Dictionary of Sydney

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Brigg, Albert Henry

Surveyor who first worked for the Sydney City Council as a 'cadet pupil' and then the chief draftsman before being appointed the City Surveyor in 1914. Upon his resignation he reportedly announced he had no feelings of 'regret or resentment. He stated that for years the work of the department had been too much for one man....'

Milestone
Born
Glebe, Sydney
1871
Died
Mosman, Sydney
26 Dec 1968
Name
Birth
Brigg, Henry Albert James
Occupation
Position
1891 - 09 Sep 1914
09 Sep 1914 - 05 Sep 1922