Summary heading

N15 - Correspondence files, Christmas Island Administration, single number series 

Function and purpose

This series is comprised of un-registered correspondence files relating to the activities of the Christmas Island Administration. A range of topics is covered and include general correspondence, disaster management plans and official functions.

Related legislation

Christmas Island Act 1958

Administration Ordinance 1968 (inter alia)

Local Government (Transition) Ordinance 1992

Territories Reform Act 1992

Applied Laws (Implementation) Ordinance 1992

Local Government Act 1995 (Western Australia) (Christmas Island)

Using the series

Language of material

Physical characteristics

This series is comprised of paper files and documents.

System of arrangement and control

As there is no apparent system of control, a single number system was imposed by National Archives of Australia. 

Relationships with other records

These records are part of a larger collection that document activity on Christmas Island. Refer to series links and descriptions for details. 

Finding aids

All items have been entered at item level in RecordSearch and can be retrieved via a keyword search limited to N15. 

Access conditions

Series history

Provenance

Immediate source of acquisition

Custodial history

Quantity in agency custody

Disposal history

Publication note

Additional information

End notes

Sources

The Acts and Ordinances can be viewed via the ComLaw website - http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ 

Christmas Island governance and administration, information via the Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sports accessed 17 July 2013 - http://www.regional.gov.au/territories/christmas/governanceadministration.aspx