Corporate Body

Department of Post-War Reconstruction (1942 - 1950)

Commonwealth of Australia

From
22 December 1942
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
To
16 March 1950
Functions
Education and Industrial or scientific research
Reference No
CA 49
Legal Status
Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Summary

Established in 1942, the Department of Post-War Reconstruction's main purpose was to prepare plans for the transition from war to peace. The Department ceased existence in 1950.

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