______
GEORGE, Frank Rees and family PRG 542 Special List
Series 1/2
Letters received by F.R. George I as Inspector of Works
1. H.C. Mais, Notification of F.R. George's Engineere in Chief. appointment as Clerk of Works 18 June 1872. harbour works, Port Victor.
2. W. Wright, Chief Draftsman, Requesting information relative Engineer in Chief's Office. to shutter for inlet, Hope Valley 17 July 1872. Reservoir valve tower.
3. J. Rumball, Manager, Rail pass issued to F.R. Goolwa-Victor Harbour Tramway. George. 18 July 1872.
4. J. Rogers, Assistant Engineer, Confirmation of arrangements. Engineer in Chief's Office. 10 August 1872.
5. G.E. Harris, Clerk, Query on length of wharf, Victor Engineer in Chief's Office. Harbour. 20 November 1872.
6. 3. Rogers. Details of proposal for boat 29 November 1872. jetty, Cape Jaffa Lighthouse.
7. H.C. Mais. Danger occasioned by bolt 8 January 1873. head at old jetty, Victor Harbour.
8. R.C. Patterson., Chief Assistant Requiring George's attendance Engineer, at Adelaide office. Engineer in Chief's Office. 21 February 1873.
9. H.C. Mais. Notification of George's 24 February 1873. transfer from Superintendence of Harbor Works at Port Victor to that of erection of the Murray Bridge.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 1 of 31
______
10. J.H. Clarke, Locomotive Protest at poaching of labour by Superintendent, Port, Kapunda & George. Burra Line. 25 February 1873.
11. H .C. Mais. Contravention of regulations 25 February 1873. governing taking men from one department to another.
12. J.M. Stacey, Assistant Forwarding tripod. Storekeeper, Adelaide Railway Station. 25 February 1873.
13. J.M. Stacey. Forwarding poles and tripod. 1 March 1873.
14. H.C. Mais. Cancellation of engagement of 4 March 1873. George Pine or Samuel Pine from Railway Shop, and workforce discipline.
15. G.E. Harris, Clerk, Engagement of Mr Putwain, Engineer in Chief's Office. Diver. 31 March 1873.
16. R.C. Patterson Acquisition of saddle horse and 2 May 1873. American wagon.
17. R.C. Patterson. Inadvisability of positioning 6 May 1873. abutment further back.
18. W.H. Motherall, Surgeon, Port Acknowledgement of payment Elliot. of medical account. 9 May 1873.
19. J.J. James, Clerk, Granting of permission to Mr A. Engineer in Chief's Office. Tonkin to erect store adjacent 21 May 1873. to bridge site.
20. J. Snell, Chief Clerk & Accountant, Terms of engagement of Engineer in Chief's Office. carpenters on bridge works. 23 May 1873.
21. R.C. Patterson. Forwarding letter from 28 May 1873. Melbourne on pump for Murray Bridge.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 2 of 31
______
22. W.N. Bishop, (Dry Creek) Length of rope required for SA Railways Public Stores blocks. Department. 29 May 1873.
23. W. Wright. Sketch for casting working head 29 May 1873. for pile driving machine.
24. R.C. Patterson. Forthcoming inspection of 2 June 1873. abutment foundations by Engineer in Chief.
25. R.C. Patterson. Forwarding plans of the Murray 6 June 1873. Bridge. (Plans not present.)
26. R.C. Patterson. Proving ground at site of 6 June 1873. abutment prior to visit by Engineer in Chief.
27. R.C. Patterson. Terms of engagement of 6 June 1873. Putwain for diving.
28. J. Snell. Certification of account and 10 June 1873. salary arrangements.
29. R.C. Patterson. Inadequate particulars for 13 June 1873. timber requirements.
30. R.C. Patterson. Casting of new monkey for 13 June 1873. forwarding to the Murray.
31. J. Snell. Arrangements for payment of 17 June 1873. labourers.
32. J. Snell. Crediting of workmens' wages. 20 June 1873. 33. J.J. James. Acceptance of Ferors and 23 June 1873. Pikes' tender for supply of lime.
34. R.C. Patterson. Appointment for discussion of 24 June 1873. pump required for cylinder of bridge.
35. T. Tillet, Agreement for carriage of mail Mail Contractor. for Bridge works. 24 June 1873. 36. T. Hack, Storekeeper, Damage to bridge segment. SA Railways Stores Department. 27 June 1873.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 3 of 31
______
37. R.C. Patterson. Engineer in Chief's agreement 28 June 1873. to contractors continuing carting of iron work.
38. H.C. Mais. Request for report on 30 June 1873. advisability of building girders on trestles or pontoons.
39. J.J. James. Approval of mail service 1 July 1873. arrangement.
40. F. Lawrence, Clerk, Crediting of George's salary. Engineer in Chief's Office. c.1 July 1873.
41. J.J. James. Approval of suggestions of 3 July 1873. method of erecting girders.
42. R.C. Patterson. Approval of requisition for 7 July 1873. building of barge and purchase of crab winch.
43. J. Snell. Forwarding pay sheets and 16 July 1873. querying expenses.
44. R.C. Patterson. Surveyor General's approval for 26 July 1873. Ferors and Pike to remove limestone from unsold surveyed land.
