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Account Book in the form of a diary for 1858. First twenty pages are missing; volume begins only on January 20.

Small file dealing with the enforcement of the Public Health Acts in Machynlleth. One letter is signed by Winston Churchill, 'one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State', in January 1911.

Consists of a number of drafts and final versions of bye-laws passed by Machynlleth UDC between these dates. Also includes some correspondence from the Local Government Board at Whitehall dealing with confirmation and registration of the bye-laws. The bye-laws cover such subjects as control and improvement of common land; nuisances; common lodging houses; new streets and buildings; and slaughter houses.

A small number of letters, bills, receipts, catalogues and council instructions relating to repairs to Castlereagh Clock Tower, Machynlleth, in 1905-6. The contract was awarded to S. P. Bidder & Co., of Blackfriars Street, Manchester.

A small file of correspondence and other papers dealing with the formation of a Voluntary Fire Brigade at Machynlleth between these dates. Many letters deal with a fire which occurred at the White Horse Hotel, Machynlleth, on 28 April 1912. Of particular interest is a questionnaire sent out by the Clerk of Machynlleth UDC to various town councils in Mid and North Wales, enquiring about their fire brigades, and the replies received.

A large file of correspondence, Government circulars and reports, legal agreements, estimates and plans concerned with the establishment of Machynlleth Sewerage and Sewage disposal works in September 1908. Much of the collection consists of correspondence from the Local Government Board.

A small number of letters, circulars and balance sheets relating to the 'Machynlleth Town Hall Company', established under the Companies Act, 1862. The purpose of the Company was the purchase and upkeep of a town hall, market hall and public rooms in Machynlleth. Most of the papers date from 1903-05. The collection also contains the Annual Reports of the Newtown Coffee and Cocoa House Company, Limited, for 1889, 1890 and 1891.

Papers relating to local government elections in the urban district of Machynlleth.

A substantial file of correspondence, legal papers, balance sheets, posters and telegrams, most of which date from the 1890s. The majority of the correspondence deals with the establishment of a water supply for Machynlleth and the construction of a reservoir at Machynlleth.

A substantial file of correspondence, press cuttings, leaflets and other papers dealing primarily with the establishment and opening of the Owain Glyndwr Institute at Machynlleth by David Davies, MP, on 20 February 1912. The collection also reflects the financial problems faced by the Institute during the war years and the efforts made to overcome these and to improve the state of the building. One file of papers deals with the appointment of a caretaker of the Institute in September 1917. The collection also contains the minute book of the Finance Committee of the Institute from 1911 to 1916.

A large file of correspondence, press cuttings, posters, bye-laws and price lists. The vast majority of the material deals with Machynlleth, although some emanates from Pwllheli. Many of the items deal with the drafting of bye-laws relating to the holding of markets and fairs and with proposed changes in the days on which these events were held.

A substantial file of correspondence, circulars from the Local Government Board, press advertisements, applications for posts, posters and testimonials of candidates for various positions in Machynlleth UDC between these dates.

A large file of Acts of Parliament, correspondence, legal papers and accounts relating to highways in the urban district of Machynlleth. Much of the collection consists of correspondence between Machynlleth UDC and Montgomery County Council regarding the maintenance and repair of roads.

An extensive file of correspondence, bills and receipts, statements of accounts, addresses, posters, traffic regulations, and general papers arising out of the preparations (teas, firework displays, etc.) for the following events:. The visit of Queen Victoria to Machynlleth, 24 August 1889. The visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the royal family to Machynlleth 25-27 June 1896. Celebrations for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, June 1897. Celebrations for the Coronation of King George V, and the King's visit to Machynlleth, June 1911.

Small file of correspondence dealing with the levels of salaries paid to senior local government officials after the passage of the Housing and Town Planning Act, 1909. Contains the replies to a questionnaire sent out by the Clerk to Machynlleth UDC to a large number of North and Mid Wales town councils enquiring about the structure of local government and the levels of salaries.

Also contains some general correspondence from the office of Edmund Gillart, clerk to Machynlleth UDC, for 1923 and 1924.

Bundle Of Papers Relating To Machynlleth Petty Sessions, 1912. Contains summonses, charges, records of evidence, agenda and rough notes.

A file dealing with two subjects. The first is a proposal considered by Machynlleth UDC in 1903 to issue a guide to the town at the expense of the rate-payers, a proposal which was rejected by the Local Government Board. Of particular interest are the replies to a questionnaire sent out to the local authorities of various resorts such as Blackpool and Tenby enquiring how they financed the production of their guides. Also included is a wealth of material on the discussion which took place on the same subject in 1909 when Machynlleth UDC considered joining the Cambrian Resorts Association, but eventually decided against the move. The collection includes a number of posters and brochures advertising the West Wales resorts in the early years of the century.

Consists of circulars to local authorities from the Mines Department on steps to be taken to conserve fuel and utilise all possible sources of energy during the national coal strike of 1920. A state of emergency was declared to exist by the Government in October of that year.

An account book endorsed 'Grace Boardman in association with the Dovey Fishery Association' containing entries from June 1890 to September 1892, and other loose account sheets from 1894 to 1902.