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Controlling Agency or Organisation

Wellington City Council

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City Solicitor

Successor Agency or Organisation

Legal and Property Management Department

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City Solicitor

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Controlled Series (3)

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City Solicitor's Department

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TypeAgencyDate Range1903-1965DescriptionIn 1903 the position of an in-house legal advisor was established and John O'Shea was appointed City Solicitor, working in the new Town Hall. In the early period it appears that the Solicitor was under the direct control of the Council. In 1965, with the retirement of M J Earle, the City Solicitor's Department ceased to exist and the function was made a legal branch within the Town Clerk' Department. There were only two holders of the office of City Solicitor - John O'Shea, from 1903-45, and Malcolm J Earle, from 1946-65.

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WCC, City Solicitor's Department's record of Thorndon, Lambton and Te Aro reclamation leasehold land

WCC, City Solicitor's Department litigation files

WCC, City Solicitor's miscellaneous records

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City Solicitor

Legal and Property Management Department

Role

City Solicitor

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Controlling Agency or OrganisationWellington City CouncilControlling Agency or Organisation Date Range1870-

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Predecessor Agency or OrganisationCity SolicitorSuccessor Agency or OrganisationLegal and Property Management Department

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