45. T. Hack. Confirmation of order of 28 July 1873. anchors from Melbourne at 200 pounds.
46. D. Chapman, Smith, Callington. Request for monkey to be sent 20 July 1873. by Allan Brothers' wagon.
47. J. Allen, Assistant Storekeeper, Receipt of 16 cwt monkey lent Port Victor. by Engineers Department. 29 July 1873.
48. J. Snell. Forwarding workmen's pay 13 August 1873. sheets certified by Engineer in Chief.
49. M. Davies, Merchant, Forwarding sample of splendid Gilbert Place, Adelaide. Russian flat rope. 13 August 1873.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 4 of 31
______
50. R.C. Patterson. Forthcoming inspection of 14 August 1873. abutment foundations by Engineer in Chief.
51. R.C. Patterson. Requirements for building of 6 20 August 1873. barges.
52. J. Snell. Lack of advice accompanying 20 August 1873. orders for payment.
53. R.C. Patterson. Notification of date of visit of 26 August 1873. Engineer in Chief to Edwards Crossing.
54. R.C. Patterson. Granting permission to David 8 September 1873. Chapman to quarry stone for Bremer Bridge ashlars.
55. R.C. Patterson. Suggestions for taking of 12 September 1873. borings and description of strata.
56. J. Snell. Forwarding pay sheets for 12 September 1873. month.
57. J. Snell. Acknowledgement of receipt of 15 September 1873. pay forms.
58. J.J. James. Urgency of taking borings at 23 September 1873. sites of piers despite difficulties.
59. J. Snell. Inclusion of Thompson's pay in 25 September 1873. general pay sheets.
60. R.C. Patterson. Request for further details 29 September 1973. regarding sinking of cylinders.
61. R.C. Patterson. Approval of George's pro- 29 September 1873. position to erect staging for first span of the Murray Bridge.
62 J. Snell. Forwarding pay sheets and 7 October 1873. requesting receipts for any personal expenses.
63. J.J. James. Weighting of cylinder on floor of 13 October 1873. river.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 5 of 31
______
64. R.C. Patterson. Dressing of corner stone for 17 October 1873. laying by H.E. the Governor on 7 November.
65. W.N. Bishop. Forwarding lead line. 18 October 1873.
66. R.C. Patterson. Requirement of cavity for bottle 21 October 1873. in foundation stone.
67. H.C. Mais. Setting brass inscription plate in 30 October 1873. foundation stone; with sketch on reverse.
68. J.J. James. Site for Weidermann’s booth at 30 October 1873. Bridge.
69. R.C. Patterson. Instructions for cutting pines for 4 November 1873. decoration.
70. T. Hack. Despatch of bunting. 5 November 1873.
71. J. Snell. Crediting of account and query 6 November 1873. regarding Nutchey's bill for pines.
72. H. Norman, Surveyor, Request for loan of theodolite. Survey Camp, Monarto. 8 November 1873.
73. R.C. Patterson. Request for accurate 13 November 1873. measurements of river with sketch for guidance.
74. J. Snell. Certification of account. 25 November 1873.
75. J.J. James. Personal recommendation of 10 December 1873. Davy Collier on Bridge works.
76. J.J. James. Approval of Bridge work 15 December 1873. ceasing over Christmas and New Year.
77. R.C. Patterson. Request for full report and costs 16 December 1873. of Bridge works since inception.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 6 of 31
______
78. J.J. James. Request for full report and costs 17 December 1873. of Bridge works since inception.
79. R.C. Patterson. Directions for sinking of 17 December 1873. cylinders.
80. J. Snell. Crediting of account for wages 17 December 1873. and supplies.
81. J. Ferors, Limeburner, Receipt for payment for lime. Swanport. 20 December 1873.
82. J.J. James. Request for employment of 7 January 1874. Collier.
83. J. Snell. Crediting of account for salaries 12 January 1874. and supplies.
84. J. Putwain, Diver. Date of departure. 26 January 1874.
85. J. Snell. Forwarding Dr Maslin's account. 27 January 1874.
86. McCarron. Arrangement for catching mail 1 February 1874. for Riverton.
87. W.N. Bishop. Request for shipping hammers 3 February 1874. to be sent down to Dry Creek.
88. R.C. Patterson. Selection of saplings from 7 February 1874. Milang or Hahndorf.
89. J. Snell. Crediting of bank account for 9 February 1874. salaries.
90. J. Snell. Forwarding certified monthly 10 February 1874. pay sheets.
91. R.C. Patterson. Request for verification of 11 February 1874. newspaper report of Putwain's employment on wreck of the Iron King.
92. W.N. Bishop. Protesting Allan Brothers' 19 February 1874. complaint about weight of cartage.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 7 of 31
______
93. W.N. Bishop. Reason for failure to send 26 February 1874. tension bars.
94. J.J. James. Direction that Putwain should 4 March 1874. not be re-employed.
95. R.C. Patterson. Weighting of cylinder to 100 11 March 1874. tons for one fortnight.
96. F. Lawrence. Crediting account with amount 13 March 1874. of pay sheets received.
97. J. Snell. Request for cheque for James 13 March 1874. Thomson, Foreman Mason.
98. W.N. Bishop. Inability to advise location of 16 March 1874. missing cylinder.
99. F. Lawrence. Credit for Tillet's mail 17 March 1874. bag account.
100. J. Snell. Request for 2 sets of 17 March 1874. photographs of the Murray Bridge.
101. J. Snell. Crediting of Thompson's wages. 19 March 1874. 102. T. Hack. Authority to purchase red gum, 21 March 1874. Gumeracha district.
