Archives Identifier00099Date Range1889DescriptionThe valuation rolls record information about those entitled to vote in local elections in relation to the value of the property, under the terms of the Rating Act 1882. The law deprived defaulters, those in substantial arrears in their rates, of their right to vote. The roll is headed 'The Rating Act 1882' - First Schedule.
Valuation for the Kaiwarra Town District for the three years commencing 1st April 1889.', and the No on Roll column begins: 'W 105' The cover label has the same wording but adds 'County of Hutt' under Kaiwarra Town District'. The descriptive elements in the roll include Number on roll, Surname, Christian name, Occupation, Description and situation of property - and its area in acres, roods and perches, Rateable value, and a column for Remarks. The list ends with the stamp - Property -Tax Commissioner, signed C. Sperrey[?], Wellington 27 May 1889.Quantity (Linear Metres)0.2MediumBound VolumeSystem of ArrangementInternally by roll number order; alphabetical index of names at back.Collection TypeWellington City Council