Department of Works (1938–39)
The Department of Works was an Australian government department that existed between November 1938 and April 1939.
| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 24 November 1938[1] |
| Preceding Department | |
| Dissolved | 26 April 1939 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Headquarters | Canberra |
| Minister responsible |
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| Department executive |
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Scope
Information about the department's functions and/or government funding allocation could be found in the Administrative Arrangements Orders and in the Department's annual report.
According to the Administrative Arrangements Order issued on 6 April 1939, the Department dealt with:[1]
- Geodesy (International map of the world and 129th meridian)
- Lands and surveys
- Properties - (a) transferred (b) acquired (c) rented
- Public Works and Services
- Preparation of design and execution of all Commonwealth architectural and engineering works in the States,
- Northern Territory and ACT, including works for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Maintenance and operation of electric light, water and sewerage services in the ACT
- Rivers, roads and bridges
- River Murray Waters Commission
Structure
The Department was a Commonwealth Public Service department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Works.[1]
References
- CA 30: Department of Works [I], Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 21 December 2013
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