103. W.N. Bishop. Correct quantity of 6' 24 March 1874. segments.
104. R.C. Patterson. Ordering of material for 26 March 1874. cylinders.
105. R.C. Patterson. Instruction that concrete in 30 March 1874. cylinders be terminated above flood level.
106. F. Lawrence. Crediting of account. 9 April 1874.
107. T. Hack. Misdirection of galvanised iron 10 April 1874. through stupidity.
108. J. Snell. Forwarding pound note for 17 April 1874. Tillett.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 8 of 31
______
109. T. Tillett. Receipt of amount due for 20 April 1874. carriage of mail bag, Murray Bridge - Callington.
110. W.N. Bishop. Quantities of hard wood at Port; 22 April 1874. hiring of teams for cartage.
111. R.C. Patterson. Information required for 23 April 1874. advertising for completion of Bridge.
112. J. Stilling & Co., Merchants, Date of shipping timber pieces Mannum. 1 May 1874. from Mannum.
113. J. Stilling & Co. Shipping of timber per P.S. 4 May 1874. Moolgewanke .
114. J. Snell. Approval of suggested means 6 May 1874. of making upstream cylinder upright.
115. W.N. Bishop. Cause of delay in despatching 7 May 1874. segments.
116. J. Snell. Arrangement of contract for 8 May 1874. leaving mail bag at Bridge for 15 pounds p.a.
117. W.N. Bishop. Details of discrepancies in 9 May 1874. number of Dover plates.
118. T. Hack. Necessity for regular 11 May 1874. information on timber and galvanised iron requirements.
119. F. Lawrence. Request for procuration orders 14 May 1874. for auditing pays of Richards and Cunningham.
120. R.C. Patterson. Requirement for borings to be 14 May 1874. undertaken prior to letting of contract for further bridge work.
121. W.N. Bishop. Location of missing handrail 15 May 1874. panels.
122. B. Fuller, Ferryman, Request for 10 bushels of lime. Swanport. 2 June 1874.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 9 of 31
______
123. Thompson, Wells & Co., Ships Availability of ash oars. Chandlers, Port Adelaide. 9 June 1874.
124. J. Snell. Crediting of account for 18 June 1874. Ferors & Pike's account.
125. T. Hack. Problems in delivering red gum 19 June 1874. from Mannum.
126. R.C. Patterson. Advisability of delaying final 22 June 1874. positioning of girders.
127. J. Stilling & Co. Inducement to Princess Royal 23 June 1874. to ship timber from Mannum.
128. H.N. Earle, Strathalbyn Goolwa Shipment of timber by S.S. Victor Harbour Tramway. Blanche from Goolwa. 5 July 1874.
129. R.C. Patterson. Retrieval of specimens of fish 7 July 1874. bones and teeth from bore hole.
130. R.C. Patterson. Details of tenders submitted for 7 July 1874. supply of saplings.
131. F. Lawrence. Payment to John Kaine for mail 9 July 1874. contract.
132. J. Snell. Request for names of men who 18 July 1874. assisted in fixing lantern at Cape Jaffa Lighthouse.
133. R.C. Patterson. Arrangements for inspection of 10 August 1874. saplings at Lobethal.
134. H.C. Mais. Requiring George's attendance 26 August 1874. at Adelaide office.
135. J. Gardiner, Clerk, Accounts, Crediting amount of pay sheets Engineer in Chief's Office. to George's credit at Bank of 24 September 1874. Adelaide.
136. J. Gardiner. Request for particulars relating 28 September 1874. to travelling allowance.
137. W.L. Wyly, Chief Clerk & Forwarding timber licence. Accountant, Engineer in Chief's Office. 6 October 1874.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 10 of 31
______
138. W.L. Wyly Cessation of swamp borings 6 October 1874. and return of rods.
139. T. Hack. Replacement of cable chain. 29 October 1874.
140. R.C. Patterson. Cessation of eastern swamp 14 October 1874. borings.
141. W.L. Wyly. Appointment of George as 19 October 1874. Inspector of Works on Port Wakefield extension railway (ex Murray Bridge).
142. A. Bethune, Contractor, Accident with teams carting Chain of Ponds. poles. 27 October 1874.
143. W. Duffy. Specifications of box drains. 28 November 1874. 144. W. Duffy. Manner of preparation of 7 December 1874. measurement, Hoyleton.
145. W. Duffy. Request for submission of 9 December 1874. certificates.
146. R.C. Patterson. Arrangements for purchase of 15 December 1874. house land.
147. W. Duffy. Endorsement of proposal for 17 December 1874. culvert dimension.
148. B.C. St John, Assistant Engineer, Requesting George's attend- Port Wakefield. ance at Hoyleton with plans and 7 January 1875. specifications.
149. J. Blackbourne, Resident Liability of Company for cost of Engineer, discharging engine and tenders. Port Wakefield. 17 January 1875. 150. B.C. St John. Directions on submission of 1 February 1875. contractor's pay sheet.
151. B.C. St John. Direction for commencement of 17 February 1875. masonry.
152. B.C. St John. Notification of regular inspection 25 February 1875. by St John.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 11 of 31
______
153. B.C. St John. Instruction to proceed with 10 March 1875. measurements.
154. B.C. St John Instruction to go to depth at 19 March 1875. Agatha's Creek.
155. B.C. St John, Instruction to proceed with 8 April 1875. measurements.
156. B.C. St John. Instruction to forward certificate. 9 April 1875.
157. R.C. Patterson. Arrangement for meeting. 12 April 1875. 158. G. & R.E. Fry, Contractors, Necessity for use of stone fill for Port Wakefield & Hoyleton abutment to bridge at Carter's Railway. Creek. 23 April 1875. 159. B.C. St John. Staying supply of fencing 29 May 1875. material in favour of repairs.
