Rogers, William Labourer, Lamp Lighter, Storekeeper, Town Hall Depot, City Surveyor’s Department, 1849-1857

Roirdan: See also Raidon, Reardon, Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Redding, Reddon, Riordan, Ryrdon

Roirdan, P Stonebreaker, 1874

Rolls, John Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1873-1879

Rolls, John Senior Office Cleaner, Town Clerk’s Department, 1888-1898

Rolston, William Labourer, 1876

Roonan, Mrs P Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-1898

Rooney: See also Rewny

Rooney, P Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department,

City Cleansing Department, 1882-post 1920

Rooney, Richard Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1873

Rooney, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 1888

Rooney, (Unknown) Labourer, Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, 1888

Rork, John Labourer, Water Works, 1858

Rorke, James Labourer, Water Works, 1857-1858

Rosberry, Thomas Mason, Argyle Cut, 1845

See Roseby, Thomas

Rose, J Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888

Rose, J Labourer, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895-1898

Rose, (Unknown) Labourer, City Works, 1878

Rose, (Unknown) Carter, 1886

Roseby, Thomas Mason, Argyle Cut, City Works, 1844-1846

Rosewell, W Ganger, Lachlan Dams, City Engineer’s Department, 1887-1888

Rosewell, W Ranger, Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-1898

Ross, George Carter, Water, 1882

Ross, George Duncan Assistant Clerk of the Market, 1887-1891

Ross, Robert Scott Assessor, 1851

Ross, William Labourer, Water Works, 1858

Ross, William Labourer, Christmas Gang, 1893

Ross, (Unknown) Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878

Rotchfield/Rotchford: See Rochford

Rourke, Micedy Labourer, casual, Water Service, 1869

Rouse, Samuel Labourer, Water Works, 1858

Rout, M or Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-1890

Rouxel, Jules Moore Park, City Surveyor’s Department, 1893-1896

Rowley, John Collector of Rates, 1843-1849

Absconded in arrears

Royen, C Stonebreaker, 1877

Rudey, Patrick Labourer, 1865

Rumble, H Humfrey City Surveyor’s Department, 1892-1895

Ruse, John Labourer, Pipe Layer, Water Works, 1858

Ruse, Simon Labourer, Water Works, 1857

Rush, William Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1854

Rushby, GD Draftsman, Clerk, Trig Survey, City Engineer’s Department, 1865

Russ, John Labourer, City Water Works, 1858

See Ruse, John

Russell, James Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878-1879

Rutherford, Archibald Douglas Clerk to the City Surveyor, 1854

Ryan, C Stonebreaker, 1877

Ryan, Chris Labourer, Cleaning Staff, 1892

Ryan, Con Carter, Water, 1885

Ryan, Daniel Carter, 1886

Ryan, Denis Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895

Ryan, Denis Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895

Ryan, E Stonebreaker, 1874

Ryan, E Carter, 1894

Ryan, Edward Quarryman, Pennant Hills, 1871

Ryan, J Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1898

Ryan, J Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895

Ryan, James Labourer, City Works, 1844-1848

Ryan, James Labourer, 1855

Ryan, James Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1885-1886; 1895

Ryan, Jas House to House Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-1891

See Ryan, John S

Ryan, John Labourer, City Works, 1844

Ryan, John Carter, 1873

Ryan, John S Transit Officer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1893-1894

Ryan, Laurence Labourer, Sewerage Work, 1887

Ryan, Lawrence Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890

Ryan, M Botany Water Works, 1858

See Ryan, Michael

Ryan, M Carter, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1882-1898

Ryan, M Labourer, Scavenger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1895

See Ryan, Michael

Ryan, Mary Carter, Cleansing Department, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878

See Ryan, Mrs

Ryan, Michael Watchman at Lachlan Swamp, 1852

Ryan, Michael Labourer, Water Works, 1858-1860

Ryan, Michael Stonebreaker, 1859

Ryan, Michael Night Watchman, George Street Markets, temporary, 1860

Ryan, Michael Labourer, 1893

Ryan, Michael Labourer, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1896

Ryan, Michael Quarryman, Albion St Quarry, 1857

Ryan, Michael Carter, 1886

Ryan, Michael Ganger, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1880

Ryan, Mrs Carter

Several women of this name; see also Ryan, Mary

Ryan, Mrs Carter, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-1898

Ryan, Mrs Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1890-1898

Ryan, Mrs B Carter, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department,

City Cleansing Department, 1884-1920

See Ryan, Mrs

Ryan, Mrs Dan Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895

Ryan, Mrs Rody Carter, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895

Ryan, O or Owen Carter, Street Watering, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1864; 1871; 1882; 1895-1898

Ryan, P or Patrick Labourer, Scavenger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department,

City Cleansing Department, 1889-post 1920

Ryan, Patrick Labourer, City Works, 1844-1846

Ryan, Patrick Superintendent, Hay Street Depot, City Surveyor’s Department, 1891-1895

Ryan, Patrick Maher Clerk of the Markets, 1849-1851

Ryan, Peter Carter, 1883

Ryan, Philip Labourer, City Works, 1852; 1859

Ryan, Roger Labourer, 1865

Ryan, T Labourer, Botany Water Works, 1873

Ryan, Thomas Mason, City Works, 1848

Ryan, Thomas Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1854

Ryan, Timothy Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1854

Ryan, Timothy Labourer, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895-1898

Ryan, Timothy Labourer, Lachlan Water Reserve, City Engineer’s Department, 1877

Ryan, William Labourer, City Works, 1844

Ryan, (Unknown) Stonebreaker, 1874

Ryan, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878

Ryan, (Unknown) Ganger, Street Cleansing, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1878

Ryan, (Unknown) Ganger, Street Cleansing, City Surveyor’s Department, 1880

Ryan, (Unknown) Turncock, 1880

Ryan, (Unknown) Carter, 1886

Ryan, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 1888

Ryan, (Unknown) Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1888

Ryan, (Unknown) Labourers, Sewerage Work, 1887

Two men; See Ryan, Laurence

Ryan, (Unknown) City Surveyor’s Department, 1889

Ryan, (Unknown) Carter, Inspector of Nuisances Department, 1889

Ryan, (Unknown) Carters, City Surveyor’s Department, 1895

Two men

Ryley: See Reily, Reilly, Riely, Riley

Ryley, Mathew Labourer, Water Works, 1862

See Riley, Matthew

Ryrdon: See also Raidon, Reardon, Redan, Reddan, Redden, Reddin, Reddon, Redding, Riordan, Roirdan

Ryrdon, James Labourer, 1879