Under the provision of the Local Government Act 1874 and the subsequent Local Government Acts and the Municipal Accounting Regulations, a local council could enter into contracts with individuals for
This series registered and summarised contracts let by the Local Government Authority. Contract registers were to specify the several works to be done and the materials to be furnished and the prices
This series records contracts made between the Closer Settlement Board (VA 2266) and private contractors for the provision of buildings and goods to be used for settlers under the Closer Settlement an
The Public Works Department (VA 669) had wide-ranging responsibilities for all public works and buildings, including construction, maintenance and fitting out of these buildings. Other major responsib
