Corporate Body

Commonwealth Institute of Science and Industry (1920 - 1926)

Commonwealth of Australia

From
14 September 1920
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
To
21 June 1926
Functions
Industrial or scientific research and Advisory or regulatory body
Reference No
CA 550
Legal Status
Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia
Location
Melbourne, Victoria

Summary

In 1920 an Act of Parliament was passed for the foundation of the Commonwealth Institute of Science and Industry. This Institute continued the work of the Advisory Council of Science and Industry. In 1926 further changes were made, resulting in the creation of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), which succeeded the Commonwealth Institute of Science and Industry.

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Ailie Smith

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