Corporate Body

New South Wales Colonial Engineer (1836 - 1843)

Colony of New South Wales

From
1836
To
1843
Functions
Engineering Industry, Public Utilities and Regulatory Body
Reference No
State Archives and Records Authority New South Wales Agency ID: AGY-3065

Summary

The New South Wales Colonial Engineer (1836 - 1843) was established in 1836 and hold responsibility for major works, infrastructure, and maintenance. This included responsibility for roads, bridges, wharves and harbours. In 1843 most of these responsibilities were transferred to the Colonial Architect (1834 - 1890).

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Related People

  • Barney, George (1792 - 1862)

    George Barney was a Civil Engineer with the colony of New South Wales from 1836 until 1844.

    Date: 1836 - 1844

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