160. B.C. St John. Means of finishing work within 1 June 1875. contract.
161. B.C. St John. Use of Malay timber for 21 June 1875. crossing approach.
162. B.C. St John. Closure of road and installation 1 July 1875. of crossing.
163. R.C. Patterson. Instruction for meeting Surveyor 10 July 1875. Watson at Blyths Plains terminus.
164. T. Rook, Publican, Invitation to evening party. Hoyleton. 15 July 1875.
165. B.C. St John. Urgency of taking possession of 30 July 1875. P. Sinclair's land required by Government.
166. B.C. St John. Inclusion of number of new 11 August 1875. drays and horses on Port Wakefield extension railway monthly report.
167. J.A. Corp, alias Thomas Hall, Request for personal reference. Assistant Fitter. 12 August 1875.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 12 of 31
______
168. L. Grayson, Locomotive Deflection of rails. Department Adelaide, Railway Station. 23 August 1875.
169. W. Rutt, Surveyor, Request for information relative Engineer in Chief's Office. to positions of 4 bore holes in 25 August 1875. swamp and strata, Murray Bridge eastern approach.
170. B.C. St John. Instruction for laying of pipes at 1 September 1875. Hoyleton.
171. B.C. St John. Instruction for laying of pipes at 1 September 1875. Hoyleton.
172. R.C. Patterson. Fixing of site for reservoir, 13 September 1875. Blyths
173. W.L. Wyly. Query as to whether contractor 14 September 1875. advised of site for reservoir.
174. B.C. St John. Encasement and depth of 16 September 1875. culverts.
175. B.C. St John. Inspection of culvert. 17 September 1875.
176. R.C. Patterson. Instruction to dismantle fence 18 September 1875. on Fergusson's land and Reeves' allotments.
177. R.C. Patterson. Instruction to dismantle fence. 18 September 1875.
178. R.C. Patterson. Arrangement for meeting at 22 September 1875. Hoyleton.
179. B.C. St John. Relaying instruction for 28 September 1875. contractor on formation of embankment.
180. R. Watson, Clare. Request for meeting at Blyths 12 October 1875. Plains.
181. R.C. Patterson. Instruction to meet Mr Watson 20 October 1875. at Blyth township Hoyleton.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 13 of 31
______
182. J. Hardy, Superintendent, Location of chain, poles and Port Wakefield & Hoyles field book. Plains Tramway. 2 November 1875.
183. R.C. Patterson. Availability of working party. 3 November 1875.
184. R.C. Patterson. Tent accommodation 4 November 1875. requirements for working party.
185. J.W. Russell, Storekeeper, Advice of Oregon shipment per Store & Customs Agency the Buck . Department, Adelaide Railway Station. 4 November 1875.
186. R.C. Patterson. Arrangements for receiving 6 November 1875. working party.
187. R.C. Patterson. List of the men engaged for 6 November 1875. laying the permanent way of the Port Wakefield extension line.
188. R.C. Patterson. Consent to deviation. 6 November 1875.
189. O.H. Schomburg, Clerk, Reception of working party at Engineer in Chief's Office. Hoyleton. 8 November 1875.
190. R.C. Hall, Assistant Engineer, Date of sending up 30 men. Hoyleton. 11 November 1875.
191. R.C. Patterson. Instruction that Fry should not 12 November 1875. proceed with deviation.
192. R.C. Patterson. Departure of men from 13 November 1875. Saddleworth.
193. J.W. Russell. Price of forge and boilermaker. 13 November 1875.
194. J.W. Russell. Cost of tents despatched. 15 November 1875.
195. R.C. Patterson. Requirement that men work off 15 November 1875. passage money.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 14 of 31
______
196. R.C. Patterson. Rates of pay for workmen. 16 November 1875.
197. R.C. Patterson. Instruction for issuing of 17 November 1875. summons under Master and Servants Act.
198. R.C. Patterson. Advice of Crown Solicitor. 17 November 1875. 199. O.W. Russell. Conditional approval of 17 November 1875. purchase of tents.
200. H.C. Mais. Procedure for laying information 18 November 1875. against men damaging trucks.
201. R.C. Patterson. Meeting for arranging com- 23 November 1875. pletion of works from end of Fry's contract.
202. J. Hardy. Concern at misuse of trucks. 25 November 1875. 203. R.C. Patterson. Query as to whether all men 26 November 1875. sent from Adelaide had gone away.
204. J. Blackbourne. Quality of work relating to 2 December 1875. Agatha and Carter bridges and line at Blyth goods shed.
205. J.C.B. Moncrieff, Assistant Erection of fuel tanks at Engineer, Adelaide. Sinclair's Well. 9 December 1875.
206. J.C.B. Moncrieff. Forwarding letter. 13 December 1875.
207. J. Blackbourne. Instruction for contractor Bull to 21 December 1875. deepen Blyth reservoir.
208. J. Blackbourne. Levels for Blyth reservoir. 22 December 1875.
209. J. Blackbourne. Attention to proper fixing of 23 December 1875. gradient and distance posts.
210. J. Blackbourne. Likely date for return of men. 24 December 1875.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 15 of 31
______
211. J. Gardiner. Compensation claim for fence 30 December 1875. from Trestrail.
212. J.C.B. Moncrieff. Preparation of Hoyleton 6 January 1876. running sheds to receive locomotives.
213. J.W. Russell. Delay of tools shipment through 12 January 1876. collision of the Malcolm and the Tararua.
214. J. Blackbourne. Crystallisation of iron as cause 15 January 1876. of accident at Sinclair's Well.
215. J. Blackbourne. Arrangement for repair of trucks 15 January 1876. and shipment of sleepers per Coorong.
216. J. Blackbourne. Call for man with knowledge of 18 January 1876. boring.
217. J. Blackbourne. Availability of 'beaters'. 18 January 1876.
218. J. Blackbourne. Instructions for laying of 27 January 1876. temporary sidings.
219. J. Blackbourne. Allotment of siding frontage to 27 January 1876. Ferguson.
220. J. Blackbourne. Placement of extra men. 27 January 1876. 221. J. Blackbourne. Continuation of siding for 28 January 1876. Young.
