VPRS 10097 Work Ledger, Customs House

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The Public Works Department (VA 669) had wide-ranging responsibilities for all public works and buildings, including construction, maintenance and fitting out of these buildings. Other major responsibilities included roads and bridges, ports and harbours, local government and water supply. The Department was responsible for the oversight of the construction of many major public buildings including the Melbourne Customs House.

This series consists of an Abstract Book kept by the Quantity Surveyor as part of the oversight and supervision of the contractor in executing the contract for the construction of the Customs House. Divisions were related to the designation of trades in the original Schedule of Quantities with additional categories for Day Work and Provisions (for such things as drawings and tracings).