NRS-14474 | Resumption and acquisition files [Valuer-General's Office]

This series consists of files produced by the Valuer-General's Department with the file number prefix 'X'. The files contain correspondence and documents predominantly related to the resumption of land or acquisition of land for schools, hospitals, public recreation areas, and irrigation districts. Included in the files are documents related to claims for compensation for land resumed and agreement for sale contracts and documents.The files are classified numerically according to the department involved in the resumption or acquisition. After 1929 the files are arranged by year prefix and within the year, according to the departmental classification. All files prior to 1927 concern the Department of Education, and all bear the prefix X14.