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A separate department, the Colonial Architect's Department was created in April 1832 to be
responsible for the Public Buildings. At the end of March 1833 control of the Colonial Architect's
Department was transferred to the Surveyor General's Department by direction of the Secretary
of State. Letters continue to be addressed to Hallen, the Architect, in this series till May 1833.
From April 1833 to December 1834 see series 69 for letters re the functions of the Colonial
Architect. From 31 December 1834 the Colonial Architect corresponded directly with the
Colonial Secretary (Colonial Secretary to Surveyor General 9 December 1834) and copies of the
letters are again in this series. (For instructions to the Colonial Architect on his duties see the
letter to him from the Colonial Secretary dated 8 January 1835 in this series.)
In January 1836 Captain Barney was appointed Colonial Engineer and had a separate staff for the
superintendence of roads, bridges, wharves, quays etc. and this department remained in
existence to the end of 1843. (see series 22 and 64).
In 1844 the duties of the Colonial Engineer's Department were added to those of the Colonial
Architect and his books transferred to that office. On 1 October 1848 the military buildings and
works were placed under his charge.
By 1855 the duties of the Colonial Architect's Department comprised: the erection of and repair
of buildings, military works, roads, bridges, lighthouses, abattoirs, gaols and lockups, lunatic
asylums, wharves, drainage, ironwork, cells, water dams, ship fittings, valuations of land and
buildings, and the supply and repair of furniture.
64.
Indexes:
In front of volumes, except 4/3882 (ie. 1831-32) which is in front of 4/3883
Location:
4/3878-90; microfilm copy AO Reels 2997-3001
Shelf List:
See Appendix p. 358
Copies of letters to officers of the Royal Engineers and the Superintendent of Cockatoo Island,
7 January 1840 - 19 August 1846 1 vol
Copies of letter principally to the Commanding Royal Engineer and other officers on engineering
works. From 1842 letters are also addressed to the Superintendent of Cockatoo Island and from
1844 to the Newcastle Stockade. The Commanding Royal Engineer also acted as Colonial
Engineer after 1836. The Colonial Engineer's Department was disbanded at the end of 1843.
During this period it superintended roads, bridges, wharves and quays. Its functions were
transferred to the Colonial Architect in 1844.
65.
Indexes:
In front of volume (loose)
Location:
4/3891; microfilm copy AO Reel 3012
Copies of letters sent re Quarantine, 26 February 1837 - 8 March 1855
2 vols
Copies of letters principally to the Master Attendant, the Superintendent of Quarantine, Surgeons
and also to other officials and individuals including the Military Secretary, the Controller of
Customs, the Inspector General of Hospitals and the Immigration Agent.
Indexes:
In front of volumes
Location:
4/3892-93; microfilm copy AO Reel 3012
Shelf List:
See Appendix p. 358