222. J. Blackbourne. Siding accommodation for 28 January 1876. Fergusson, Reeves and Young.
223. J. Blackbourne. Arrangements for shipment of 9 February 1876. truck bodies.
224. J. Blackbourne. Availability of 5,000 bricks at 10 February 1876. Dunn's Siding.
225. W.L. Wyly. Commissioner of Public Works' 14 February 1876. approval of George salary to increase to 300 pounds p.a.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 16 of 31
______
226. J. Blackbourne. Forwarding of pipes. 21 February 1876.
227. H. Baker. Receipt of wages due to J. 21 February 1876. Cock.
228. J. Blackbourne. Advisability of culverts to take 23 February 1876. great quantities of water at Blyth Reserve.
229. J. Blackbourne. Quantities of bricks on order for 29 February 1876. Hoyleton engine pits.
230. J. Blackbourne. Advice of order of bricks. 29 February 1876.
231. J. Blackbourne. Query regarding quantity of 29 February 1876. ballast remaining.
232. J. Gardiner. Request for date to which 29 February 1876. William Bowers was paid.
233. W.L. Wyly Request for date to which 3 March 1876. Patrick Quirk was paid.
234. J. Blackbourne. Instructions for early opening of 3 March 1876. line from Hoyleton to Blyths Plains.
235. L. Grayson. Examination of unsatisfactory March 1876. pumping engine by Fitter Hawke.
236. W.L. Wyly. Request for name of foreman 9 March 1876. on Victor Harbor jetty whilst George was Clerk of Works.
237. J.C. Clark, Despatch of mechanic to attend Adelaide Railway Station. to pumps. 10 March 1876.
238. J. Blackbourne. Siding requirements at Blyth for 17 March 1876. Young.
239. W.L. Wyly Acknowledgement of George's 21 March 1876. resignation.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 17 of 31
______
Series 1/3
Letters sent by F.R. George I as Inspector of Works
1. Store & Customs Agency Cylinder Requirements for Department. Murray Bridge. Adelaide Railway Station. 17 February 1872.
2. W. Wright, Chief Draftsman, Details of Plate for inlet of valve Engineer in Chief's Office, tower, Hope Valley Reservoir. 19 July 1872.
3. (J. Rogers). Condition of wharf at Goolwa. 21 August 1872.
4. J. Rogers, Assistant Engineer, Suggestions for construction of Engineer in Chief's Office. new boat jetty, Cape Jaffa 3 December 1872. Lighthouse.
5. J. Rogers. Ladders and handrailing 6 February 1873. requirements for Cape Jaffa Lighthouse.
6. H.C. Mais, Necessity for supply of drugs Engineer in Chief. for the Murray Bridge in 31 March 1873. anticipation of frequent colds.
7. R.C. Patterson, Advisability of supplementing Chief Assistant Engineer. order for timber for Bridge 5 April 1873. works prior to wet setting in.
8. T. Hack, Storekeeper, Tool requirements for Murray SA Railways Stores Department. Bridge works. 17 April 1873.
9. R.C. Patterson. Necessity for means of 18 April 1873. communicating with Callington; want of crane and of house.
10. R.C. Patterson. Supplying sketch of suitable c.April 1873. pump.
11. (T. Hack.) 20 April 1873. Receipt of stores.
12. (T. Hack.) 23 April 1873. Receipt of stores.
13. T. Hack. c.April 1873. Lists of articles required for use at the Murray Bridge works.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 18 of 31
______
14. R.C. Patterson. 26 April 1873. Chaining boundary line.
15. T. Hack. 2 May 1873 List of articles required for Bridge works.
16. R.C. Patterson. Means of locating abutment on 2 May 1873. good bed of rock.
17. R.C. Patterson. Inadequacy of monkey on 12 May 1873. account of hardness of bottom.
18. R.C. Patterson. Rate at which pines can be c.12 May 1873. obtained saving Baltic timber.
19. T. Hack. List of articles required for for 23 May 1873. use on works at the Murray Bridge.
20. R.C. Patterson. Unavailability of decent horse 30 May 1873. and difficulty of catching.
21. R.C. Patterson. Awkwardness of post office 30 May 1873. being so distant.
22. W. Wright. Dimensions and sketch for 1 June 1873. suitable monkey.
23. R.C. Patterson. Inadequacy of pump available 1 June 1873. from Melbourne.
24. R.C. Patterson. Taking foundations of abutment 4 June 1873. to solid rock.
25. (T. Hack.) Details of shipment of materials 4 June 1873. by the Unity ex Goolwa.
