Local Government Pictorial Timeline
Pictorial timeline of events in the life of local government within the City
Petitions for incorporation and proclamation
Petition for a Municipality, 20 July 1860
Petition against a Municipality, 17 October 1860
Proclamation in NSW Government Gazette, 12 May 1871
History of the Corporate Seal
In August 1871 Penrith Municipal Council paid Twemlow Brothers to make the Corporate Seal for the Municipal District of Penrith.
History of the Council Crest and Brand
In July 1952, Angus & Coote approached Penrith Municipal Council with an offer to design and manufacture a Mayoral Chain and Crest. This page investigates the history and meaning behind our Mayoral Chain.
Mayors and aldermen, town clerks and general managers
Penrith Municipal Council – Mayors 1871 – 1959
Penrith Municipal Council – Aldermen 1871 – 1899
Penrith Municipal Council – Aldermen 1900 – 1928
Penrith Municipal Council – Aldermen 1929 – 1948