Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S596
Title
RATE BOOKS
Date(s)
- 1900-01-01 - (Creation)
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Name of creator
AU WA A325 - GINGIN ROAD BOARD
(1893-01-12 - 1961-07-01)
Administrative history
The Gingin Road Board was declared and gazetted on 12 January 1893. On 1 July 1961, in line with all Road Boards, the name changed to Shire of Gingin.
Name of creator
AU WA A326 - SHIRE OF GINGIN
(1961-07-01 -)
Administrative history
On 1 July 1961 all Road Boards became Shire Councils. The Gingin Road Board became the Shire of Gingin.
(Two volumes of Gingin Agricultural Hall committee records were also transferred by the Shire of Gingin, including a cash book 1911-1925, and inward letter book 1914-1922. These are included in the Private Archives collection).
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The rate books are arranged by assessment number and ward. Entries show: name and occupation of the occupier and owner, description and situation of land, amount of rates.
After 1923 rate books include vermin rates. Health rates also included.
After 1923 rate books include vermin rates. Health rates also included.
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Range Control Symbol = 1 -