NRS-13111 | Special file re improvement of Government House Grounds, Cranbrook

Full description

These are papers, relating mainly to a motion by Mr Briner in the Legislative Assembly (1905) for a return, which show: the total cost of repairs, maintenance, wages etc. in connection with the Governor-General's residence and grounds from 1 July 1901 to date, each year to be shown separately; the proportion of this sum which is paid by the people of New South Wales; the total period during which the Governor-General has occupied the place during the time stated; the total cost to date of "Cranbrook", the State Governor's residence and grounds; and the total cost of the State Governor's residence and grounds at Moss Vale for the five years ending 30 June 1905, the cost of each year to be shown separately.

Papers relate also to the subdivision of the Cranbrook Estate in 1917.

(3/3095). 1 bundle.

Note:
This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.