VPRS 11202 Building Application Index, (Microfiche Copy of VPRS 17299 Building Application Index Cards)

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This series is a microfiche reference copy of the original card index to building applications located in VPRS 17299.

The original card index was microfilmed (16 mm) as a back-up to the card index in 1993 by Australian Microfilm Services. A City of Melbourne internal memo (file 47/5/8; dated 23 August 1993) indicates that two generations of film were made. One film was converted into jacketed microfiche. The other was to be held in the Melbourne City Council Archives and was intended for use to make more copies if necessary. The microfiche and the microfilm were both held by the Council.

The original index cards VPRS 17299 was updated up until 1998 as necessary to incorporate new building applications. It was in regular use for reference as well. A computer-based index has been maintained since (circa) 1993, but it does not contain pre-1993 information. The Index is essential for locating a building application for a particular property.

Each index card has two sides on which different information may be recorded.

Side 1: address of the property (street name and number), date; references: application number, miscellaneous [files] references and Town Clerks [files]; value of the works; and, particulars.

Side 2: address of the property (street name and number); factories: F.A. number, nature of business; electric signs: B.A. number, licence, type; petrol, etc.: B.A. number, gallons; residential area, business registered; subsequent changes: application number, business approved.

Blank cards: There are cards for addresses on which there are no building application numbers or any other information at all - except the address (e.g. aBeckett Street 2/10).

Both sides of each card have been microfilmed.