The New South Wales Municipalities Act of 1858 was the beginning of numerous hectic public meetings through New South Wales, which resulted in the signing of Local Government Petitions for or against the formation of Local Government Municipalities.

The Local Government Petitioners Database records over 47,000 persons who signed one of the 315 petitions or counter petitions during the period 1858 to 1883, giving details of:

o Name of petitioner
   
o Place of residence
   
o Occupation
   
o Petition signed.

For a fee of AU$25 for each search, History Services NSW will search the Local Government Petitioners Database for a nominated person. You will receive a Result of Search by email in the following format which summarises all the information held for all persons with that name.

The first free settlers – five single men and two families – arrived in 1793. (Source: History of the Parliament of NSW)

 Sample of Result of Search

 

  For an example of "Result of Search, click here    (PDF)

 For a listing of Local Government Petitions, click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Should a search be unsuccessful, you will be advised by email.

By ordering a search of the Local Government Petitioners Database you acknowledge that you have read and accepted the  Terms and Conditions.

History Services NSW will consider undertaking further searches of its databases to accommodate any special research requests. Please email your request.

Kevin McGuinness

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