26. T. Hack. Confusion relating to order for 7 June 1873. poles.
27. W.N. Bishop, Query on contents of Gunn's Adelaide Railway Station, wagon. Public Stores Department. 10 June 1873.
28. T. Hack. Depletion of stock of safety 10 June 1873. fuse.
29. T. Hack. Details of stores received on 12 June 1873. account of Murray River Bridge.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 19 of 31
______
30. R.C. Patterson. Proportion of lime in concrete 12 June 1873. for cylinders.
31. R.C. Patterson. Need of poles referred to in 12 June 1873. report.
32. R.C. Patterson. Depth of bore holes in 19 June 1873. foundation of bridge.
33. R.C. Patterson. Suggestions on lengths of 20 June 1873. cylinders.
34. W. Grayson, Smith, Availability of vacancy for a Black Swan Hotel, Adelaide. smith. 25 June 1873.
35. J. Snell, Chief Clerk & Accountant, Carpenter's rate of pay 10/- per Engineer in Chief's Office. day. 25 June 1873.
36. T. Hack. Circumstances in which bridge 26 June 1873. segment was damaged.
37. T. Hack. List of stores required for use of 28 June 1873. bridge works (stores received listed on reverse).
38. R.C. Patterson. Confirmation of appointment 28 June 1873. following landing of cylinder on bottom of river.
39. R.C. Patterson. Advisability of building another 2 July 1873. barge.
40. R.C. Patterson. Materials required for second 2 July 1873. pier of Murray Bridge.
41. R.C. Patterson. Copy of same. 2 July 1873.
42. H.C. Mais. Suggestion that series of 3 July 1873. barges be moored upon line of bridge for erection of staging and girders.
43. (R.C. Patterson.) Report upon pumps for Bridge 8 July 1873. works with sketches.
44. (R.C. Patterson.) 13 July 1873. Forwarding letter.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 20 of 31
______
45. R.C. Patterson. 25 July 1873. Abundance of quarried stone.
46. T. Hack. List of stores required for bridge 30 July 1873. work.
47. T. Hack. Necessity for supply of heavy 30 July 1873. anchors.
48. R.C. Patterson. Granting of permission to Mrs 1 August 1873. Sarah Jane Allen to erect a general store.
49. S.J. Allen. Notification of permission to 1 August 1873. erect a store on S.68, Hundred of Mobilong.
50. R.C. Patterson. Arrival of unsatisfactory 2 August 1873. consignment of saplings.
51. R.C. Patterson. Forwarding details of 8 August 1873. soundings.
52. R.C. Patterson. Problems in securing poles for 13 August 1873. staging.
53. T. Hack. Unsuitability of flat rope. 20 August 1873.
54. J. Snell. Mail runs as cause of apparent 23 August 1873. neglect of communication.
55. T. Hack. Details of materials required for 26 August 1873. building 6 barges.
56. J. Snell. Forwarding procuration orders. 13 September 1873.
57. R.C. Patterson. Request for drawing of bridge 15 September 1873. abutment to work by.
58. R.C. Patterson. Alternative suggestions for 19 September 1873. taking of trial borings.
59. J. Snell. Forwarding receipts of Hall and 20 September 1873. Lambert.
60. T. Hack. Pitch required for barges. 20 September 1873.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 21 of 31
______
61. W.N. Bishop. Lack of information on numbers 23 September 1873. of cases laying at Dry Creek.
62. J. Snell. Forwarding pay sheets. 23 September 1873
63. R.C. Patterson. Proposal for staging first span 23 September 1873. of bridge.
64. T. Hack. Stringy bark and span iron 27 September 1873. requirements.
65. T. Hack. Sieve for setting sand for 29 September 1873. abutment.
66. Seymour. Query on availability of augur 4 October 1873. amongst boring tackle.
67. W.N. Bishop. Request for tripod from Dry 9 October 1873. Creek.
68. T. Hack. List of articles for the use of the 9 October 1873. works at the Murray Bridge.
69. J. Ferors, Limeburner, Swanport. Request for burning of lime. 11 October 1873. 70. T. Hack. Need of ammonia in view of 18 October 1873. abundance of snakes.
71. T. Hack. Receipt of flags. 8 November 1873.
72. J. Snell. Nutchey's account for pines. 12 November 1873. 73. R.C. Patterson. Cliff to cliff measurements of 14 November 1873. river and swamp.
74. R.C. Patterson. Request that Murray Bridge be 16 November 1873. included in tender for carriage of mails between Callington and Swanport via Monarto.
75. T. Hack. Cutting up of plain red flag for 19 November 1873. surveying purposes.
76. (J.J. James), Clerk, Request for stamps. Engineer in Chief's Office. 22 November 1873.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 22 of 31
______
77. H.C. Mais. Report for injury suffered by 26 November 1873. Allsop.
78. T. Hack. List of stores required for use of November 1873. work at the Bridge.
79. T. Hack. Fate of flag left from Governor's 29 November 1873. visit on 7 November.
80. W.N. Bishop. Need for stays. 29 November 1873.
81. J. Snell. Christmas arrangements. 3 December 1873. 82. J. Snell. Forwarding pay sheets. 6 December 1873.
83. W.N. Bishop. Query on location of packings 6 December 1873. and bolts.
84. R.C. Patterson. Request for authority to stop 10 December 1873. work from 24 December to 2 January.
85. T. Hack. List of stores required for use of 24 December 1873. works connected with the Murray Bridge.
86. T. Hack. Need for Haleys patent jacks. 14 January 1874. 87. T. Hack. Cost of repairing cylinder plate. 14 January 1874. 88. T. Hack. Timber requirements for 17 January 1874. barges.
89. J. Snell Return of pay sheet. 21 January 1874.
90. W.N. Bishop. Want of 30 tons of tension bars. 24 January 1874. 91. (T. Hack.) Quantity of cylinder plates 17 February 1874. required.
92. (T. Hack.) Timber requirements for 17 February 1874. stringers for barges.
