Call Number |
MN 403 |
Physical description |
22 cm. |
Notes |
In part, microfilm. |
Access advisory |
Available for reference; not for loan. |
Cite As |
Battye Library, MN 403, Papers of C.Y. O'Connor, ACC 608A, 1994A, 3436A, 4690A, 6311A. |
Holder of originals |
Some originals in private ownership |
Biography/history |
Engineer. Originally from Ireland, he went to New Zealand where he did contract work for private groups as well as Government schemes. In Western Australia, he was responsible for engineering the Mundaring to Kalgoorlie Water Supply Scheme and the inner Fremantle Harbour. |
Finding Aids |
Detailed listing available (MN 403) |
Summary |
O'Connor family papers including some of C.Y. O'Connor's New Zealand papers (1884-1891), his application and appointment to Western Australia (1891), family correspondence, genealogies, legal documents, biographical notes, certificates, coat of arms, diaries, newspaper cuttings, photographs. Includes reminiscences of C.Y. O'Connor by his daughter Kathleen O'Connor. |
Subjects |
O'Connor, C. Y. (Charles Yelverton), 1843-1902 -- Archives.
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Civil engineers -- Western Australia -- Archives.
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