Corporate Body

Commonwealth Arsenal (1919 - 1921)

Commonwealth of Australia

From
23 January 1919
North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
To
24 August 1921
Functions
Defence Industries
Alternative Names
  • Arsenal Branch (Parallel)
Reference No
CA 2968
Legal Status
Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia
Location
North Melbourne, Victoria

Summary

The Commonwealth Arsenal began operating in 1919, although a General Manager had been appointed in 1916. In 1921 its name was changed, becoming the Munitions Supply Branch.

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