Sumner Borough Council (1891-1945)
Dates
- Existence: 1891 - 1945
Biography
Originally part of the Heathcote Road Board, the Sumner Town Board was established in 1883, following the Town Districts Act 1881.
The Sumner Town Board became the Sumner Borough Council in 1891 and went on to amalgamate with Christchurch City Council on the 1st April 1945.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Bylaws
Pamphlets of bylaws of pre-amalgamated authorities. Includes: Woolston Borough Council; Sumner Borough Council; Spreydon Borough Council; New Brighton Borough Council; Waimairi County Council.
Land Deeds, Purchases and Leases
Information relating mainly to land, purchases and leases 1866-1960s from Sumner Borough Council, Heathcote Road Board, Heathcote County Council, Cashmere Domain Board, Christchurch Domain Board and Sydenham Borough Council.
Includes duties of employees from Christchurch City Council 1927-1962.
Sumner Town Board/Sumner Borough Council: Records
Records of Sumner Town Board which became Sumner Borough Council including minute books, accounts and a rate book. Includes 1 letter book from Sumner Town Board from 1883 and a minute book featuring Sumner Borough Council commitees Electricity, Gas, Waterworks, Town Hall and Finance. Some of these minute books are indexed.