93. R.C. Patterson. Departure of Putwain prior 21 February 1874. sinking of upstream cylinder.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 23 of 31
______
94. W.N. Bishop. Complaint at failure to send 22 February 1874. sufficient tension bars.
95. J. Snell. Forwarding pay sheet and 25 February 1874. enclosing accounts.
96. H.C. Mais. Forwarding photographs of 27 February 1874. Murray Bridge.
97. Hunter. Arrangement for forwarding 5 March 1874. cheque.
98. R.C. Patterson. Query as to how long cylinder 6 March 1874. should be weighted.
99. R.C. Patterson. Plan for avoiding swelling and 6 March 1874. bursting of cylinders.
100. T. Hack. Need for galvanised piping for 10 March 1874. boring.
101. R.C. Patterson. Forwarding sketch of bore holes 20 March 1874. in No. 3 pier; application for timber cutting licence.
102. R.C. Patterson. Queries regarding filling of 25 March 1874. cylinders with concrete.
103. R.C. Patterson. Carriage of mail between 28 March 1874. Callington and Murray Bridge.
104. T. Hack. Unsuitability of galvanised 7 April 1874. piping supplies.
105. R.C. Patterson. Timber requirements for staging 16 April 1874. other 3 piers.
106. W.N. Bishop. Query regarding correspond- 23 April 1874. ence of ironwork at Dry Creek with shipping lists.
107. T. Hack. Insufficiency of deal ordered. 23 April 1874. 108. Stilling & Co., Merchants, Request for timber laying at Mannum. Mannum. 27 April 1874.
109. J. Allen, Assistant Storekeeper, Urgency of sending team to Dry Port Victor. Creek to fetch down materials. 2 May 1874.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 24 of 31
______
110. T. Hack. Details of timber deliveries by 7 May 1874. steamer and wagon.
111. T. Hack. Quantities of galvanised iron 15 May 1874. received from Allen Bros.
112. F. Lawrence, Clerk, Confirmation that procuration Engineer in Chief's Office. orders had been forwarded. 16 May 1874. 113. R.C. Patterson. Anticipation of completion of 16 May 1874. borings and supply of specimens.
114. Postmaster, Callington. Complaint at failure to deliver 16 May 1874. mail bag to the bridge.
115. B. Fuller, Ferryman, Swanport. Failure of contractor to deliver 16 May 1874. mail bag.
116. T. Hack. Requirement for 30 casks of 1 June 1874. cement to finish 2 cylinders.
117. Allan Brothers (Contractors) Request for delivery of 30 2 June 1874. barrels of cement.
118. T. Hack. Frustration with steamer timber 18 June 1874. deliveries for Mannum.
119. T. Hack. Request for bridge barge to be 22 June 1874. towed for gum timber from Mannum.
120. T. Hack. Gum timber to hand per 24 June 1874. steamer Princess Royal.
121. R.C. Patterson. Outline of specimens of fossils 9 July 1874. and strata recovered from bore hole.
122. R.C. Patterson. Description of long saplings 9 July 1874. required by tender.
123. T. Hack. Lamp burner requirements. 16 July 1874. 124. F. Lawrence. Forwarding procuration 18 July 1874. order from John Kaine.
125. T. Hack. Receipt of saplings from 18 July 1874. Hahndorf.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 25 of 31
______
126. T. Hack. Receipt of further saplings. 21 July 1874. 127. J. Snell. Return to England of mechanics 21 July 1874. engaged to fix Cape Jaffa light apparatus.
128. T. Hack. Smashing of wheel on Port 20 August 1874. Adelaide Lighthouse winch.
129. T. Hack. Requisition for 101bs of (?). 11 September 1874. 130. R.C. Patterson. Granting of permission to E. 15 September 1874. Watts to erect butcher's shop on section 68, Hundred of Mobilong.
131. E. Watts, Butcher, Swanport. Authorisation for erection of 15 September 1874. butcher's shop.
132. J. Gardiner, Clerk, Accounts, Explanation of travelling Engineer in Chiefs Office. expenses. 1 October 1874. 133. A. Bethune, Contractor, Meeting at Lobethal to assess Chain of Ponds. availability of timber. 3 October 1874. 134. T. Hack. Replacement of unsafe chain 5 October 1874. for steam crane.
135. R.C. Patterson. Reliable measurement of river. 5 October 1874.
136. W.L. Wyly, Chief Clerk & Query on length of boring rods Accountant, Engineer in Chief's required; omission of name on Office. licence. 8 October 1874. 137. R.C. Patterson. Quantity of poles to be cut and 9 October 1874. carted from Lobethal.
138. T. Hack. Suitability of cable and colonial 13 October 1874. gas coke for steam crane.
139. T. Hack. Direction of Bethune's account. 16 October 1874. 140. (W. Duffy.) Problems with side cutting and 26 November 1874. box drains, Port Wakefield and Hoyles Plains extension railway.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 26 of 31
______
141. R.C. Patterson. Request for instructions on 18 December 1874. taking possession of Sinclair's land for house.
142. (R.C. Patterson.) Results of inspection of Hamley c.1874. Bridge.
143. B.C. St John, Assistant Engineer, Fry's objection to early Port Wakefield. making of measurement. 2 February 1875.
144. G. & R.E. Fry, Contractors, St John's arrangement for Port Wakefield & Hoyleton monthly making of Railway. measurement. 27 February 1875.
145. B.C. St John. 17 March 1875. Shortage of material for banks.
146. B.C. St John. Crittenden's claim for com- 2 June 1875. pensation for loss of Agatha Creek crossing.
147. G. & R.E. Fry. Instructions on staying of 2 June 1875. delivery of fencing materials.
148. G. & R.E. Fry. Substitution of rails for wire at 3 July 1875. crossings.
149. B.C. St John. Forwarding Sinclair's pro- 30 July 1875. positions regarding land required for railway.
150. W. Rutt, Suveyor, Location of specimens of strata Engineer in Chief's Office. from bore holes, the Murray 28 August 1875. Bridge.
