NRS-19348 | Darling Harbour resumption maps

Full description

This series comprises the maps of the Darling Harbour and Port Jackson resumptions that were created in response to the Darling Harbour Wharves Resumption Act 1900 (Act No.10, 1900).

The maps are two colour photo-lithographic copies of the Darling Harbour resumption plans, and are annotated in pencil. The set consists of a cover sheet and twenty five sheets of maps which are paper mounted on linen. Some sheets are stamped on verso with "Department of Public Works".

Key plans "A" and "B" provide an overall key to the area indicating the mapped areas around Darling Harbour by alphabetical letters. These letters correspond to the other maps in the set. The key plans also contain a reference table.

The sequence of maps arranged by the alphabetical letters display a detailed street view of Darling Harbour. The geographical area is bounded by streets and the Harbour and within this area the property blocks are outlined in red. The red outlines indicate the names of the owners and details of the lessees, lessors, mortgagees, mortgagors, etc. Also included is the street number and the size of the block. Included is a map of The Rocks resumptions. This area was included in the Darling Harbour Wharves Resumption Act 1900.

Upon assuming responsibility for the development area, the Sydney Cove Authority effectively took control of the commercial and residential properties leased to and administered by the Maritime Services Board. It is thought that these maps were transferred to the Sydney Cove Authority from the Maritime Services Board.

NRS 19348 is the complete set. NRS 12462 is only a partial set. Maps are annotated differently but are otherwise the same.