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Introducing Auckland
Auckland City Council archivesIntroduction | Search the archives | Family history | About the archival system | Visit our research room | Other useful resources Search the archivesThe archives database contains descriptions of over 170,000 records that have been transferred from groups within council and former local authorities within the Auckland isthmus. The earliest records date from 1852. You are able to search the archives database and have the option to view the records by visiting the research room. Search the indexesSearch a selection of the archives with relevance to genealogical, social and local history researchers.
Burgess Rolls for the City of AucklandBurgess rolls are the published lists of holders of property within the wards (Grafton, Karangahape, East, North, Ponsonby and South) of Auckland borough council. The rolls are alphabetical by burgesses' name. The specific details recorded for each are their:
The database is searchable by name, occupation and/or location (of property), i.e. street, and includes rolls for 1872/73 and 1882/83. This database is a full transcript of the burgess rolls. For more information, please contact us. City Engineers Department. Register of EmployeesSearch the Register of Employees for the City Engineers Dept This register records details of employees of the Auckland City Council City Engineers Department for the years 1901-1930. It includes:
This database is only a partial transcript of details, for full details of any particular entry you may visit us to view the register. City of Auckland Licensing District Register of Applications 1900-1920Search Register of Applications This register contains information on applications for the issue, renewal, transfer and withdrawal of publicans', wholesale, packet (on board ships) and wine licences. The following details are recorded:
This database is only a partial transcript of details, for full details of any particular entry you may visit us to view the register. City Property Book c1880This property book includes details of the leasing of council endowment properties located within the central city area. The details noted are:
The database is a partial transcript and is searchable by name (of present and previous lessees) and/or location of property, i.e. street or section. Plans showing the location of the properties are also part of the property book. To view these plans and full details of entries in the book you may visit us. Eden Terrace Valuation Rolls 1885-1903Search the Eden Terrace Valuation Rolls This database provides details of each separate property in the Eden Terrace Road District area for 1885-1903. Details include:
This database is a full transcript of the record. For more information, please contact us. Karangahape Highway Board Valuation BookSearch the Karangahape Highway Board Valuation Book This database provides details of each separate property in the Karangahape Highway Board area for 1882/83. Details include:
This database is a full transcript of the record. For more information, please contact us. Lock Hospital Register BookSearch the Lock Hospital Register Book This is a database of admission details from 1883-1886 to the Lock Hospital, established under terms of the Contagious Disease Act, 1869. This database is only a partial transcript of details, for full details of any particular entry you may visit us to view the register. Mount Albert Highway District Rate Books 1867-1872Search the Mount Albert Highway District Rate Book In 1862, central government passed the Highways Act and the Auckland Provincial Council passed legislation to provide for the institution of Highway Boards. The purpose of the Act was to facilitate the making and repairing of highways within the Province of Auckland. Details include:
The database is searchable by name (occupier and owner), property description and/or the year. This database is a partial transcript of entries. For full details of any particular entry, you may visit us to view the rate books. Orakei Road Board Valuation Rolls 1912 and 1920Search the Orakei Road Board Valuation Rolls The Orakei Road Board formed in 1900 part of the Remuera Road Board area and existed until 1928 when it amalgamated with Auckland City Council. These rolls include:
The database is searchable by name (occupier and owner), occupation (occupier and owner), street (occupier's address, owner's address and property description) and year. This database is a full transcript of the valuation rolls. For more information, please contact us. Otahuhu Borough Council Valuation Rolls 1886-1908Search the Otahuhu Borough Council Valuation Rolls This database provides details of each separate property in the Otahuhu Road District area for 1886 and 1908. Details include:
This database is a full transcript of the record. For more information, please contact us. Ponsonby Highway District Board Valuation List 1882-1883Search the Ponsonby Highway District Board Valuation List This database provides details of each separate property in the Ponsonby Highway District Board area for 1882/83. Details include:
This database is a full transcript of the record. For more information, please contact us. Publicans' Licences 1900-1962Search the Publicans' Licences This database contains details of publicans' licences for the Ellerslie Hotel for 1900-1960, and the Panmure and Star & Garter Hotels 1902-1938. This database is a full transcript of the record. For more information, please contact us. Register of Licences: Drivers, Porters, Carriages, Carters 1895-1899Search the Register of Licences Drivers Carriages Carters This register contains details of Drivers, Porters, Carters, Private Carts, Carriages, Tram conductors and Tram drivers. Details in the database include:
The original register also contains details regarding drivers' fines, convictions and sentences, licence cancellations and renewals. This database is only a partial transcript of details. For full details of any particular entry, you may visit us to view the register. Waikaraka Cemetery Record BookSearch the Waikaraka Cemetery Record Book Waikaraka Cemetery is located at 1 Alfred Street in Onehunga. The first burial took place in 1890 and the cemetery continues to operate. This burial register for Waikaraka Cemetery contains information about people buried in the cemetery from 1890-1906. The database includes the following details:
The database is searchable by name, occupation and residence. The database is a partial transcript. For full details of entries in the record book, you may visit us. These details include cause of death, denomination, years in province, where buried (class, block, section, lot), fees, name of informant, and remarks. Updated September 2007 |