151. R.C. Patterson. Request for instructions on c.17 September 1875. dismantling of fence following fencing of Hoyleton Crossing.
152. J.W. Russell, Storekeeper, Request for materials. Store & Customs Agency Department, Adelaide Railway Station. 14 October 1875.
153. R.C. Patterson. Request for drawing of cattle 20 October 1875. guard, Port Wakefield railway extension.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 27 of 31
______
154. R.C. Patterson. Necessity to shift road crossing 21 October 1875. nearer Hoyleton.
155. Fisher and Evans, Contractors, Height of platform, Blyths Plains Blyths Plains Station. Station. 22 October c.1875.
156. R.C. Patterson. Measurement and sketch of 23 October 1875. culvert.
157. R.C. Patterson. Suggestion of site for goods 20 October 1875. platform, Port Wakefield railway extension.
158. (Commissioner of Crown Lands.) Dispute between government 4 November 1875. and P. Sinclair over boundary line.
159. R.C. Patterson. Results of inspection of trucks 18 November 1875. damaged in collision, with sketch.
160. (R.C. Patterson.) Farmer's evidence on likely 20 November 1875. culprit behind damage of trucks.
161. J. Hardy, Superintendent, Avoidance of overloading and Port Wakefield cic Hoyles Plains carelessness. Tramway. 27 November 1875.
162. W.L. Wyly. Forwarding item to St John. c.1875.
163. J. Blackbourne, Resident Explanation of accident at Engineer, Sinclair's Well. Port Wakefield. 14 January 1876.
164. J. Blackbourne. Quotation of cost for spreading c.1876. ballast.
165. (R.C. Patterson.) Want of buggy for medical 27 January 1876. emergencies at Hoyles Plains works.
166. J. Gardiner. Query on rates of pay. 3 March 1876.
167. (Engineer in Chief's Department) Pro forma certificate for c.1876. forage/horse allowance.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 28 of 31
______
Series 1/10
Papers of F.R. George I - Receipted invoices. (for details see original invoices)
1. Andrews Thomas & Clark, Advertising and Proprietors of the Register , Observer and printing Journal Adelaide. 1872.
2. ditto. Subscription 1872.
3. Barrow & King, The Advertiser , Chronicle Subscription and Express , Adelaide. 1872.
4. W.M. Eggers & G. Eimer, the Advertising Sud-Australische Zeitung , Adelaide. 1872.
5. Port Victor Institute . Subscription. 1872.
6. J. & F. Field, Butchers, Port Elliot & Victor Provisions. Harbor. 1872.
7. ditto. Provisions. 1872.
8. ditto. Provisions. 1873..
9. W.H. Smith, Baker & Confectioner, Port Bread, cake, flour etc. . Victor 1872.
10. P. Wheaton, Draper & Grocer, Victor Drapery. Harbor. 1872.
11. Adelaide Waterworks. Plumbing. 1873.
12. J. Ferors, Swanport. Board & lodging. 1873.
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 29 of 31
______
13. W. Wiedemann, Callington Hotel. Lodging, stabling liquor 1873. supplies etc
14. ditto. ditto. 1873
15. ditto. ditto. 1874.
16. W. Wiedemann, Callington Hotel Lodging, stabling liquor 1874 supplies etc.
17. Harrold Borthers, Ironmongers, Adelaide Tools
18. W C Buik & Co., Furnishing Ironmongers. Cricket bat, ball Adelaide. stumps, etc. 1873
19. W C Buik & Co., Furnishing Ironmongers, Crockery, doll, bell Adelaide. 1874
20. J. Moss, Temple of Fashion..., Adelaide Suit 1873.
21. A C Knabe, Mattress Manufactory, Mattress, etc. Adelaide 1873
22. Henry Jackson, Butcher, Callington. Beef & mutton 1873 Provisions
23. (Sarah) Allen, Murray Bridge. Groceries 1874
24. Haussen & Catchlove, Hindmarsh Brandy Steam Brewery. 1873
25. Thomas Rook, Hoyleton Hotel Board & lodging 1874
26. Thomas Rook, Hoyleton Hotel Board & lodging 1875
27. Thomas Rook, Hoyleton Hotel Lodging & stabling 1875
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 30 of 31
______
28. Tonkin & Martin, Callington & Murray Grocery provisions Bridge General Store.
29. Tonkin & Martin, Callington & Murray Drapery, etc. Bridge General Store 1874
30. Tonkin & Martin, Callington & Murray Groceries Bridge General Store 1874
31. Tonkin & Martin, Callington & Murray Groceries Bridge General Store 1874
32. Jenning Brothers, Photographers Bridge photos & family 1874 photos.
33. Alfred Sexton, Bootmaker, Callington Boots and bird.
34. Marshall & Taylor, Drapers & Mercers Materials Adelaide
35. Marshall & Taylor, Drapers & Mercers Material and lingerie Adelaide 1875
36. William Teague, Hoyleton. Groceries 1875
37. William Teague, Hoyleton. Groceries 1875
38. W E Ford, Ford's Hotel, Clare Lodging & stabling 1875
39. James Howie, Miller, Watervale Steam (?) Mills 1875
40. J W D Bain, Surgeon, Clare. Journey & Medical 1875 attendance
41. Threadgold, Undertaker Funeral of Rosa George
42. W. Glendenning, Surgeon, Adelaide Professional Service 1876
PRG 542 Special Lists for series 1/2, 1/3, 1/10 Page 31 of 31