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Woolston Borough Council (July 1893-1921)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: July 1893 - 1921

Biography

Formerly Lower Heathcote, Woolston was declared separate from the Heathcote Road Board with the election of the Woolston Town Board in 1882, following the Town Districts Act 1881.

The Woolston Town Board became the Woolston Borough Council in July 1893.

The Woolston Borough Council amalgamated with Christchurch City Council in 1921.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Bylaws

 Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S93
Scope and Contents

Pamphlets of bylaws of pre-amalgamated authorities. Includes: Woolston Borough Council; Sumner Borough Council; Spreydon Borough Council; New Brighton Borough Council; Waimairi County Council.

Dates: 1865-1976

Woolston Town Board/Woolston Borough Council: Records

 Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S101
Scope and Contents

Records of Woolston Town Board which became Woolston Borough Council includin minute books, valuation rolls, legal agreements and contracts, financial records, petitions of residents and ratepayers and general bylaws (draft and drawn up).

ALso includes schedules of duties for Bridge Keeper, Street Lamp Lighter and Town Clerk.

Dates: 1882-1920