NRS-951 | Copies of letters to the Collector of Internal Revenue, the Postmaster and the Inspector of Distilleries

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Copies of letters to the Collector of Internal Revenue to 1836, the Postmaster from 1828 and the Surveyor of Distilleries from 1828-38.

Before 1828 letters to the Postmaster are in NRS 970 and from 1845 in NRS 994. Before February 1828 and from 1840-48 letters to the Surveyor of Distilleries are in NRS 963.

It was the duty of the Collector to receive and pay in periodically to the Colonial Treasury the quit rents on land, and all other rents, proceeds of sales, dues etc. payable to the government, with the exception of those received by the Naval Officer or Customs Department and the fees collected at the several public offices and Courts of Magistracy.

Letters to the Collector of Internal Revenue during 1830-36 notifying him of permission given to individuals to occupy lands and other letters relating to the occupation of land are in NRS 952.

For letters on these subjects subsequent to 1836 see NRS 1004 and NRS 1005.

(4/3630-33; microfilm copy SR Reels 2798-2799). 4 vols.

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