Corporate Body

Australian Wool Testing Authority [II] (1963 - 1982)

Commonwealth of Australia

From
1 July 1963
North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
To
5 August 1982
Functions
Materials or Textiles Industries and Analytical Services
Reference No
CA 2089
Legal Status
Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia
Location
North Melbourne, Victoria

Summary

The Australian Wool Testing Authority [II] was established as a result of the Wool Industry Act, 1962, and replaced another entity with the same name in July 1963. Functions carried out by the Authority included the testing of wool and wool products. The Authority ceased to be a Government Authority in August 1982, becoming the Australian Wool Testing Authority Limited, a company limited by guarantee.

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 1957 - 1964 Australian Wool Testing Authority [I]
       1963 - 1982 Australian Wool Testing Authority [II]
             1982 - Australian Wool Testing Authority Limited

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